Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1061cm Weather overview Fog, light rain at times Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted on Thursday 31st March 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao. Just not it wasn't raining but there was a bit earlier on when I was outside. Rain is due this morning. It's foggy too, with poor visibility, so not particularly nice weather. Hopefully the rain clouds will go away quickly and tonight there might actually be some snow. After that, let's just have some nice clear sunny spring weather for the remaining days of the season please! 4 days to go. Madarao Mountain Resort - Snowfall reported by the ski area (24 hours): 0cm - All lifts apart from Number 5, Super Quad Lift and Number 13 should be open - Planned tree run openings today: Ninja, Sawa Area, Rabbit, Kamoshika, Bear - 300cm official snow depth - Madarao plans to be open until Sunday 3rd April Tangram Ski Circus - 3 of 5 lifts operating (Number 2 and 6 pair lifts closed) - 140cm official snow depth - Tangram plans to be open until Sunday 3rd April Madarao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Thursday 31st March 2022 Total snowfall at base 1061cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 66 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 66cm (on 6th February) November 2021 snowfall 11cm reported on 2 days December 2021 snowfall 237cm reported on 13 days January 2022 snowfall 401cm reported on 23 days February 2022 snowfall 373cm reported on 21 days March 2022 snowfall 39cm 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1133cm Posted on Thursday 31st March 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . It's not a very inspiring morning - cloud, fog, spots of rain. I'm looking forward to some clearer weather again by the weekend. I wonder if the top slopes might receive a little snow before then... Fresh snowfall recorded by the ski area (since yesterday morning): - Yamabiko (1615m): 0cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 0cm - Hikage (660m): reporting finished for the season - Nagasaka (616m): reporting finished for the season - Karasawa (563m): reporting finished for the season Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): - Yamabiko (1615m): 300cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 225cm - Hikage (660m): reporting finished for the season - Nagasaka (616m): reporting finished for the season - Karasawa (563m): reporting finished for the season Available ski runs (planned, subject to change): - Yamabiko A-E - Kokenashi A-B - Uenotaira - Paradise - Yunomine B - Mizunashi B - Bunabayashi - Schneider (part) - Challenge - Utopia A-B - Rinkan - Ushikubi - Nagasaka (part) - Rinkan shortcut - Kumataka - A shuttle bus is available from the exit of the Rinkan course to Nagasaka Operating lifts (planned operations, subject to change): Nagasaka Gondola - Open daily until 8th May - 8:10am until 3:00pm, last one down at 3:30pm Yamabiko Four - Open daily until 8th May - 8:25am until 3:10pm Yamabiko Four 2 - Open daily until 8th May - 8:20am until 3:20pm Skyline connecting pair - Open 8th-10th April and 29th April until 8th May - 8:20am until 3:20pm Uenotaira quad - 8:25am until 3:20pm - Open 28th March until 3rd April, 8th-10th April, 16th-17th April, 23rd-24th April, 28th April until 8th May Paradise quad - 8:25am until 3:20pm - Open 2nd-3rd April, 8th-10th April, 16th-17th April, 23rd-24th April, 28th April until 8th May Nozawa Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Thursday 31st March 2022 Total snowfall at base 1133cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 61 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 86cm (6th February) November 2021 snowfall 15cm reported on 2 days December 2021 snowfall 272cm reported on 11 days January 2022 snowfall 384cm reported on 22 days February 2022 snowfall 416cm reported on 20 days March 2022 snowfall 46cm 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 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 616cm Posted on Thursday 31st March 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. Yesterday ended up a bit hazy/overcast (less of the blue, more of the light grey), and this morning starts with cloudy skies - and rain. Which is not great. But tomorrow should be nicer (clearer, but not as warm) and perhaps there might be some dustings of fresh snow on the mountains to report. ----- Total snowfall accumulation this season so far [*upper areas] [As reported by official sources at time of this report] Hakuba Goryu: 995cm Hakuba 47: 951cm Hakuba Happo-one: 874cm Hakuba Cortina: 1161cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort: 920cm ----- Hakuba Goryu Official snow depth: - Upper: 310cm - Toomi: 110cm Planned closing date: - Sunday 8th May Hakuba 47 Official snow depth: - Top: 315cm - Base: 95cm Planned closing date: - Thursday 5th May Hakuba Happo-one Official snow depth: - Kurobishi: 345cm - Usagidaira: 186cm - Nakiyama: 40cm Planned closing date: - Sunday 8th May Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field - Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field is now closed for the season Hakuba Valley Kashimayari - Hakuba Valley Kashimayari is now closed for the season Tsugaike Mountain Resort Official snow depth: - Upper: 290cm - Lower: 75cm Planned closing date: - Sunday 8th May Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth: - 180cm Planned closing date: - Today is the last day of the season at Norikura Hakuba Cortina Official snow depth: - Top: 240cm - Base: 140cm Planned closing date: - Sunday 3rd April Hakuba Now 2021-2022 season Data as Thursday 31st March 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 616cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 59 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 54cm (14th January) November 2021 snowfall 29cm reported on 4 days December 2021 snowfall 130cm reported on 12 days January 2022 snowfall 228cm reported on 20 days February 2022 snowfall 197cm reported on 19 days March 2022 snowfall 32cm 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 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 1135cm Posted on Monday 28th March 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here By bringing in a few mm in hand, I think I can just about almost maybe justify 1cm of snowfall for this report, though it's a weird one - down here it's more like hail than fluffy snow. But whatever it is, it's white. We might have light snow/sleet/stuff during this morning but as I write this there's nothing coming down outside my place. I'm afraid I have to report that the top lifts at Hanazono and Annupuri are not opening as planned at the start of the day. Hirafu and Village seem to be going ahead though. ----- The Community Chair lift at Village and the Swinging Monkey lift at Hirafu are now closed for the season. The Hirafu Gondola and Ace Family Quad lifts will be operating until 3rd April. So from 4th April, there will be (normally) three lifts operating at that ski area. And, of course, Village, Hanazono and Moiwa are now both into their final week of the season. ----- Niseko Avalanche Report Moiwa base: 0℃, moderate westerly winds, trace new snow. Moiwa 800m: -2.1℃, WNW8.3m/s. Annupuri 1150m: -5.3℃, WNW10.3m/s. Hirafu 1000m: -5.1℃, WSW2.6m/s. Coastal data Benkei cape: NW16m/s, Kamui cape: W12m/s, 1008hPa, 1.5m waves. The atmospheric pressure gradient is steep with a strong westerly on the seas and mountains. Wind blown snow is forming a thin cornice growth and depositing on leeward slopes where there is possibility of surface avalanches up to 20cm depending on location this morning. Peak gates are expected to be open. Please listen to the patrol advice and prepare before exiting the gates. Surface avalanches occur during and for a time after periods of wind and snow, and in Niseko we can use this knowledge to predict their occurrence. However springtime full depth avalanches are unpredictable and could occur at any time. Cracks are a warning sign but sometimes the crack and avalanche can occur simultaneously. All we can say is that there is a danger out there. This year we need to be especially vigilant as the snowpack is deep. A Niseko spring full depth avalanche will raze the valley below leaving death and destruction in its path. This morning the mountain is frozen but conditions should improve as the day progresses. Have a good day! ----- Planned ski area operations: Monday 28th March 2022 The below snow depth and snowfall data is manually checked each morning from official sources. Lift information is the planned operations for the day (nature might intervene). Niseko Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 395cm (no change) - Base: 180cm (-5cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm - Base: 0cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Ace Family quad (* until 3rd April) - Ace Number 2 Center Four quad - Hirafu Gondola (* until 3rd April) - King Number 3 quad - King Number 4 Planned season: - Night skiing has finished for the season - Niseko Grand Hirafu plans to be open until Thursday 5th May ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 335cm (-5cm) - Base: 205cm (-7cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm - Base: 0cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Hanazono Number 1 - Hanazono Number 2 quad - Hanazono Number 3 quad - Hanazono Symphony Gondola Planned season: - Night skiing has finished for the season - Niseko HANAZONO plans to be open until Sunday 3rd April ----- Niseko Annupuri Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 360cm (no change) - Base: 195cm (no change) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm - Base: 0cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Annupuri Gondola - Dream Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 2 pair - Jumbo Number 4 pair Planned season: - Night skiing has finished for the season - Niseko Annupuri plans to be open until Thursday 5th May ----- Niseko Village Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 300cm - Base: 190cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Niseko Gondola - Village Express - Banzai Chair - Wonderland Chair Planned season: - Night skiing has finished for the season - Niseko Village plans to be open until Sunday 3rd April ----- Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Planned season: - Niseko Moiwa plans to be open until Sunday 3rd April Niseko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 28th March 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1135cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 