Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 461cm Posted on Saturday 3rd January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Quite nice weather this morning actually, with hints of blue sky and some inviting looking slopes. Ski area reports 5cm on the mountain since yesterday. We do expect some more snow later, maybe some sun tomorrow but the snow clouds will be back Monday. -------------------------- Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 185cm (top) 125cm (base) Planned lift operations (reported by the ski area): All lifts scheduled to open during peak season Number 2 gondola operates 27th December through 4th January and every Saturday, Sunday and national holiday Courses (reported by the ski area): Most main runs now open though some with remaining restrictions Some tree run courses scheduled to be open: Heart, Garden, Rabbit Geto Kogen Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Saturday 3rd January 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 461cm Number of days snowfall observed 26 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 77cm (on 5th December) November 2025 snowfall 54cm observed on 5 days December 2025 snowfall 306cm observed on 18 days January 2026 snowfall 101cm observed on 3 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Geto Kogen. 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 24cm Snowfall at base this season 233cm Posted on Saturday 3rd January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning, and a good one it is. It's a proper snowy morning here, I'm pleased to say. My measurement is 24cm. Yakebitaiyama ski area was reporting 30cm very early this morning (will be more than that now). And we do expect snowfall throughout the day today. Trees are looking loaded with snow. A clearer morning is forecast for tomorrow with further snowfall forecast for the day on Tuesday. Shiga Kogen Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Saturday 3rd January 2026 Total snowfall at base 233cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 24 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 46cm (on 27th December) November 2025 snowfall 43cm reported on 8 days December 2025 snowfall 161cm reported on 13 days January 2026 snowfall 29cm reported on 3 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 25cm Snowfall at base this season 223cm Posted on Saturday 3rd January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Hello from Madarao. More snow since yesterday with some periods of heavy snow early morning. I'm measuring 25cm which is actually more than what the ski area is reporting this morning (20cm). More snow is forecast, though at the time of this report it is fairly bright and even some hints of sun through the clouds. That may well be temporary. We might get some clearer skies tomorrow for those who like such conditions to enjoy fresh snow. Madarao Mountain Resort: - Fresh snowfall reported by the ski area: 20cm - Official snow depth: 100cm - All lifts except Number 13 (and Number 1C) - 19 courses open - Tree run courses open: Not open Tangram Ski Circus: - Official snow depth: 65cm - All 5 lifts scheduled to operate Madarao Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Saturday 3rd January 2026 Total snowfall at base 223cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 15 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 52cm (on 27th November) November 2025 snowfall 26cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 160cm reported on 11 days January 2026 snowfall 37cm reported on 3 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Madarao. 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 28cm Snowfall at base this season 287cm Posted on Saturday 3rd January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . A nice snowfall overnight, and cold temperatures. Conditions on the hill got better throughout the day yesterday as light snow continued to fall. There are still a lot of bare spots out there, though, so we can always use more—and we still haven’t seen the big dumps that are forecast pretty regularly. I did hear that it was snowing and blowing much harder down in Joetsu City and along the coast. Fresh reports are in from all the resorts, which is a good thing to see! I was kind of surprised, though, at the relatively low number of skiers and boarders out yesterday. Normally Jan. 1 is a bit quiet (the effect of all those Eve parties), but then people usually feel peppy enough for a Jan. 2 slide. Maybe the word of low snow has discouraged the domestic travelers. Nice to not have lift lines, but better if the resorts are doing good business. --- Akakura Kanko: 140cm, -7° Akakura Onsen: 140cm, -4° Alpen Blick Resort 90cm, -2° (new report!) Myoko Suginohara: 95cm top, 55cm base; -9° Kyukamura RunRun: 100cm, -4° Seki Onsen: 170cm, -6° Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 65cm, -5° Madarao Mountain Resort: 100cm, -6° Lotte Arai Resort: 230cm, 0° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 60cm top, 40cm base; -3° Myoko Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Saturday 3rd January 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 287cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 15 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 43cm (on 27th December) November 2025 snowfall 35cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 184cm reported on 11 days January 2026 snowfall 68cm reported on 3 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Myoko. 