Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 6cm Snowfall at base this season 431cm Posted on Tuesday 1st February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Happy February which is already here. The wind really picked up at midday yesterday with even the Paradise lift closing. It is not so strong today and should quieten down gradually. A bit more snow cover last night and the sun is in and out so, a good day ahead. Official snow depth Summit: 150cm Paradise: 200cm Chuo: 200cm Utopia: 220cm Uwanodai: 150cm All areas and lifts should be opening as scheduled. Zao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Tuesday 1st February 2022 Total snowfall at base 431cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 44 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 6cm observed on 1 day 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 1040cm Posted on Tuesday 1st February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Just a little coloring of snow overnight (by locals standards; it still was 5cm of nice light flakes). Pretty cold last night, too, as I found while I struggled with recalcitrant snow removal equipment. It's sunny and nice now, though, although snow is blowing in over the mountain and falling lightly in the sunlight. Pretty nice morning! The Niigata news says snow likely again this afternoon, although looking at our weather/wind animated map, there's a front to the west over the Sea of Japan that looks like it might divert the wind, and the snow, away from this area today. Winds coming right back at us from Siberia from tomorrow, though, so one way or another snow is coming. The skiing is great; the battle for locals continue (the driveway at my house has five-meter walls now....) Akakura Kanko: 360cm, -7° Champion No. 1 lift is not running Akakura Onsen: 390cm, -6° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick Snow Resort Top 320cm, bottom 310cm; -11° Myoko Suginohara: Top 270cm, bottom 215cm; -7° Seki Onsen: 460cm, -5° Myoko Ski Park: Closed again this season Kyukamura RunRun: 330cm, -3° Tangram: 240cm, -7° Madarao Mountain Resort: 380cm, -4.5° Lotte Arai Resort 482cm, 0.82° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park The server seems to be down.... Myoko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Tuesday 1st February 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1040cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 44 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 5cm reported on 1 day 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 676cm Posted on Tuesday 1st February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . It's quickly turning into a fine morning with the sun out. Still some cloud around after some modest snowfall overnight, and there's more cloud due to move in later on today. Possibly with heavy snow again tonight. Sounds good to me, that. There's also some decent snowfall likely through the coming week, particularly over the weekend. So February looks set to start in good shape. Fresh snowfall recorded by the ski area (total since yesterday afternoon): - Yamabiko (1615m): 10cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 12cm - Hikage (660m): 5cm - Nagasaka (616m): 5cm - Karasawa (563m): ?cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): - Yamabiko (1615m): 345cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 295cm - Hikage (660m): 290cm - Nagasaka (616m): 260cm - Karasawa (563m): 175cm All courses apart from the following plan to be open: - Yunomine A - Grand Prix Planned operating lifts (this is general info - for any specifics see top report): - Subject to weather conditions all lifts that plan to be open should be ok. See above main report for specific info for this morning. - The top Yamabiko A-D courses close at 3:20pm until 27th March (at 3:10pm after that). - Skyline course closes at 4:10pm. Nozawa Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Tuesday 1st February 2022 Total snowfall at base 676cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 36 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 75cm (31st December) 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 5cm reported on 1 day 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 19cm Snowfall at base this season 1211cm Posted on Tuesday 1st February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . The snow stopped last night and it's just cloudy at the moment (and fairly bright at times too). We did manage to get another 19cm yesterday though. And guess what, more snow is on the way. It just seems to keep on coming. There is the chance of some clearer skies from time to time between the snow, but those periods will probably be short lived. Cold temperatures to continue. Courses open: All normal courses open. Planned tree run courses: all (subject to inspection and conditions) Lifts operating (subject to change): Number 1 and 2 pair lifts, Number 1 gondola and quad lift plan to be open Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Upper: 465cm Lower: 325cm Total accumulated snowfall (as reported by the ski area): 1685cm Geto Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Tuesday 1st February 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1211cm Number of days snowfall observed 48 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 19cm observed on 1 day 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 14cm Snowfall at base this season 649cm Weather