98 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (23rd December and 22nd February) November 2021 snowfall 85cm reported on 6 days December 2021 snowfall 307cm reported on 23 days January 2022 snowfall 325cm reported on 30 days February 2022 snowfall 337cm reported on 25 days March 2022 snowfall 81cm reported on 14 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 1825cm Posted on Monday 28th March 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto. Rain yesterday, drying up in the afternoon but just leaving us with cloudy skies. Bit of a surprise but there's a few cm of snow on the ground this morning from overnight. That light snow has stopped and it is now just cloudy - but with quite a strong wind sticking around. We might enjoy some sun today, and a higher chance of that happening from early morning tomorrow. It's going to be warmer again tomorrow too. Currently it is just under 0C. Courses open: Most of the ski area remains at least part open. Tree run courses dependent on morning inspection. Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Upper: 450cm Lower: 310cm Total accumulated snowfall (as reported by the ski area): 2652cm Spring season It is now officially spring season with cheaper lift tickets. The Number 1 gondola and Number 1 pair lifts plan to be operating for this last section of the season. Geto Kogen plans to be open until 8th May. Geto Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 28th March 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1825cm Number of days snowfall observed 79 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 83cm (on 15th January) November 2021 snowfall 106cm observed on 5 days December 2021 snowfall 431cm observed on 18 days January 2022 snowfall 655cm observed on 24 days February 2022 snowfall 501cm observed on 21 days March 2022 snowfall 132cm observed 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 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 700cm Posted on Monday 28th March 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . There is a couple of centimetres of fresh snow on the ground this morning. The forecast is for light snow on and off during the day. It is +1c and the high will only increase up to +2c. Around the base area the wind is moderate at the moment. Visibility is good and it is part cloudy with some morning sun coming through. Kitanomine Zone CLOSED FOR SEASON Furano Zone OPEN Furano Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 28th March 2022 Total snowfall at base 700cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 77 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 62cm (15th January) November 2021 snowfall 72cm reported on 5 days December 2021 snowfall 132cm reported on 18 days January 2022 snowfall 251cm reported on 20 days February 2022 snowfall 150cm reported on 20 days March 2022 snowfall 95cm reported on 14 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Furano. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1664cm Posted on Sunday 27th March 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Not a pleasant way to end the season for at least five of the resorts. Fog and rain, not cold but almost no visibility. It's kind of illustrative of the entire season; lots of snow, great conditions, not a lot of people. There wasn't much rain or wind during the season; the snow conditions have been consistently good at least up until the last few days. Not much more to say for today. If you're here skiing, I applaud your dedication to this most wonderful outside activity (and that includes boarders, or course). Akakura Kanko: 300cm, 4° Hotel No. 1, and 2 lifts only; all Champion side lifts are closed Planned season: until Thursday, May 5 Akakura Onsen: 315cm, 4° All lifts are currently stopped due to strong winds Planned season: until Sunday, April 4 Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick Snow Resort Top 195cm, bottom 140cm; 1° Planned season: until Sunday, March 27 Myoko Suginohara: Top 190cm, bottom 100cm; 4° Suginohara Gondola currently closed due to wind; Mitahara No. 2 lift only Planned season: until Sunday, March 27; gondola will run April 1-3 Seki Onsen: 480cm, 00° Planned season: until early May Myoko Ski Park: Closed again this season Kyukamura RunRun: 280cm, 8° (apparently closed yesterday) Planned season: until Sunday, March 27 Tangram: 160cm, 5° No. 1 Pair, No. 3 Quad and No. 5 Quad lifts Planned season: until Sunday, April 4 Madarao Mountain Resort: 300cm, 3° Planned season: until Sunday, April 4 Lotte Arai Resort 449cm, 8° Planned season: until mid May Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 150cm, 3° Planned season: until Sunday, March 27 Myoko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 27th March 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1664cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 73 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 111cm (31st December) November 2021 snowfall 30cm reported on 1 day December 2021 snowfall 389cm reported on 14 days January 2022 snowfall 616cm reported on 28 days February 2022 snowfall 576cm reported on 22 days March 2022 snowfall 53cm 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 1823cm Posted on Friday 25th March 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto