Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 18cm Snowfall at base this season 543cm Posted on Wednesday 12th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Well, it's not actually the nicest of mornings. (But don't worry... it's not rain!) This morning is not quite as cold as it has been though, and you can kind of tell with the quality of the 18cm of snow I have just measured. It is heavier than the delightful light and fluffy snow we often get here. I'm interested to see the larger numbers being reported by the report below too. Wind has definitely been a factor. Whatever, a decent amount of snow and it is still incoming. After a day of lift disruptions yesterday, it seems inevitable that today will also see a bunch of lifts not being able to get going. At 8:30am, top lifts are on hold, as is the Niseko Gondola (at Niseko Village) and Hanazono seem to be on standby (though I can see the gondola moving on the webcam). I was just outside and it didn't feel too windy to me, but a day of snow and wind is forecast (especially this afternoon) and at least the snow will probably spill over into tomorrow and possibly even the day after. OK, time for some toast. ----- Niseko Avalanche Report Moiwa base: -1℃, 40cm snowfall, wet snow. Moiwa 800m: -5℃, 50cm snowfall, snowdrifts development. Annupuri 1150m: -7℃, Westerly wind 5-15m/s, 50cm snowfall, snowdrifts at the deepest point 120cm, Hirafu peak ridge: -7℃, wind is not too strong but the visibility is low. SSE15m/s. Coastal data Benkei cape: WNW16m/s, Kamui cape: SW14m/s, 987hPa, 1.1m waves. Snow in town starts to thaw as the mixed snow and rain falls. 30-40cm wet low pressure snowfall at 300m elevation. 40-50cm dry low pressure snowfall at 600m elevation with the temperature below freezing. Snowdrifts are developing above 700m elevation with south east wind. Wind is light due to the low pressure system over the western Japan Sea, but westerly winds will pick up after 9 am. Snowfall above 700m elevation is extremely small low pressure crystals. As unstable slabs continue to develop, it is likely to slide at knolls and steep slopes. There is a large amount of heavy snow in the treeruns under 800m elevation, which is interesting to ski. Beware of the cracks around 700m elevation, they are hidden by the new snow. Avalanche risk will drastically increase as the northwest wind and snow pick up after 10 am. Beware of snow transition. It’s better to stay on the groomers today. Do not stay in the gully bottom. Roads are also treacherous today, please drive carefully. All the summit gates will be closed today. ----- Planned ski area operations: Wednesday 12th January 2022 The below snow depth and snowfall data is manually checked each morning and believed to be correct at time of report. Lift information is the planned operations for the day (nature might intervene). Niseko Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 310cm (+10cm) - Base: 150cm (no change) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 30cm - Base: 30cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Ace Family quad - Ace Number 2 Center Four quad [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] - Hirafu Gondola - King Number 3 quad - King Number 4 - Swinging Monkey ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 252cm (+7cm) - Base: 190cm (+12cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 25cm - Base: 30cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Hanazono Number 1 - Hanazono Number 2 quad - Hanazono Number 3 quad - Hanazono Symphony Gondola [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] ----- Niseko Annupuri Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 230cm (no change) - Base: 155cm (no change) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm - Base: 0cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - All lifts operating - Annupuri Gondola - Dream Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 1 quad [* open for night skiing until 7:30pm] - Jumbo Number 2 pair - Jumbo Number 4 pair ----- Niseko Village Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 260cm +30cm - Base: 160cm no change Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 10cm - Base: 10cm - Observation: This data does not appear to be updated every day Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Niseko Gondola - Village Express - Community Chair [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] - Banzai Chair - Wonderland Chair Niseko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Wednesday 12th January 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 543cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 41 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (23rd December) November 2021 snowfall 85cm reported on 6 days December 2021 snowfall 307cm reported on 23 days January 2022 snowfall 151cm 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 Kutchan/Niseko. