Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 897cm Posted on Tuesday 5th March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . It looks like it wants to do something today; the clouds are high and it's bright, but those clouds are also dark...like the kind that could be carrying some snow with them. There is a band of white across the middle of the mountain, too, from the Kanko Hotel up to the top of the runs, something we often see (as if nature, the kami, your favorite deity was putting that snow there just for those who ski). Oh, and speaking of kami, the local spirits, the Yami no Kami—mountain god—mini-festival will be this Saturday from 11 am. A simple ceremony, the local priestess playing the flute, and a kampai complete with wooden masu cups from the Akakura Kanko Hotel (200 masu are available!) that you can take home. I'll be there, in suit and boots.... Akakura Kanko: 240cm, -2° Akakura Onsen: 255cm, -2° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick: 170cm, -5° (yesterday's report) Myoko Suginohara: 150cm, -7° (their server seems to be down) Kyukamura RunRun: 180cm, -3° Seki Onsen: 280cm, -3° Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 120cm, -2° Madarao Mountain Resort: 180cm, -4° Lotte Arai Resort: 396cm, 2.0° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 90cm, -5° Myoko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Tuesday 5th March 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 897cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 50 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 70cm (8th January) November 2023 snowfall 42cm reported on 1 day December 2023 snowfall 135cm reported on 9 days January 2024 snowfall 404cm reported on 19 days February 2024 snowfall 218 cm reported on 17 days March 2024 snowfall 98cm reported on 4 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 541cm Posted on Tuesday 5th March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Some snow left over from since the report yesterday but we start off this morning with clouds. There's snow due later so I might have more to report tomorrow too. It's probably going to be snowy over the weekend too, which is great to see. Shiga Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Tuesday 5th March 2024 Total snowfall at base 541cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 62 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (16th January) November 2023 snowfall 32cm reported on 8 days December 2023 snowfall 95cm reported on 13 days January 2024 snowfall 259cm reported on 21 days February 2024 snowfall 115cm reported on 15 days March 2024 snowfall 40cm reported on 5 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 576cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Fair Posted on Tuesday 5th March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning. We have just a bit more snow since the last report, and it is a moody, cloudy kind of morning. Maybe some more snow by tomorrow and then what looks like a decent amount incoming Friday and Saturday too. Let's have it! Madarao Mountain Resort - Fresh snowfall reported by the ski area: 0cm - All lifts operating apart from Number 3 - Tree runs that are open: All appear to be planning on opening - Official snow depth: 180cm Tangram Ski Circus - All five lifts are operating - Official snow depth: 120cm Madarao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Tuesday 5th March 2024 Total snowfall at base 576cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 47 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 56cm (on 8th January) November 2023 snowfall 33cm reported on 4 days December 2023 snowfall 95cm reported on 8 days January 2024 snowfall 227cm reported on 16 days February 2024 snowfall 139cm reported on 14 days March 2024 snowfall 82cm reported on 5 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 835cm Posted on Monday 4th March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here I just measured slightly under 10cm of lovely fresh snow and it is still coming. Visibility seems fairly decent considering it is snowing, in lower areas anyway. I feel the weekly forecast has less snow on it than it was showing yesterday, but there's still some regular light snow expected across the coming days. There's not much else to comment on this morning. Lifts should be open as planned, though gates are unconfirmed, but it should be a good morning. ------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain base -8℃, calm. Moiwa 800m: -10.0℃, NW15m/s, 10cm snowfall with snowdrifts developments. Mikaeri 764m: -9 ℃, WNW8.1m/s, 15cm snowfall and snowdrifts accumulating. Annupuri 1100m: -13.6℃, WNW10.4m/s. Village 1000m: -12.1℃, WNW6.5/s. Hirafu Hanazono: -12.9℃, NNW3.8, 20cm snowfall. Hanazono 800m: -10.1℃, SSE0m/s. Coastal data: Benkei cape NNW15m/s (20m/s@3am), Kamui cape W13m/s, 1012hPa, 1.5m waves. Snowdrifts are slowly accumulating in the western side of the mountain thanks to the weak wintery pressure distribution. The snow is good and will keep falling. The overall avalanche risk is low today, except for the Backbowl (Kozan no Sawa) sidewall slopes at 1000m and the O-sawa (Annupuri bowl) cornice slopes at 1000m. The gates opening is undetermined. Please respect the ski patrol’s decision. This information is not a gate opening/closing report. There are many people on this mountain and nobody should justify themselves breaking the Rules with their selfish arguments. Do not drop into the same slope at the same time, do not traverse knolls or under cornices, do not stay put at the bottom of a slope. There is no guaranteed safety in the winter mountains. We will mention it again; the area outside the gates is not a ski resort anymore. Please be considerate to others. Is your beacon switched on? ------------------ Individual ski area information for Monday 4th March 2024 The below snow depth and snowfall numbers are manually checked each morning from official sources. Lift information is the planned operations for the day at the time of writing and subject to change. Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 15cm - Base: 15cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 320cm (+10cm since yesterday) - Base: 110cm (no change since yesterday) Lifts (scheduled): - All lifts apart from King Number 1 pair and King Number 2 quad (normal operations) - The Ace Family quad, Ace Number 2 quad (Center Four), Hirafu Gondola and Holiday Number 1 pair lifts are scheduled to be open until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 15cm - Base: 15cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 255cm (+10cm since yesterday) - Base: 175cm (+5cm since yesterday) Lifts (scheduled): - All lifts - The Hanazono Symphony Gondola is scheduled to be open until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 220cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 140cm (no change since yesterday) Lifts (scheduled): - All lifts - The Jumbo Number 1 quad lift is scheduled to be open until 7:30pm ------------------ Niseko Village Ski Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 225cm (-11cm since yesterday) - Base: 137cm (-3cm since yesterday) Lifts (scheduled): - All lifts apart from Country Road - The Upper Village Gondola, Village Express and Banzai Chair are scheduled to be open until 7:00pm Niseko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Monday 4th March 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 835cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 82 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 62cm (8th January) November 2023 snowfall 120cm reported on 11 days December 2023 snowfall 247cm reported on 24 days January 2024 snowfall 298cm reported on 24 days February 2024 snowfall 144cm reported on 20 days March 2024 snowfall 26cm 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 Kutchan/Niseko. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 11cm Snowfall at base this season 449cm Posted on Monday 4th March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba. It's cold, it's snowing, there's a layer of fresh on the ground. Feels and looks like winter! Forecasts look like winter too with more regular snow due across the coming week. (I wonder if we can believe them this time?) Limited visibility this morning as the snow continues to fall but lifts are open as scheduled. Naeba Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Monday 4th March 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 449cm Number of days snowfall observed 31 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 50cm (23rd December) * total over the days before 23rd December 2023 snowfall 58cm observed on 3 days January 2024 snowfall 260cm observed on 14 days February 2024 snowfall 101cm observed on 11 days March 2024 snowfall 30cm 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 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 51cm Snowfall at base this season 1021cm Posted on Monday 4th March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . The amazing start to March continues with another 0.5m. What's more, the ski area itself is reporting 85cm in upper areas. Mad, right? And it's still snowing. The snow will probably have eased off by tomorrow. Limited visibility out there again this morning, but once things calm down conditions should be excellent. Lifts operating (planned): All scheduled lifts operating. Runs open (planned): Main ski runs open. Available tree run courses: All except Extreme and Cascade. Subject to change after inspection. Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 340cm (top) 280cm (base) Geto Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Monday 4th March 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 1021cm Number of days snowfall observed 62 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 73cm (on 30th November) November 2023 snowfall 138cm observed on 5 days December 2023 snowfall 243cm observed on 16 days January 2024 snowfall 382cm observed on 21 days February 2024 snowfall 95cm observed on 16 days March 2024 snowfall 163cm observed on 4 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 9cm Snowfall at base this season 410cm Posted on Monday 4th March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Morning from Zao. Strong winds overnight and more fresh snow. Taking a measurement was a bit troublesome, due to the snow movement but the base measurement is 9cm. Some wind blown places read over 20cm, so it is going to vary. What's most important is that we have another fresh layer covering the mountain. We might get a break from the snow for a couple of days, but more is forecast late week. Ski area operations: Night skiing has now finished for the season Official snow depth (reported by ski area): Yokokura area: 75cm Uwanodai area: 70cm Utopia area: 160cm Chuo area: 160cm Paradise area: 160cm Summit area: 150cm Zao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Monday 4th March 2024 Total snowfall at base 410cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 39cm (on 25th January) November 2023 snowfall 32cm observed on 4 days December 2023 snowfall 66cm observed on 14 days January 2024 snowfall 176cm observed on 19 days February 2024 snowfall 92cm observed on 13 days March 2024 snowfall 44cm observed on 4 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 31cm Snowfall at base this season 894cm Posted on Monday 4th March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . March is coming in like January, or at least the Januarys we used to know, with more good snow, and some of the lightest snow to fall this season. Not a lot of wind, which is appreciated (we definitely had some sketchy conditions in the backcountry over the last week, and it wasn't just here, as we saw in both Nagano and Tottori). Be smart if you do venture off the trails—have avalanche gear, go with friends and be aware that a small sluff (which could certainly happen with this snow) could get a lot worse if you happen to slide with the snow into a tight valley, or into trees.... That's the warning for the day, but the bigger message is to get out and enjoy some most excellent snow. Akakura Kanko: 240cm, -5° Akakura Onsen: 245cm, -2° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick: 170cm, -5° Myoko Suginohara: 120cm, -7° (yesterday's report) Kyukamura RunRun: 180cm, -3° Seki Onsen: 280cm, -3° (I'll repeat what I have written before; how long will Seki report 280cm? And 40cm of new....) Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 135cm, -1° Madarao Mountain Resort: 190cm, -2° Lotte Arai Resort: 390cm, 0° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 90cm, -2° Myoko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Monday 4th March 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 894cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 49 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 70cm (8th January) November 2023 snowfall 42cm reported on 1 day December 2023 snowfall 135cm reported on 9 days January 2024 snowfall 404cm reported on 19 days February 2024 snowfall 218 cm reported on 17 days March 2024 snowfall 95cm 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 14cm Snowfall at base this season 538cm Posted on Monday 4th March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Snow from early morning and it's coming down nicely at the moment with another 10-15cm (more or less in places) and more incoming. Mid-winter style. More due, too. Wild times! There may be some lifts delayed this morning due to the current weather conditions. Shiga Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Monday 4th March 2024 Total snowfall at base 538cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 61 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (16th January) November 2023 snowfall 32cm reported on 8 days December 2023 snowfall 95cm reported on 13 days January 2024 snowfall 259cm reported on 21 days February 2024 snowfall 115cm reported on 15 days March 2024 snowfall 37cm reported on 4 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 16cm Snowfall at base this season 574cm Weather overview Snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Limited Posted on Monday 4th March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao. Another 15cm or so of fresh overnight, much coming early morning, adding to the early March fun. It may be a bit wetter than prime peak season snow, but we will take it! It's still snowing and more is still expected over the coming days. I am liking March 2024. Madarao Mountain Resort - Fresh snowfall reported by the ski area: 15cm - All lifts operating apart from Number 3 and Number 5 - Tree runs that are open: All appear to be planning on opening - Official snow depth: 190cm Tangram Ski Circus - All five lifts are operating - Official snow depth: 120cm Madarao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Monday 4th March 2024 Total snowfall at base 574cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 46 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 56cm (on 8th January) November 2023 snowfall 33cm reported on 4 days December 2023 snowfall 95cm reported on 8 days January 2024 snowfall 227cm reported on 16 days February 2024 snowfall 139cm reported on 14 days March 2024 snowfall 80cm reported on 4 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 52cm Snowfall at base this season 970cm Posted on Sunday 3rd March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . The excellent start to March continues with another 0.5m of snow and 80cm of it being reported by the ski area in upper areas. Peak season style Geto Kogen! And it is still snowing with more due through tomorrow. Not much more to say. Might have been good to have more of this about a month ago, but the people here this week should be very pleased. Lifts operating (planned): All scheduled lifts operating. Runs open (planned): Main ski runs open. Available tree run courses: All except Extreme and Cascade. Subject to change after inspection. Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 320cm (top) 260cm (base) Geto Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Sunday 3rd March 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 970cm Number of days snowfall observed 61 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 73cm (on 30th November) November 2023 snowfall 138cm observed on 5 days December 2023 snowfall 243cm observed on 16 days January 2024 snowfall 382cm observed on 21 days February 2024 snowfall 95cm observed on 16 days March 2024 snowfall 112cm 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 9cm Snowfall at base this season 401cm Posted on Sunday 3rd March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Today is another foggy start to the day with light snow falling... can't see the top of the mountain from base. Light flakes are falling and wind is light with some slight gusts early on. There's more snow on the forecasts which is very pleasing to see! Zao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Sunday 3rd March 2024 Total snowfall at base 401cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 53 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 39cm (on 25th January) November 2023 snowfall 32cm observed on 4 days December 2023 snowfall 66cm observed on 14 days January 2024 snowfall 176cm observed on 19 days February 2024 snowfall 92cm observed on 13 days March 2024 snowfall 35cm 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 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