Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 11cm Snowfall at base this season 362cm Posted on Monday 3rd January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Good morning from Nozawa. Yesterday was a really good day with that fine start. Clouds did start to move in later on and this morning there's a layer of snow, the ski area itself reporting 10-20cm. We might get some more during the day today, mixed in with periods of just cloud (maybe even some clearer skies, some forecasts say)... with heavier snow due through the day tomorrow. Fresh snowfall recorded by the ski area (total since yesterday morning): - Yamabiko (1615m): 20cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 18cm - Hikage (660m): 10cm - Nagasaka (616m): 10cm - Karasawa (563m): 10cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): - Yamabiko (1615m): 250cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 225cm - Hikage (660m): 170cm - Nagasaka (616m): 165cm - Karasawa (563m): 140cm All courses apart from the following plan to be open: - Challenge 39 - Yunomine A - Mizunashi A Planned operating lifts: - Most lifts are now scheduled to be open, subject to weather conditions. - 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 Utopia and Challenge pair lifts are normally rested on weekdays. - The Nagasaka quad lift is open for night skiing 8th-9th Jan, 11th-12th Feb (subject to change). Nozawa Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 3rd January 2022 Total snowfall at base 362cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 16 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 75cm reported on 3 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 32cm Snowfall at base this season 693cm Posted on Monday 3rd January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . So we had some fine weather during the day yesterday, with snow starting in the evening and snow still falling this morning. Another 30cm of it on the ground. There's limited visibility out there this morning and a westerly blowy wind blowing the snow around. We are expecting this to continue through tomorrow with a break in the clouds due on Wednesday. Official snow depth numbers taken a real dive this morning which is curious. Courses open: Most of Geto Kogen is open. Tree run courses: Heart and Rabbit open depending on conditions. More to open soon. Lifts operating (subject to change): All lifts operating Official snow depth: Upper: 320cm Lower: 190cm Geto Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 3rd January 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 693cm Number of days snowfall observed 26 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 156cm observed on 3 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 18cm Snowfall at base this season 512cm Posted on Monday 3rd January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Morning from Myoko. More snow to report this morning. Varied numbers too with Seki Onsen reporting a round 50cm, Lotte reporting 32cm and both Ikenotaira and Suginohara reporting 20cm. There might be more during the day today, but larger numbers are expected for tomorrow. Let's see what nature brings us this time. Hopefully wind won't get out of control... Akakura Kanko: 250cm, -6° Akakura Onsen: 290cm, -5° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick Snow Resort Top 280cm, bottom 250cm; -6° Myoko Suginohara: Top 220cm, bottom 120cm; -6° Seki Onsen: 270cm, -6° Myoko Ski Park: Closed again this season Kyukamura RunRun: 250cm, -3° Tangram: 180cm, -2° Madarao Mountain Resort: 250cm, -5° Lotte Arai Resort 307cm, -2° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 140cm, -2° Myoko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 3rd January 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 512cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 18 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 93cm reported on 3 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 12cm Snowfall at base this season 436cm Posted on Monday 3rd January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good news: it's snowing heavily as of 8:30am. Less great news: Pesky wind has been the headline since yesterday and they are going to be causing lift disruption at the start of the day today. At 8:30am only the bottom lift at Annupuri is moving and only the gondola at Hanazono is operating. The Niseko Village gondola is on hold as are all of the top lifts. That situation might well change any time, of course. Looks like the Morino Chair at Village is taking over some duties this morning. It's one of those days when sitting it out and waiting for things to calm down will probably be the choice for many. (Not us gnarly folk, of course). For those braving the conditions, special care advised today. Visibility is limited and I imagine there's going to be snowdrift and all sorts of things to deal with. Hopefully tomorrow should be calmer and there'll be more to see. A cold one too, so be sure to have those layers. Or, alternatively, sit in front of a fire and get all toast(y)! ----- Niseko Avalanche Report Moiwa base: -9℃, stormy and bad visibility, 20cm snowfall. Moiwa800m: Stormy, heavy cornice and snowdrift developments. Annupuri1100m: -14℃, heavy cornice and snowdrift developments, fracturing at 100cm. Hirafu peak ridge: -17℃, stormy, no visibility. Coastal data Benkei cape NW22m/s, Kamui cape WSW19m/s, 1009hPa, 3.4m waves. The strong wintry pressure distribution pattern is delivering a heavy snowstorm. Cornices and snowdrifts are largely developing. Snowdrifts are firm and forming slabs that can easily slide from yesterday’s snowfall layer. 100cm thick slabs are likely to slide in some places. Impact stimulation runs instantly throughout the slab. Avalanche risk is high in all elevations today. It is best to stay inbounds. Many of the past avalanche accidents in Niseko happened while riding out of bounds during bad weather. Avalanches are natural occurrences, accidents only happen if a person is present where it happens. Do not duck ropes. Roads are also treacherous today, please drive carefully. We strongly hope no accident happens today. Have a nice day. ----- Planned ski area operations: Monday 3rd 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: 280cm (+5cm) - Base: 155cm (+15cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 20cm - Base: 20cm Planned lift operations: - 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 - Swinging Monkey - King Number 4 Planned open courses: - All courses open ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 225cm (+10cm) - Base: 170cm (+15cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 15cm - Base: 22cm Planned lift operations: - 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: 