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 525cm Posted on Tuesday 11th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Just a bit of a dusting to report today, from yesterday. It feels fairly cold early on but today is due to be relatively mild but then things are about to quickly change again. A storm is coming. It's due to start up from sometime this afternoon and maybe continue in some form through Friday. I imagine this is going to be one of those periods when we get a really decent amount of snow each day. We are going to have to look out for wind too, though, and maybe even this afternoon. Actually, as lifts start for the morning at 8:30am, I can see that the top lifts at Hirafu, Village and Annupuri are all on hold. So it looks like it might have started up there already... Let's see what Nature has in store for us! ----- Niseko Avalanche Report Moiwa base: -5℃, 1cm new snow, calm. Moiwa800m: -7℃, calm, 1cm snow, no new snowdrifts. Annupuri1150m: -7℃, calm, light dusting, southerly wind picking up. Hirafu peak ridge: -9℃, thin new snow, SSE15m/s. Coastal data Benkei cape: S8m/s, Kamui cape: E3m/s, 1013hPa, 0.6m waves. A southerly wind is forecasted to pick up before noon and the weather will deteriorate. The overall avalanche risk is low in the morning, but will drastically change as the snowfall and wind pick up and new snow-slabs start to form. A relatively large-scale glide avalanche occurred in the Mikaeri bowl area yesterday. The most probable cause for it is the depth-hoar near the ground formed due to small snowfall, cold and sun factors during early winter. Cracks forming at this time of the season usually don’t end up into a glide avalanche, however it seems a little different this season. It is highly recommended to stay away from cracked slopes in all elevations as large avalanches sliding from frozen sasa-bamboo or ground level is expected. All areas outside the gates are not controlled or managed by the resorts. It is surely an attractive terrain, however it is also true that there are many hazards out there. Always be prudent and never underestimate the risks. Avalanches are natural phenomenon but only become an accident when a person is caught in one. Gates opening is undecided. Please follow the ski patrol’s instructions. The snow is good today. ----- Planned ski area operations: Tuesday 11th January 2022 The below snow depth and snowfall data is manually checked each morning and believed to be correct at time of report. Lift information is the planned operations for the day (nature might intervene). Niseko Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 300cm (-5cm) - Base: 150cm (-5cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 10cm - Base: 10cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Ace Family quad - Ace Number 2 Center Four quad [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] - Hirafu Gondola - King Number 3 quad - King Number 4 - Swinging Monkey ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 245cm (-5cm) - Base: 178cm (-2cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 9cm - Base: 8cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Hanazono Number 1 - Hanazono Number 2 quad - Hanazono Number 3 quad - Hanazono Symphony Gondola [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] ----- Niseko Annupuri Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 230cm (no change) - Base: 155cm (no change) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm - Base: 0cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - All lifts operating - Annupuri Gondola - Dream Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 1 quad [* open for night skiing until 7:30pm] - Jumbo Number 2 pair - Jumbo Number 4 pair ----- Niseko Village Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 230cm +20cm - Base: 160cm +20 Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm - Base: 0cm - Observation: This data does not appear to be updated every day Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Niseko Gondola - Village Express - Community Chair [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] - Banzai Chair - Wonderland Chair Niseko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Tuesday 11th January 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 525cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 40 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (23rd December) November 2021 snowfall 85cm reported on 6 days December 2021 snowfall 307cm reported on 23 days January 2022 snowfall 133cm 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 Kutchan/Niseko. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 274cm Posted on Monday 10th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Another nice clear day with mostly blue sky over the resort and no wind. All main trails have been groomed and have good snow conditions. There is plenty of powder to play in at the sides of the main runs. It is a public holiday today but was not particularly busy on the mountain with only minimal queues. Kitanomine Zone OPEN Furano Zone OPEN Furano Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 10th January 2022 Total snowfall at base 274cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 31 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (26th November) November 2021 snowfall 72cm reported on 5 days December 2021 snowfall 132cm reported on 18 days January 2022 snowfall 70cm 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 789cm Posted on Monday 10th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Geto. Just a small amount of fresh snow to report to you this morning. 