Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 82cm Posted on Sunday 5th December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . The cold weather has returned and it is a wintery -6c in town at 8am. The snow front that came yesterday late afternoon has resulted in about 4cm of new snow on the ground at base level, and on the upper mountain it will be significantly more than that. The day is clear with broken cloud in the mix. Temperatures will go to a maximum of -2c. Kitanomine Zone closed. Furano Zone open. Operating lifts: Furano Ropeway Furano Downhill Romance 2 chair Furano Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 5th December 2021 Total snowfall at base 82cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 8 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (26th November) November 2021 snowfall 72cm reported on 5 days December 2021 snowfall 10cm 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 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 65cm Posted on Sunday 5th December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Shiga Kogen. It is approaching 9am as I write this and the earlier cloudy skies seem to be changing. It is getting brighter with some blue sky showing through and some sun too. Quite cold though for the moment The news has been of a coming week of milder temperatures and that looks set to be correct. We are fortunately to be at a high elevation here in Shiga Kogen so while lower areas might be getting rain, hopefully we'll get some snow around Tuesday/Wednesday. It will definitely be remaining on the mild side though. Ski areas currently part open in Shiga Kogen (official snow depths in brackets) - Yokoteyama (50cm) - Kumanoyu (50cm) - Ichinose Family (50cm) - Takamagahara Mammoth (40cm) - Yakebitaiyama (50cm) Shiga Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 5th December 2021 Total snowfall at base 65cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 6 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 27cm (27th November) November 2021 snowfall 58cm reported on 4 days December 2021 snowfall 7cm 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 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 35cm Posted on Sunday 5th December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Hello and welcome to the Sunday report. Another 10-15cm or so of new snowfall is being reported from around the ski areas (in upper areas) this morning. It's just a dusting really lower down at base areas, but enough for me to add 1cm. There are a lot of people lining up for the gondola at Happo-one this morning, keen to get in those early December turns. Lots of cloud around as of 8:30am but sunshine is likely today. It should remain chilly but temps are going to be warming up somewhat in this coming week. Let us hope not too much. Looks like we might be getting rained on as well over the next few days. The best place to escape that is probably at the top of the ski areas, where hopefully it might be snowing. Have a good Sunday. ----- Hakuba Happo-one Reported snowfall: - Kurobishi: 0cm - Usagidaira: 10cm - Nakiyama: 0cm Official snow depth: - Kurobishi: 110cm - Usagidaira: 98cm - Nakiyama: - Planned lift operations: - Adam Gondola - Panorama pair lift - Kokusai Number 3 pair lift - Alpen quad lift - Kurobishi Number 2 quad lift Planned course openings: - Panorama course - Usagidaira course - Kurobishi course Hakuba 47 Reported snowfall: - Summit: 15cm - Base: 5cm Official snow depth: - Top: 135cm - Base: 35cm Planned lift & course openings: - All scheduled lifts open - Almost all course areas available Hakuba Goryu Reported snowfall: - Upper: 15cm Official snow depth: - Upper: 115cm - Toomi: 20cm Planned lift operations: - Telecabin gondola - Alps Number 1 pair lift - Alps Number 3 pair lift - Alps Number 2/4 pair lift Planned course openings: - Panorama course - Grand Prix - Technical - Super Tsugaike Mountain Resort Reported snowfall: - Upper: 0cm Official snow depth: - Upper: 98cm - Lower: 5cm Planned lift & course openings: - Gondola - Han-no-ki pair lift - Han-no-ki course upper area, Tsuga-no-mori area Hakuba Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 5th December 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 35cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 7 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 14cm (27th November) November 2021 snowfall 29cm reported on 4 days December 2021 snowfall 6cm 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 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 19cm Posted on Sunday 5th December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Good morning from Nozawa. And we have a little fresh snow this morning. 