Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 579cm Posted on Friday 25th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Fresh snow, however, higher temps have brought in the fog big time petering out at the bottom. Some winds on the upper Uwanodai but the Chuo bowl seems unaffected at present. Pointless going to the very top this morning but the a n should be completed ng out in the afternoon. Official snow depth Summit: 190cm Paradise: 260cm Chuo: 260cm Utopia: 300cm Uwanodai: 180cm All areas and lifts should be opening as scheduled, subject to weather. Zao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Friday 25th February 2022 Total snowfall at base 579cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 63 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (on 27th and 28th December) November 2021 snowfall 38cm observed on 3 days December 2021 snowfall 160cm observed on 14 days January 2022 snowfall 227cm observed on 26 days February 2022 snowfall 154cm observed on 20 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 1608cm Posted on Friday 25th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Nice to have a day of blue skies and no new snow weight on buildings and machines (looks like I've bent my container house used to store gear; it was the last thing on my list to get shoveled off, but I was a little late. Or overwhelmed). Another precipitation-free morning, so we're free to snowblow in pleasant conditions. Oh, and there's great snow on the hills, and buildings absolutely covered in snow (see photo from Akakara Onsen). Akakura Kanko: 470cm, -8° Myokokogen Sky Cable gondola, Champion No.1 lifts not running Akakura Onsen: 500cm, -6° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick Snow Resort Top 420cm, bottom 400cm; -14° Myoko Suginohara: Top 400cm, bottom 300cm; -4° Seki Onsen: 600cm, -9° Myoko Ski Park: Closed again this season Kyukamura RunRun: 520cm, -2° Tangram: 320cm, -6° Madarao Mountain Resort: 430cm, -10° Lotte Arai Resort 641cm, 0.7° Kokenashi Lift not running; upper freeride zones closed Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 300cm, -7° Website is down; time to make a phone call! Myoko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Friday 25th February 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1608cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 64 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 573cm reported on 21 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 54cm Snowfall at base this season 1666cm Posted on Friday 25th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Well, what I said yesterday ended up being wrong... this morning the ski area reports 97cm of new snowfall on upper areas, with two thirds of that coming overnight. There's a fair amount on the ground here too. Over 24m of snowfall this season up there. Just, wow. Anyway yeah it was windy yesterday with the snow and this morning it is less so but there's still a wind about. And it is still snowing. I am wary of saying it but the forecast doesn't show much for today and none for tomorrow, and perhaps even slightly warmer temps too. Courses open: All normal courses open. Planned tree run courses: all (subject to inspection and conditions and lift access) Lifts operating (subject to change): Number 1 gondola, Number 1 pair, Number 2 pair, quad lift Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Upper: 535cm Lower: 375cm Total accumulated snowfall (as reported by the ski area): 2401cm Geto Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Friday 25th February 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1666cm Number of days snowfall observed 66 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 474cm observed on 19 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 15cm Snowfall at base this season 583cm Posted on Friday 25th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . There is 15cm of new snow on the ground this morning. It is a mild start of -4c and the high is expected to top out at 0c in the afternoon. It is snowing very lightly and the conditions will be cloudy throughout the day. Furano Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Friday 25th February 2022 Total snowfall at base 583cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 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 128cm reported on 17 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 580cm Posted on Thursday 24th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . It's another cold morning. Just a little snow being reported around the mountains this morning, numbers noted below. I'm being kind of generous with my 1cm today. A bit naughty I know. Light snow easing off and cloudy skies now but we can expect at least some of them to clear today and some bright sunny skies tomorrow too. A fine time to be out on the slopes. ----- Total snowfall accumulation this season so far [*upper areas] [As reported by official sources at time of this report] Hakuba Goryu: 900cm Hakuba 47: 855cm Hakuba Happo-one: 786cm Hakuba Cortina: 1055cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort: 837cm ----- Hakuba Goryu Reported snowfall this morning: - Upper: 1cm Official snow depth: - Upper: 420cm - Toomi: 200cm Hakuba 47 Reported snowfall this morning: - Summit: 0cm - Lower: 0cm Official snow depth: - Top: 420cm - Base: 210cm Hakuba Happo-one Reported snowfall this morning: - Kurobishi: 0cm - Riesen: 0.1cm (!) - Usagidaira: 0cm - Nakiyama: 0cm Official snow depth: - Kurobishi: 435cm - Usagidaira: 275cm - Nakiyama: 170cm Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Reported snowfall this morning: - Mountain Side: 2cm - Village Side: 2cm Official snow depth: - Mountain Side: 270cm - Village Side: 140cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort Reported snowfall this morning: - Upper: ?cm Official snow depth: - Upper: 413cm - Lower: 180cm Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth: - 440cm Hakuba Cortina Reported snowfall (24 hours): - Summit: 3cm - Lower: 3cm Official snow depth: - Top: 440cm - Base: 315cm Hakuba Now 2021-2022 season Data as Thursday 24th February 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 580cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 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 193cm reported on 18 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 12cm Snowfall at base this season 568cm Posted on Thursday 24th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Snow and low cloud this morning with 12cm of new snowfall. Heavy snow at the moment with a slight breeze. Kitanomine Zone OPEN Furano Zone OPEN Furano Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Thursday 24th February 2022 Total snowfall at base 568cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 59 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 113cm reported on 16 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 1021cm Weather overview