Kogen. We got clouds yesterday and a slight bit of snow to report. It is a cloudy start to this Friday morning, quite windy too but that is not due to last. Rain is still looking likely tomorrow unfortunately, clearer and dry if we are lucky on Sunday. It is going to be a mild weekend with temps rising to maybe even as high as 7-8C in the day tomorrow. Courses open: Most of the ski area remains open Lifts operating (subject to change): Number 1 gondola, Number 1 pair, quad lift Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Upper: 480cm Lower: 320cm Total accumulated snowfall (as reported by the ski area): 2652cm Spring season Spring season is officially from 28th March. From that date the Number 1 gondola and Number 1 pair lifts will be operating and special tickets will be available. Geto Kogen plans to be open until 8th May. Geto Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Friday 25th March 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1823cm Number of days snowfall observed 78 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 83cm (on 15th January) November 2021 snowfall 106cm observed on 5 days December 2021 snowfall 431cm observed on 18 days January 2022 snowfall 655cm observed on 24 days February 2022 snowfall 501cm observed on 21 days March 2022 snowfall 130cm observed 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 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 1821cm Posted on Thursday 24th March 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning. After a day of cloud and sometimes clearer weather, we did actually get a little snow earlier on this morning. It has brightened up since then though and not it is partially cloudy - and probably more of that tomorrow... with warmer temps. We are at the stage of the season where all of the tree run courses opening is not a given. The decision is being taken each day depending on conditions. Courses open: Most of the ski area remains open Lifts operating (subject to change): Number 1 gondola, Number 1 pair, quad lift Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Upper: 480cm Lower: 320cm Total accumulated snowfall (as reported by the ski area): 2650cm Spring season Spring season is officially from 28th March. From that date the Number 1 gondola and Number 1 pair lifts will be operating and special tickets will be available. Geto Kogen plans to be open until 8th May. Geto Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Thursday 24th March 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1821cm Number of days snowfall observed 77 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 83cm (on 15th January) November 2021 snowfall 106cm observed on 5 days December 2021 snowfall 431cm observed on 18 days January 2022 snowfall 655cm observed on 24 days February 2022 snowfall 501cm observed on 21 days March 2022 snowfall 128cm observed on 9 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 12cm Snowfall at base this season 1134cm Posted on Wednesday 23rd March 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Some really good news this morning! I just measured 12cm of fresh snow. And no doubt there is going to be more than that higher up. Indeed, Hirafu are reporting 15-25cm of fresh. Very nice. Wind isn't an issue either and top lifts are open. March is a funny old month, it can really surprise. In both good and bad ways, of course. It's going to be warming up during the day (into positive numbers) so early birds might want to miss their toast - hard decision, I know - and just get out there to enjoy this fresh feeling. ----- Niseko Avalanche Report Moiwa base: -4.5℃, light wind, 30cm wet snowfall over the last 20hours. Moiwa 800m: -4.7℃, NNW0.4m/s. Annupuri 1150m: -7.2℃, WNW4.5m/s snowdrift development. Hirafu 1000m: -7.5℃, SSE2.8m/s, snowdrift development. Coastal data Benkei cape: WSW5m/s, Kamui cape: SW9m/s, 1018hPa, 1.0m waves. Yesterday’s snow and wind after 10am developed snowfall and snowdrifts rapidly, however after 7pm snow and wind calmed down. According to the observation, snowfall transitions and weather data, wind generated new slabs are starting to settle around 900-1000m elevation, but are prone to cornice collapse or break easily by the rider’s stimulation. Avalanche risk is high on the snowdrifts slopes over 800m elevation throughout the day. Especially the slopes over 1100m elevation, slabs are slow to stabilize due to low temperature so be careful. Good snow has fallen, so gates 2 and 3 are planned to be open. Gate 1, 4, 5 and 8 will be open 1 hour after the top gates are open. Please listen to the patrols instructions and be prepared when you go outside of the gates. Bear with me on repeating this everyday but the risk of large scale glide avalanches is rising in Kozan no sawa and Annupuri Osawa. This avalanche will be triggered by the break of thick snowdrift under the cornices around 1100m elevation. Avoid leaving tracks at the bottom of the gullies. Niseko’s large-scale glide avalanche in spring time will sweep down the whole valley, over the 500m vertical drop for nearly 2km to the base of the mountain, and will destroy the forest. But if there is no one caught in those avalanches, then there will be no accidents. Avalanches are a natural phenomenon but accidents are caused by humans. The snow in the tree runs