Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 20cm Posted on Sunday 26th November 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It's a chill morning but the sun is out and it will probably be getting milder as the morning progresses. Yokoteyama and Kumanoyu remain part open. Lovely day for it and tomorrow looks like it should be sunny too. Temps set to dip again mid-week and fingers crossed there'll be snow too. Shiga Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Sunday 26th November 2023 Total snowfall at base 20cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 6 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 5cm (19th and 25th November) November 2023 snowfall 20cm 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 20cm Snowfall at base this season 63cm Posted on Sunday 26th November 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . The snow continued through yesterday dumping another 20cm as of this morning. Conditions remain cold and it is -5c as I write this with the maximum temperature of the day staying just below freezing which will allow the continued operation of snowmakers on the lower slopes to give nature a helping hand. Opening can't be too far away now. Furano Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Sunday 26th November 2023 Total snowfall at base 63cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 5 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (26th November) November 2023 snowfall 63cm 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 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 7cm Snowfall at base this season 73cm Posted on Saturday 25th November 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here It is a cold start to the weekend and has been a bit of a stormy start too with wind and snow. Lovely light snow quality, though perhaps not as much as we would like (is it ever?!). I have just measured 7cm. Looking ahead, there seems to be a good chance of some consistent snow over the coming week, particularly from mid-week. Will it be enough for ski areas to open as planned? That would be great. I will keep you informed along the way. ---------- Planned opening date:1st December 2023: Niseko Village Ski Resort Planned opening date: 2nd December 2023: Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Niseko HANAZONO Resort Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Planned opening date: unconfirmed (probably late December): Asahigaoka Niseko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Saturday 25th November 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 73cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 7 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (14th November) November 2023 snowfall 73cm 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 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 28cm Snowfall at base this season 52cm Posted on Saturday 25th November 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good evening. Apologies for the late report... and also for the placeholder used as a 'placeholder' in the report today. A few issues with data flow today (I am away from home just now), but the important news is that the ski area WILL be open tomorrow, Sunday 26th November. They plan to open the Number 1 Gondola from 9am and the A1-B2 courses will be available. Geto Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Saturday 25th November 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 52cm Number of days snowfall observed 3 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 28cm (on 25th November) November 2023 snowfall 52cm 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 18cm Snowfall at base this season 24cm Weather overview Snow Wind NW Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted on Saturday 25th November 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Hello from Madarao on this cold and snowy Saturday morning. The trees have snow hanging from them, the mountain is covered again (though most of it can't be seen just now) and we have a good layer of snow. I think we did well up here in our little corner of Nagano. Beyond today the next few are probably going to be clearer with sun before snow comes back from around Wednesday onwards. Madarao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Saturday 25th November 2023 Total snowfall at base 24cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 3 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 18cm (on 25th November) November 2023 snowfall 24cm reported on 3 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 4cm Posted on Saturday 25th November 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Quick report to record the snowfall at base! The snowfall has eased off now and it is mostly just cloudy. The sun might even appear. Next snow is due in the middle of the coming week. Zao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Saturday 25th November 2023 Total snowfall at base 4cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 2 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 3cm (on 25th November) November 2023 snowfall 4cm observed on 2 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 42cm Snowfall at base this season 42cm Posted on Saturday 25th November 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Just a quick update, as this is the first day with measurable snow here at the base of Akakan. And it's a pretty solid 40+ cm of heavy, wet, sticky snow. Every shovel load is a great pre-season workout when you lift it; all the phone and power lines are covered in snow; small trees are being right down to the ground. And it keeps on coming, so the snowthrower might also get a good early-season workout today. As I mentioned in the previous pre-season posting, I'll have lots of official information after the opening meeting here on December 1 (a party follows, so I might not post immediately, just to ensure clarity. Building good human communications is such an important part of Japanese culture....) See you again in a few more days; I will report in the meantime if a lot more snow falls, but it looks like some sunny and warmer weather just before we get into December. Myoko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Saturday 25th November 