Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 414cm Posted on Monday 12th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Changing weather during the day yesterday from snow to sunshine, and a bit more snow overnight. The ski area yesterday was reporting 10-12cm of snow on upper slopes and this morning there's another 1-2cm being reported this morning. There is some snow falling this morning across the region, though it is holding off just now here outside my place. That might change at any moment. Having said that, we're expecting some sun today. (Kind of confusing!) What seems almost certain is sunny skies across the region tomorrow and temps starting to rise tomorrow and further still on Wednesday when it might get up to over 10C in the village during the day. Hmmm. Anyway, it's pretty cold this morning. Time to enjoy. Fresh snowfall since yesterday morning (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 12+2cm Uenotaira: 10+1cm Hikage: ?+1cm Nagasaka: ?+1cm Karasawa: ?+1cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 220cm Uenotaira: 190cm Hikage: 95cm Nagasaka: 90cm Karasawa: 60cm All courses apart from the following are now open: Hachiman Kandahar (not open to general public) Nozawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Monday 12th February 2024 Total snowfall at base 414cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 34 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 64cm (23rd December) November 2023 snowfall 21cm reported on 2 days December 2023 snowfall 93cm reported on 10 days January 2024 snowfall 219cm reported on 14 days February 2024 snowfall 81cm 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 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 421cm Posted on Monday 12th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It's cold and snowing. Not sure I was expecting this, as there was a bit of sun early morning, but I am over in Okushiga Kogen now and as I write this report it is actually snowing quite heavily. A look round the regions via webcam and it seems to be snowing across Shiga Kogen to varying degrees. Forecasts still show clearer skies and so perhaps it will stop and the clouds will start clearing... let's keep it coming! Clear skies are definitely due tomorrow morning - with those rising temps that we have been warned about for at least a few days. Shiga Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Monday 12th February 2024 Total snowfall at base 421cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 49 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 35cm 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 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 432cm Weather overview Light snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Fair Posted on Monday 12th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning from Madarao. We got a some snow during the day yesterday and some more overnight, though it didn't get up to 5cm by my measurement. (This morning the ski area appears to be reporting 20cm of fresh snow, but that seems odd to me; I am unable to report 20cm this morning). Whatever, it is keeping fairly cold early morning today and it should be a fun last day of the long weekend kind of morning. Interestingly there's more cloud now that earlier on, and some light snow too, though we are forecast clearer skies during the day today. OK, so, this coming week. It's going to be warm, perhaps a bit more every day until Thursday. And then a dip in temperatures around Friday. Tomorrow will be a day to enjoy clear skies and sunshine (probably). Let's see how this goes... Madarao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Monday 12th February 2024 Total snowfall at base 432cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 35 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 77cm 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 774cm Posted on Monday 12th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here It's a mostly cloudy start to the day over the mountain with some light snow still falling in places and up to 20cm of fresh being reported by ski areas. There's some blue sky and sun looking east. The next few days are probably going to be getting warmer. (I'm feeling closer to normal this morning, but still feel the need to get back to sleeping. Once I've had my toast. Hopefully I'll be back to normal by tomorrow). ------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain Base 6am: -6°, 10cm new snow, calm. Moiwa 800m: -8.6°, NNW11.3m/s(gusts 16m/s@6am, cornice and snowdrift development. Mikaeri 764m:-7.0°, snow depth increasing, good visibility,. Annupuri 1100m: -9.5°, WNW8.2m/s. Village 1000m: -7.9°, NNW6.9m/s. Hanazono 1000m: -9.1°, WNW4.6m/s, 10cm new snow. Hanazono 3 : -6.3°, N3.2m/s. Coastal data: Benkei Cape: NNW12m/s. Kamui Cape: NW7m/s, 1021hPa, wave 1.1m. We are currently on the edge a a high pressure zone with a steep pressure gradient. A strong westerly with snow blew overnight, bringing snowdrift development and re setting areas above 800m. The avalanche risk is elevated on West ridge around 1100m and Backbowl cornice face. Avoid traversing under cornices. Do not wait in the valley or gully bottom. Avalanches are a natural phenomenon, without people involved, accidents would not happen. All gates are expected to be open. Please listen to the Patrols advice before going out the gates. More and more people are mindlessly ducking ropes. For some reason, a high proportion are Japanese. The Osaka Anchan group have been knowingly dropping into Yunosawa and Harunotaki too many times. Although its been decreasing lately, there are still lots of bad boys and hard men around. Do not duck the ropes to enter Osawa or Fujiwara. Do not enter strictly off limits areas. Niseko respects your freedom to ride off-piste, but you must use the gates. If the gates are closed, don't go. The snow is good. Do you have your beacon? It could save you or your friends life. Beware of a sudden change in weather. Have a good day. ------------------ Individual ski area information for Monday 12th February 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: 20cm - Base: 20cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 345cm (+15cm since yesterday) - Base: 140cm (+10cm 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: 18cm - Base: 15cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 278cm (+13cm since last update) - Base: 200cm (+15cm since last update) 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 (+5cm since yesterday) - Base: 180cm (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: 258cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 171cm (no change since yesterday) Lifts (scheduled): - All lifts apart from Morino Chair and Country Road - The Upper Village Gondola, Village Express and Banzai Chair are scheduled to be open until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Lifts (scheduled): - All lifts ------------------ Floodlit night skiing is planned daily until Wednesday 20th March 2024. Night skiing is usually until 7:00pm at Hirafu, Hanazono, Village and until 7:30pm at Annupuri. Niseko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Monday 12th February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 774cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 71 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 109cm 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 Kutchan/Niseko. 