Independent snow and weather reporting from the Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 16cm Snowfall at base this season 485cm Posted on Wednesday 16th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good news this morning! By yesterday afternoon Hakuba 47 were reporting about 10cm of fresh snow on their upper slopes. Snowing very nicely at times. This morning ski areas are generally reporting around 10-20cm at base areas and 20-30cm higher up. (Cortina say they have 15-20cm on their social media this morning, but on the Hakuba Valley website it has clocked up 45cm. Don't know what's going on there... I'm just the messanger, etc.) I have measured 15cm myself since yesterday morning. It's snowing now too, so hopefully we're on for some more... and tomorrow too. Hurray! Let's snowing. Bring it on. ----- Total snowfall accumulation this season so far [*upper areas] [As reported by official sources at time of this report] Hakuba Goryu: 760cm Hakuba 47: 720cm Hakuba Happo-one: 629cm Hakuba Cortina: 852cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort: 712cm ----- Hakuba Goryu Reported snowfall this morning: - Upper: 20cm Official snow depth: - Upper: 360cm - Toomi: 170cm Hakuba 47 Reported snowfall this morning: - Summit: 20cm - Lower: 15cm Official snow depth: - Top: 360cm - Base: 175cm Hakuba Happo-one Reported snowfall this morning: - Kurobishi: 30cm - Riesen: 15cm - Usagidaira: 30cm - Nakiyama: 10cm Official snow depth: - Kurobishi: 365cm - Usagidaira: 230cm - Nakiyama: 125cm Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Reported snowfall this morning: - Mountain Side: 20cm - Village Side: 20cm Official snow depth: - Mountain Side: 210cm - Village Side: 100cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort Reported snowfall this morning: - Upper: ?cm Official snow depth: - Upper: 352cm - Lower: 125cm Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth: - 350cm Hakuba Cortina Reported snowfall (12 hours): - Summit: 20cm - Lower: 15cm Official snow depth: - Top: 370cm - Base: 245cm Hakuba Now 2021-2022 season Data as Wednesday 16th February 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 485cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 46 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 98cm reported 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 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 864cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Limited in places Posted on Monday 14th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . This Monday morning is starting with a lot of cloud around and quite limited visibility in places, but we are still expecting some sun today - as unlikely as it may seem right now. A clearer start tomorrow to be followed by some more snow forecast from the afternoon. Madarao Mountain Resort - Snowfall reported by the ski area (24 hours): 5cm - All main courses open - All lifts apart from Number 3A and 5 should to be operating - Tree run courses: All appear to be scheduled to open - 400cm official snow depth Tangram Ski Circus - All 5 lifts operating - 290cm official snow depth Madarao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 14th February 2022 Total snowfall at base 864cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 49 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 215cm reported 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 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 6cm Snowfall at base this season 1341cm Posted on Monday 14th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . The day started a bit gray, with a few centimeters of fresh snow just to whiten things up a bit. It's getting a bit brighter now; looks like the sun might even try and peek out. Good three-day weekend on the hill, with lots of happy sliders coming to visit and no excessive snow to slow down access. Akakan has reduced the number of lifts running again, closing the Sky Cable gondola and Champion No. 1 at the base of the mountain. All runs are accessible, but if you do ski all the way to the bottom on the Akakan side you'll need a lift ticket for Akakura Onsen to get back up, or hike down to catch the free local shuttle bus. Akakura Kanko: 400cm, -5° Myokokogen Sky Cable and Champion No. 1 lifts not running Akakura Onsen: 455cm, -3° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick Snow Resort Top 370cm, bottom 350cm; -7° Myoko Suginohara: Top 290cm, bottom 230cm; -7° Seki Onsen: 500cm, -2° Myoko Ski Park: Closed again this season Kyukamura RunRun: 400cm, -1° No update today Tangram: 290cm, -3° Madarao Mountain Resort: 400cm, -3.5° Lotte Arai Resort 522cm, 1.8° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 220cm, -6° Myoko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 14th February 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1341cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 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 306cm reported 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 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 922cm Posted on Monday 14th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Just a little snowfall overnight with the ski area itself reporting up to 12cm on upper runs. If the forecasts are correct, the early morning clouds - and lingering snow in upper areas - will be clearing and we will get some sunshine today. It does not feel like it right now as it's kind of grey and dull, but things can often change quickly. After a relatively busy weekend, we are now back to a plain old Monday morning. So things will once again be pretty quiet. If the sun does come out, should be a good morning. Fresh snowfall recorded by the ski area (since early yesterday morning): - Yamabiko (1615m): 12cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 2cm - Hikage (660m): 0cm - Nagasaka (616m): 0cm - Karasawa (563m): 0cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): - Yamabiko (1615m): 380cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 330cm - Hikage (660m): 300cm - Nagasaka (616m): 290cm - Karasawa (563m): 215cm All courses apart from the following plan to be open: - Yunomine A Various info: - Rested lifts today: Karasawa pair, Yunomine pair, Mizunashi triple. - Subject to weather conditions all lifts that plan to be open should be ok. - The top Yamabiko A-D courses close at 3:20pm until 27th March (at 3:10pm after that). Nozawa Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 14th February 2022 Total snowfall at base 922cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 46 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 251cm reported 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 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 6cm Snowfall at base this season 469cm Posted on Monday 14th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Yesterday remained a cloudy day and this morning... it's cloudy. Some ski areas are reporting up to 10cm on upper areas overnight and there has been some down in base areas. It is one of those days when there is more to the south than the north. (More often than not it's the other way round). It does not feel as cold this morning and forecasts say we'll be warming up to around +3C in the village this afternoon. Hopefully we will be getting some more snow and larger numbers across the coming few days. Forecasts show today clearing up and sun shining down on us. Can't see any of that just yet. I'll let you know how that pans out tomorrow. ----- Total snowfall accumulation this season so far [*upper areas] [As reported by official sources at time of this report] Hakuba Goryu: 755cm Hakuba 47: 710cm Hakuba Happo-one: 623cm Hakuba Cortina: 843cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort: 712cm ----- Hakuba Goryu Reported snowfall this morning: - Upper: 5cm Official snow depth: - Upper: 350cm - Toomi: 170cm Hakuba 47 Reported snowfall this morning: - Summit: 10cm - Lower: 10cm Official snow depth: - Top: 350cm - Base: 170cm Hakuba Happo-one Reported snowfall this morning: - Kurobishi: 10cm - Riesen: 4cm - Usagidaira: 6cm - Nakiyama: 0cm Official snow depth: - Kurobishi: 370cm - Usagidaira: 233cm - Nakiyama: 120cm Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Reported snowfall this morning: - Mountain Side: 0cm - Village Side: 0cm Official snow depth: - Mountain Side: 190cm - Village Side: 90cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort Reported snowfall this morning: - Upper: 0cm Official snow depth: - Upper: 322cm - Lower: 117cm Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth: - 335cm Hakuba Cortina Reported snowfall (12 hours): - Summit: 5cm - Lower: 5cm Official snow depth: - Top: 345cm - Base: 225cm Hakuba Now 2021-2022 season Data as Monday 14th February 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 469cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 45 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 82cm reported 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 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 1464cm Posted on Sunday 13th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto Kogen. Some light snowfall to report at base, just a few cm, in between the clearer weather that we are having. There is cloud around this morning but blue sky too and probably another day of fine weather, maybe a bit windy at times. The next decent snowfall is probably going to be around Tuesday and Wednesday. Last day of the long - relatively busy - weekend. Courses open: All normal courses open. Planned tree run courses: all (subject to inspection and conditions) Lifts operating (subject to change): All lifts apart from Number 2 pair lift should be open Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Upper: 450cm Lower: 320cm Total accumulated snowfall (as reported by the ski area): 2064cm Geto Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 13th February 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1464cm Number of days snowfall observed 57 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 272cm 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 6cm Snowfall at base this season 495cm Posted on Sunday 13th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . There is light to moderate snow falling in Furano and this has deposited 6cm onto the ground at base level. The snow is forecast to last until around 10am. Looking up at the mountain, visibility looks to be possibly limited at the moment due to the snowfall combined with some low morning cloud. A light wind is blowing. The temperature today is mild and currently at -8c. Kitanomine Zone OPEN Furano Zone OPEN Furano Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 13th February 2022 Total snowfall at base 495cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 51 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 40cm 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 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 1335cm Posted on Saturday 12th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Sunny and slightly hazy today in Myoko. Nice sparkly snow this morning, thanks to some pretty cold overnight temperatures (got to about -9° at base, my trusty recording device says). Those sparkles are faceted crystals on the surface, growing overnight as moisture from the air builds up on the snow crystals. Could be a worry in other places, where big facets stay in the snow and create a weak layer (think potential avalanches), but they pretty quickly disappear here in most cases. Oh, and you know you're self-employed when you don't know when it's a national holiday! I was happy to see all the lifts running yesterday, not realizing it was the first day of a three-day holiday weekend here in Japan. We didn't have the stream of cars coming up the hill in front of my reporting station that we used to see; I think people are getting smart and taking the prefectural road, which is less steep and better plowed (as previously reported in SnowJapan). But the parking lots are full, so