4cm. And it is one of those fairly rare mornings when there's lots of blue sky above us. It's still cold but today and tomorrow temps will probably be higher than usual, but cold and more snow is due once again from tomorrow. Courses open: All normal courses open. Planned tree run courses: Heart, Rabbit, Garden, Summit, Beach, Stream. Opening depends on conditions. Lifts operating (subject to change): All lifts and gondolas operating Official snow depth: Upper: 340cm Lower: 210cm Geto Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 10th January 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 789cm Number of days snowfall observed 33 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 76cm (on 1st January) November 2021 snowfall 106cm observed on 5 days December 2021 snowfall 431cm observed on 18 days January 2022 snowfall 252cm 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 6cm Snowfall at base this season 552cm Posted on Monday 10th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Another mild day today; there's a fog advisory out there but visibility is pretty good up to the hill (the ski area itself is obscured). Should get clearer through the day, though. Probably one more mild day and then the snow turns on again on the 12th. We're already over two meters of snowpack in most places, so another big fall would be a nice addition! Get that base set up for spring. Akakura Kanko: 240cm, -3° Akakura Onsen: 305cm, -1° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick Snow Resort Top 240cm, bottom 210cm; -4° Myoko Suginohara: Top 210cm, bottom 130cm; -4° Seki Onsen: 270cm, -5° Myoko Ski Park: Closed again this season Kyukamura RunRun: 240cm, 1° Tangram: 190cm, 0° Madarao Mountain Resort: 260cm, -2° Lotte Arai Resort 323cm, 1.6° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park Their server is not responding, but everything's up and going! Myoko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 10th January 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 552cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 24 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 133cm 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 16cm Snowfall at base this season 523cm Posted on Monday 10th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here So, yes, it's still snowing. Very lightly at the moment, but I have measured another 16cm to since yesterday morning to add to this report. We are enjoying some real consistency! Today is another day when I am tempted to say that we probably won't get much in terms of cm, but forecasts show larger numbers looming across mid week. That Niseko consistency looks set to continue. A bit of a relatively mild bump with temps threatening to rise slightly above zero might need to be negotiated tomorrow. There is not much of a wind this morning and all of the lifts that are playing this season should be up and moving as normal. Last day of the long weekend today, which usually means some the people will be starting to make their way back home making for a quieter afternoon in particular. Not that huge crowds are a problem this year. ----- This is just an observation, but Niseko Village don't seem to refresh their new snowfall numbers on some mornings. That's why when there has definitely been snowfall, sometimes it is shown as 0cm in the below list. I do check official info. If they say 0cm, that's what goes in there. Just thought I'd point that out in case you thought I was just missing something... ----- Niseko Avalanche Report Moiwa base: -5℃, calm, 15cm new snow. Moiwa800m: -7℃, calm, 20cm new snow. Annupuri1150m: -10℃, calm, 15cm snow. Hirafu ridge: -11℃, SW breeze. Coastal data Benkei cape: WSW5m/s, Kamui cape: WSW4m.s, 1020hPa, 0.8m waves. Wind data available on separate site. The ocean and mountain weather is calm under a high pressure system. 10-20cm light crystal snow has fallen overnight. Snowdrift development is very small. The overall avalanche risk is low today. Cracks are starting to open in SW facing slopes below 900m elevation. These cracks are the result of the snowpack releasing its tension. 200cm deep and not easy to see from above. If you fall head-first you may not be able to come out, please be cautious. Glide avalanches could happen, even in mid-winter, in steep open slopes, cliffs and sasa-bamboo covered slopes. It is highly recommended to stay away from large steep slopes/cliffs. Amazing snow conditions on and off-piste, all gates are scheduled to open today. Listen to the ski patrol’s instructions before stepping out of the gates. Airbags won’t open if not activated. Beware of sudden weather changes. We’re hoping for an accident free day. ----- Planned ski area operations: Monday 10th January 2022 The below snow depth and snowfall data is manually checked each morning and believed to be correct at time of report. Niseko Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 305cm (+10cm) - Base: 155cm (+5cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 25cm - Base: 25cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Ace Family quad - Ace Number 2 Center Four quad [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] - Hirafu Gondola - Holiday Number 1 pair - King Number 3 quad - King Number 4 - Swinging Monkey ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 250cm (+15cm) - Base: 180cm (+8cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 28cm - Base: 17cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Hanazono Number 1 - Hanazono Number 2 quad - Hanazono Number 3 quad - Hanazono Symphony Gondola [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] ----- Niseko Annupuri Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 230cm (no change) - Base: 155cm (no change) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 15cm - Base: 20cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - All lifts operating - Annupuri Gondola - Dream Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 1 quad [* open for night skiing until 7:30pm] - Jumbo Number 2 pair - Jumbo Number 3 pair - Jumbo Number 4 pair ----- Niseko Village Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 210cm no change - Base: 140cm no change Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm - Base: 0cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Niseko Gondola - Village Express - Community Chair [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] - Banzai Chair - Wonderland Chair Niseko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 10th January 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 523cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 39 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (23rd December) November 2021 snowfall 85cm reported on 6 days December 2021 snowfall 307cm reported on 23 days January 2022 snowfall 131cm 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 Kutchan/Niseko. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 294cm Posted on Sunday 9th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Fresh snow but heavy. People rushed out this morning so all churned up and an awful amount of crud about. Lower down is a bit better as not as much snow or traffic. Viz is poor but not pea soup. Lower half is fine. Should brighten later in the afternoon like yesterday. Suggest lower slopes today. Official snow depth Summit: 90cm Paradise: 150cm Chuo: 150cm Utopia: 185cm Uwanodai: 100cm Almost all lifts and areas and runs are scheduled to be open. Zao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 9th January 2022 Total snowfall at base 294cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 26 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 96cm observed on 9 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 269cm Posted on Sunday 9th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is snowing moderately at village level and there is 5cm of accumulation on the ground. Conditions are calm with no wind. The snow coming down combined with low cloud sitting on the mountain means visibility will be variable unless the low cloud lifts. The temperature is a lot milder than recent norms and it is a sweltering -5c, which will rise slightly to -3c during the day. Both sides of the mountain are open for night skiing now - Prince Romance lift on the Furano Zone and Kitanomine quad chair on the Kitanomine Zone. Kitanomine Zone OPEN Furano Zone OPEN Furano Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 9th January 2022 Total snowfall at base 269cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 30 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (26th November) November 2021 snowfall 72cm reported on 5 days December 2021 snowfall 132cm reported on 18 days January 2022 snowfall 65cm reported on 7 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 224cm Posted on Sunday 9th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . It's a kind of relatively mild feeling to the morning and most ski areas reporting up to 5cm of snow. (Happo-one are the odd man out this morning, reporting a much larger 30cm from the Kurobishi area. Not sure what the story is there, but I'd like to find out. And perhaps I will!) This morning we had some light snow falling but that has since stopped in some areas, though I see that it is still falling lazily in others. There's just a light wind and visibility is pretty decent generally. OK so we might get some sun today and tomorrow at times but we should be back to proper decent snowfall from Tuesday night. Looks like another storm might be on the way! ----- Total snowfall accumulation this season so far [*upper areas] [As reported by official sources at time of this report] Hakuba Goryu: 383cm Hakuba 47: 390cm Hakuba Happo-one: 354cm Hakuba Cortina: 424cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort: 379cm ----- Hakuba Goryu Reported snowfall: - Upper: 5cm Official snow depth: - Upper: 265cm - Toomi: 130cm Hakuba 47 Reported snowfall: - Summit: 5cm - Lower: 5cm Official snow depth: - Top: 250cm - Base: 140cm Hakuba Happo-one Reported snowfall: - Kurobishi: 30cm - Usagidaira: 13cm - Nakiyama: 3cm Official snow depth: - Kurobishi: 190cm - Usagidaira: 179cm - Nakiyama: 95cm Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Reported snowfall: - Mountain Side: 0cm - Village Side: 0cm Official snow depth: - Mountain Side: 150cm - Village Side: 60cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort Reported snowfall: - Upper: 12cm Official snow depth: - Upper: 264cm - Lower: 110cm Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth: - 270cm Hakuba Cortina Reported snowfall: - Summit: 5cm - Lower: 5cm Official snow depth: - Top: 265cm - Base: 160cm Hakuba Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 9th January 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 224cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 21 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 36cm (18th December) November 2021 snowfall 29cm reported on 4 days December 2021 snowfall 130cm reported on 12 days January 2022 snowfall 65cm reported on 5 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 12cm Snowfall at base this season 785cm Posted on Sunday 9th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto Kogen. Snow during the morning yesterday eased off in the afternoon and there were clearer skies to enjoy for night skiing last night. This morning it's a mix of snow and just cloud. Lifts should be open as planned this morning. And for those who like a bit of sunshine, tomorrow should be your day! Courses open: All normal courses open. Planned tree run courses: Heart, Rabbit, Garden, Summit, Beach, Stream. Opening depends on conditions. Lifts operating (subject to change): All lifts and gondolas operating Official snow depth: Upper: 360cm Lower: 230cm Geto Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 9th January 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 785cm Number of days snowfall observed 32 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 76cm (on 1st January) November 2021 snowfall 106cm observed on 5 days December 2021 snowfall 431cm observed on 18 days January 2022 snowfall 248cm observed on 9 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Geto Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 24cm Snowfall at base this season 507cm Posted on Sunday 9th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here It's a very fine morning with over 20cm of lovely fresh snow on the ground to report to you. I just measured 24cm, but there's surely more than that in places. (As I report from my own measurements rather than 'in places', the number for the report is 24cm). At one point it was really coming down fast yesterday evening... I love it when it does that. And I love it when there's over 20cm, it's a fine number to aspire to every day. Higher numbers, of course, always most welcome. Anyway back to this morning. There is much cloud around but also some blue sky and it feels quite bright out there. In fact, since I started putting my report together there is more and more blue sky showing up. It should be a fine morning. Yey! Today is the middle day of the three day weekend. All (planned) lifts should be moving and everywhere should be open. ----- Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain Base: -5℃, 25cm snowfall, light winds. Moiwa 800m: -7℃, NE10m/s, 30cm new snow, snowdrift & cornice development. Annupuri 1150m: -8℃, N10m/s, 40cm new snow, snowdrifts development, easy to fracture. Hirafu Ridge: -11℃, NE15m/s, 40cm new snow, slow snowdrift development to morning. Coastal Data: Benkei cape: NNW10m/s. Kamui Cape WSW5m/s, 1013hPa, 0.8m waves. Detailed mountain data available at https://note.com/niseko_nadare/ A front moved through at noon yesterday, winds picked up and warm air flowed in. Midnight to dawn 40cm snow fell with snowdrift and cornice development. Humidity and snow temperature are a bit high due to the low pressure, which has produced the famous champagne powder - good riding. From observation, expect 30-40cm fractures on 8 Jan layer with loose avalanches below 900m, however since it is not slabbing it will not be as deadly. Do not hang around in the valley bottoms. Around 1100m it is possible for smaller avalanches to stimulate deeper to the 2 Jan layer triggering larger avalanches. All gates are expected to be open. Please follow the patrols advice and prepare before exiting the gates. Be careful of a sudden weather change. Is your beacon switched on? Allows be cautious ----- Planned ski area operations: Sunday 9th January 2022 The below snow depth and snowfall data is manually checked each morning and believed to be correct at time of report. Niseko Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 295cm (+5cm) - Base: 150cm (no change) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 15cm - Base: 15cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Ace Family quad - Ace Number 2 Center Four quad [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] - Hirafu Gondola - Holiday Number 1 pair - King Number 3 quad - King Number 4 - Swinging Monkey ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 235cm (-3cm) - Base: 172cm (+2cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 13cm - Base: 17cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Hanazono Number 1 - Hanazono Number 2 quad - Hanazono Number 3 quad - Hanazono Symphony Gondola [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] ----- Niseko Annupuri Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 230cm (+10cm) - Base: 155cm (+5cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 20cm - Base: 20cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - All lifts operating - Annupuri Gondola - Dream Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 1 quad [* open for night skiing until 7:30pm] - Jumbo Number 2 pair - Jumbo Number 3 pair - Jumbo Number 4 pair ----- Niseko Village Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 210cm no change - Base: 140cm no change Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm - Base: 0cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Niseko Gondola - Village Express - Community Chair [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] - Banzai Chair - Wonderland Chair Niseko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 9th January 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 507cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 38 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (23rd December) November 2021 snowfall 85cm reported on 6 days December 2021 snowfall 307cm reported on 23 days January 2022 snowfall 115cm 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 Kutchan/Niseko. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 13cm Snowfall at base this season 483cm Posted on Saturday 8th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here I have another 13cm of overnight snowfall to report this morning from overnight. It's a long weekend and I can see a fair few people lined up for their first Hirafu lift of the day. It should be a relatively busy one (though not 'before times' kind of busy!). Snow is falling as I write this and we may have another modest amount to report tomorrow. Tomorrow and Monday might be drier, with a return to heavier snow due once again around Wednesday. Basically for the moment the snow is going to stick around and never be that far away. Just how we like it. From today the Jumbo Number 4 at Annupuri will be open for an extra 15 minutes (8:45am-3:15pm). Wind is not an issue and all lifts are to open as planned this morning. ----- Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain Base: -5℃, 10cm light crystal snowfall. Moiwa 800m: -9℃, light winds, 20cm new snow, snowdrifts stabilised. Annupuri 1150m: -11℃, W10m/s, 25cm new snow, snowdrifts stabilised. Hirafu Ridge: -12℃, W10m/s, 20cm new snow, snowdrifts stabilised. Coastal Data: Benkei cape: NW11m/s. Kamui Cape WSW9m/s, 1018hPa, 1.0m waves. Detailed mountain data available at https://note.com/niseko_nadare/ Winds until midnight followed by 15-20cm of light crystal snow fall until dawn has reset the mountain, ready for easyrider. General avalanche risk is low. The Jan 2nd low pressure snow layer at up to 100cm depth on south facing slopes above 1100m will fracture with strong stimulation. Take care in areas like Kozan no Sawa sidewall. Do not ride in the valley bottoms, this is the avalanche route. All gates are expected to be open. Please follow the patrols instructions. Do not enter strictly off limits areas Yu no Sawa or Haru no Taki. You will be permanently banned from the ski areas. Please understand and follow Niseko Rules. Everything is fantastic today. ----- Planned ski area operations: Saturday 8th January 2022 The below snow depth and snowfall data is manually checked each morning and believed to be correct at time of report. Niseko Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 290cm (+10cm) - Base: 150cm (+10cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 20cm - Base: 20cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Ace Family quad - Ace Number 2 Center Four quad [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] - Hirafu Gondola - Holiday Number 1 pair - King Number 3 quad - King Number 4 - Swinging Monkey ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 238cm (+8cm) - Base: 170cm (+10cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 23cm - Base: 15cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Hanazono Number 1 - Hanazono Number 2 quad - Hanazono Number 3 quad - Hanazono Symphony Gondola [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] ----- Niseko Annupuri Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 220cm (no change) - Base: 150cm (no change) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 10cm - Base: 10cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - All lifts operating - Annupuri Gondola - Dream Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 1 quad [* open for night skiing until 7:30pm] - Jumbo Number 2 pair - Jumbo Number 3 pair - Jumbo Number 4 pair ----- Niseko Village Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 210cm no change - Base: 140cm no change Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: ?cm - Base: ?cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Niseko Gondola - Village Express - Community Chair [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] - Banzai Chair - Wonderland Chair Niseko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Saturday 8th January 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 483cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 37 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (23rd December) November 2021 snowfall 85cm reported on 6 days December 2021 snowfall 307cm reported on 23 days January 2022 snowfall 91cm 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 Kutchan/Niseko. 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