overview Snow at times Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Varied Posted on Monday 31st January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Quick report this morning with info coming from a friend in Madarao (as I am in Tokyo). Limited visibility early on at Madarao but better over on the Tangram side (where there's even a bit of clearing in the clouds). It's a cold start with cloud and light snow on the forecast for today. We might start tomorrow with some sun, though more snow due beyond that. Madarao Mountain Resort - Snowfall reported by the ski area (24 hours): 20cm - 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 - 380cm official snow depth Tangram Ski Circus - All 5 lifts operating - 240cm official snow depth Madarao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 31st January 2022 Total snowfall at base 649cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 38 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (on 31st December) November 2021 snowfall 11cm reported on 2 days December 2021 snowfall 237cm reported on 13 days January 2022 snowfall 401cm reported on 23 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 425cm Posted on Monday 31st January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . A light covering last night but here and there more so plus with the wind spreading it out. Lovely slopes and not many about to cut them up. It is getting windier and Paradise slope and above it is hard to see the ground. Viz at about 10m at very top. With the wind likely to increase make the most of the Kurohime Quad and possibly the Sky Cable. Official snow depth Summit: 150cm Paradise: 190cm Chuo: 190cm Utopia: 215cm Uwanodai: 150cm All areas and lifts should be opening as scheduled. Zao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 31st January 2022 Total snowfall at base 425cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 43 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 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 32cm Snowfall at base this season 1035cm Posted on Monday 31st January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . More snow. It just kept coming down all night, with a bit of wind as well. All meaning I needed to be ready to clear snow. Unfortunately, my "Peter" — the local name for the great big, turbo-powered snowthrowers that you have to have here — got fussy after a dug out my roof. Lots of safety sensors; lots of fuses to pop. Oh, well, got most everything done last night, so it's just get this report out for our readers, and back to the mechanical. Akakura Kanko: 380cm, -8° Champion No. 1 lift is not running Akakura Onsen: 390cm, -6° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick Snow Resort Top 320cm, bottom 310cm; -10° Myoko Suginohara: Top 265cm, bottom 210cm; -10° Seki Onsen: 460cm, -9° Myoko Ski Park: Closed again this season Kyukamura RunRun: 330cm, -1° Tangram: 240cm, -4° Madarao Mountain Resort: 380cm, -7° Lotte Arai Resort 483cm, 0° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 200cm, -6° Myoko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 31st January 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1035cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 43 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 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 11cm Snowfall at base this season 671cm Posted on Monday 31st January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Snow during the day yesterday and some more overnight. Not huge numbers to report this morning - though a thoroughly respectable 25cm on the top areas of the mountain (with 10cm of that overnight). We start this Monday morning and last day of January with light snowfall and a cold start. Perhaps we'll get light snow (on and off?) through the day today. There's quite a lot of snow lined up there on forecasts through next weekend, particularly later in the week, so there should be regular refreshes. Rested lifts today: Skyline connecting pair, Challenge pair, Utopia pair, Karasawa pair. Fresh snowfall recorded by the ski area (total since yesterday morning): - Yamabiko (1615m): 25cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 25cm - Hikage (660m): 12cm - Nagasaka (616m): 13cm - Karasawa (563m): 3cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): - Yamabiko (1615m): 340cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 305cm - Hikage (660m): 295cm - Nagasaka (616m): 275cm - Karasawa (563m): 200cm All courses apart from the following plan to be open: - Yunomine A - Grand Prix Planned operating lifts (this is general info - for any specifics see top report): - Subject to weather conditions all lifts that plan to be open should be ok. See above main report for specific info for this morning. - The top Yamabiko A-D courses close at 3:20pm until 27th March (at 3:10pm after that). - Skyline course closes at 4:10pm. - The Nagasaka quad lift is planned to open for night skiing 11th-12th Feb (subject to change). Nozawa Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 31st January 2022 Total snowfall at base 671cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 35 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 75cm (31st December) November 2021 snowfall 15cm reported on 2 days December 2021 snowfall 272cm reported on 11 days January 2022 snowfall 384cm reported on 22 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 45cm Snowfall at base this season 1192cm Posted on Monday 31st January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto. Ready for another thick layer of fresh? 