Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 1849cm Posted on Monday 15th March 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good news! It was kind of somewhere between sleet and snow down in base areas, but giving us about 10cm. Bit wet, but thanks! We'll take it. The ski area reports more like proper snow higher up with closer to 20cm of fresh snow. We are back to dry weather this morning. Cloud, but blue sky and sun too. Tomorrow for forecast is for a similar start, but the chance of some more rain later on in the day. Official snow depth ('groomed depth', as reported by the ski area): Top: 405cm Base: 250cm Planned operating lifts: Number 1 Gondola Number 1 pair lift Number 2 pair lift Number 2 Gondola [* weekends & holidays only] Quad lift Planned open courses (subject to change): Main courses: - All open when lifts are operating Tree Run course: - Should be opening after checking and confirming safety Geto Kogen Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Monday 15th March 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 1849cm Number of days snowfall observed 65 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 105cm (on 2nd January) November 2020 snowfall 73cm observed on 3 days December 2020 snowfall 482cm observed on 17 days January 2021 snowfall 685cm observed on 23 days February 2021 snowfall 594cm observed on 20 days March 2021 snowfall 15cm 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 690cm Posted on Sunday 14th March 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. And there was a little snow on my car this morning. Always good to see. Just a bit, and (very) light snow is still falling. Lifts mostly back up and running from the start of the day today - some exception - and there is a good chance of conditions clearing during the day... with fine weather due tomorrow. Visibility is decent. Shiga Kogen Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Sunday 14th March 2021 Total snowfall at base 690cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 55cm (31st December) November 2020 snowfall 12cm reported on 4 days December 2020 snowfall 216cm reported on 15 days January 2021 snowfall 233cm reported on 17 days February 2021 snowfall 216cm reported on 18 days March 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 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 380cm Posted on Saturday 13th March 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . It started to rain this morning as forecasted and is expected to get heavier as the day progresses. Higher up it is being reported as snow which should also continue into tomorrow. Along with winds, a lot of lifts are therefore shut today - higher winds are expected tomorrow so the next chance of taking advantage of the new snow will really be on Monday. All lifts scheduled to be operating apart from: - Subject to change due to weather conditions - Onsen Number 3 [finished season] - Ryuzan pair [finished season] - Paradise Number 3 pair [finished season] - Kokutai pair [finished season] - Karamatsu pair [finished season] All areas open apart from: - Ryuzan - Kotan Official snow depths (as reported by the ski area): - Summit area: 120cm - Paradise area: 140cm - Chuo area: 140cm - Utopia area: 155cm - Uwanodai area: 100cm - Omori area: 65cm - Kurohime: 155cm Zao Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Saturday 13th March 2021 Total snowfall at base 380cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 49 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 24cm (on 30th January) November 2020 snowfall 0cm December 2020 snowfall 142cm observed on 15 days January 2021 snowfall 146cm observed on 20 days February 2021 snowfall 90cm observed on 14 days March 2021 snowfall 2cm 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 688cm Posted on Saturday 13th March 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning. It's a bit of a wild kind of morning. There's what looks like slush on the road outside my place and wet spots on the webcam near Hasuike Junction. Wet snow is falling. And it's windy. Even kind of bright in some places. Feels like a real mashup of conditions. If you still wish to brave these conditions, check with the individual ski areas as a lot of lifts are being affected this morning. It looks like there are more lifts on hold at the moment than are open. Hopefully tomorrow might be a bit more friendly and I might even have some snow news. Shiga Kogen Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Saturday 13th March 2021 Total snowfall at base 688cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 56 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 55cm (31st December) November 2020 snowfall 12cm reported on 4 days December 2020 snowfall 216cm reported on 15 days January 2021 snowfall 233cm reported on 17 days February 2021 snowfall 216cm reported on 18 days March 2021 snowfall 11cm 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 915cm Weather overview Cloud, fine Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Friday 12th March 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning. Super early report required today, so this is pre-official information being updated. It is looking like today will be a drier and more all round pleasant day today. We even have a very modest thin layer of snow and the trees are looking lovely and frosty, and it feels quite chilly too. The forecast looks dry through the end of the week. Let's enjoying. Madarao info: - Official snow depth: 195cm - New snow reported by ski area (24 hours): 5cm - All lifts operating apart from Number 5 - All main runs open - Snow Park open - Kids Park open - Tree Run: all open apart from Powder Wave Tangram info: - Official snow depth: 150cm - 5 of 5 lifts operating Madarao Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Friday 