Independent snow and weather reporting from the Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 845cm Posted on Saturday 15th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Morning, We have a beautiful bluebird day here in Naeba. There was 2 cm of fresh snow, the wind is low, and visibility is excellent. It's still chilly outside early on, but we’re expecting a couple of spring-like days starting this afternoon before another snowstorm arrives. Enjoy the sunshine! Naeba Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Saturday 15th February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 845cm Number of days snowfall observed 54 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 45cm (on 24th December) November 2024 snowfall 9cm observed on 2 days December 2024 snowfall 359cm observed on 21 days January 2025 snowfall 221cm observed on 18 days February 2025 snowfall 256cm observed on 14 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 Naeba. 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 523cm Posted on Saturday 15th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning. More wind overnight but less so this morning and some fine, bright, bluebird skies. Sunglasses required. Official snow depth (reported by ski area): Yokokura area: 115cm Uwanodai area: 155cm Utopia area: 310cm Chuo area: 250cm Paradise area: 250cm Summit area: 265cm Night skiing: Night skiing is planned in the Uwanodai area daily until 24th February (and then 1st/2nd March). Zao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Saturday 15th February 2025 Total snowfall at base 523cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 56 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 34cm (on 6th February) November 2024 snowfall 18cm observed on 4 days December 2024 snowfall 162cm observed on 20 days January 2025 snowfall 191cm observed on 19 days February 2025 snowfall 152cm observed on 13 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 Zao 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 12cm Snowfall at base this season 429cm Posted on Saturday 15th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Good morning Skiers & Boarders, Another nice chunk of snow overnight, and of decent quality. I'm excited that it was a number different than 7 or 11! Yeah! If we could only have 12 cm or more every day, I'm sure many of the world's problems could be solved. Tomorrow is the Children's Snow Festival at the base of the Furano Zone, near the Prince Hotel Bakery. There are several fun events for kids 12 & under, from 1-2:00 PM. The kids will win some prizes, guaranteed. Free, free, free. Now for the bad news. Tomorrow's weather report looks positively dismal: High of +5 C(!), with r@!n in the afternoon. It will be down to -12 C tonight, so if you want to ski tomorrow, make it in the morning, and be ready to duck out if the r@!n materializes. Heavy sigh. Think snow AND cold. * Furano Zone Lift B (aka Furano Quad) is closed for the season due to mechanical failure. New braking mechanism must be fabricated.** Furano Zone: All except Lift B. Kitanomine: All lifts open. Regular lifts closing at 3:50 PM Night skiing until 7:30 PM tonight on both sides. Furano Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Saturday 15th February 2025 Total snowfall at base 429cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (1st December) November 2024 snowfall 37cm reported on 6 days December 2024 snowfall 173cm reported on 21 days January 2025 snowfall 138cm reported on 19 days February 2025 snowfall 81cm reported on 11 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 14cm Snowfall at base this season 1057cm Posted on Saturday 15th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Snow on/off and just cloudy during the day yesterday with some strong winds at times. The ski area this morning reports 23cm since yesterday on upper areas. This morning it is clearer though there is still wind about. Visibility good. More snow due from Monday onwards. Scheduled ski area operations: All courses should be open Tree run courses open: All apart from Rookie 1, Rookie 2 and Extreme Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 390cm (top) 300cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area): 1897cm Other information: Night skiing is scheduled for weekends and holidays through 24th February 2025. The Number 2 Gondola is scheduled to normally only operate on weekends and holidays. Geto Kogen Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Saturday 15th February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 1057cm Number of days snowfall observed 65 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 66cm (on 16th January) November 2024 snowfall 48cm observed on 5 days December 2024 snowfall 351cm observed on 22 days January 2025 snowfall 392cm observed on 24 days February 2025 snowfall 266cm observed on 14 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 1289cm Posted on Saturday 15th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . We may lose a little snowpack on a sunny day, but it is worth it. Long-time readers know that I really prefer days when it’s snowing hard, you’ve got your goggles and helmet on and you can feel the snow getting softer under your feet (and it keeps the posers off the hill). But it is nice to actually be able to see the mountain.... It is beautiful in Myoko (and I am biased) and we do like to showcase the area (and many people never see anything, thanks to the