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. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 6cm Snowfall at base this season 793cm Posted on Sunday 11th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto Kogen. 6cm of fresh snow around base this morning and the ski area is reporting 10cm on the mountain. It has all come from overnight. This morning it is still snowing (very) lightly and there's not much wind. So there is some fresh snow out there too discover, if not as much as we'd have liked. It's quite cold this morning but looking ahead, Tuesday through Thursday this coming week looks like it is going to be very warm (and not just in this region but the whole of Japan). We can only hope temps don't rise too much but should expect high temps of around 5C or 6C in the daytime. Lifts operating (planned): All scheduled lifts operating. Runs open (planned): Most of the main runs should be open with some restrictions. Scheduled to open tree runs: All should be open apart from Extreme and Cascade. All subject to change due to conditions. Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 260cm (top) 195cm (base) Geto Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Sunday 11th February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 793cm Number of days snowfall observed 50 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 30cm 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 292cm Posted on Sunday 11th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Morning from Zao. There was a beautiful sky earlier but now the clouds have gathered and are blocking the view at the top. Looks like visibility is limited up at Chuo too at the time of writing. There are a lot of snow drifts from strong winds over night. Clearer skies are forecast tomorrow and Tuesday. As with other regions, mid-week is set to be almost spring-like warmth but hopefully it'll get colder again by next weekend. Zao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Sunday 11th February 2024 Total snowfall at base 292cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 42 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 18cm observed 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 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 28cm Snowfall at base this season 688cm Posted on Sunday 11th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . A nice surprise this morning, with nearly 30cm of fluffy, light snow on the ground! Actually, it caught me a bit offguard; no 4am plow noises to wake me up, so a lot of and snow clearing from about 7 am.... Pleased to say - and thanks to the support of my big metal machines - all driveways are now cleared and ready (except my own...oh, well, when I get back from enjoying this snow!) Akakura Kanko: 220cm, -3° Akakura Onsen: 225cm, -4° (no new report) Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick: 175cm, -5° Myoko Suginohara: 150cm, -7° Kyukamura RunRun: 200cm, -2° Seki Onsen: 280cm, -5° Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 125cm, -5° Madarao Mountain Resort: 150cm, -4° Lotte Arai Resort: 358cm, 2.2° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 120cm, -2° Myoko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Sunday 11th February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 688cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 37 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 107 cm 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 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 28cm Snowfall at base this season 410cm Posted on Sunday 11th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Hello and good morning from a snowy Nozawa. As it should be! The ski area this morning is reporting 28-35cm of fresh snowfall across the mountain. (Sounds like Nozawa, ne?) As I write this, it is snowing (light to moderate), some nice big flakes just now actually. So there is going to be more to report tomorrow. Perhaps not too much as the snow is due to ease off by this afternoon. But, come on, stick with us for a while! Visibility on the top areas of the mountain looks very limited at the moment and it is fair lower down. Night skiing and fireworks tonight at Nagasaka, with an 30 extra minutes of lift operations too. Hot wine, soft drinks should be available too from 7:30pm. Fresh snowfall since yesterday morning (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 35cm Uenotaira: 28cm Hikage: 30cm Nagasaka: 30cm Karasawa: 30cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 220cm Uenotaira: 190cm Hikage: 95cm Nagasaka: 85cm Karasawa: 65cm All courses apart from the following are now open: Mukobayashi Hachiman Kandahar (not open to general public) Nozawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Sunday 11th February 2024 Total snowfall at base 410cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 33 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 64cm (23rd December) November 2023 snowfall 21cm reported on 2 days December 2023 snowfall 93cm reported on 10 days January 2024 snowfall 219cm reported on 14 days February 2024 snowfall 77cm 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 417cm Posted on Sunday 11th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . In the middle of the night, Yakebitaiyama was reporting 3cm of snow. At 7am, Kumanoyu was reporting 5cm of fresh snowfall. Light snow might continue during the day, but mostly due to ease off this afternoon. I am hearing reports of it being quite windy in places and visibility is rather varied depending on where you are today. Quite a lot of sunny skies are still due in the coming week along with some unseasonably warm conditions. Shiga Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Sunday 11th February 2024 Total snowfall at base 417cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 48 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 31cm 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 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 14cm Snowfall at base this season 428cm Weather overview Light snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility OK Posted on Sunday 