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 283cm Posted on Saturday 3rd January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Good morning winter sports enthusiasts, Not much difference today. Nice and cold, no real new snow. Slightly windy on top. Think snow. Opening, lift & other notes Furano Zone: All lifts open. Lift A: 8:30--3:20 Lift B: 9:00--3:20 Lift C: 8:30--7:30 Lift D: 8:40--3:20 Lift E: 9:00--3:20 Snow Escalator:9-12:30 & 1:30-3:30 Kitanomine Zone: Lift F: 8:30--7:30 Lift G: 8:45--3:20 Lift H: 9:00--3:20 Lift K: 9:00--3:20 Furano Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Saturday 3rd January 2026 Total snowfall at base 283cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 29 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (6th December) November 2025 snowfall 45cm reported on 5 days December 2025 snowfall 234cm reported on 22 days January 2026 snowfall 4cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Furano. 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 35cm Snowfall at base this season 203cm Posted on Saturday 3rd January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . This morning feels very Nozawa-like. The ski area itself is reporting 40cm of fresh snowfall at Hikage and Nagasaka base area. I have measured 35cm at my usual spot. Lots of snow everywhere this morning, how we love it. Limited visibility as the snow continues but I don't think we'll hear anyone complaining. Just take care out there. We might have get a morning of sunshine tomorrow but it is currently due to be followed by more snow on Monday. A bit more and hopefully the rest of the runs will get to open... ---------------------------- Fresh snowfall since yesterday morning (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 30cm Uenotaira: 25cm Hikage: 40cm Nagasaka: 40cm Karasawa: 30cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 150cm Uenotaira: 120cm Hikage: 75cm Nagasaka: 70cm Karasawa: 55cm Scheduled lift operations: All operating except Nagasaka quad Courses that are not yet available: Skyline Kamoshika Tanuki Usagi Jumping Grand Prix Nagasaka Mukobayashi Hachiman Karasawa Utopia B Information on the ski area: Nozawa Onsen Nozawa Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Saturday 3rd January 2026 Total snowfall at base 203cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 15 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (on 27th December) November 2025 snowfall 15cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 134cm reported on 11 days January 2026 snowfall 54cm reported on 3 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Nozawa Onsen. 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 113cm Posted on Saturday 3rd January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. Some more snow to report on this cold morning, though fairly modest numbers. Hakuba Cortina wins the 'most reported snowfall' of the day with it's claim of 15-20cm up top. No number from Tsugaike this morning. Other ski areas to the south in Hakuba village - including Happo, 47 and Goryu - are reporting 5cm. It is still snowing this morning but it might ease off, and tomorrow we will probably get some sun. And back to snow again Monday. Seems like a decent weather pattern to settle into. Hakuba Now 2025-2026 season Data as Saturday 3rd January 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 113cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 16 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (on 5th December) November 2025 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 98cm reported on 12 days January 2026 snowfall 13cm reported on 3 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 38cm Snowfall at base this season 460cm Posted on Friday 2nd January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Another good showing of snow since yesterday as the new year starts well. The ski area reports nearly another 60cm. It eased off overnight and this morning it is just cloudy. We might even get some sun. The snow shouldn't be far off though over the coming days. And hopefully more tree runs will be available soon. -------------------------- Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 200cm (top) 140cm (base) Planned lift operations (reported by the ski area): All lifts scheduled to open during peak season Number 2 gondola operates 27th December through 4th January and every Saturday, Sunday and national holiday Courses (reported by the ski area): Most main runs now open though some with remaining restrictions Some tree run courses scheduled to be open: Garden, Rabbit, possibly Heart Geto Kogen Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Friday 2nd January 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 460cm Number of days snowfall observed 25 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 77cm (on 5th December) November 2025 snowfall 54cm observed on 5 days December 2025 snowfall 306cm observed on 18 days January 2026 snowfall 100cm observed on 2 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Geto Kogen. 