Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 453cm Posted on Sunday 5th February 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Nice clear conditions in the morning with cloud increasing in the afternoon with light snow. The temperature is mild at -4c. Great powder conditions over the whole mountain. Furano Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Sunday 5th February 2023 Total snowfall at base 453cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 51 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 31cm (15th and 18th December) November 2022 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2022 snowfall 256cm reported on 23 days January 2023 snowfall 150cm reported on 22 days February 2023 snowfall 45cm 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 334cm Posted on Sunday 5th February 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . A sunny day with not much cloud to accompany the unexpected amount of snow last night so smiles all around. Quite a few people came in for the event last night so it was a bit busier than usual, however, easily absorbed. Not many about this morning but more likely a late start although the virgin has mostly gone on the main slopes. There is, however, a fair amount of foot traffic coming to the Zao Ropeway so expect queues there for the first stage. Best to join at the 2nd stage if you're wanting to catch the views from the summit. A lot of snow came off roofs yesterday. Be wary of being under any which haven't fallen during the day. Zao Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Sunday 5th February 2023 Total snowfall at base 334cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 51 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (on 24th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 162cm observed on 23 days January 2023 snowfall 137cm observed on 24 days February 2023 snowfall 35cm 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 19cm Snowfall at base this season 688cm Posted on Sunday 5th February 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . An early start today, so a lot of the resorts haven't updated their information (and it's just after 7:30 am as I write this). I'll just mark those who have got information up as "new" (and these are the guys who are usually fast with reporting). It's snowing nicely at the moment; a little bit foggy and gray, but, hey, there's fresh snow underfoot! The weather will be "nicer" tomorrow, with the sun shining and all that, but the snow will be much better on a cloudy, snowy day.... Akakura Kanko: 280cm, -4° Akakura Onsen: 320cm, -6° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick Top 240cm, bottom 230cm; -11° Myoko Suginohara: Top 210cm, bottom 100cm; -8° Seki Onsen: 410cm, -7° (new) Kyukamura RunRun: 255cm, 1° (new) Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 190cm, -4° (new) Madarao Mountain Resort: 230cm, -4° Lotte Arai Resort 412cm, 0.4° (new for temp.) Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 170cm, -4° (new) Myoko Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Sunday 5th February 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 688cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 41 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 55cm (25th January) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 134cm reported on 19 days January 2023 snowfall 491cm reported on 19 days February 2023 snowfall 63cm 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 9cm Snowfall at base this season 542cm Posted on Sunday 5th February 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Greetings from Nozawa on this Sunday morning. It did get to snowing yesterday and there has been around 10cm. (The ski area is curiously reporting 0cm from base areas, and 10-14cm on the upper areas). Early on visibility looks very limited on upper areas (snow/cloud or fog perhaps?). The skies might clear up as the day progresses today and clearer skies are forecast for tomorrow. Fresh snowfall reported by the ski area at 7am (since yesterday morning): - Yamabiko: 10cm - Uenotaira: 14cm - Hikage: 0cm - Nagasaka: 0cm - Karasawa: 0cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): - Yamabiko: 250cm - Uenotaira: 220cm - Hikage: 165cm - Nagasaka: 165cm - Karasawa: 120cm All courses are now open except the following: - Yunomine A - Kandahar (restrictions) Planned night skiing (Nagasaka quad): - Every Saturday until 25th March 2023 Nozawa Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Sunday 5th February 2023 Total snowfall at base 542cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 39 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 62cm (25th January) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 101cm reported on 13 days January 2023 snowfall 388cm reported on 21 days February 2023 snowfall 53cm 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 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 9cm Snowfall at base this season 374cm Posted on Sunday 5th February 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . There's a bunch of different numbers to report to you this morning - as you can see from the list below. First prize goes to the 40cm of new snow being