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Hakuba Now: Friday 19th December 2025

  • Dec 19, 2025
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Hakuba region of Nagano


New snowfall at base 0cm
Snowfall at base this season 65cm

Posted on Friday 19th December 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here.


It's a beautiful morning here in Hakuba.


A cold start to the morning, too, but it will warm up during the day. Hopefully not too much.


Clear blue skies and sunshine and more clear skies still due tomorrow.


We can expect a drop in temps on Monday.


Iwatake is part open from today with the gondola and two lifts scheduled to operate.


Sanosaka is also going to be part open from today.


Kashimayari is closed to the general public today due to 'inspections and to accommodate a private event'.



Hakuba Now

2025-2026 season

Data as Friday 19th December 2025


Total snowfall at base so far

65cm

Number of days snowfall observed at base

8 days

Most snowfall observed in 1 day

20cm (on 5th December)

November 2025 snowfall

2cm reported on 1 day

December 2025 snowfall

63cm reported on 7 days




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