12th March 2021 Total snowfall at base 915cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 51 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 68cm (on 17th December) November 2020 snowfall 12cm reported on 4 days December 2020 snowfall 346cm reported on 12 days January 2021 snowfall 297cm reported on 16 days February 2021 snowfall 231cm reported on 17 days March 2021 snowfall 29cm 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 419cm Posted on Friday 12th March 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. We enjoyed beautiful blue clear skies through the day yesterday. What a wonderful day to be outside and enjoying nature. So what has the weather in store for us today and over the weekend? Well, we start today with cloudy skies. Quite bright. A high of around 10C forecast in the village again. The weekend looks like it is going to bring us a mix of rain at base and snow at higher elevations. Hakuba Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Friday 12th March 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 419cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 45 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (17th December) November 2020 snowfall 0cm December 2020 snowfall 150cm reported on 12 days January 2021 snowfall 165cm reported on 19 days February 2021 snowfall 102cm reported on 13 days March 2021 snowfall 2cm 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

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 1839cm Posted on Wednesday 10th March 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning. For a change I can report some snow! About 5cm of it. It's not very windy right now but stronger winds are forecast. Just lots of cloud around at the moment. The forecast has some mixed messages for today - cloud, rain, light snow. I'll let you know what actually happens tomorrow. Official snow depth ('groomed depth', as reported by the ski area): Top: 395cm Base: 245cm Planned operating lifts: Number 1 Gondola Number 1 pair lift Number 2 pair lift Number 2 Gondola [* weekends & holidays only] Quad lift Planned open courses (subject to change): Main courses: - All open when lifts are operating Tree Run course: - Should be opening after checking and confirming safety Geto Kogen Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Wednesday 10th March 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 1839cm Number of days snowfall observed 64 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 105cm (on 2nd January) November 2020 snowfall 73cm observed on 3 days December 2020 snowfall 482cm observed on 17 days January 2021 snowfall 685cm observed on 23 days February 2021 snowfall 594cm observed on 20 days March 2021 snowfall 5cm observed on 1 day Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Geto Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 380cm Posted on Wednesday 3rd March 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . A significant drop in temperature but not as much snow as originally foretold. The morning mist has more or less lifted and the sun is in and out with the clouds. The Kurohime/Omori side has hardly anyone. The Giant and end of the Crazy Traverse is sheet ice, however, with the former closed. Moderate winds at the top there. The Kurohime motorway is running slow but you can enjoy views of the valley while doing so. Slope conditions are light to heavy crunchy. Be wary of hitting powder patches which slow speed suddenly being heavy. Beginners would be well-advised in going to Diamond Valley where it is lovely and soft. The Ohira course is likewise as is the Paradise side course. The summit has moderate winds and the slope down is one long ice burn, but fortunately with patches of new snow to provide grip. The slopes I'd advise as not worth bothering with are Sunrise - mostly long patches of ice. All in all, a good day to be out and the sun is likely to turn the hard crunch in many areas softer All lifts scheduled to be operating apart from: - Ryuzan pair - Paradise Number 3 pair [finished season] - Kokutai pair [finished season] - Karamatsu pair [finished season] All areas open apart from: - Ryuzan - Kotan Official snow depths (as reported by the ski area): - Summit area: 135cm - Paradise area: 160cm - Chuo area: 160cm - Utopia area: 165cm - Uwanodai area: 130cm - Omori area: 90cm - Kurohime: 165cm Zao Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Wednesday 3rd March 2021 Total snowfall at base 380cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 49 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 24cm (on 30th January) November 2020 snowfall 0cm December 2020 snowfall 142cm observed on 15 days January 2021 snowfall 146cm observed on 20 days February 2021 snowfall 90cm observed on 14 days March 2021 snowfall 2cm 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 687cm Posted on Wednesday 3rd March 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. It's one of those 'and after the storm, clearer weather' things going on this morning. After the storm that included wind, rain, sleet and was generally kind of nasty, it's nice to have a calmer morning. There is blue sky and cloud and even some snow still falling in some areas. Kumanoyu are reporting 15cm of fresh. Yakebitaiyama are reporting 5cm. It is one of those times when it'll be different not only due to location but the wind that was blowing it around. I have measured 10cm. The coming days will likely feature more sun than snow, Friday in particularly being relatively mild. Though it doesn't look like it will be alarmingly so. Shiga Kogen Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Wednesday 3rd March 2021 Total snowfall at base 687cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 55 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 55cm (31st