reported by Hakuba Goryu. I like the sound of that. Other ski areas are reporting more modest numbers and there has been around 10cm in base areas; most of that coming down in the evening time with a bit more overnight. Weather is a mixed bunch as well early on. Lots of cloud and what looks like foggy/gassy conditions on upper areas, but some sun too in lower areas. Maybe things will get clearer. A clearer start seems very likely tomorrow morning. Currently about -1C around Happo base. --------------- Total snowfall accumulation this season so far (in upper areas) [The information below is manually checked with official sources and updated every morning] ABLE Hakuba Goryu: 541cm Hakuba 47: 483cm Hakuba Happo-one: 470cm Hakuba Cortina: 584cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort: 463cm --------------- ABLE Hakuba Goryu Reported snowfall: Upper: 40cm (Alps Daira) Official snow depth: Upper: 310cm Toomi: 110cm Hakuba 47 Reported snowfall since last night: Upper: 25cm Base: ?cm Official snow depth: Top: 305cm Base: 170cm Hakuba Cortina Base: 15cm Official snow depth: 280cm Hakuba Happo-one Reported snowfall: Kurobishi: 15cm Usagidaira: 32cm Top of Riesen quad: 20cm (social media) Nakiyama: 0cm Official snow depth: Kurobishi: 310cm Usagidaira: 194cm Nakiyama: 110cm Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Reported snowfall: Mountain Side: 15cm Village Side: 10cm Official snow depth: Mountain Side: 200cm Village Side: 85cm Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth: 265cm Jigatake Official snow depth: 100cm Kashimayari Official snow depth: 200cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort Official snow depth: Upper: 238cm Lower: 124cm White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Official snow depth: 130cm Hakuba Now 2022-2023 season Data as Sunday 5th February 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 374cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 37 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 31cm (25th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 164cm reported on 17 days January 2023 snowfall 178cm reported on 17 days February 2023 snowfall 32cm 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 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 20cm Snowfall at base this season 742cm Posted on Saturday 4th February 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good morning from Niseko. More good snow news to begin the weekend with 20cm or more since yesterday. I have measured 20cm. Once again, it's really good quality snow and conditions should be great this morning. And, once again, more is due through the weekend. I don't have many more words than that this morning! Everywhere should be opening as planned. --------------- Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain base -8C, 15cm new crystal snow, light winds. Moiwa 800m: -10.6C, W1.7m/s, 15cm new snow, minor snowdrift development. Annupuri 1100m: -13.2C, W5.4m/s, 15cm new snow, cornice and snowdrift development. Mizuno no Sawa: -12.0C, NW2.1m/s. Hirafu Hanazono 1000m: -13.0C, NNE0.3m/s. Hanazono#3: -10.7C, SSE1.2m/s. Coastal data: Benkei Cape WNW10m/s, Kamui Cape WSW7m/s, 1016hPa, 0.9m waves. The atmospheric pressure gradient is small and the seas and mountains are calm. Snow drift development is continuing slowly with W winds up to 15m/s above 1000m. From observation snowfall data and mountain data the general avalanche risk is low. Peak gates are expected to be open. The wind blown slabs formed before yesterday have compacted and stabilised, however a cornice collapse or other large stimulus could cause them to fracture. Also expect surface sloughs on 30 deg slopes above 1000m. Avoid traversing cornice slopes. Do not wait at the bottom of steep slopes or valley/gully bottoms, these are avalanche paths. Careless behavior can cause an avalanche then people below can get caught in it. Is your beacon on? Please listen to the patrols advice and prepare before going out the gates. The snow is wonderful. --------------- Ski area information for Saturday 4th February 2023 The below snow depth and snowfall numbers are manually checked each morning from official sources. Lift information is the planned operations for the day, weather permitting. Official snow depth numbers in brackets show the change since previous report. Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 30cm - Base: 30cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 370cm (+20cm since yesterday) - Base: 170cm (+25cm since yesterday) Lifts: - Ace Family quad [* open until for 7:00pm for night skiing] - Ace Number 2 quad (Center Four) [* open until for 7:00pm for night skiing] - Ace Number 3 pair - Ace Number 4 pair - Hirafu Gondola - Holiday Number 1 pair - King Number 3 quad - King Number 4 - Swinging Monkey ------- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 21cm - Base: 22cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 296cm (+6cm since yesterday) - Base: 242cm (+5cm since yesterday) Lifts: - Hanazono Number 1 - Hanazono Number 2 quad - Hanazono Number 3 quad - Hanazono Symphony Gondola [* open until 7:00pm for night skiing] ------- Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 10cm - Base: 10cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 240cm (+10cm since yesterday) - Base: 170cm (no change since yesterday) Lifts: - Annupuri Gondola - Dream Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 1 quad [* open until 7:30pm for night skiing] - Jumbo Number 2 pair - Jumbo Number 3 pair [* normally open on weekends and holidays] - Jumbo Number 4 pair ------- Niseko Village Ski Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 210cm (+10cm since yesterday) - Base: 185cm (+5cm since yesterday) Lifts: - Niseko Gondola - Upper Village Gondola - Village Express - Community Chair [* open until 7:00pm for night skiing] - Banzai Chair [* open until 7:00pm for night skiing] - Wonderland Chair ------- Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Lifts: - Number 1 pair lift - Number 2 pair lift - Quad lift Niseko Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Saturday 4th February 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 742cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 63 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 24cm (27th and 28th January) November 2022 snowfall 17cm reported on 5 days December 2022 snowfall 336cm reported on 27 days January 2023 snowfall 332cm reported on 27 days February 2023 snowfall 57cm 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 Kutchan/Niseko. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 1105cm Posted on Saturday 4th February 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning. The day starts nice and bright with blue sky and some sunshine. It's questionable how long it will last though and snow is likely before the end of the day, perhaps from as early as around lunchtime. Current forecast for tomorrow is cloudy and maybe sun with light snow showers possible. Snowfall statistics (as reported by the ski area): New snowfall (top): 5cm Current snow depth (top): 350cm Current snow depth (base): 300cm Total season snowfall so far at top: 1454cm Lifts: - Number 1 Gondola - Number 2 Gondola (open on weekends and holidays) - Number 1 pair lift - Number 2 pair lift - Quad lift Courses: - Normal runs open - Tree run courses should be open subject to morning safety checks. Geto Kogen Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Saturday 4th February 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 1105cm Number of days snowfall observed 55 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 100cm (on 16th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 578cm observed on 25 days January 2023 snowfall 462cm observed on 26 days February 2023 snowfall 65cm 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 448cm Posted on Saturday 4th February 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is a nice sunny morning with a mix of cloud and blue sky. Visibility is very good and wind is calm. There is 4cm of fresh snow. On and off trail snow conditions are excellent with the large amounts of new snow over the last few days. It is -10c now and the day will top out at -4c. Furano Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Saturday 4th February 2023 Total snowfall at base 448cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 50 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 31cm (15th and 18th December) November 2022 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2022 snowfall 256cm reported on 23 days January 2023 snowfall 150cm reported on 22 days February 2023 snowfall 40cm 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 533cm Posted on Saturday 4th February 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . It's a cold start and sunny too. Lovely crisp morning. Just a dusting really since the report yesterday and no cm being reported by the ski area at their 7:21am update this morning. Some clouds are due later on and snow by tonight and into early tomorrow, but there's a chance of more sun during the day tomorrow too. Fine weather for all the weekend visitors. Not too cold during the daytime. (And hopefully not too warm too!) Take care and have fun. Fresh snowfall reported by the ski area at 7am (since yesterday morning): - Yamabiko: 0cm - Uenotaira: 0cm - Hikage: 0cm - Nagasaka: 0cm - Karasawa: 0cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): - Yamabiko: 265cm - Uenotaira: 220cm - Hikage: 180cm - Nagasaka: 180cm - Karasawa: 130cm All courses are now open except the following: - Yunimine A - Kandahar (restrictions) Planned night skiing (Nagasaka quad): - Every Saturday until 25th March 2023 Nozawa Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Saturday 4th February 2023 Total snowfall at base 533cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 38 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 62cm (25th January) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 101cm reported on 13 days January 2023 snowfall 388cm reported on 21 days February 2023 snowfall 44cm 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 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 14cm Snowfall at base this season 722cm Posted on Friday 3rd February 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good morning from Niseko. After a windy day yesterday and some lift disruption, today should be somewhat calmer (though not calm - might