Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 45cm Snowfall at base this season 56cm Posted on Friday 26th November 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It has been snowing heavily overnight and there is a whopping 45cm of new snow since the last report at base level of the resort. This is exactly what we have been waiting for to kick off the season, and will be eagerly awaiting to hear if the resort will commence operation of the 2021/2022 season tomorrow. The temperature is currently -3c and will rise to -1c during the day. The moderate snowfall early morning has eased and it is coming down lightly now. The snowfall is expected to continue through today and tomorrow. Furano Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Friday 26th November 2021 Total snowfall at base 56cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 4 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (26th November) November 2021 snowfall 56cm 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 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 26cm Snowfall at base this season 62cm Posted on Friday 26th November 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here The exciting snow news continues with another decent layer to add to what I reported yesterday. Everywhere is looking white and while the snow clouds still mostly remain, there is also some blue skies and even some sunshine in places. Beautiful. But some light snow falling too. I think the blue sky is temporary and the snow will win - I should have more to report tomorrow. A good opening next week seems very likely which is just how we like it (while sadly missing lots of friends who want to be here to enjoy it). I am of course aware of that whole situation and I do feel for everyone who wants to visit but finds themselves unable to. I don't want you to think that I am just ignoring that, but I also don't want to be mentioning it too much. After all, these are snow (and toast) reports. So like last year I will try my best to strike a good balance on that score and mention when it seems fit and appropriate. ----- Planned opening dates: Niseko Village: Friday 3rd December 2021 Niseko Annupuri: Saturday 4th December 2021 Niseko Grand Hirafu: Saturday 4th December 2021 Niseko Hanazono: Saturday 4th December 2021 Niseko Moiwa: Saturday 4th December 2021 Niseko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Friday 26th November 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 62cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 4 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 31cm (25th November) November 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 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 31cm Snowfall at base this season 36cm Posted on Thursday 25th November 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here I have excellent news to share! The snow continued yesterday and this morning there is a decent amount of it resting and looking all lovely and fresh. I have just been out and measured just over 30cm. There is more (or less) than that in places, and I'm excited to think how much there might have been up top. And there is more on the way too, probably easing off over the weekend when we might get to see some sunshine. Especially if it remains cold, things are starting to look very positive for a good opening next weekend. ----- Planned opening dates: Niseko Village: Friday 3rd December 2021 Niseko Annupuri: Saturday 4th December 2021 Niseko Grand Hirafu: Saturday 4th December 2021 Niseko Hanazono: Saturday 4th December 2021 Niseko Moiwa: Saturday 4th December 2021 Niseko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Thursday 25th November 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 36cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 3 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 31cm (25th November) November 2021 snowfall 36cm 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 9cm Posted on Thursday 25th November 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . I have really great news to report this morning. Hakuba 47 have been reporting around 20cm of snow on lower areas and 45cm of snow higher up. Hakuba Happo-one have 67cm as their new snowfall/snow depth number at the Usagidaira area on their official website. I had a walk over to the Sakka area this morning and there was probably around 20cm of snow on the ground over there. I am hearing of around 40cm at Hakuba Iwatake and similar numbers from Tsugaike. How about that then!? :) A quick drive around the town areas shows a layer of snow around base areas, drying up as you head out from town. Hopefully we will get more snow on Saturday and lower areas will remain white, but realistically there is a good chance that we will see the ground again before winter sets in for good. That impressive snowfall on higher areas should stick around and if we can get some more at the weekend I would guess we might see some ski lifts moving fairly soon. For the moment there is a lot of cloud around still but patches of blue sky too and the sun is starting to shine through in places too. Hakuba Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Thursday 25th November 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 9cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 2 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 5cm (25th November) November 2021 snowfall 9cm 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 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 28cm Snowfall at base this season 55cm Posted on Thursday 25th November 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . More snow! This is a good showing - another 25+cm at base and over 30cm higher up since yesterday. After a bit of a lull it has started again this morning and we have snow on the forecast today and tomorrow, to ease off again come Saturday. 