customers are here (and welcome to Myoko). Akakura Kanko: 400cm, -6° Akakura Onsen: 460cm, -7° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick Snow Resort Top 400cm, bottom 390cm; -14° Myoko Suginohara: Top 300cm, bottom 240cm; -9° Seki Onsen: 500cm, -5° Myoko Ski Park: Closed again this season Kyukamura RunRun: 400cm, -4° Tangram: 300cm, -3° Madarao Mountain Resort: 400cm, -3° Lotte Arai Resort 533cm, 1.9° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 230cm, -7° Myoko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Saturday 12th February 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1335cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 53 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 300cm reported 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 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 860cm Weather overview Light snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Varied Posted on Friday 11th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning from Madarao. Cloud and light snow due this morning but right now it's just cloudy. Probably sunshine tomorrow. Note: today is a holiday in Japan so it's a 3 day weekend. Madarao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Friday 11th February 2022 Total snowfall at base 860cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 48 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 211cm reported 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 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 483cm Posted on Friday 11th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Happy long weekend and people are really coming in. The weather is being kind this weekend as well. A modest fall of snow since yesterday and currently it is overcast but the peaks can be seen. The sun should make an appearance later on and it promises to be a lot bluer tomorrow. Probably best to stay away from the Zao Ropeway first stage once the tour buses start rolling and make your way up via the chairlifts if you want to go to the right side if the mountain. Official snow depth Summit: 160cm Paradise: 215cm Chuo: 215cm Utopia: 250cm Uwanodai: 160cm All areas and lifts should be opening as scheduled. Zao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Friday 11th February 2022 Total snowfall at base 483cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 53 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 58cm 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 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 1334cm Posted on Friday 11th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Just a little light snow falling today, and the sky is brightening up a bit. Even some blue skies to the north...obviously we're still in the storm cycle that didn't exactly bring heavy snow to the Tokyo metropolitan area. But I am happy for you city folk; nothing spells a day of traffic confusion quite like several tens of centimeters of snow on the city streets. I wish there were more to report from Myoko, our fair town at the base of the mountain of the same name, but it is quiet. Lots of restaurants aren't opening; many that are open don't serve alcohol, so what's the point in going out? There is still so much snow everywhere that we're never really done pushing it into more convenient piles. The machines are even tired, as it seems everybody is making minor repairs, changing belts, etc. Nice white mountains, though, when things clear up enough to see them. Lift operations seem to be back to normal; Akakan is at full strength, Akakura Onsen has increased the running lifts to eight, Alpen Blick Ikenotaira now at four. Akakura Kanko: 400cm, -6° All lifts back in operation Akakura Onsen: 465cm, -5° Eight lifts now running. Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick Snow Resort Top 410cm, bottom 400cm; -8° Myoko Suginohara: Top 310cm, bottom 265cm; -8° Mitahara No. 3 lift running today Seki Onsen: 500cm, -5° (where the date changes, but not the hill data) Myoko Ski Park: Closed again this season Kyukamura RunRun: 470cm, -3° Tangram: 300cm, -3° Madarao Mountain Resort: 400cm, -2.5° Lotte Arai Resort 541cm, 0.5° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 230cm, -7° Myoko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Friday 11th February 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1334cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 52 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 299cm reported 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 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 919cm Posted on Friday 11th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Some snow since yesterday, not a huge amount. There was some clearer skies earlier on but now it's cloudy skies - there's even the chance of some light snow during the day. Currently it is -2C in the village and -6C up top. It's a national holiday meaning it's the first day of a long weekend. The third photo today shows Naski getting ready for the morning. It feels a bit naughty seeing Naski in such a condition, I think they should turn off the webcam for a few moments to protect their privacy at these times. Fresh snowfall recorded by the ski area (since yesterday afternoon): - Yamabiko (1615m): 8cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 7cm - Hikage (660m): 0cm - Nagasaka (616m): 0cm - Karasawa (563m): 0cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): - Yamabiko (1615m): 400cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 340cm - Hikage (660m): 330cm - Nagasaka (616m): 325cm - Karasawa (563m): 230cm All courses apart from the following plan to be open: - Yunomine A Nozawa Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Friday 11th February 2022 Total snowfall at base 919cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 45 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 248cm reported 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 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