10cm is being reported by the ski area itself and there's a few down at base. Today should see the early morning clouds clearing and we might get to see some sunshine. And from tomorrow we are going to be having a run of milder days and a mix of sun and rain... probably not much chance of fresh snow. Hopefully some of those times the rain will be snow on the open top areas of the mountain. It's still early December, so not to worry. Information checked each morning. All subject to change. Fresh snowfall recorded by the ski area (since yesterday morning): - Yamabiko (1615m): 10cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 10cm - Hikage (660m): -cm (not reporting yet) - Nagasaka (616m): -cm (not reporting yet) - Karasawa (563m): -cm (not reporting yet) Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): - Yamabiko (1615m): 40cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 40cm - Hikage (660m): -cm (not reporting yet) - Nagasaka (616m): -cm (not reporting yet) - Karasawa (563m): -cm (not reporting yet) Planned operating lifts: - Nagasaka Gondola - Yamabiko Four lift - Yamabiko Number 2 Four lift - Uenotaira quad Courses currently open: - Yamabiko A - Yamabiko B - Yamabiko C - Yamabiko D - Yamabiko E - Uenotaira Nozawa Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 5th December 2021 Total snowfall at base 19cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 3 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 10cm (28th November) November 2021 snowfall 15cm reported on 2 days December 2021 snowfall 4cm reported on 1 day Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Nozawa Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 17cm Snowfall at base this season 175cm Posted on Sunday 5th December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto Kogen. We did get some more snow and thankfully Geto usually snows in style - the ski area this morning is reporting 36cm of snow on its upper areas. Nice. It is snowing lightly this morning. The coming week is still showing milder temperatures and a lack of fresh snowfall. Courses open: All main courses at least part open Tree run courses should be available from early January Lifts operating: Number 1 Gondola Number 1 pair lift (planned) Official snow depth: Upper: 125cm Lower: 55cm Geto Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 5th December 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 175cm Number of days snowfall observed 8 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 42cm (on 2nd December) November 2021 snowfall 106cm observed on 5 days December 2021 snowfall 69cm 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 20cm Snowfall at base this season 50cm Posted on Sunday 5th December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Well, there's some more fresh snow on the ground, and we're in the end run to the season openers, so times for a quick report! Snowed pretty nicely last night, although the fall really only continued for a few hours in the early evening. Here at the resort base there's about 20cm of heavy and wet white stuff on the ground. Looks nice, would make a nice base for more to come (but the weather is going to go back to sunny and warmer in the coming week, with a high-pressure cell now moving towards Japan from the middle of the Sea of Japan). When people ask, we always say look to Christmas Day for skiing; if we're lucky things will open earlier, but we're happy if we get a White Xmas. Not to be negative at all, just looking back on all the years here to let you know. So I will stick my snow-measurement boards out in the backyard to give you accurate, to-the-millimeter reporting very shortly; unfortunately, the automated weather station that was really useful for temperatures and wind needed some repair and, as it wasn't a Japan unit, had to find a new home. And the Japan-specific unit is very expensive! So later in the season.... Opening dates for the 2021-2022 season (subject to snow conditions, of course): Akakura Kanko Ski Resort December 18 Akakura Onsen Ski Area December 11 Alpen Blick Snow Resort (formerly Ikenotaira) December 18 Myoko Suginohara December 25 Myoko Ski Park Closed again this season Runrun Ski Resort December 18 Seki Onsen Good question; I checked their site, their Facebook page, and the Myoko DMO’s site, and that information is not available.... Tangram Madarao Resort December 18 Madarao Mountain Resort December 18 Kurohime Kogen Snow Park December 25 Myoko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 5th December 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 50cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 2 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (27th November) November 2021 snowfall 30cm reported on 1 day December 2021 snowfall 20cm reported on 1 day Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Myoko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 9cm Snowfall at base this season 107cm Posted on Sunday 5th December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good morning to you from Niseko. This morning I have 9cm of lovely fresh snowfall to report. It is a cold morning too so conditions should be fairly decent. I have not been out there myself to give you a first hand report, but things seem... quiet. As I am writing this the snow has started to fall at a faster rate which is good to see. Keep going please! We have seen it coming on the forecasts but the coming week is still looking very likely to bring us some mild temperatures and a mostly dry spell. And maybe quite a lot of sunshine too. Note that while the base Number 1 lift at Hanazono is moving, the available terrain is above the top station