Independent snow and weather reporting from the Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 41cm Snowfall at base this season 749cm Posted on Sunday 9th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba. The storm continued heavily yesterday, bringing a fresh 41 cm of snow. It's still snowing, and the wind is strong again, so currently, only two lifts are open: Lift 4 and High-Speed 5 at the bottom. This has led to large crowds queuing around both. The Kagura and Tashiro areas have been closed all day due to wind and heavy snowfall. Let's hope the storm eases soon so more lifts can open! This current cold snowy front is due to ease off over the next few days with Wednesday currently expected to be warmer and sunny. But there's more snow beyond then, so the fresh conditions should continue. Naeba Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Sunday 9th February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 749cm Number of days snowfall observed 48 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 160cm observed on 8 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 18cm Snowfall at base this season 942cm Posted on Sunday 9th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Geto Kogen. We got a bit of sun yesterday morning but the snow was back in the afternoon and overnight... with more expected. Looks like it will be Wednesday when we next get properly clear skies. All tree runs courses seem set to open except for the Rookie 1 and 2. Scheduled ski area operations: Some courses might be closed this morning... check with official sources before heading out Tree run courses open: All apart from Rookie 1 and Rookie 2 Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 360cm (top) 270cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area): 1707cm 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 Sunday 9th February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 942cm Number of days snowfall observed 59 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 151cm observed on 8 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 22cm Snowfall at base this season 493cm Posted on Sunday 9th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Morning from Zao. Last night snow and strong wind for 3 hours around 3pm, then again for couple more hours around 9pm. This morning we have fresh snow and the sun is peeking out from behind clouds this morning with patches of blue sky too. Official snow depth (reported by ski area): Yokokura area: 115cm Uwanodai area: 150cm Utopia area: 295cm Chuo area: 250cm Paradise area: 250cm Summit area: 255cm 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 Sunday 9th February 2025 Total snowfall at base 493cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 50 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 122cm observed on 7 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 391cm Posted on Sunday 9th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Good Morning Skiers & Boarders, There was nothing significant to report yesterday. A far cry from today where about an hour ago, it started looking like a snow globe out there. It just warms the old cockles of my heart. It's the way winter should be, and we just haven't had enough of those days this year. I've been getting reports of pebbles, branches, and other odd organic matter spontaneously sprouting in the middle of some runs in the super high traffic areas. Unacceptable, right? I agree. I've tried calling the Customer Service line at Mother Nature Inc. to let her know, but so far no answer. I think she's been vacationing in Hakuba this year. Anyway, hang tight. Supposed to snow off/on the rest of the day. There might be some good news tomorrow morning. 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. Night skiing until 7:30 PM tonight on both sides. Furano Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Sunday 9th February 2025 Total snowfall at base 391cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 52 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 43cm reported on 6 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 32cm Snowfall at base this season 1166cm Posted on Sunday 9th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Kind of an early report today (going skiing!), so most of the resorts still haven’t reported. I could go off on a rant here, such as, isn’t 8am a little late to get out important news needed by our readers to make a decision on their sliding destination? I say yes. Nice snow out there, but a lot of it, and the avalanche warnings are out. Lighter snow this morning, too, so the danger of sluffs on the denser stuff below is also higher. And the wind is forecast to pick up, so maybe stay on the slopes and hone those skills. Akakura Kanko: 360cm, -9° Akakura Onsen: 400cm, -7° (today’s report) Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick: 330cm, -11° Myoko Suginohara: 320cm top, 220cm base, -10° No. 3 lift may not be running Kyukamura RunRun: 350cm, -5° Seki Onsen: 510cm, -9° (*)today‘s report] Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 230cm, -5° (today’s report) Madarao Mountain Resort: 320cm, -5° (today’s report) Lotte Arai Resort: 610cm, 2° Zendana, Sanroku No.2 lifta not operating Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 300cm top, 250cm base; -6° (today’s report) Myoko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Sunday 9th February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 1166cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 46 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 230cm reported on 7 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 50cm Snowfall at base this season 548cm Posted on Sunday 9th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Tons more snow since yesterday. Wind is complicating things re: trying to say how much snow there has been - in some places you'll see huge amounts piled up; in others not as much. Early morning (3am) Yakebitaiyama was reporting 55cm of snow - there's going to be a fair bit more than that by now as it has been snowing a lot since that measurement was made. Okushiga Kogen reported 50+cm a few hours ago. Would be great if other ski areas published a number each day, but, alas... Shiga Kogen Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Sunday 9th February 2025 Total snowfall at base 548cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (8th and 9th February) November 2024 snowfall 24cm reported on 8 days December 2024 snowfall 207cm reported on 22 days January 2025 snowfall 138cm reported on 19 days February 2025 snowfall 179cm reported on 8 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 22cm Snowfall at base this season 693cm Posted on Sunday 9th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Hello and good morning from Nozawa. The snow keeps on coming. And it is still windy. I missed any data that the ski area posted yesterday afternoon, so the snowfall numbers below are from 3pm yesterday through 8am this morning (which is when most has fallen anyway). If you are yearning for some sunshine, Wednesday might be the day to aim for. It will be warmer too, but there's more snow forecast beyond that. All is good. Load of snow. Be careful. Fresh snowfall since yesterday afternoon (as reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 50cm Uenotaira: 28cm Hikage: 20cm Nagasaka: 20cm Karasawa: 15cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 