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Hakuba Now: Wednesday 3rd January 2018

  • Jan 3, 2018
  • 2 min read

Updated: Nov 17, 2025

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Hakuba region of Nagano


New snowfall at base 34cm
Snowfall at base this season 241cm

Posted on Wednesday 3rd January 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here.


I'll try to keep it short and get this out there.


Fresh snowfall reported by the resorts:


Hakuba Goryu: 30-45cm

Hakuba Happo-one: 40cm

Hakuba 47: 20-40cm

Hakuba Cortina; 30+cm


And I have 34cm to add to the report.


Nice.


What is less nice is the strong winds which are affecting lift operations. I have updated info below but basically top lifts are being affected.


Still, the storm is bringing us some fresh snow which is a good thing.


If you brave the weather today. Be prepared. Take care.



Hakuba Now 2017-2018 season

Data as of Wednesday 3rd January 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 241cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 23 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 34cm (3rd January) November 2017 snowfall 47cm reported on 5 days December 2017 snowfall 158cm reported on 15 days January 2018 snowfall 36cm reported on 3 days



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