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 209cm Posted on Friday 2nd January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It's 9am and right now it is actually quite bright. A fine morning to be out on the snow. There was some light snow falling earlier on but that has eased off for now, but forecasts still show the chance of snow continuing through tomorrow. Again, it looks like areas to the north received more snowfall over the last two days. We need to clouds to come in further south for us to get some significant dumpage. --------------------- Official snow depths: Ichinose Family Official snow depth 70cm Kumanoyu Official snow depth 70cm Takamagahara Mammoth Official snow depth 50cm Okushiga Kogen Official snow depth: 70cm Shibutoge Official snow depth 100cm Yakebitaiyama Official snow depth: 80cm Yokoteyama Official snow depth 60cm Shiga Kogen Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Friday 2nd January 2026 Total snowfall at base 209cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 23 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 46cm (on 27th December) November 2025 snowfall 43cm reported on 8 days December 2025 snowfall 161cm reported on 13 days January 2026 snowfall 5cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 198cm Posted on Friday 2nd January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Hello from Madarao. A little more snow since yesterday, but nothing significant... not the kind that gave us new cm. I hope to be able to bring snowier news tomorrow morning. As I'm putting this report together, there is a bit of a break in the mostly cloudy skies and the sun peeking through. (And more blue sky over on the Tangram side by the looks). But we do expect more snow. That Number 1C lift is still down due to some kind of mechanical problem, and may be down for a while. The B line (pair lift) is still moving. Madarao Mountain Resort: - Fresh snowfall reported by the ski area: 0cm - Official snow depth: 80cm - All lifts except Number 13 (and Number 1C) - 19 courses open - Tree run courses open: Not open Tangram Ski Circus: - Official snow depth: 50cm - All 5 lifts scheduled to operate Madarao Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Friday 2nd January 2026 Total snowfall at base 198cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 13 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 52cm (on 27th November) November 2025 snowfall 26cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 160cm reported on 11 days January 2026 snowfall 12cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Madarao. 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 259cm Posted on Friday 2nd January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Getting this out a bit early today, because I need to get out on the hill! Just a little more snow overnight, but welcome. There are still a lot of icy and brown spots on the hill, so more snow is good snow (but I would always say that anyway). Nice and cold today, too, which does help the quality of the snow (and of the skier; it was pretty wet during the morning hours yesterday). I keep seeing predictions of 70cm along this part of the Japan Sea coast on the national news, but I’m not sure when that’s going to hit. The best forecast sites are kind of all over the place, depending on which prediction model is being used. It would be great to have a massive, traffic-stopping dump of snow. That’s Myoko style. --- Akakura Kanko: 120cm, -6° Akakura Onsen: 120cm, -4° Alpen Blick Resort 50cm, -2° (yesterday’s report) Myoko Suginohara: 70cm top, 40cm base; -8° (yesterday’s report) Kyukamura RunRun: 100cm, 1° (yesterday’s report) Seki Onsen: 150cm, -6° Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 50cm, -3° Madarao Mountain Resort: 80cm, -6° Lotte Arai Resort: 215cm, 0.1° All lifts getting ready Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 60cm top, 40 base; -3° Myoko Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Friday 2nd January 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 259cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 14 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 43cm (on 27th December) November 2025 snowfall 35cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 184cm reported on 11 days January 2026 snowfall 40cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Myoko. 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 168cm Posted on Friday 2nd January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Good morning from Nozawa. We have had more snow since yesterday. The ski area has reported up to 21cm higher up on the mountain since yesterday. Again, it's perhaps less than we hoped for (or should I say at least less than we were expecting) and with the forecasts continuing to predict snow across the next several days. This morning starts with cloudy conditions. Time to go out and enjoy the snow. ---------------------------- Fresh snowfall since yesterday morning (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 13cm Uenotaira: 21cm Hikage: -cm Nagasaka: 10cm Karasawa: -cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 130cm Uenotaira: 105cm Hikage: 50cm Nagasaka: 40cm Karasawa: 30cm Scheduled lift operations: All operating except Nagasaka quad Courses that are not yet available: Skyline Kamoshika Tanuki Usagi Jumping Grand Prix Nagasaka Mukobayashi Hachiman Karasawa Utopia B Information on the ski area: Nozawa Onsen Nozawa Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Friday 2nd January 2026 Total snowfall at base 168cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 14 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (on 27th December) November 2025 snowfall 15cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 134cm reported on 11 days January 2026 snowfall 19cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Nozawa Onsen. 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com