11th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . We did get fresh snowfall. While the ski area is reporting 10cm, I measured 14cm. Perhaps we can expect up to 20cm or so on upper areas of the mountain. It sounds worth investigating, anyway! :) Probably not much more snow left in this particularly delivery and tomorrow should remain cold/mild. It's once we get into Tuesday that we can expect some rather warm conditions. Anyway, should be a fun morning. Personal investigations imminent! Madarao Mountain Resort - Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 10cm - All lifts operating - Tree runs that are open: All apart from Powder Wave 2 - Official snow depth: 150cm Tangram Ski Circus - All five lifts are operating - Official snow depth: 125cm Madarao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Sunday 11th February 2024 Total snowfall at base 428cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 34 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 73cm 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 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 8cm Snowfall at base this season 764cm Posted on Sunday 11th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here 8cm of fresh snow to report this morning. I'm not feeling too good this morning, so forgive the brief words today. ------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain Base 6am: -5°, 10cm new snow in the last 12hrs. Moiwa 800m: -10.4°, N4.4m/s(18m/s gusts at dawn) 30cm snowdrift development. Mikaeri 764m:-10°, snow depth increasing, poor visibility,. Annupuri 1100m: -11.7°, NNW0.7m/s. Village 1000m: -10.4°, N3.2m/s. Hanazono 1000m: -11.3°, WNW7.0m/s(18m/s@3am). Hanazono 3 : -8.6°, N2.1m/s. Coastal data: Benkei Cape: NNW14m/s. Kamui Cape: NNW10m/s, 1017hPa, wave 0.7m. The atmospheric pressure gradient steepened overnight, winds and snow increased and we had 30 to 40cm of snowdrift development above the 800m tree line. Although slab formation is weak, based on tests and data evaluation the general avalanche risk is low. Avoid cutting under knolls and cornices though, there is the possibility of causing an avalanche. Gates will open depending on lift operation. Remember that outside the gates is not part of the ski resort. Inside the gates is though and there are rules to be followed. If the width of isobars narrows expect snow storms. Be careful of a sudden weather change. The mountains are a dangerous environment and sometimes even your knowledge and experience wont help. Always be cautious. The snow isn't too bad. Is your beacon on? Have a good day. Niseko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Sunday 11th February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 764cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 70 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 99cm 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 Kutchan/Niseko. 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 756cm Posted on Saturday 10th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good morning from Niseko. This morning I have just slightly over 1cm of snow to report. (Hirafu and Hanazono are reporting 5-10cm, so perhaps we can expect up to that much higher on the mountain). It is snowing early on and hopefully we will get more through the day. As I mentioned, it's very likely to get warmer in the coming week, a Japan-wide thing, so anything we can get today and tomorrow before it does that is most welcome. Niseko was featured on one of the main Japanese TV evening news spots again last night. It was another of those 'Niseko boom'-style pieces, this time with some Chinese New Year shades thrown in. There were lots of Dr Evil-style numbers being thrown around again. Apparently, the 'target' is now very much individual travel(l)ers with extremely large wallets (rather than groups). Hence the posh bags shop, etc. They didn't mention anything about the snow. Anyway, all lifts are go* and let's Happy Chinese New Year! (* ones that plan to go) ------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain Base 6am: -6°, trace new snow. Moiwa 800m: -9.8°, E0.5m/s. Mikaeri 764m: -10°, minor snowfall and snowdrift development. Annupuri 1100m: -10.6°, WNW2.0m/s. Niseko Village 1000m: -9.1°, W2.2m/s. Hanazono 1000m: -9.8°, WSW1.8m/s, trace new snow. Hanazono 3 : -7.9°, light S wind. Coastal data: Benkei Cape: calm. Kamui Cape WSW3m/s, 1019hPa, wave 0.6m. The atmospheric pressure gradient is flat, the sea and mountains are calm, there has been no significant snowfall and the snow pack has stabilised. The general avalanche risk is low. All gates are expected to be open. Please prepare before heading out the gates. Outside of the gates is not part of the ski resort. Do duck ropes looking for fresh snow. Never enter Strictly Off Limits Areas Haru no Taki or YunoSawa. Also, groups have been seen ducking the rope below Gate 2 to enter Osawa. If you do, everyones lift pass will be confiscated. Traversing under cornices is always dangerous and can trigger an avalanche. There will be many people out of bounds today, including in the valley below you. Please consider their safety. The ski slopes will be fantastic this morning. Yesterday's tracks below 700m have step up hard. Note. This sport is great, but not very safe. Have a nice day. ------------------ Individual ski area information for Saturday 10th February 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: 10cm - Base: 10cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 340cm (+5cm since yesterday) - Base: 130cm (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: 5cm - Base: 5cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 265cm (+5cm since yesterday) - Base: 185cm (-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: 215cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 180cm (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: 258cm (+3cm since yesterday) - Base: 173cm (+3cm since yesterday) Lifts (scheduled): - All lifts apart from Morino Chair and Country Road - The Upper Village Gondola, Village Express and Banzai Chair are scheduled to be open until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Lifts (scheduled): - All lifts ------------------ Floodlit night skiing is planned daily until Wednesday 20th March 2024. Night skiing is usually until 7:00pm at Hirafu, Hanazono, Village and until 7:30pm at Annupuri. Niseko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Saturday 10th February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 756cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 69 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 91cm 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 Kutchan/Niseko. 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. 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