Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 38cm Posted on Sunday 29th November 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . There is a light dusting of snow at base level. The temperature is -3c as I post this report and will rise to -1c during the day. Today's weather will be overcast and there may be some snow mid afternoon. The good news is that snow is on the forecast for the next few days, so hopefully there is something substantial in there. For an opening weekend the conditions are pretty good on the two open courses. There are patches where dirt and stones are getting churned up though. Furano Zone is open with the Furano Ropeway operating for uploading and downloading to the upper mountain. The open courses are D1 (800m) and D2 (740m). At this stage is not possible to ski back the base area, so you will be required to use the Ropeway to return. Furano Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Sunday 29th November 2020 Total snowfall at base 38cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 6 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 11cm (5th and 24th November) November 2020 snowfall 38cm 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 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 12cm Posted on Sunday 29th November 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. And after some more snow, right now the sun is shining through. It's a lovely morning. Don't you just love it when things turn white. But back to that snow. Kumanoyu are once again reporting 5cm and I can indeed add another measured 5cm to my report this morning. I'm guessing that higher up in some places it will be getting into double digits. Still, it's a thin cover for the moment and a fragile one. Let's hope it keeps cold and we can get some more in the coming week (though right now there's not a whole lot of snow on the forecast). Keeping cold is key. Two lifts remain operating this morning: - Kumanoyu Number 2 Pair B Line - Yokoteyama Number 4 Pair Shiga Kogen Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Sunday 29th November 2020 Total snowfall at base 12cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 4 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 5cm (29th November) November 2020 snowfall 12cm 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 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 0cm Posted on Sunday 29th November 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . This morning there snow on the mountain is visible from base, but not quite down to base. We are expecting a generally cloudy day today. Nozawa Onsen plans to open from Saturday 12th December 2020. Nozawa Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Sunday 29th November 2020 Total snowfall at base 0cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 0 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 0cm November 2020 snowfall 0cm 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 7cm Posted on Saturday 28th November 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Hello from Shiga Kogen. There's some good winter scenes here this morning, with fresh snow on the ground and snow falling from the skies. Kumanoyu is reporting 5cm of snowfall overnight and I can add my observed 4cm to this report. It doesn't feel particularly cold and there's hardly any wind at all... just snow continuing to fall so hopefully I'll have more to report tomorrow. There are two lifts operating this morning: - Kumanoyu Number 2 Pair B Line - Yokoteyama Number 4 Pair Shiga Kogen Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Saturday 28th November 2020 Total snowfall at base 7cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 3 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 4cm (28th November) November 2020 snowfall 7cm 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 73cm Posted on Saturday 28th November 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto Kogen. Today was originally going to be the first day of the ski season here but that has been delayed. A little snow overnight and a few cm on the ground. Mostly cloudy right now with a bit of blue sky but we are expecting more snowfall this afternoon and overnight. I'm guessing not enough to change status - just base building - but would be very glad to be wrong... Geto Kogen Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Saturday 28th November 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 73cm Number of days snowfall observed 3 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 55cm (on 12th November) November 2020 snowfall 73cm 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 54cm Posted on Saturday 28th November 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good morning from Niseko and there's just a few dustings to report to you. Not enough for me to add a magic number to my report. It feels relatively mild too, hovering at around 0C this morning. The forecast is looking promising with regular snowfall lined up over the coming week, with perhaps some decent numbers incoming in the early part of the week in particular. Today was the planned opening date for Niseko Annupuri, and also the original planned opening date for Niseko Grand Hirafu (before they moved that back to 5th December). All of the 4 'Niseko United' areas plan to be open from 5th December. Would be great if that could happen. --- Planned opening dates: Niseko Annupuri: Opening as soon as there is enough snow Niseko Grand Hirafu: Saturday 5th December 2020 Niseko Hanazono: Saturday 5th December 2020 Niseko Village: Tuesday 1st December 2020 Night skiing operations are planned from 19th December 2020 until 7th March 2021. There is no night skiing at HANAZONO area. Niseko Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Saturday 28th November 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 54cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 5 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (10th