is looking good. ----- Planned ski area operations: Wednesday 23rd March 2022 The below snow depth and snowfall data is manually checked each morning from official sources. Lift information is the planned operations for the day (nature might intervene). Niseko Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 430cm (+15cm) - Base: 220cm (+20cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 15cm - Base: 25cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Ace Family quad - Ace Number 2 Center Four quad - Hirafu Gondola - King Number 3 quad - King Number 4 - Swinging Monkey Planned season: - Night skiing has finished for the season - Niseko Grand Hirafu plans to be open until Thursday 5th May ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 355cm - - Base: 235cm - Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: ?cm - Base: ?cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Hanazono Number 1 - Hanazono Number 2 quad - Hanazono Number 3 quad - Hanazono Symphony Gondola Planned season: - Night skiing has finished for the season - Niseko HANAZONO plans to be open until Sunday 3rd April ----- Niseko Annupuri Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 360cm (no change) - Base: 200cm (no change) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm - Base: 0cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Annupuri Gondola - Dream Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 2 pair - Jumbo Number 4 pair Planned season: - Night skiing has finished for the season - Niseko Annupuri plans to be open until Thursday 5th May ----- Niseko Village Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 310cm - Base: 205cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Niseko Gondola - Village Express - Community Chair [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] - Banzai Chair - Wonderland Chair Planned season: - Night skiing has finished for the season - Niseko Village plans to be open until Sunday 3rd April Niseko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Wednesday 23rd March 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1134cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 97 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (23rd December and 22nd February) November 2021 snowfall 85cm reported on 6 days December 2021 snowfall 307cm reported on 23 days January 2022 snowfall 325cm reported on 30 days February 2022 snowfall 337cm reported on 25 days March 2022 snowfall 80cm reported on 13 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 1061cm Weather overview Fine with some cloud Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Very good Posted on Wednesday 23rd March 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . We did get some snow yesterday after my report, which was nice, and we start this morning with clearer skies and some sun. There is some thin cloud about but lots of blue sky. Who knows how long it will last; later this morning and tomorrow might be much more cloudy according to local forecasts. The warm up is still due from Friday. Right now we are told to expect some rain over the weekend which is kind of annoying - let's hope that forecast changes. For now though it is a fine morning. Madarao Mountain Resort - Snowfall reported by the ski area (24 hours): 0cm - All lifts apart from the Number 5, Number 13 and Super Quad Lift are open this morning - Tree run courses: all should be open - 340cm official snow depth - Madarao plans to be open until Sunday 3rd April Tangram Ski Circus - 3 of 5 lifts operating (Number 2 and 6 pair lifts closed) - 190cm official snow depth - Tangram plans to be open until Sunday 3rd April Madarao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Wednesday 23rd March 2022 Total snowfall at base 1061cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 66 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 66cm (on 6th February) November 2021 snowfall 11cm reported on 2 days December 2021 snowfall 237cm reported on 13 days January 2022 snowfall 401cm reported on 23 days February 2022 snowfall 373cm reported on 21 days March 2022 snowfall 39cm 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 15cm Snowfall at base this season 698cm Posted on Wednesday 23rd March 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Yesterday there was a further 15cm of snow during the day, and the village once again looks like a winter postcard. Today is very mild, already -1c, and heading for a high of +3c. Kitanomine Zone is now closed for the season but there is plenty of great skiing still to be had on the Furano Zone. Spring looks to be arriving this week with the high temperatures for the rest of the week well into the positives, and rain expected at the weekend. Kitanomine Zone CLOSED FOR SEASON Furano Zone OPEN Furano Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Wednesday 23rd March 2022 Total snowfall at base 698cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 76 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 62cm (15th January) November 2021 snowfall 72cm reported on 5 days December 2021 snowfall 132cm reported on 18 days January 2022 snowfall 251cm reported on 20 days February 2022 snowfall 150cm reported on 20 days March 2022 snowfall 93cm reported on 13 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