Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 77cm Snowfall at base this season 1466cm Posted on Monday 21st February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Lots of snow, and lots of wind yesterday afternoon into the night. It's calm at the base of Akakan right now, but I got a call to let me know that the wind is really blowing at Lotte Arai; the lift information hasn't been updated since 8am, so they might be having some delays. I doubt the freeride areas will be open, so be sure to check the website before you go out. Otherwise, lots of pretty heavy, wind-affected snow. It is really dense; even on snowshoes it was a struggle to get out to my snow testing spot. It's another day of, don't get upside in the deep stuff, or you might not get out! And it is still coming down hard. The snowpack numbers for most of the resorts are also up a lot, which doesn't often happen right away after heavy snow. I also have a pretty cold -5°C still at base, so it's a cold one. Akakura Kanko: 470cm, -10° Myokokogen Sky Cable gondola and Champion No. 1 lifts are not running Akakura Onsen: 470cm, -6° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick Snow Resort Top 390cm, bottom 360cm; -11° Myoko Suginohara: Top 400cm, bottom 290cm; -5° Seki Onsen: 550cm, -11° Myoko Ski Park: Closed again this season Kyukamura RunRun: 380cm, -3° Tangram: 300cm, -5° Madarao Mountain Resort: 420cm, -6° Lotte Arai Resort 529cm, -0.6° Lift operations and freeride openings still uncertain; check with the website. Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 270cm, -10° Myoko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 21st February 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1466cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 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 431cm 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 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 30cm Snowfall at base this season 1522cm Posted on Monday 21st February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Hello from Geto Kogen. 30cm of snowfall at base overnight and I see the ski area are reporting 45cm at higher elevations. That is pretty much all from overnight because it was just cloudy during the day yesterday. The snow and wind came from the evening. Today: snow. Tomorrow: snow. Lifts might well be affected today, depending on the weather. Courses open: All normal courses open. Planned tree run courses: all (subject to inspection and conditions and lift access) Lifts operating (subject to change): Lift operations might be affected by weather conditions Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Upper: 440cm Lower: 310cm Total accumulated snowfall (as reported by the ski area): 2184cm Geto Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 21st February 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1522cm Number of days snowfall observed 62 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 330cm observed on 15 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 20cm Snowfall at base this season 535cm Posted on Monday 21st February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . We have had strong wind overnight and it is still here this morning. Outside, it can be best described as a blizzard with the snow traveling horizontally. It is -7c and will go up to -4 as the high. On the ground there is 20cm of wind blown new snow. The wind will likely affect lift operations so if you are planning to ski today it would be best to check with the resort for the latest lift info. Kitanomine Zone OPEN Furano Zone OPEN Furano Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 21st February 2022 Total snowfall at base 535cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 56 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 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 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 6cm Snowfall at base this season 897cm Weather overview Light snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Limited Posted on Sunday 20th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . I'm over in Nagano this morning so this is coming to you via friend and ski area info. Ski area reporting 10cm and friend reporting 6cm. That's not as much as we thought, but some proper decent snow is still due later and over the next few days. Come on!! Have a good one. Madarao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 20th February 2022 Total snowfall at base 897cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 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 248cm 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 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 6cm Snowfall at base this season 519cm Posted on Sunday 20th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . A small amount of snow overnight but, although temperatures are well below 0c, the snow is wettish. Tons of powder everywhere though. The very top is in fog as is half of Paradise. Otherwise everywhere clear. Note that Kurohime is closed. Official snow depth Summit: 160cm Paradise: 215cm Chuo: 215cm Utopia: 245cm Uwanodai: 165cm All areas and lifts should be opening as scheduled. Zao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 20th February 2022 Total snowfall at base 519cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 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 94cm observed on 15 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 951cm Posted on Sunday 20th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . It feels like we have been told to expect snow the last few days and it just hasn't turned out how the forecasts said. Yes, snow up top - and the ski area is reporting 20cm from the Yamabiko area - but very little down below. So head high would probably be the advice for this morning. Is that going to change in the next few days? Well, we are expecting it to. So let's have it! Have a good Sunday. Fresh snowfall recorded by the ski area (since early yesterday morning): - Yamabiko (1615m): 20cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 12cm - Hikage (660m): 1cm - Nagasaka (616m): 1cm - Karasawa (563m): 0cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): - Yamabiko (1615m): 385cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 350cm - Hikage (660m): 290cm - Nagasaka (616m): 290cm - Karasawa (563m): 210cm All courses apart from the following plan to be open: - Yunomine A Nozawa Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 20th February 2022 Total snowfall at base 951cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 51 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 280cm 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 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 12cm Snowfall at base this season 1389cm Posted on Sunday 20th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Pretty warm day yesterday, ending in a few minutes of light rain around 6 that turned to a light fall of very wet, highly compact-able snow. I have a feeling the winds are shifting (we have a prediction of heavy snow once again), as the fog has just now rolled in. Akakura Kanko: 410cm, -2° All lifts running Akakura Onsen: 450cm, -2° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick Snow Resort Top 330cm, bottom 310cm; -3° Myoko Suginohara: Top 320cm, bottom 230cm; -8° Seki Onsen: 500cm, -5° Myoko Ski Park: Closed again this season Kyukamura RunRun: 360cm, -2° Tangram: 270cm, 0° Madarao Mountain Resort: 390cm, -1.9° Lotte Arai Resort 529cm, 3° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 230cm, -2° Myoko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 20th February 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1389cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 59 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 354cm 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 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 527cm Posted on Sunday 20th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Fresh snow overnight! The most new snow is being reported by Hakuba Goryu who are boasting 30cm of it on their upper sloes. Sounds good, that. Other ski areas are reporting around 10-15cm at base and 20cm in higher areas. So there's a good new layer of snow to enjoy out there this morning. It hasn't been particularly cold, actually on the milder side, and so the snow outside my place isn't the lightest and driest... but that's not a complaint. Oh no, all snow is of course most welcome (though we do have our preferences). Right now it's snowing higher up, with light snow or no snow falling around base areas. And actually just as I am about to post the report, there's even a bit of sun trying to break through the clouds. Snow should be the winner today though, with heavy snow due tonight and perhaps even for a few more days, along with colder conditions as well. So the forecast looks promising. All of the ski areas apart Iwatake are now reporting official snow depths of around 4 metres, with three of them going over that number, which is great to see too. ----- Total snowfall accumulation this season so far [*upper areas] [As reported by official sources at time of this report] Hakuba Goryu: 830cm Hakuba 47: 780cm Hakuba Happo-one: 726cm Hakuba Cortina: 935cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort: 749cm ----- Hakuba Goryu Reported snowfall this morning: - Upper: 30cm Official snow depth: - Upper: 400cm - Toomi: 185cm Hakuba 47 Reported snowfall this morning: - Summit: 20cm - Lower: 20cm Official snow depth: - Top: 400cm - Base: 200cm Hakuba Happo-one Reported snowfall this morning: - Kurobishi: 10cm - Riesen: 10cm - Usagidaira: 20cm - Nakiyama: 10cm Official snow depth: - Kurobishi: 410cm - Usagidaira: 276cm - Nakiyama: 150cm Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Reported snowfall this morning: - Mountain Side: 10cm - Village Side: 10cm Official snow depth: - Mountain Side: 240cm - Village Side: 100cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort Reported snowfall this morning: - Upper: 11cm Official snow depth: - Upper: 382cm - Lower: 148cm Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth: - 385cm Hakuba Cortina Reported snowfall (12 hours): - Summit: 20cm - Lower: 15cm Official snow depth: - Top: 390cm - Base: 260cm Hakuba Now 2021-2022 season Data as Sunday 20th February 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 527cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 50 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 140cm 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 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 1492cm Posted on Sunday 20th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto Kogen. Yesterday we ended up with cloudy skies through the day and this morning it is snowing... but just lightly. There's 3cm in lower areas this morning. It is relatively mild early on and not much of a wind, but that is due to increase later in the day today. We are also due snow (lots of it says forecast) starting overnight tonight. So fingers crossed I will be able to report a good mountain reset tomorrow. Courses open: All normal courses open. Planned tree run courses: all (subject to inspection and conditions) Lifts operating (subject to change): All lifts should be operating Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Upper: 440cm Lower: 310cm Total accumulated snowfall (as reported by the ski area): 2141cm Geto Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 20th February 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1492cm Number of days snowfall observed 61 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 300cm observed 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 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 515cm Posted on Sunday 20th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . At -5c it is a mild morning but there is a blizzard blowing out there. Winds are strong at base level. At the time of posting this report the resort has not yet released lift operations for today but I would expect the wind may impact operation of some lifts. It is snowing and the cloud cover is low. Low cloud is sitting on the ski area itself and visibility looks like it will be variable. There is 5cm of new snow. Kitanomine Zone OPEN Furano Zone OPEN Furano Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 20th February 2022 Total snowfall at base 515cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 55 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 60cm reported on 12 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 891cm Weather overview Fine with cloud Wind Westerly Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Saturday 19th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . The snow did ease off yesterday and this morning early cloud cover is breaking up to bring with it some sunshine. Feels like it is going to be a fine morning, but we should be getting snowed on once again by tonight and into tomorrow, when it's supposed to set in and bring us copious amounts of snow through the beginning of the week. The forecasts as they are now look very promising. Madarao Mountain Resort - Snowfall reported by the ski area (24 hours): 0cm - All main courses open - All lifts apart from Number 5 should be operating - Tree run courses: All appear to be scheduled to open - 390cm official snow depth Tangram Ski Circus - All 5 lifts operating - 270cm official snow depth Madarao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Saturday 19th February 2022 Total snowfall at base 891cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 53 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 242cm reported on 15 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 513cm Posted on Saturday 19th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . It is overcast, however, there is a bright halo of sun behind the cloud. There is no fog. It may get a shade darker later on, but, for now, enjoy the crisp bright morning. Chance of some more snow tonight. Official snow depth Summit: 160cm Paradise: 215cm Chuo: 215cm Utopia: 245cm Uwanodai: 165cm All areas and lifts should be opening as scheduled. Zao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Saturday 19th February 2022 Total snowfall at base 513cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 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 88cm observed 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 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