210cm (no change) - Base: 140cm (no change) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 20cm - Base: 20cm Planned lift operations: - 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 Planned open courses: - All but one course are now open ----- Niseko Village Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 200cm no change - Base: 140cm no change Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 10cm - Base: 10cm Planned lift operations: - 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 3rd January 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 436cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 32 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 44cm reported on 3 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 351cm Posted on Sunday 2nd January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . An early report today. As of 7am there is cloud around the region but clearer skies above the mountain. It feels vert cold outside and it is surely going to turn into a very fine morning and a nearly perfect day to be out there on the mountain. It looks like all courses apart from Grand Prix and Kamoshika are now available. The snow did ease off yesterday with just a little being reported and observed since my last post. More snow might be back tonight and then Tuesday is looking good for another decent fresh layer. Some clearer weather and sun (as long as it remains cold) and regular fresh snow sounds like a very good pattern to keep over the next few months. Fresh snowfall recorded by the ski area (total since yesterday morning): - Yamabiko (1615m): 1cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 4cm - Hikage (660m): 2cm - Nagasaka (616m): 2cm - Karasawa (563m): 0cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): - Yamabiko (1615m): 260cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 225cm - Hikage (660m): 185cm - Nagasaka (616m): 175cm - Karasawa (563m): 140cm All courses apart from the following plan to be open: - Grand Prix - Kamoshika Planned operating lifts: - Most lifts are now scheduled to be open, subject to weather conditions. - 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 Utopia and Challenge pair lifts are normally rested on weekdays. - The Nagasaka quad lift is open for night skiing 1st Jan, 8th-9th Jan, 11th-12th Feb (subject to change!) Nozawa Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 2nd January 2022 Total snowfall at base 351cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 15 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 64cm reported on 2 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 311cm Weather overview Fine and sunny Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Excellent Posted on Sunday 2nd January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning from Madarao. The snow did ease off and just a bit of leftovers to report. There was still some cloud about earlier on this morning but since then it has increasingly been blue sky - it's going to be a great morning, I can tell. By this evening it should be cloudy once again with snow due overnight, but it might just be a night shift with more clearer weather due during the day tomorrow again. And snow on Tuesday. Madarao Mountain Resort - Snowfall reported by the ski area (24 hours): 0cm - All lifts apart from Number 5 and 13 planned to be operating - 14 courses open - Tree run courses: River Line open - 280cm official snow depth Tangram Ski Circus - All 5 lifts operating - 170cm official snow depth Madarao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 2nd January 2022 Total snowfall at base 311cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 17 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 63cm reported on 2 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 48cm Snowfall at base this season 661cm Posted on Sunday 2nd January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Just another 50cm or so of new snowfall at base to report this morning, with more than that higher up. That was all yesterday as it stopped by the evening and there is no more overnight. But not to fear! More fresh snow should be coming tonight and tomorrow. Tree run course update: looks like Rabbit, Heart and Garden will be open today. Courses open: Most of Geto Kogen is open. Tree run courses: Heart, Rabbit, Garden depending on conditions. More to open soon. Lifts operating (subject to change): Open as planned Official snow depth: Upper: 380cm Lower: 240cm Geto Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 2nd January 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 661cm Number of days snowfall observed 25 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 124cm observed on 2 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 494cm Posted on Sunday 2nd January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Morning from Myoko. It's a stunner too with blue skies and sunshine. A contrast to the crazy snow of recent days and a truly great morning to see Myoko at its best. Just a little more snow to report since yesterday morning. There might be some more to report tomorrow morning and then another decent amount is forecast for Tuesday. Myoko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 2nd January 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 494cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 17 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 75cm reported on 2 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 18cm Snowfall at base this season 424cm Posted on Sunday 2nd January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here It has started to snow again and is snowing very nicely as I write this and it will probably be continuing, perhaps on and off at times, through until Tuesday. It doesn't feel as cold this morning, yesterday really was cold!, but it's still down there well below zero. Interesting to see the numbers in the Avalanche Report this morning, bit different from mine and the official numbers - ski areas generally reporting 10-20cm. (But that's ok, of course, as they are trusted folk and all can be 'correct'). Perhaps the stronger winds yesterday have some bearing on that. Anyways, should be a good day and I don't think wind should be an issue. I'll see you tomorrow. ----- Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain Base: -6℃, 40cm new snow in the last 24hrs, strong winds and snow stopped overnight. Moiwa 800m: -8℃, NNW5m/s, major cornice and snowdrift development. Annupuri 1100m: -8℃,WNW5m/s, increased snowpack, cornice and snowdrift development. Hirafu: n/a. Coastal data: Benkei Cape: WNW10m/s. Kamui Cape: SW13m/s, 1016hPa, wave 1.6m. The atmospheric pressure gradient is relaxing and the