2 days to opening. Geto Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Thursday 25th November 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 55cm Number of days snowfall observed 2 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 28cm (on 25th November) November 2021 snowfall 55cm 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 11cm Posted on Thursday 25th November 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Temperatures stayed low yesterday and there were some light snowfalls over the last couple of days but nothing significant. Today is a cold start at -1c now and only rising up to +2c. It has been snowing moderately for the last 20 minutes, and with the cold ground the snow is accumulating on the road. It looks like it will snow through to Saturday at least, with the heaviest falls tonight and Friday evening. Furano Ski Resort missed their planned opening last Saturday, but are looking to open up this coming weekend subject to snow. Furano Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Thursday 25th November 2021 Total snowfall at base 11cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 3 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 4cm (20th and 25th November) November 2021 snowfall 11cm 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 5cm Posted on Wednesday 24th November 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Morning. And yes, there is more snow to report this morning. It feels colder than it has been, the snow has continued - and I have 3cm to add to the report. It is quite windy and snowing at the moment and we should be getting more over the next few days. Lets hope it steps up a gear. I am going to have some celebration toast now. Not that I need a special event for such a thing, of course, but it feels exciting to have snow on the ground. ----- Planned opening dates: Niseko Village: Friday 3rd December 2021 Niseko Annupuri: Saturday 4th December 2021 Niseko Grand Hirafu: Saturday 4th December 2021 Niseko Hanazono: Saturday 4th December 2021 Niseko Moiwa: Saturday 4th December 2021 Niseko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Wednesday 24th November 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 5cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 2 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 3cm (24th November) November 2021 snowfall 5cm 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 15cm Snowfall at base this season 15cm Posted on Wednesday 24th November 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . It's the last week of November and it is snowing. Stop Press! It is chucking it down with at least 10cms last night and a further 5cm already this morning. This is set to continue into the weekend. It seems that a similar situation is being experienced for the rest of us Up North so exciting to see the slopes all white after close on 7 months (or is this just a test run for the snow gods until the season starts in mid-December?!). In any event, let's hope that this is a good sign of things to come and a great season (and not one peaking early!). FYI, by all accounts, bookings are coming in rapidly for the New Year break so, if you are intending to come to Zao over that period, best hurry and secure the place you want - albeit, with the foreign traffic still not permitted to enter Japan, there will be plenty of places available. Zao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Wednesday 24th November 2021 Total snowfall at base 15cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 day Most snowfall observed in 1 day 15cm (on 24th November) November 2021 snowfall 15cm 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 4cm Posted on Wednesday 24th November 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning everyone. And I have some snow to report! 3-4cm of it around Happo base areas and no doubt more than that higher up. It suddenly feels like winter and with more snow due over the next few days (perhaps rain lower down), we might get to see some lifts moving quite soon. No news on that front just yet, and I'll post when I have more. Hakuba Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Wednesday 24th November 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 4cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 day Most snowfall observed in 1 day 4cm (24th November) November 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 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 3cm Weather overview Cloud, light snow Wind Varied Temperature - Visibility Limited Posted on Wednesday 24th November 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . We are still a way off opening (planned for 18th December) but we have a sprinkling of snow on the mountain that I wanted to share. Madarao and Tangram both plan to open for the season on Saturday 18th December. Madarao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Wednesday 24th November 2021 Total snowfall at base 3cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 3cm (on 24th November) November 2021 snowfall 3cm Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 27cm Snowfall at base this season 27cm Posted on Wednesday 24th November 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Greetings from a winter-like Geto Kogen. Yes, we may have had a hot summer and a colourful autumn, but we are not firmly into that early winter feel. And from the night before last the base has become white and there is already a good 20-30cm of snow. Excellent. They are reporting 45cm on upper areas. I'm going to avoid talking about you know what and just concentrate on snow. I hope you will be with me for the season. The ski area plans to open on Saturday 27th November --- just a few days away! Geto Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Wednesday 24th November 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 27cm Number of days snowfall observed 1 day Most snowfall observed on 1 day 27cm (on 24th November) November 2021 snowfall 27cm observed on 1 day 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 2cm Posted on Tuesday 23rd November 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good morning everyone. Less than two weeks to go now and I am happy to report that is it snowing! There is just a little settling on the ground right now at the base of ski areas. I'm seeing close on 2cm in places, so that's what I'm awarding this report. None further down in town just yet, and even some sunshine and clearer skies, but great to see it coming down on the mountain. Of course we are now getting to the place where we need and expect to see snow falling. Hopefully over the next few days there will be more to report - the forecasts tell us to expect! ----- Planned opening dates: Niseko Village: Friday 3rd December 2021 Niseko Annupuri: Saturday 4th December 2021 Niseko Grand Hirafu: Saturday 4th December 2021 Niseko Hanazono: Saturday 4th December 2021 Niseko Moiwa: Saturday 4th December 2021 Niseko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Tuesday 23rd November 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 2cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 day Most snowfall observed in 1 day 2cm (23rd November) November 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 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