December) November 2020 snowfall 12cm reported on 4 days December 2020 snowfall 216cm reported on 15 days January 2021 snowfall 233cm reported on 17 days February 2021 snowfall 216cm reported on 18 days March 2021 snowfall 10cm 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 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 24cm Snowfall at base this season 796cm Posted on Wednesday 3rd March 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Lifts I believe got moving yesterday and this morning things are altogether more calm. And... (fast forwarding through yesterday...) really good fresh layer of snow! The ski areas has reporting over 30cm of it on the upper areas and there's 20cm of so around base too. Very good to be able to report that and runs should have a fresh feeling this morning. It is colder too, though we're going to be back to mild again tomorrow and Friday. All over the place! Early snow is easing off and clearer skies are due later. Today should be good. Fresh snowfall recorded by the resort (since yesterday morning): - Yamabiko (1407m): 34cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 26cm - Hikage (660m): 22cm - Nagasaka (615m): 22cm - Karasawa (563m): 10cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): - Yamabiko (1407m): 310cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 240cm - Hikage (660m): 150cm - Nagasaka (615m): 150cm - Karasawa (563m): 120cm All courses apart from the following plan to be open: - Almost all courses are open - Kandahar area not open to the public this season Ski lift information: - The following lifts are normally rested on weekdays: - Utopia pair, Challenge pair, Yunomine pair and Mizunashi triple - The Kandahar area is not open to the public this season - The Shinyu pair lift will be closed for the remainder of the season due to obstruction by fallen tree Nozawa Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Wednesday 3rd March 2021 Total snowfall at base 796cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 46 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 56cm (17th December) November 2020 snowfall 0cm December 2020 snowfall 290cm reported on 12 days January 2021 snowfall 252cm reported on 15 days February 2021 snowfall 230cm reported on 18 days March 2021 snowfall 24cm 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 26cm Snowfall at base this season 912cm Weather overview Fine and sunny Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Excellent Posted on Wednesday 3rd March 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Hello from Madarao. Don't know why but the report that I wrote this morning didn't appear. Probably my mistake, but anyway this is a re-write. Sorry about that. When I first came to writing the report, I was celebrating fresh snow and light snow was still coming down with a lot of cloud. Come lunchtime there's increasing blue sky around and the sun is out when not being hidden by moving cloud. You can probably see on the images below... not many people about. Forecasts don't show much chance of snow into next week with temperatures warming a bit come Friday. It's keeping fairly chilly today. Madarao info: - Official snow depth: 240cm - New snow reported by ski area (24 hours): 30cm - All lifts operating apart from Number 3A and 5 - All main runs open - Snow Park open - Kids Park open - Tree Run: all open apart from Powder Wave Tangram info: - Official snow depth: 170cm - 3 of 5 lifts operating Madarao Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Wednesday 3rd March 2021 Total snowfall at base 912cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 50 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 68cm (on 17th December) November 2020 snowfall 12cm reported on 4 days December 2020 snowfall 346cm reported on 12 days January 2021 snowfall 297cm reported on 16 days February 2021 snowfall 231cm reported on 17 days March 2021 snowfall 26cm reported in 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 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 419cm Posted on Wednesday 3rd March 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Ski areas are reporting some modest snowfall on the mountains this morning, which goes a long way to help us forget that rain thing. The most reported by Cortina, 10-15cm. There is a little snow outside my place and on top of my car this morning, and the report is going to awarded 2cm today. Right now the sun is breaking through the remaining clouds in some places. A clearing seems to be on the cards. ----- Hakuba Happo-one Reported snowfall: - Kurobishi: 5cm - Usagidaira: 4cm - Nakiyama: 0cm Official snow depth: - Kurobishi: 300cm - Usagidaira: 229cm - Nakiyama: 70cm Hakuba 47 Reported snowfall: - Summit: 5cm - Base: 1cm Official snow depth: - Top: 305cm - Base: 105cm Hakuba Goryu Reported snowfall: - Upper: 5cm - Iimori: 0cm Official snow depth: - Upper: 300cm - Iimori: 125cm Hakuba Cortina Reported snowfall: - Summit: 10-15cm - Base: 10-15cm Official snow depth: - Top: 270cm - Base: 165cm Tsugaike Kogen Reported snowfall: - Summit: 0cm Official snow depth: - Top: 270cm - Base: 55cm Hakuba Iwatake Reported snowfall: - Mountain Side: 0cm Official snow depth: - Top: 180cm - Base: 50cm Kashimayari Official snow depth: - 195cm Sanosaka Official snow depth: - Top: 140cm - Base: 70cm Hakuba Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Wednesday 3rd March 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 419cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 45 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (17th December) November 2020 snowfall 0cm December 2020 snowfall 150cm reported on 12 days January 2021 snowfall 165cm reported on 19 days February 2021 snowfall 102cm reported on 13 days March 2021 snowfall 2cm 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