365cm Uenotaira: 320cm Hikage: 290cm Nagasaka: 285cm Karasawa: 210cm Lifts: All scheduled lifts are operating as planned though wind might be a factor today The Utopia pair lift and Challenge pair lift are normally closed on weekdays Courses: All courses are available apart from Mukobayashi, Kurokura, Kamoshika and Tanuki Nozawa Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Sunday 9th February 2025 Total snowfall at base 693cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 48 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 160cm reported on 7 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 32cm Snowfall at base this season 697cm Weather overview Snow Wind NW Temperature - Visibility Limited Posted on Sunday 9th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning from Madarao. Another 30+cm of snow since yesterday. We might get to see some sun at times over the coming days, but it's still generally expected to be snowy for at least another couple of days. Wednesday is going to be warmer and possibly a beautiful clear day. Madarao Mountain Resort - Fresh snowfall reported by the ski area: 30cm - Official snow depth: 320cm - All scheduled lifts should be operating - Tree run courses open: All open - Night skiing on 22nd-23rd February 2025 (Number 1 and Number 2 quad lifts until 8:50pm) Tangram Ski Circus - Official snow depth: 230cm - All lifts should be operating Madarao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Sunday 9th February 2025 Total snowfall at base 697cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 51 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 115cm reported on 7 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 14cm Snowfall at base this season 654cm Posted on Sunday 9th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. So, yes, more snow to report this morning. Some lifts still affected by weather stuff including the top lifts at Happo-one and Tsugaike. Goryu is still 'preparing' lifts, too. Hopefully we have seen the peak of the windy conditions and it will be calmer. When is this snow going to stop? Well, it looks like we can expect more cm of snow today and tomorrow with a higher chance of clearer skies around Tuesday and Wednesday. And then a chance of heavy snow again going into Thursday. Hakuba Happo-one has this morning broken through 6m (official) snow depth and on the Hakuba Valley website, that ski area is showing 1073cm of total snowfall for the season (as of 7th February). I'll introduce those total snowfall numbers again sometime soon... including the curiously and comically incorrect '259cm' total snowfall for the season at Tsugaike! -------------------------------- ABLE Hakuba Goryu New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Top: 25cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Top: 490cm Top: 220cm ------------ Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park New snowfall (reported as 'todays snowfall' by the ski area): Top: 20cm Base: 15cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Top: 490cm Base: 260cm ------------ Hakuba Cortina New snowfall (reported by the ski area): 30cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 460cm ------------ Hakuba Happo-one New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Kurobushi (1680m): 25cm Usagidaira (1400m): 10cm Nakiyama (800m): 10cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Kurobushi (1680m): 625cm Usagidaira (1400m): 334cm Nakiyama (800m): 220cm ------------ Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field New snowfall (reported by the ski area): Mountain Side: 20cm Village Side: 20cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Mountain Side: 385cm Village Side: 195cm ------------ Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 495cm ------------ Jigatake New snowfall (reported by the ski area): 15cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 230cm ------------ Kashimayari Skijo Family Park Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 245cm ------------ Tsugaike Mountain Resort Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Upper: 404cm Base: 172cm ------------ White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 260cm Hakuba Now 2024-2025 season Data as Sunday 9th February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 654cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 51 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 38cm (28th December) November 2024 snowfall 42cm reported on 3 days December 2024 snowfall 278cm reported on 21 days January 2025 snowfall 235cm reported on 19 days February 2025 snowfall 99cm reported on 8 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 38cm Snowfall at base this season 708cm Posted on Saturday 8th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Morning from Naeba. It has been been dumping in Naeba. We got 38cm of new snow so far, and it keeps going. There is low visibility and it's very windy higher up so only three lifts at the bottom are currently open: 4, high speed 4 and high speed 5. That might change depending on weather. They have managed to dig out the jumps so snowpark line is soft and playful. ---------------------------- Official snow depth: Summit: 310cm Base: 220cm Scheduled lift operations: Prince Number 1 Gondola ON HOLD Prince Number 2 Gondola ON HOLD Number 3 high speed lift (quad) ON HOLD Number 4 high speed lift (quad) Number 5 high speed lift (quad) Number 4 romance lift (pair) Takenokodaira romance lift (pair) ON HOLD Takenokoyama romance lift (pair) ON HOLD Dragondola CLOSED * Note: the Hiuchi Number 1 pair lift will not be operating this season due a mechanical issue Naeba Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Saturday 8th February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 708cm Number of days snowfall observed 47 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 119cm observed on 7 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 40cm Snowfall at base this season 924cm Posted on Saturday 8th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Snow all yesterday! Result, the ski are reporting 50cm of fresh. It is a little brighter this morning and there was a lull in the snow but it is snowing at time of report. Maybe not as large amounts, but we do expect the snow to continue on and off, but with the chance of some breaks and possibly even a glimpse of sun. Scheduled ski area operations: Some courses might be closed this morning... check with official sources before heading out 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): 1677cm 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 8th February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 924cm Number of days snowfall observed 58 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 133cm observed on 7 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 20cm Snowfall at base this season 471cm Posted on Saturday 8th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Official snow depth (reported by ski area): Yokokura area: 105cm Uwanodai area: 140cm Utopia area: 270cm Chuo area: 250cm Paradise area: 250cm Summit area: 250cm 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 8th February 2025 Total snowfall at base 471cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 49 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 100cm observed on 6 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