heavy snow, and a pretty good serving of fog as well.) Akakura Kanko: 370cm, -4° Akakura Onsen: 380cm, -3° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick: 320cm, -8° Myoko Suginohara: 300cm top, 210cm base, -9° Kyukamura RunRun: 360cm, -2° Seki Onsen: 570cm, -6° (yesterday’s report) Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 220cm, -2° Madarao Mountain Resort: 310cm, -3° Lotte Arai Resort: 579cm, 2° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 250cm top, 200cm base; -5° Myoko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Saturday 15th February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 1289cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 52 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 87cm (16th January) November 2024 snowfall 8cm reported on 1 day December 2024 snowfall 513cm reported on 19 days January 2025 snowfall 415cm reported on 19 days February 2025 snowfall 353cm reported on 13 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 774cm Posted on Saturday 15th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . There was some cloud around early morning but it is now pretty much clear and sunny and a very fine (and mild) morning. The ski area reporting up to 10cm since yesterday afternoon. Maybe some more sun tomorrow morning but then from Monday another cold front is moving in and should bring us a lot more snow once again. Yey! Fresh snowfall since yesterday afternoon (as reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 5cm Uenotaira: 10cm Hikage: -cm Nagasaka: -cm Karasawa: -cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 360cm Uenotaira: 310cm Hikage: 270cm Nagasaka: 270cm Karasawa: 200cm Lifts: All scheduled lifts are operating as planned The Utopia pair lift and Challenge pair lift are normally closed on weekdays Nozawa Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Saturday 15th February 2025 Total snowfall at base 774cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 44cm (8th February) November 2024 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2024 snowfall 291cm reported on 21 days January 2025 snowfall 239cm reported on 19 days February 2025 snowfall 241cm reported on 13 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 771cm Weather overview Fine Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Very good Posted on Saturday 15th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Not much more than a dusting to report since yesterday and we start the day with fairly clear skies and expect a nice and sunny day. Calm and mild too. A return to cold and snow from Monday is still expected. Update: There seems to be some kind of electric supply issue this morning that might affect operations. Further update: Limited operations, but lifts are starting to move Another update (11:30am): 1, 5, 11, 12, 13 and 15 lifts up and running Madarao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Saturday 15th February 2025 Total snowfall at base 771cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 38cm (on 22nd December) November 2024 snowfall 19cm reported on 4 days December 2024 snowfall 320cm reported on 18 days January 2025 snowfall 243cm reported on 22 days February 2025 snowfall 189cm reported on 13 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 7cm Snowfall at base this season 843cm Posted on Friday 14th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Hello from from Naeba. As a contrast with yesterday, it has been a sunny morning here. (It might get more cloudy and even some light snow this afternoon, according to some forecasts). We have 7cm of snow since yesterday, and the main runs are well groomed. Visibility is good, but due to strong winds the gondola is currently suspended and the Dragondola is not in operation. (Again). Fine and calm weather due over the weekend, with more snow coming next week. ---------------------------- Official snow depth: Summit: 360cm Base: 260cm Scheduled lift operations: Number 3 high speed lift (quad) Number 4 high speed lift (quad) Number 5 high speed lift (quad) Number 4 romance lift (pair) Other lifts affected by weather this morning * Note: the Hiuchi Number 1 pair lift will not be operating this season due a mechanical issue Courses scheduled to be open: 8 of 24 runs available. Naeba Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Friday 14th February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 843cm Number of days snowfall observed 53 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 45cm (on 24th December) November 2024 snowfall 9cm observed on 2 days December 2024 snowfall 359cm observed on 21 days January 2025 snowfall 221cm observed on 18 days February 2025 snowfall 254cm observed on 13 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 Naeba. 