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 42cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 day Most snowfall observed in 1 day 42cm (25th November) November 2023 snowfall 42cm reported on 1 day 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 18cm Posted on Saturday 25th November 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . First of all, it's a cold morning! And we have some fresh snow, though not a huge amount, and as of 8am it is still snowing. Having said that, it is already quite bright in some areas and feels like it might well end up being a fine day. Clearer and milder weather conditions are forecast for the next few days with a return to cold and snow later in the week. Currently open ski areas: Yokoteyama Number 4 pair lift Kumanoyu Number 2 pair lift Other ski area planned opening dates: Takamagahara Mammoth (Friday 1st December) Ichinose Family (Friday 1st December) Yakebitaiyama (Saturday 2nd December) Okushiga Kogen (Saturday 16th December) Others generally opening around mid-December. Shiga Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Saturday 25th November 2023 Total snowfall at base 18cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 5 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 5cm (19th and 25th November) November 2023 snowfall 18cm 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 13cm Snowfall at base this season 13cm Posted on Saturday 25th November 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Good news with snow on the ground at base this morning. 10-15cm of it, and it is still snowing, though it might ease off during this morning. Expect some sunshine tomorrow and it won't be quite as cold. Nozawa Onsen ski area is waiting for enough snow to open. Nozawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Saturday 25th November 2023 Total snowfall at base 13cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 day Most snowfall observed in 1 day 13cm (25th November) November 2023 snowfall 13cm reported on 1 day Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Nozawa Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 16cm Posted on Saturday 25th November 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Well, it's colder but I can't help but be somewhat disappointed this morning. There is just a dusting of snow to report at base and clear roads. Not to fear. Wednesday/Thursday is the next snow event to look forward to and hopefully one that will produce much better results! As I write this there is still a lot of cloud around but the sun is peeking through in places too and I can see some blue sky. It might be clearing up. Sunshine and clear skies forecast for tomorrow and Monday. Anyway, have a nice weekend! -------------------------------- Here are the planned opening dates for ski areas around Hakuba. All are of course subject to change and depend on snowfall. Late November (basically when there is enough snow): ABLE Hakuba Goryu Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park Tsugaike Mountain Resort Friday 1st December: Hakuba Happo-one Friday 15th December: Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Jigatake White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Saturday 16th December: Kashimayari Mid-December 2023: Hakuba Norikura Onsen Hakuba Now 2023-2024 season Data as Saturday 25th November 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 16cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 2 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 15cm (19th November) November 2023 snowfall 16cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 18cm Snowfall at base this season 43cm Posted on Saturday 25th November 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It has been a warm lead into winter and just a couple of days ago it was +16c. The weather has jumped back into winter mode with a large snow front over Hokkaido at the moment. The opening of Furano Ski Resort was scheduled for today but there is not enough snow to commence operation, with the slopes pretty much devoid of any snow until today. And that brings the good news...the snow front has deposited 18cm of snow on the ground in the Kitanomine village. The snow is heavy with higher moisture content which is perfect for starting to create a base on the ski runs. The temperature is -7c and the high today will stay solidly below freezing, only going up to -3c. There is snow forecast off and on over the week ahead and temperatures will remain cold, except the forecast is showing a warm spike on Tuesday that may bring rain. Furano Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Saturday 25th November 2023 Total snowfall at base 43cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 4 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 18cm (25th November) November 2023 snowfall 43cm 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 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 66cm Posted on Tuesday 21st November 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Things are different this morning - it's sunny blue skies from early on with just some cloud in places. Mt Yotei is looking fetching, effortlessly pulling off a 'fluffy cloud hat' look. There is also a thin layer of snow on the ground from snow yesterday and I can just about justify adding 1cm to the report this morning. (That probably won't last long this morning with mild temperatures due). Tomorrow will probably be fine too, but the weather looks interesting from Friday onwards. It will get colder again and we might receive some decent snowfall. Yey! ---------- Planned opening date:1st December 2023: Niseko Village Ski Resort Planned opening date: 2nd December 2023: Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Niseko HANAZONO Resort Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Planned opening date: unconfirmed (probably late December): Asahigaoka Niseko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Tuesday 21st November 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 66cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 6 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (14th November) November 2023 snowfall 66cm 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 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