Hakuba Now: Saturday 24th December 2022
- Dec 24, 2022
- 3 min read
Independent snow and weather reporting from the Hakuba region of Nagano
New snowfall at base 29cm
Snowfall at base this season 136cm
Posted on Saturday 24th December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here.
It's Christmas weekend and Hakuba is doing great!
Here's how much fresh snow is being reported by ski areas early this morning:
- Hakuba Happo-one: 15cm (Kurobishi); 23cm (Usagidaira); 30cm (Nakiyama)
- Hakuba Goryu: 30cm
- Hakuba 47: 20-30cm
- Hakuba Cortina: 40cm (top); 30cm (base)
- Hakuba Iwatake: 10cm
Some varied numbers there, but you get a good idea. My own observation is 29cm. There's more and less in places. (A good 'problem' to have). The tree branches are looking strained under the weight of snow, and the snow making machines are looking a bit embarrassed at us not needing them right now. I'm sure they are happy for us. :)
The only downer really is that some upper lifts are not moving this morning due to strong winds.
As things get close to being fully open, I am in the process of cleaning up the individual ski area listings in the report, below. I think we are at the stage now where I don't need to mention individual lifts that are moving. From here on, it's more a case of what is not open. It might take a few more days for the final form to take shape!
The snow should be continuing through tomorrow at least. As I write this, it is snowing lightly.
Happy Christmas Eve!
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ABLE Hakuba Goryu
Lifts:
- Almost all ski lifts are now operating if weather permits
- Exceptions: Alps Number 2/4, Toomi Number 1 and 2 pair lifts
Courses:
- Almost all ski runs are now open
- Exceptions: Ungroomed tree area, Cosmo River, Straight Whisky, Adventure
Official snow depth:
- Upper: 175cm
- Toomi: 80cm
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Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park
Lifts:
- All lifts are now operating if weather permits
- Exception: The Line D lift, but that is usually only open when the Gondola is closed
Courses:
- All ski runs are now open
- Exceptions: Tree Riding Zones
Official snow depth:
- Upper: 175cm
- Base: 90cm
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Hakuba Happo-one
Lifts:
- Almost all ski lifts are now operating if weather permits
- Exceptions: Top Riesen Grad quad
Courses:
- Almost all ski runs are now open
- Exceptions: Riesen Grat, Tenbo, Urakuro, Omusubi
Official snow depth:
- Kurobushi (1680m): 185cm
- Usagidaira (1400m): 156cm
- Nakiyama (800m): 80cm
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Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field
Lifts & Courses:
- Part of the Mountain Side is open
- Part of the Village Side is open
Official snow depth:
- Upper: 100cm
- Base: 30cm
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Hakuba Norikura Onsen
Lifts:
- 5 of 10 lifts operating
Courses:
- 6 of 12 runs open
Official snow depth:
- 80m
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Hakuba Cortina
Lifts:
- Number 1 pair
- Number 2 quad
- Number 4 pair
Courses:
- Ikenoda
- Ipponmatsu
- Hiedayama 1
- Hiedayama Rinkan
- Itabira
Official snow depth:
- Upper: 140cm
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Tsugaike Mountain Resort
Part open
Lifts:
- Almost all ski lifts are now operating if weather permits
Courses:
- Almost all ski runs are now open
- Exceptions: Champion and a few others
Official snow depth:
- Upper: 172cm
- Base: 70cm
Hakuba Now 2022-2023 season |
Data as Saturday 24th December 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 136cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 12 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 29cm (24th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 136cm reported on 12 days |
All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Hakuba. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report.