Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 158cm Posted on Monday 20th December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . There is 10cm of new snow around the base and it is the very light dry powder that Furano is known for. Snow is still coming down and it is forecast to continue until early afternoon. There is no notable wind in the village. Furano Zone is skiable from peak to base, and the resort have announced the intention to open Kitanomine Zone from Thursday, snow conditions permitting. Looking forward into the week, snow is expected daily. Kitanomine Zone closed. Furano Zone open. Operating lifts: Furano Ropeway Furano Downhill Romance 2 chair Furano Downhill Romance 3 chair Prince Romance chair Furano Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 20th December 2021 Total snowfall at base 158cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 14 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (26th November) November 2021 snowfall 72cm reported on 5 days December 2021 snowfall 86cm 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 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 153cm Posted on Monday 20th December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . The sun is out. Well, in some places anyway. As you can see in the images below, the sun is out in the central area of Shiga Kogen... but it's still snowing over at Okushiga Kogen. So varied at the moment but I might expect the clearer conditions to win out today. More lifts and courses opening up as the snow gradually piles up. All good to see. There might be more sun and slightly less cold tomorrow, bit of snow after that and a drop down to real cold again at the weekend. Ski areas currently part open in Shiga Kogen (official snow depths in brackets) Giant Official snow depth: 60cm 1 lift scheduled to be operating Ichinose Diamond Official snow depth: 100cm 2 lifts scheduled to be operating Kumanoyu Official snow depth: 80cm 4 lifts scheduled to be operating Ichinose Yamanokami Official snow depth: 100cm 1 lift scheduled to be operating Maruike Official snow depth: 50cm 1 lift scheduled to be operating Nishidateyama Official snow depth: 60cm 3 lifts scheduled to be operating Okushiga Kogen Official snow depth: 90cm 5 lifts scheduled to be operating Takamagahara Mammoth Official snow depth: 90cm 2 lifts scheduled to be operating Tannenomori Okojo Official snow depth: 100cm 1 lift scheduled to be operating Yakebitaiyama Official snow depth: 100cm 3 lifts scheduled to be operating Yokoteyama/Shibutoge Official snow depth: 110cm 6 lifts scheduled to be operating Shiga Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 20th December 2021 Total snowfall at base 153cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 12 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (18th December) November 2021 snowfall 58cm reported on 4 days December 2021 snowfall 95cm 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 Shiga 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 7cm Snowfall at base this season 89cm Posted on Monday 20th December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . There's more snow and it feel like it should be an excellent morning out there. It has eased off and there are signs that it might be getting clearer. Tomorrow should also see some sun and it is going to be getting a bit warmer too. Let's hope it keeps under control, we don't want our precious snow to be affected. The next significant snow looks like it'll be with us at the weekend, but we might/should get some more before then tomorrow night into Wednesday. Some really good snow depth numbers being clocked in now around the ski areas. We're doing well. I am pleased. (Can you tell I am ignoring all the news on the tv and online? It really does help, I recommend it if you are able to.) Please bear with me as I add other ski area info to the report. Hopefully tomorrow. All ski areas apart from Jigatake are now open. ----- Hakuba Happo-one Reported snowfall: - Kurobishi: 20cm - Usagidaira: 40cm - Nakiyama: -cm Official snow depth: - Kurobishi: 140cm - Usagidaira: 138cm - Nakiyama: - Planned lift operations: - Adam Gondola - Panorama pair lift - Kokusai Number 1 pair lift - Kokusai Number 3 pair lift - Alpen quad lift - Kurobishi Number 2 quad lift - Skyline Number 2 pair lift - Kita one quad Planned course openings: - Panorama course - Usagidaira course - Kurobishi course - Skyline Hakuba 47 Reported snowfall: - Summit: 15cm - Lower: 15cm Official snow depth: - Top: 170cm - Base: 60cm Planned lift & course openings: - All scheduled lifts open (Line D usually only opens when the gondola is not operating) - All but a few small areas of official runs are open - Tree Riding Zones closed Hakuba Goryu Reported snowfall: - Upper: 25cm Official snow depth: - Upper: 175cm - Toomi: 100cm Planned lift operations: - Telecabin gondola - Alps Number 1 pair lift - Alps Number 3 pair lift - Toomi quad Planned course openings: - Panorama course - Grand Prix - Technical - Super - Champion Dynamic - Woody - Toomi Tsugaike Mountain Resort Reported snowfall: - Upper: 30cm Official snow depth: - Upper: 190cm - Lower: 60cm Hakuba Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 20th December 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 89cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 