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 521cm Posted on Friday 14th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Today the winds have thankfully died down somewhat, but are still active. Snow has started to fall this morning again. Fog is slowly descending the mountain. Clear skies are forecast for tomorrow and possibly Sunday too. Official snow depth (reported by ski area): Yokokura area: 115cm Uwanodai area: 155cm Utopia area: 300cm Chuo area: 250cm Paradise area: 250cm Summit area: 265cm Night skiing: Night skiing is planned in the Uwanodai area daily until 24th February (and then 1st/2nd March). Zao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Friday 14th February 2025 Total snowfall at base 521cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 55 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 34cm (on 6th February) November 2024 snowfall 18cm observed on 4 days December 2024 snowfall 162cm observed on 20 days January 2025 snowfall 191cm observed on 19 days February 2025 snowfall 150cm observed on 12 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 Zao 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 7cm Snowfall at base this season 417cm Posted on Friday 14th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Good Day Skiers & Boarders, It's snowing nicely again today, so that officially makes it a Good Day. We had 7 cm overnight. If you check the reports from this season, you'd see we've had a lot of 7 & 11 cm days, almost as if 7-11 has cut a marketing deal with 'ol Mother Nature. Just because it sounds crazy doesn't mean it's not true! Anyway, the last few days have helped to replenish the high traffic shaved off spots, so we don't have to worry about scratching our Precious on pebbles and such. The official word is "Ongoing Heavy Snow Advisory." Such comforting words. Keep it coming, baby! As it is now mid-February, we have moved out of the "official" peak powder season (generally regarded as Jan to mid-Feb), but that doesn't mean the snow will stop. Far from it. It's just usually less predictable, but since this year hasn't conformed to the norm, I wouldn't be surprised if the late season throws us some curve balls. Think snow. * Furano Zone Lift B (aka Furano Quad) is closed for the season due to mechanical failure. New braking mechanism must be fabricated.** Furano Zone: All except Lift B. Kitanomine: All lifts open. Regular lifts closing at 3:40 PM Night skiing until 6:00 PM tonight on both sides. Furano Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Friday 14th February 2025 Total snowfall at base 417cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 56 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (1st December) November 2024 snowfall 37cm reported on 6 days December 2024 snowfall 173cm reported on 21 days January 2025 snowfall 138cm reported on 19 days February 2025 snowfall 69cm reported on 10 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 13cm Snowfall at base this season 1043cm Posted on Friday 14th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Geto Kogen. Only the pair lift ended up being open for the day yesterday due to the strong winds. The wind is still with us today, though not as much at the start of the day. We do expect stronger winds again later. Early on it has been fine/cloudy. Tomorrow should be somewhat calmer, with sunny skies forecast. Scheduled ski area operations: All courses should be open though there may be some restriction Lifts may be affected by wind today Tree run courses open: All apart from Rookie 1, Rookie 2 and Extreme Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 380cm (top) 290cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area): 1837cm Other information: Night skiing is scheduled for weekends and holidays through 24th February 2025. The Number 2 Gondola is scheduled to normally only operate on weekends and holidays. Geto Kogen Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Friday 14th February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 1043cm Number of days snowfall observed 64 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 66cm (on 16th January) November 2024 snowfall 48cm observed on 5 days December 2024 snowfall 351cm observed on 22 days January 2025 snowfall 392cm observed on 24 days February 2025 snowfall 252cm observed on 13 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 1288cm Posted on Friday 14th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . A strange and violent day yesterday, with screaming winds and a lot of lifts not moving. Akakura Onsen was going to open on a shortened basis, but finally gave up. Most of the other resorts on Mt. Myoko also had limited lifts going. But today the sun is out, the snow is not falling and it seems like we’re mostly back to normal operations. One big one to watch is the Champion No. 3 lift at Akakan, which is the one that brings people back from the Akakura Onsen side, which is currently shown as not running. You can get from Onsen to Akakura on foot, of course, but just be aware of this if you’re skiing both resorts today! Akakura Kanko: 370cm, -5° Champion No. 3 (the lift linking Akakan and Akakura Onsen) marked as not running Akakura Onsen: 400cm, -4° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick: 340cm, -9° Myoko Suginohara: 310cm top, 230cm base, -5° Mitahara No. 3 not running Kyukamura RunRun: 400cm, -2° Seki Onsen: 570cm, -6° Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 230cm, -2° Madarao Mountain Resort: 300cm, -6° Lotte Arai Resort: 592cm, 2° Okenashi lift and Sanroku No. 2 listed as “in preparation” Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 297cm top, 220cm base; -5° Myoko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Friday 14th February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 1288cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 51 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 87cm (16th January) November 2024 snowfall 8cm reported on 1 day December 2024 snowfall 513cm reported on 19 days January 2025 snowfall 415cm reported on 19 days February 2025 snowfall 352cm reported on 12 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