November) November 2020 snowfall 54cm 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 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 37cm Posted on Friday 27th November 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Furano Ski Area will open for the 2020-21 winter season today. Furano Zone will open with the Furano Ropeway operating for uploading and downloading to the upper mountain. The open courses will be D1 (800m) and D2 (740m). At this stage is not possible to ski back the base area, so you will be required to use the Ropeway to return to the base area. Furano Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Friday 27th November 2020 Total snowfall at base 37cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 5 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 11cm (5th and 24th November) November 2020 snowfall 37cm 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 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 11cm Snowfall at base this season 36cm Posted on Tuesday 24th November 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . More snow is needed before Furano Ski Area can open for the 2020-21 winter season. Last week was unusually warm and melted most of the existing snow on the mountain. This week we are back into more wintery weather and the 10cm at town level today will help the resort move closer towards being able to open. The rest of week looks very promising with daily snow forecast for the next few days. Furano Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Tuesday 24th November 2020 Total snowfall at base 36cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 4 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 11cm (5th and 24th November) November 2020 snowfall 36cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 54cm Posted on Tuesday 24th November 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here There's slightly over 5cm of snow to report to you from base this morning. There is lots of cloud around and visibility is limited as it continues to snow lightly. It's a bit windy too with a moderate westerly wind right now. I get the feeling that it won't be too long now before you have to put up with me every day as there looks to be regular snow on the forecast over the coming week. Let it be so! I'm ready. --- Planned opening dates: Niseko Annupuri: Saturday 28th November 2020 Niseko Grand Hirafu: Saturday 5th December 2020 Niseko Hanazono: Saturday 5th December 2020 Niseko Village: Tuesday 1st December 2020 Niseko Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Tuesday 24th November 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 54cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 5 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (10th November) November 2020 snowfall 54cm 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 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 49cm Posted on Monday 23rd November 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good morning all. Just a little sprinkling of snow to report to you this morning. The lower slopes of Hirafu are looking speckled (not a complete white cover) and I can just about justify 1cm for the report. I'll take note of a few mm in there for a future report when there's just over a certain amount of cm. This week should remain colder and hopefully there will be some regular snow to report; just how much we'll have to see. First lifts are due to open at Annupuri this coming Saturday. --- Planned opening dates: Niseko Annupuri: Saturday 28th November 2020 Niseko Grand Hirafu: Saturday 5th December 2020 Niseko Hanazono: Saturday 5th December 2020 Niseko Village: Tuesday 1st December 2020 Niseko Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Monday 23rd November 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 49cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 4 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (10th November) November 2020 snowfall 49cm 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 55cm Snowfall at base this season 70cm Posted on Thursday 12th November 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto Kogen. It is a beauty this morning. Blue skies all around and the sun is shining down on us. While we have had a decent amount of snow fall since my report last week, this fine weather since yesterday means that a fair chunk has since melted. But it is of course early days yet. Apologies for it all appearing together in one report but from 9th-11th November over 55cm of snow fell around base areas, probably more than that in places - perhaps as much as 70cm. But I am going to be conservative here and log my number in this report. The resort is currently reporting 50cm at base and 70cm higher up. Geto Kogen plans to open from Saturday 28th November 2020. 2 weeks to go! Geto Kogen Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Thursday 12th November 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 70cm Number of days snowfall observed 2 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 55cm (on 12th November) November 2020 snowfall 70cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 25cm Posted on Wednesday 11th November 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . There is a further 5cm of fresh snow to report this morning. The temperature is a wintery -3c and the high will only make it to +1c today. The next few days will see significantly warmer temperatures through the day, and on Friday it looks like we will have rain rather than snow. With blue sky and sunshine, along with fresh white snow, the area is looking very picturesque. Furano Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Wednesday 11th November 2020 Total snowfall at base 25cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 3 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 11cm (5th November) November 2020 snowfall 25cm 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