still be windy up there). There is another layer of snow to report. I measured 14cm and both Hirafu and Hanazono are reporting up to 25cm on the mountain. I need to post my report before opening time this morning, but I imagine lifts will be opening as scheduled. Visibility currently looks rather limited out there... ----- A look back at the season so far: until the end of January 2023 As always, I will begin with my observed snowfall numbers. Remember, these numbers are observed by me, observed close to the base of Hirafu. This season so far, up to and including 31st January 2023, I have observed snowfall on 59 days: 5 days in November 2022 27 days in December 2022 27 days in January 2023 Since 1st December 2022, there have only been 8 days when I was not able to report any cm of fresh snowfall around base areas. And 4 of those days came together that wonky stretch around mid-January. I remember around that time, Japan was getting properly toasty all round. Pretty impressive. So far, the most snowfall on any day was 24cm on the 27th and 28th of January. In general, the numbers have been pretty consistent all the way through, often in the 10-20cm range. This data, updated daily with each report, can be found on the Season archive page here: 2022-2023 season (data from this season) This is how much snowfall I have measured during January over the last eleven seasons: January 2023: 332cm January 2022: 325cm January 2021: 387cm January 2020: 224cm January 2019: 285cm January 2018: 305cm January 2017: 152cm January 2016: 303cm January 2015: 257cm January 2014: 461cm January 2013: 443cm So in pure numbers, January 2023 was very similar to January 2022. 332cm is also just over the average (316cm) over the last 11 seasons. Here's how much snowfall I have observed up until the end of January in each of the seasons: 2022/2023 season up to the end of January 2023: 685cm 2021/2022 season up to the end of January 2022: 717cm 2020/2021 season up to the end of January 2021: 797cm 2019/2020 season up to the end of January 2020: 516cm 2018/2019 season up to the end of January 2019: 702cm 2017/2018 season up to the end of January 2018: 899cm 2016/2017 season up to the end of January 2017: 443cm 2015/2016 season up to the end of January 2016: 608cm 2014/2015 season up to the end of January 2015: 806cm 2013/2014 season up to the end of January 2014: 859cm 2012/2013 season up to the end of January 2013: 979cm The average of those 11 years is about 728cm. So we are actually a little behind on that number. Numbers alone, of course, don't say anything about quality. But the wonky bit aside, the season continues to be consistent and very pleasing indeed! Most visitors will surely have been pleased with the snow, hopefully living up to the lofty expectations. Here is how much of the total snowfall for the whole season we have already had fallen on us by the end of January in previous seasons: By the end of January 2022, as a % of the season total: about 63% By the end of January 2021, as a % of the season total: about 66% By the end of January 2020, as a % of the season total: about 71% By the end of January 2019, as a % of the season total: about 74% By the end of January 2018, as a % of the season total: about 71% By the end of January 2017, as a % of the season total: about 65% By the end of January 2016, as a % of the season total: about 61% By the end of January 2015, as a % of the season total: about 70% By the end of January 2014, as a % of the season total: about 74% By the end of January 2013, as a % of the season total: about 66% Looking at previous seasons, we expect to have received 60-70% of the total season snowfall by the end of January. Looking forward to what we might expect in February, here's how much snowfall I have recorded during previous seasons. February 2022: 337cm (1054cm) February 2021: 325cm (1122cm) February 2020: 143cm (659cm) February 2019: 198cm (900cm) February 2018: 299cm (1198cm) February 2017: 160cm (603cm) February 2016: 266cm (874cm) February 2015: 196cm (1002cm) February 2014: 178cm (1037cm) February 2013: 316cm (1295cm) (The numbers in brackets show the total observed snowfall up until the end of February in each of those respective seasons). This data, also updated daily with each report, is also available in detail on the Snowfall analysis page here: Snowfall analysis (graphs and charts and stuff) Let's hope we have a great February too. --------------- Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain base -8C, 15cm new snow, light winds. Moiwa 800m: -12.4C, W10.8m/s, snowdrift development. Annupuri 1100m: -15.4C, cornice and snowdrift development, difficult grooming conditions. Mizuno no Sawa: -13.9C, NNW4.4m/s. Hirafu Hanazono 1000m: -15.2C, SSW2.7m/s. Hanazono#3: -12.3C, N7.8m/s. Coastal data: Benkei Cape NNW12m/s, Kamui Cape W9m/s, 1018hPa, 2.5m waves. The wind is starting to drop, however above 800m a strong W wind and snowdrift development continues. Cornices and snowdrifts are fracturing deeply at 1.5m. From observation, data and snowfall transition the Niseko mountains general avalanche risk is starting to drop, however above 1000m Annupuri Osawa cornice slope, Kozan no Sawa sidewall and on the HigashiOne cornice slope a high avalanche risk remains. There has been heavy snow deposits over the relatively weak Feb1 layer, plus this heavy accumulation of wind blown snow is slow to stabilize. Gates 2, 3 and 4 will be closed. Other gates yet to be decided. Please respect the Patrol's decisions. Even at low altitudes avoid the valley bottom, creeks or stopping below steep slopes in Kozan no Sawa, Osawa and HigashiOne. An avalanche can easily raze a valley. Snow in the trees is heavy but not too bad. Have a good day. --------------- Ski area information for Friday 3rd February 2023 The below snow depth and snowfall numbers are manually checked each morning from official sources. Lift information is the planned operations for the day, weather permitting. Official snow depth numbers in brackets show the change since previous report. Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 25cm - Base: 0cm (?) Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 350cm (+5cm since yesterday) - Base: 145cm (-5cm since yesterday) Lifts: - Ace Family quad [* open until for 7:00pm for night skiing] - Ace Number 2 quad (Center Four) [* open until for 7:00pm for night skiing] - Ace Number 3 pair - Hirafu Gondola - Holiday Number 1 pair - King Number 3 quad - King Number 4 - Swinging Monkey ------- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 20cm - Base: 25cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 290cm (+15cm since yesterday) - Base: 237cm (+17cm since yesterday) Lifts: - Hanazono Number 1 - Hanazono Number 2 quad - Hanazono Number 3 quad - Hanazono Symphony Gondola [* open until 7:00pm for night skiing] ------- Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 10cm - Base: 10cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 230cm (+10cm since yesterday) - Base: 170cm (no change since yesterday) Lifts: - Annupuri Gondola - Dream Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 1 quad [* open until 7:30pm for night skiing] - Jumbo Number 2 pair - Jumbo Number 3 pair [* normally open on weekends and holidays] - Jumbo Number 4 pair ------- Niseko Village Ski Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 210cm (+10cm since yesterday) - Base: 185cm (+5cm since yesterday) Lifts: - Niseko Gondola - Upper Village Gondola - Village Express - Community Chair [* open until 7:00pm for night skiing] - Banzai Chair [* open until 7:00pm for night skiing] - Wonderland Chair ------- Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Lifts: - Number 1 pair lift - Number 2 pair lift - Quad lift Niseko Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Friday 3rd February 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 722cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 62 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 24cm (27th and 28th January) November 2022 snowfall 17cm reported on 5 days December 2022 snowfall 336cm reported on 27 days January 2023 snowfall 332cm reported on 27 days February 2023 snowfall 37cm 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. 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 1103cm Posted on Friday 3rd February 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . A modest amount of snow, even though it has been snowing lots of the time. 20cm of fresh is being reported in top areas. And we are due more today, perhaps getting heavier around lunchtime. Weather for the weekend looks like it should be fairly calm and we may get some sunshine at times. Snowfall statistics (as reported by the ski area): New snowfall (top): 20cm Current snow depth (top): 350cm Current snow depth (base): 300cm Total season snowfall so far at top: 1454cm Lifts: - Number 1 Gondola - Number 2 Gondola (closed today: open on weekends and holidays) - Number 1 pair lift - Number 2 pair lift - Quad lift Courses: - Normal runs open - Tree run courses should be open subject to morning safety checks. Geto Kogen Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Friday 3rd February 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 1103cm Number of days snowfall observed 54 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 100cm (on 16th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 578cm observed on 25 days January 2023 snowfall 462cm observed on 26 days February 2023 snowfall 63cm 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 18cm Snowfall at base this season 444cm Posted on Friday 3rd February 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is a cloudy morning with some very light precipitation coming down. The storm through yesterday delivered a further 18cm of snow. Low cloud is halfway down the mountain. Visibility on the lower mountain looks fine, and varied on the upper half. There is a light wind present around the ski village. Furano Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Friday 3rd February 2023 Total snowfall at base 444cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 49 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 31cm (15th and 18th December) November 2022 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2022 snowfall 256cm reported on 23 days January 2023 snowfall 150cm reported on 22 days February 2023 snowfall 36cm 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 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