of that lift (Yotei Sunset and... Mango Salad). ----- Planned ski area operations: Sunday 5th 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: 105cm (+10cm) - Base: 45cm (+10cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 15cm - Base: 15cm Planned lift operations: - Ace Number 2 Center Four quad - Ace Number 3 pair Planned open courses: - Center - Shirakaba ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 90cm (+10cm) - Base: 50cm (+15cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 15cm - Base: 15cm Planned lift operations: - Hanazono Number 1 - Hanazono Number 2 quad - Hanazono Number 3 quad Planned open courses: - Yotei Sunset - Mango Salad ----- Niseko Annupuri Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 80cm (+0cm) - Base: 30cm (+0cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 10cm - Base: 10cm Planned lift operations: - Annupuri Gondola - Dream Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 1 quad Planned open courses: - Utopia - Shirakaba - Paradise - Family - Junior ----- Niseko Village Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: -cm (-cm) - Base: 35cm (-cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: -cm - Base: -cm Planned lift operations: - Community Chair - Banzai Chair ----- Night time operations are scheduled in the Niseko Grand Hirafu, Niseko Village and Niseko Annupuri areas from 18th December 2021 until 20th March 2022. There is no night skiing in the Niseko HANAZONO area. Niseko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 5th December 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 107cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 10 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 31cm (25th November) November 2021 snowfall 85cm reported on 6 days December 2021 snowfall 22cm 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 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

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 98cm Posted on Saturday 4th December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good morning from Niseko. So, after that limited opening of the Niseko Village ski area yesterday, today sees the other ski areas opening - including Niseko Moiwa (which is not part of the 'Niseko United' group). From today I will be checking and updating the details in the list below each morning, to the best of my abilities. Please remember that what I post is always going to be a snapshot of the time that I check the information. Of course, all ski areas operations are subject to change. I'll try to cover any other information in my text report. I'm not exactly sure what is going on at Hanazono at the start of the day. They show their two upper lifts as being open, but the posh new base lift is currently on hold. I can see on the webcam that it is now moving so perhaps that will open up soon. The Center Four quad at Hirafu is used as a transport to get to the open (Center) course. Changeable weather conditions this morning. As I write this report it has started to snow quite nicely but a little earlier it was clearer. Further down in town there's still some blue sky. From Monday milder temps are forecast and not much snow through the week, so let's have some more cm today please! ----- Planned ski area operations: Saturday 4th 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: 95cm (-cm) - Base: 35cm (-cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 10cm - Base: 10cm Planned lift operations: - Ace Number 2 Center Four quad - Ace Number 3 pair Planned open courses: - Center ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 80cm (-cm) - Base: 35cm (-cm) 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 Planned open courses: - Unclear ----- Niseko Annupuri Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 80cm (-cm) - Base: 30cm (-cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: -cm - Base: -cm Planned lift operations: - Annupuri Gondola - Dream Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 1 quad Planned open courses: - Utopia - Shirakaba - Paradise - Family - Junior ----- Niseko Village Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: -cm (-cm) - Base: 30cm (-cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: -cm - Base: -cm Planned lift operations: - Community Chair - Banzai Chair ----- Night time operations are scheduled in the Niseko Grand Hirafu, Niseko Village and Niseko Annupuri areas from 18th December 2021 until 20th March 2022. There is no night skiing in the Niseko HANAZONO area. Niseko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Saturday 4th December 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 98cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 9 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 31cm (25th November) November 2021 snowfall 85cm reported on 6 days December 2021 snowfall 13cm 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. 