11 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 36cm (18th December) November 2021 snowfall 29cm reported on 4 days December 2021 snowfall 60cm 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 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 80cm Posted on Monday 20th December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Up to 25cm of fresh snowfall reported by the ski area since yesterday. More courses are being opened including Schneider. With gradual snowfall across the coming week, hopefully we'll gradually be approaching a full open in the near future. As you can see on the webcam photo below, Naski is looking very green and happy this morning. Always good to see Naski. There's a lot of cloud around this morning as the early morning snow eases off, but it might well be gradually clearing up as the day goes on. And sun is forecast for tomorrow; and milder too. Further fresh snow is due around Wednesday and then at the weekend. Information checked each morning. All subject to change. Fresh snowfall recorded by the ski area (since yesterday morning): - Yamabiko (1615m): 25cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 22cm - Hikage (660m): 5cm - Nagasaka (616m): 5cm - Karasawa (563m): -cm (not reporting yet) Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): - Yamabiko (1615m): 120cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 110cm - Hikage (660m): 50cm - Nagasaka (616m): 45cm - Karasawa (563m): -cm (not reporting yet) Planned operating lifts: - Nagasaka Gondola - Hikage Gondola - Yamabiko Four lift - Yamabiko Number 2 Four lift - Uenotaira quad - Paradise quad - Skyline connecting lift - Hikage triple lift - Nagasaka triple lift - Yu Road Courses currently open: - Yamabiko A - Yamabiko B - Yamabiko C - Yamabiko D - Yamabiko E - Uenotaira - Kokenashi A/B - Paradise - Rinkan (Forest) - Schneider - Challenge - Utopia A - Nagasaka connecting - Kumataka - Nagasaka and Hikage runs open as connecting courses Nozawa Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 20th December 2021 Total snowfall at base 80cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 8 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 34cm (18th December) November 2021 snowfall 15cm reported on 2 days December 2021 snowfall 65cm reported on 6 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 17cm Snowfall at base this season 301cm Posted on Monday 20th December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Geto. A good 20cm or so of new snowfall this morning. Yesterday was fine weather generally with the snow clouds moving in over the evening and this fresh snow overnight. Today should be a mix of cloud and snow with more snow due tomorrow. Tomorrow might be a bit warmer and there's (unfortunately) a chance of some rain. Let us hope we can avoid that. Courses open: All main courses at least part open Tree run courses should be available from early January Lifts operating: Number 1 pair Number 2 pair Number 1 gondola Quad lift Official snow depth: Upper: 210cm Lower: 120cm Geto Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 20th December 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 301cm Number of days snowfall observed 14 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 45cm (on 19th December) November 2021 snowfall 106cm observed on 5 days December 2021 snowfall 195cm 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 7cm Snowfall at base this season 139cm Posted on Monday 20th December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . A late start. It's that time of year, is my excuse. The phone rings, it's not really the season yet (although there was some great snow at Akakan yesterday! Light powder for the opener! And it kept on snowing!). But I'm glad, because the weather has changed a bit here. The sun is now poking out, it's a bit warmer than the past few days, and will rise tomorrow before snow (hopefully) returns on Wednesday. The forecast is really promising, though, with lots of cold and snow toward the weekend. No question about this being a white Christmas! And more good snow to enjoy.... Akakura Kanko: 120cm, -4° Myokokogen Sky Cable gondola, No. 3 and No. 5 lifts Akakura Onsen: 70cm, -1° Yodel No. 1 Triple, No. 3 Triple, No. 4 Pair lifts Alpen Blick Snow Resort 70cm, -3° Capsule Pair, Karamatsu Pair, Alpen Blick No. 1 Pair lifts Myoko Suginohara: Scheduled to open December 25 Seki Onsen: Scheduled to open December 23 Myoko Ski Park: Closed again this season Kyukamura RunRun: No information, but apparently open Tangram: 50cm, -4° No. 1, No. 3 Quad, No. 5 Quad lifts Madarao Mountain Resort: 60cm, -2° No. 1, No. 2 Quad lifts Lotte Arai Resort 116cm, 3° Arai Gondola, Zendana and Okenashi lifts Kurohime Kogen Snow Park Scheduled to open December 25 Myoko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 20th December 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 139cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 6 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (18th December) November 2021 snowfall 30cm reported on 1 day December 2021 snowfall 109cm 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 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 207cm Posted on Monday 20th December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here It's really snowing very nicely as I