'Just' 45cm of snow at base since yesterday. The ski area reports over 60cm on the mountain. It just keeps coming down. There was some strong wind at times during the day yesterday. This morning.... yes, it's snowing still and due to for the day. Just how much are we going to get this year?! Might the reported snowfall (by the ski area) get to over 20m? Considering we are still in January, it may well do. Needless to say, deep conditions out there and not a whole lot of folk to enjoy it. Courses open: All normal courses open. Planned tree run courses: all (subject to inspection and conditions) Lifts operating (subject to change): Pair lift, Number 1 gondola and quad lift plan to be open Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Upper: 465cm Lower: 320cm Total accumulated snowfall (as reported by the ski area): 1655cm Geto Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 31st January 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1192cm Number of days snowfall observed 47 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 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 635cm Weather overview Light snow Wind Northerly Temperature - Visibility Varied Posted on Sunday 30th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao where there's a good 20+cm of new snow again. The forecasts are showing a week of regular snow (on and off) too, so we should be getting regular resets. All opening as planned this morning. Madarao Mountain Resort - Snowfall reported by the ski area (24 hours): 20cm - All main courses open - All lifts apart from Number 5 should to be operating - Tree run courses: All appear to be scheduled to open - 380cm official snow depth Tangram Ski Circus - All 5 lifts operating - 240cm official snow depth Madarao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 30th January 2022 Total snowfall at base 635cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 37 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (on 31st December) November 2021 snowfall 11cm reported on 2 days December 2021 snowfall 237cm reported on 13 days January 2022 snowfall 387cm reported on 22 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 422cm Posted on Sunday 30th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Morning from Zao. The sun is appearing earlier than anticipated although it will be an in/out day. There is wind about which may get stronger during the day but nothing lift stopping. The very light snow at present may pick up a bit but moderately. In the meantime, the modest snow last night is still welcome as there were compact patches appearing on the more popular slopes yesterday e.g. Hyakumanin. It appears to be a popular weekend with most people being on the far right side as you look at the mountain. Probably also wanting to go to the very top, however, the snow monsters are very low this year and can be seen even on the Utopia lift. There was a winding queue for the second stage ropeway to the top by mid-morning so be aware of that. Official snow depth: Summit: 150cm Paradise: 190cm Chuo: 190cm Utopia: 215cm Uwanodai: 150cm All areas and lifts should be opening as scheduled. Zao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 30th January 2022 Total snowfall at base 422cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 42 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 224cm observed on 25 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 31cm Snowfall at base this season 1003cm Posted on Sunday 30th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . The snow never completely stopped yesterday, with very very very light snow continuing to fall during the day. Just enough to soften up footsteps and keep things nice and white. It started up again in earnest last night, so we have about 30cm on the ground so far (when I listen to radio reports from around the world, I realize how bizarre that really is; oh, the usual foot of snow in Myoko means panic and traffic closures is so many other places). A little bit of north wind with this snow, too; there's a little cornice hanging off the snow walls that now mark the entry to my house. We're pretty open to the north, though, so I don't think there will be enough wind to close lifts. Could be a little brisk on some of the lifts that likewise are open to the north, such as at Akakura Onsen. Hey, but you really feel alive when you get off a lift like that, right? Akakura Kanko: 360cm, -6° Akakura Onsen: 385cm, -5° Looks like the six lifts open are now the "main" here, so this will be my last comment unless things change Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick Snow Resort Top 310cm, bottom 300cm; -9° Myoko Suginohara: Top 265cm, bottom 200cm; -4° Seki Onsen: 450cm, -9° Myoko Ski Park: Closed again this season Kyukamura RunRun: 330cm, -2° Tangram: 240cm, -2° Madarao Mountain Resort: 380cm, -6° Lotte Arai Resort 40cm (something's off on today's report; especially as they're reporting 35cm of fresh), 0.6° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 200cm, -6° Myoko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 30th January 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1003cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 42 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 584cm reported on 27 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