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 78cm Posted on Friday 3rd December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . There has been some new snow overnight and it has been enough to allow the resort to reopen today. The weather is clear with very light rain at the moment. Daytime temperatures will peak at a warm +6c. The open courses are D1 & D2 on the upper slopes of the Furano Zone. Kitanomine Zone closed. Furano Zone open. Operating lifts: Furano Ropeway Furano Downhill Romance 2 chair Furano Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Friday 3rd December 2021 Total snowfall at base 78cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 7 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (26th November) November 2021 snowfall 72cm reported on 5 days December 2021 snowfall 6cm 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 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 158cm Posted on Friday 3rd December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . It's a calm and clear morning here in Geto Kogen. A fine morning to be out especially after the snow that we enjoyed during the day yesterday. The forecast for tomorrow involves more fresh snow, but it probably won't last much into Sunday and there are clear(ish) skies due early week too. Courses open: All main courses at least part open Tree run courses should be available from early January Lifts operating: Number 1 Gondola Official snow depth: Upper: 150cm Lower: 80cm Geto Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Friday 3rd December 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 158cm Number of days snowfall observed 7 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 42cm (on 2nd December) November 2021 snowfall 106cm observed on 5 days December 2021 snowfall 52cm 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 95cm Posted on Friday 3rd December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Today is officially the first day of the ski season here, if you take that as being the day when the first ski lifts start up. Niseko Village is the first to open with the Community Chair and Banzai Chair lifts planned to be operating today. From tomorrow the other ski areas on the mountain all plan to be open. It looks like Hirafu will have their Ace Number 2 Center Four and Ace Number 3 pair lifts operating, with just the Center course available. Annupuri are planning on their gondola as well as the Jumbo Number 1 quad and Dream Number 1 quad lifts operating. With five courses open, there will be more terrain on offer than at Hirafu. Thankfully today is much calmer than yesterday. In less exciting news, we have had to endure a bit more rain. Best to get it out of the system early on, right? Hopefully some snow tomorrow. In the meantime, and at the risk of being predictable, I think it is time for some celebratory toast. ----- Planned ski area operations: Friday 3rd 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: -cm (-cm) - Base: -cm (-cm) Ski lifts operating: - Plans to open tomorrow All courses open except: - Plans to open tomorrow ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: -cm (-cm) - Base: -cm (-cm) Ski lifts operating: - Plans to open tomorrow ----- Niseko Annupuri Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: -cm (-cm) - Base: -cm (-cm) Ski lifts operating: - Plans to open tomorrow Courses available: - Plans to open tomorrow ----- Niseko Village Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: -cm (-cm) - Base: 30cm (-cm) Ski lifts operating: - Community Chair - Banzai Chair ----- Night time operations are scheduled in the Niseko Grand Hirafu, Niseko Village and Niseko Annupuri areas from 18th December 2021 until 20th March 2022. There is no night skiing in the Niseko HANAZONO area. Niseko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Friday 3rd December 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 95cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 8 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 31cm (25th November) November 2021 snowfall 85cm reported on 6 days December 2021 snowfall 10cm 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. 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 48cm Posted on Thursday 2nd December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . We're now into December. Can't make my mind up as the whether to say "already?" or " about time!". After a couple of days of miserable rain and distinctly warmer, last night saw a fresh 10cms so we're back to whiteness all around at base. My phone got a snow storm warning which seems to contradict the weather forecast which is showing a sunny day tomorrow but with snow (not a lot) into the weekend (but then another warm spell next week (: ). That said, the fog has come down and snowfall is picking up so we'll see. In the meantime, the Chuo slope is still open with the Utopia slopes only open on the weekend until the hoped-for full opening on the 11th. Operating ski lifts (planned): Chuo Number 1 pair Official snow depth Summit: 35cm Paradise: 20cm Chuo: 30cm Utopia: 50cm Uwanodai: 25cm Zao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Thursday 2nd December 2021 Total snowfall at base 48cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 4 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (on 27th November) November 2021 snowfall 38cm observed on 3 days December 2021 snowfall 10cm 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