Sun Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Thursday 24th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning. There's some sun shining down on us this morning. The snow has, at last, eased off and the clouds have been clearing. It's a shame that Madarao is not open this morning as they deal with electric supply issues... Tangram is open though and conditions should be very good indeed. They should be tomorrow too and sun is forecast. Madarao Mountain Resort - Snowfall reported by the ski area (24 hours): 5cm - All but the Number 5 and Super Quad Lift open this morning - Tree run courses: All appear to be scheduled to open - 430cm official snow depth Tangram Ski Circus - All 5 lifts operating - 330cm official snow depth Madarao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Thursday 24th February 2022 Total snowfall at base 1021cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 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 372cm reported on 20 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 574cm Posted on Thursday 24th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Zao. Foggy this morning with winds higher up. Also very cold. It is snowing very lightly which will be of no consequence during the day. It is likely to become brighter as the day progresses, however, so wrap up and enjoy the day. Official snow depth Summit: 190cm Paradise: 250cm Chuo: 250cm Utopia: 300cm Uwanodai: 170cm All areas and lifts should be opening as scheduled, subject to weather. Zao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Thursday 24th February 2022 Total snowfall at base 574cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 62 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (on 27th and 28th December) November 2021 snowfall 38cm observed on 3 days December 2021 snowfall 160cm observed on 14 days January 2022 snowfall 227cm observed on 26 days February 2022 snowfall 149cm observed on 19 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 1087cm Posted on Thursday 24th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . There's sun and clearer skies in some places in the region. For the moment we have some cloud over us here, but the sun just starting to break through in lower areas. It feels like it is going to clear up. Sunshine is forecast for tomorrow and the day after and it will get slightly warmer (hopefully not too much). Lots of snow and some very fine conditions. I hope some of you reading this can be here to enjoy it. Fresh snowfall recorded by the ski area (since early yesterday afternoon): - Yamabiko (1615m): 15cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 24cm - Hikage (660m): 6cm - Nagasaka (616m): 6cm - Karasawa (563m): 2cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): - Yamabiko (1615m): 470cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 410cm - Hikage (660m): 395cm - Nagasaka (616m): 395cm - Karasawa (563m): 280cm All courses apart from the following plan to be open: - Yunomine A Nozawa Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Thursday 24th February 2022 Total snowfall at base 1087cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 55 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 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 21cm Snowfall at base this season 1607cm Posted on Thursday 24th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . An early start today, cause I'm heading for the resort. A bit more snow overnight; it started up in the early hours and is coming down pretty heavily at the moment. Should taper off later. We hope (we need a break!). Warmer weather ahead, which will be helpful in settling the loose snow and clearing off overloaded roofs. There really are tons of snow just hanging up there waiting to come down. Which we can then plow up again. And again. And again. Yeah, we need a break in the snowfall! Akakura Kanko: 490cm, -9° Myokokogen Sky Cable gondola, Champion No.1 lifts not running Akakura Onsen: 505cm, -6° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick Snow Resort Top 420cm, bottom 400cm; -10° Myoko Suginohara: Top 440cm, bottom 325cm; -6° Seki Onsen: 550cm, -9° Myoko Ski Park: Closed again this season Kyukamura RunRun: 520cm, -3° May be delayed Tangram: 330cm, -5° Madarao Mountain Resort: 430cm, -6° Lotte Arai Resort 663cm, -1.1° Looks like only the Zendana No. 1 and No. 2 lifts are running; freerides are closed or not yet decided Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 300cm, -7° (website seems to be down again) Myoko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Thursday 24th February 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1607cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 63 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 572cm reported on 20 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 27cm Snowfall at base this season 1612cm Posted on Thursday 24th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto Kogen. Another 27cm this morning. Hope it's not getting too boring. ;) Yesterday we had strong winds and snow, lots of that getting blown around by said wind. This morning, well, it's snowing. I think the big numbers will be easing off though... Courses open: All normal courses open. Planned tree run courses: all (subject to inspection and conditions and lift access) Lifts operating (subject to change): Number 1 gondola, Number 1 pair, Number 2 pair, quad lift Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Upper: 535cm Lower: 375cm Total accumulated snowfall (as reported by the ski area): 2341cm Geto Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Thursday 24th February 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1612cm Number of days snowfall observed 65 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 420cm observed on 18 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 24cm Snowfall at base this season 1013cm Weather overview Snow Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted on Wednesday 23rd February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning from Madarao. More snow and some mixed changing weather this morning - the mix being snow, cloud and some sun trying to break through. We might well get some lovely sunny skies tomorrow. Unfortunately, Madarao is going to be closed tomorrow morning... as they deal with the electricity supply problem of the last few days. Hopefully they can get it sorted quickly. The plan for the moment is for closing to be in the morning, so perhaps they will be able to open later in the day. Tangram Ski Circus will be open and a free bus service will be available to take people in Madarao over there. Madarao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Wednesday 23rd February 2022 Total snowfall at base 1013cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 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 364cm reported on 19 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