sit here writing this report. The kind of snow that sees those cm building up. People who are looking for some clear blue skies are going to be disappointed over the next week with consistent snow lined up on the forecast. It doesn't feel windy out there so it should be a very fine morning. Good news from Hirafu where only five official runs remain closed; all others now open. Out of bounds areas and gates are not yet open. As I am about to post the report at 8:30am the slick 6-person base lift at Hanazono appears to be on hold. Not sure why. That thing looks slick even when it's on hold. Though I'd prefer it were moving. ;) ----- Niseko Avalanche Report Moiwa Base: -7℃, 12cm snowfall in the last 12hrs. Moiwa700m: -7℃, light WNW wind, good visibility. Annupuri 1000m: -8℃, 20cm new snow, light WNW wind. Benkei Cape: NW13m/s, Kamui cape: WSW12m/s, pressure 1011hPa, wave 1.2m. Other mountain Data n/a. 15-20cm of new snow, without wind, has fallen overnight. Snowdrifts development is small and general avalanche risk is low. The gates are not ready yet and the out of bounds areas are still closed. This information and the Niseko Rules are implemented for accident prevention. Since this mountain is not a wild untouched mountain, but a ski resort, it is necessary to set some kind of rule to avoid accidents that can happen too easily. The Niseko Rules have been implemented out of necessity from past repeated tragic accidents. They are not Rules to hold back the freedom of skiers/snowboarders. Ski resorts are here for all levels of snow enthusiasts. One track under the boundary rope could lead many others to follow it, and eventually trigger an accident. We strongly ask all resort visitors to respect the Niseko Rules. The inbounds snow condition is fantastic today. Have a good one. ----- Planned ski area operations: Monday 20th December 2021 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: 210cm (+10cm) - Base: 100cm (no change) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 30cm - Base: 10cm Planned lift operations: - Ace Family quad - Ace Number 2 Center Four quad [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] - Hirafu Gondola - King Number 3 quad - Swinging Monkey All courses open apart from the following: - Path to King - Onsenzawa - Large - Miharashi - Dynamic ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 162cm (-3cm) - Base: 115cm (+5cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 15cm - Base: 18cm Planned lift operations: - Hanazono Number 1 - Hanazono Number 2 quad - Hanazono Number 3 quad - Hanazono Symphony Gondola ----- Niseko Annupuri Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 130cm (no change) - Base: 85cm (no change) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 20cm - Base: 15cm Planned lift operations: - Annupuri Gondola - Dream Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 1 quad [* open for night skiing until 7:30pm] - Jumbo Number 2 pair Planned open courses: - Utopia - Silver - Shirakaba - Junior - Paradise - Family ----- Niseko Village Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 100cm (no change) - Base: 55cm (no change) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 10cm - Base: 15cm Planned lift operations: - Niseko Gondola - Village Express - Community Chair [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] - Banzai Chair Niseko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 20th December 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 207cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 18 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (18th December) November 2021 snowfall 85cm reported on 6 days December 2021 snowfall 122cm 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 6cm Snowfall at base this season 73cm Weather overview Cloud and light snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Fair Posted on Sunday 19th December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning. It's the second day of the season for Tangram and the first day for Madarao. A generally cloudy feel to the morning with light snow falling and more due today. Fair visibility for the moment. Perhaps some sun tomorrow but more snow coming back Tuesday/Wednesday. Hopefully we should get some consistency going and our base growing. Madarao has 2 lifts moving and 7 courses open. Tangram has 3 lifts moving and plan to have their other two joining the party on Christmas Day. Madarao Mountain Resort - Number 1 lift - Number 2 quad lift - 7 courses open - Tree run courses not open yet - 60cm official snow depth Tangram Ski Circus - Number 1 pair - Number 3 quad - Number 6 pair - 50cm official snow depth Madarao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 19th December 2021 Total snowfall at base 73cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 6 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 42cm (on 18th December) November 2021 snowfall 11cm reported on 2 days December 2021 snowfall 62cm reported on 4 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 6cm Snowfall at base this season 86cm Posted on Sunday 19th December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Light snow persisting this morning and hopefully we will get a little more during the day today. It's keeping quite cold this morning and there is a light westerly wind. Utopia official snow