mountains are calm for the moment. There has been 40-50cm of new snowfall in the last 24hrs. Above the treeline there is major cornice and snow drift development, up to 150cm in some locations. From observation and data, there is high avalanche risk in Moiwa Mikaeri Bowl, Annupuri Osawa cornice slope, Kozan no Sawa and the entire Higashi One area. Hirafu Gate 3 is expected to be open today from 11.30am to 1.00pm. Gate 2 opening yet to be decided. Expect large surface avalanches in Annupuri Osawa, Kozan no Sawa and Higashi One cornice slopes. Even if the gates are open do not venture into these areas. All out of bounds riders are obligated to follow Niseko Rules, as are the ski resorts obligated to balance their responsibility to you for a safe experience at their resort and your freedom to ride. Do you have a beacon? Please listen to the partols advice and make sure you use gates to go out of bounds. Let's hope for no accidents. Have a good day. ----- Planned ski area operations: Sunday 2nd January 2022 The below information 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: 275cm (+15cm) - Base: 140cm (-5cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 13cm - Base: 13cm Planned lift operations: - 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 - Swinging Monkey - King Number 4 Planned open courses: - All courses open ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 215cm (-5cm) - Base: 155cm (-5cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 10cm - Base: 10cm Planned lift operations: - 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: 210cm (+20cm) - Base: 140cm (+10cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 20cm - Base: 20cm Planned lift operations: - 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 Planned open courses: - All but one course are now open ----- Niseko Village Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 200cm +10cm - Base: 140cm +10cm Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 10cm - Base: 10cm Planned lift operations: - 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 2nd January 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 424cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 31 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 32cm reported on 2 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 28cm Snowfall at base this season 226cm Posted on Saturday 1st January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . A very Happy New Year from Zao Onsen, and indeed a lot of happy people on the mountain today after good fall of snow last night. At present it does not feel too cold and the winds are down in the lower half. Not surprisingly, all the upper car parks are full now (there is now a shuttle bus service from the Karamatsu car park lower down), except, and this is strange, the Omori car park which was only a 5th full on the upper car park when I was there an hour ago. Again, the Kurohime/Utopia side seems to be ok visibility wise and there is hardly anyone on the Omori slopes. If you're late getting up after last night, thus could be the best area to go to first and especially if you're driving. Official snow depth Summit: 75cm Paradise: 100cm Chuo: 100cm Utopia: 170cm Uwanodai: 80cm Almost all lifts and areas and runs are scheduled to be open. Zao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Saturday 1st January 2022 Total snowfall at base 226cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 18 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 28cm 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 13cm Snowfall at base this season 217cm Posted on Saturday 1st January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Happy New Year 2022, and it looks like a great morning to welcome in the year ahead. Kitanomine Zone is now open and all go. There is 13cm of new snow that was dumped on the village yesterday so snow conditions on the mountain will be excellent. Looking up above things are clear and there is plenty of blue sky. High cloud may move in later. The strong winds that hit yesterday have now passed. Temperatures are cold with a current reading of -16c at base and -18c at the top. Kitanomine Zone OPEN Furano Zone OPEN Furano Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Saturday 1st January 2022 Total snowfall at base 217cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 24 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 13cm 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 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 14cm Snowfall at base this season 173cm Posted on Saturday 1st January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Hello and Happy New Year from Hakuba! 2022 starts with snow still falling. Wind is unfortunately affecting some higher lifts, including the gondola at Happo-one, the upper section of the Tsugaike gondola and upper lifts at 47/Goryu. Fingers crossed that might improve allowing them to open. Special mention to the 40cm of fresh being reported at Cortina again! Tomorrow should be calmer. Some sun even, and according to some forecasts we might even get some sun later today. Further snow is due later on tomorrow night and early in the week too. A really good and consistent season would be great, please. ----- Total snowfall accumulation this season so far [*upper areas] [As reported by official sources at time of this report] Hakuba Goryu: 273cm Hakuba 47: 285cm Hakuba Happo-one: 296cm Hakuba Cortina: 279cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort: 333cm ----- Hakuba Goryu Reported snowfall: - Upper: 25cm Official snow depth: - Upper: 225cm - Toomi: 110cm Hakuba 47 Reported snowfall: - Summit: 30cm - Lower: 10cm Official snow depth: - Top: 220cm - Base: 115cm Hakuba Happo-one Reported snowfall: - Kurobishi: 30cm - Usagidaira: 30cm - Nakiyama: 10cm Official snow depth: - Kurobishi: 175cm - Usagidaira: 175cm - Nakiyama: 95cm Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Reported snowfall: - Mountain Side: ?cm - Village Side: ?cm Official snow depth: - Mountain Side: 130cm - Village Side: 50cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort Reported snowfall: - Upper: 15cm Official snow depth: - Upper: 280cm - Lower: 135cm Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth: - 200cm Hakuba Cortina Reported snowfall: - Summit: 40cm - Lower: 40cm Official snow depth: - Top: 290cm - Base: 190cm Hakuba Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Saturday 1st January 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 173cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 17 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 14cm 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 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