depth up 20cm to 70cm. Still fairly low and the ski area is still definitely 'part open' but there's enough out there to keep the people here happy. Official snow depth Summit: 50cm Paradise: 40cm Chuo: 40cm Utopia: 70cm Uwanodai: 35cm Zao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 19th December 2021 Total snowfall at base 86cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 9 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 22cm (on 18th December) November 2021 snowfall 38cm observed on 3 days December 2021 snowfall 48cm observed on 6 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 6cm Snowfall at base this season 148cm Posted on Sunday 19th December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is a nice Sunday morning but very chilly at -11c in town. Above is broken cloud with blue sky and the sun is hitting the resort. Since yesterday there is a further 6cm of snow to report and on piste conditions are very good. With more terrain having been opened up in the last few days, the Furano Zone is open from peak to base. It is snowing very very lightly at the moment. At base there is no wind and at the top is a light breeze. Being a Sunday expect some queues for Furano Ropeway in the morning until people spread out. Kitanomine Zone closed. Furano Zone open. Operating lifts: Furano Ropeway Furano Downhill Romance 2 chair Furano Downhill Romance 3 chair Prince Romance chair Furano Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 19th December 2021 Total snowfall at base 148cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 13 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (26th November) November 2021 snowfall 72cm reported on 5 days December 2021 snowfall 76cm 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 14cm Snowfall at base this season 145cm Posted on Sunday 19th December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Hello from Shiga Kogen. Things are much calmer this morning. Calming down since the afternoon yesterday. We have been left with some really nice snow and a good cover across the mountains too. While Shiga Kogen is still quite a way from being fully open, more is opening up now. Basically Okushiga Kogen along with Yokoteyama/Kumanoyu (both extreme points of the area) are almost all open with the Yakebitaiyama-Ichinose area part open. Still a few parts in the central area yet to open but they should be going by Christmas. As everyone knows, of course, Santa likes to ski all of Shiga Kogen on Christmas Day. We are actually due more snow later today but perhaps some sun beyond that with more snow around Wednesday. Sun is great, but regular snow please. And low temps! Shiga Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 19th December 2021 Total snowfall at base 145cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 11 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (18th December) November 2021 snowfall 58cm reported on 4 days December 2021 snowfall 87cm 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 Shiga 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 82cm Posted on Sunday 19th December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Some more snow to report this morning, though not big numbers. I was expecting more actually. But it is snowing this morning and good and cold, hopefully we'll get some more cm for me to report tomorrow. More of Happo, Goryu and Tsugaike are opening today. I have added those details below. We will see a gradually opening up as long as we get more snow coming on. The only ski area in the region not part open now is Jigatake in Omachi. (Sanosaka is sitting this season out). I will be doing some housekeeping on the report in the coming few days to reflect the quickly changing situation. ----- Hakuba Happo-one Reported snowfall: - Kurobishi: -cm - Usagidaira: -cm - Nakiyama: -cm Official snow depth: - Kurobishi: 120cm - Usagidaira: 95cm - Nakiyama: - Planned lift operations: - Adam Gondola - Panorama pair lift - Kokusai Number 1 pair lift - Kokusai Number 3 pair lift - Alpen quad lift - Kurobishi Number 2 quad lift - Skyline Number 2 pair lift - Kita one quad Planned course openings: - Panorama course - Usagidaira course - Kurobishi course - Skyline Hakuba 47 Reported snowfall: - Summit: 5cm - Base: 5cm Official snow depth: - Top: 130cm - Base: 30cm Planned lift & course openings: - All scheduled lifts open (Line D usually only opens when the gondola is not operating) - All but a few small areas of official runs are open - Tree Riding Zones closed Hakuba Goryu Reported snowfall: - Upper: 2cm Official snow depth: - Upper: 130cm - Toomi: 60cm Planned lift operations: - Telecabin gondola - Alps Number 1 pair lift - Alps Number 3 pair lift - Toomi quad Planned course openings: - Panorama course - Grand Prix - Technical - Super - Champion Dynamic - Woody - Toomi Tsugaike Mountain Resort Reported snowfall: - Upper: - Official snow depth: - Upper: 160cm - Lower: 50cm Hakuba Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 19th December 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 82cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 10 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 36cm (18th December) November 2021 snowfall 29cm reported on 4 days December 2021 snowfall 53cm reported on 6 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