Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 6cm Snowfall at base this season 340cm Posted on Tuesday 7th April 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Zao. Well, we have had some fresh snowfall since my last report! Always nice to see. It is keeping cold this morning and light snow is falling. I have added the planned closing dates of each of the lifts to the information below. Subject to change, of course. They are still having them run to 6th May, so it will be interesting to see if that will be possible with the snow less than usual. Official snow depths (as reported by resort): - Summit area: 50cm - Paradise area: 40cm - Chuo area: 75cm - Utopia area: 65cm - Uwanodai area: 10cm - Oomori area: 0cm - Generally upper areas remain part open; lower areas are closed The following lifts continue to operate (subject to change): - Zao Ropeway [open daily] - Zao Chuo Ropeway [open daily] - Chuo Number 1 pair AB [open daily until 6th May] - Chuo Number 2 pair AB [open until 12th April and 18th-19th April] - Diamond Number 2 pair [open until 10th April and 11th-12th April] - Utopia Number 2 pair [open daily until 6th May] - Sky Cable [open daily] - Other lifts are now closed for the season Zao Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Tuesday 7th April 2020 Total snowfall at base 340cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (on 7th February) November 2019 snowfall 8cm observed on 3 days December 2019 snowfall 51cm observed on 10 days January 2020 snowfall 88cm observed on 16 days February 2020 snowfall 123cm observed on 15 days March 2020 snowfall 64cm observed on 9 days April 2020 snowfall 6cm 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 20cm Snowfall at base this season 905cm Posted on Tuesday 7th April 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto Kogen. There is more snow to report this morning. The resort itself is saying 25cm over the last 24 hours with 5cm of that overnight. It is partly cloudy now with some fine looking blue sky too and we are expecting fine weather conditions today. Unfortunately we might get rained on tomorrow. Let us hope that we can avoid that... Official snow depths: * Top: 315cm * Base: 150cm Planned operating lift information - subject to change: * Number 1 Gondola * Number 1 pair lift Courses & Tree Runs: * All of the main official courses are available * Check with the resort for tree run course status which varies Geto Kogen Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Tuesday 7th April 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 905cm Number of days snowfall observed 72 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 80cm (on 6th February) November 2019 snowfall 88cm observed on 4 days December 2019 snowfall 207cm observed on 16 days January 2020 snowfall 177cm observed on 19 days February 2020 snowfall 289cm observed on 18 days March 2020 snowfall 106cm observed on 13 days April 2020 snowfall 38cm 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 724cm Posted on Tuesday 7th April 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Another light sprinkling of snow down at base and hopefully more higher up on the mountain (and I note that Annupuri seem to be saying 5cm and Hirafu are saying 10cm*). That should be nice. I can just about justify the 1cm today at my point, though note that it's nothing more than a dusting in places. It's feeling kind of mild this morning and we are expecting a cloudy day. And cloudy it is. Cloud with the chance of a bit of sun tomorrow with slightly milder temperatures is what the forecast is currently saying. There aren't going to be many more chances of snow this season, but perhaps some more snow around Thursday? ----- * I always find it really curious why many Japanese ski areas appear to report snowfall in units of 5cm (0cm, 5cm, 10cm, 15cm, 20cm, etc). Of course, if 5cm of snow has fallen then the number should be 5cm. But if 3cm of snow has fallen, does that somehow get rounded up to become 5cm? Does 2cm get rounded down to 0cm, or even rounded up to 5cm? Perhaps I am imagining it, though I don't think so. (Is this just a Japan thing? I only know Japan so can't compare.) Or, perhaps Japanese snow is just 'unique' and does indeed fall in units of 5cm! ;) I digress... ----- Niseko Grand Hirafu - The King-Ace connecting course, Onsenzawa and Miharashi courses are now closed - Other courses remain open (not updated today) Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 300cm - Base: 50cm The following lifts are scheduled to be operating: - Ace Number 2 quad center four - King Number 3 quad - King Number 4 ----- Niseko Annupuri Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 160cm - Base: 40cm The following lifts are scheduled to be operating: - Annupuri Gondola - Jumbo Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 4 pair ----- Niseko Village Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 170cm - Base: 40cm The following lifts are scheduled to be operating: - Niseko Gondola - Wonderland Chair ----- - The Niseko HANAZONO area is now closed for the season. - Night time floodlit operations have closed for the season. Niseko Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Tuesday 7th April 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 724cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 84 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 33cm (21st January) November 2019 snowfall 85cm reported on 10 days December 2019 snowfall 207cm reported on 21 days January 2020 snowfall 224cm reported on 20 days February 2020 snowfall 143cm reported on 19 days March 2020 snowfall 59cm reported on 12 days April 2020 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 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 6cm Snowfall at base this season 413cm Posted on Monday 6th April 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . There has been an overnight dump of 6cm of spring snow in Furano town and the views are looking very picturesque. There is early morning fog sitting right over the mountain at the moment, but off the mountain there are large areas of blue sky and sunshine. It looks like the fog will lift, but the forecast is for further snow mid morning. Still plenty of good skiing on the Furano Zone with the mountain open from top to bottom. Operating lifts: Furano Ropeway Furano Downhill chair 1 CLOSED Furano Downhill chair 2 Furano Downhill chair 3 Prince Romance chair CLOSED Furano Snow Escalator CLOSED Kitanomine Zone: CLOSED FOR SEASON Furano Zone: Open Furano Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Monday 6th April 2020 Total snowfall at base 413cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (19th November) November 2019 snowfall 84cm reported on 7 days December 2019 snowfall 91cm reported on 15 days January 2020 snowfall 114cm reported on 16 days February 2020 snowfall 98cm reported on 13 days March 2020 snowfall 20cm reported on 8 days April 2020 snowfall 6cm 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 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 563cm Posted on Monday 6th April 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Shiga Kogen. It's snowing and there is a thin layer of snow on the ground. Yakebitaiyama are reporting 2-3cm. It is cold too. Feels like winter. Some more lifts are closed again for weekday operations and I have updated the info below. Note that it is quite windy as well and some lifts that are planned to be moving may be affected. Tomorrow should be clearer and calmer. Unless I have something significant to report, next update before the weekend. Shiga Kogen Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Monday 6th April 2020 Total snowfall at base 563cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 46cm (9th February) November 2019 snowfall 20cm reported on 5 days December 2019 snowfall 59cm reported on 10 days January 2020 snowfall 101cm reported on 13 days February 2020 snowfall 245cm reported on 15 days March 2020 snowfall 130cm reported on 12 days April 2020 snowfall 8cm 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 464cm Posted on Monday 6th April 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Good morning from Nozawa. I have some snow to report again. Interestingly the top is reporting just 1cm, but I can see a thin layer down by Hikage base area too - more than yesterday - and it is actually still snowing. The Uenotaira and Paradise lifts and courses are not going to be open, so we are down to just three lifts operating this morning. Sun is forecast for later in the day and for tomorrow too. Should be warmer too tomorrow. Fresh snowfall recorded by resort since yesterday: - Yamabiko (1615m): 1cm - Uenotaira (1406m): 0cm - Lower areas are not reporting any more Official snow depth numbers (reported by resort): - Yamabiko (1615m): 180cm - Uenotaira (1406m): 90cm - Lower areas are not reporting any more The following lifts are operating: - Nagasaka gondola [8:10am until 3:00pm; last one down 3:40pm] - Yamabiko quad [8:30am until 3:20pm] - Yamabiko Number 2 quad [8:25am until 3:30pm] The following courses remain open: - Yamabiko A - Yamabiko B - Yamabiko C - Yamabiko D - Yamabiko E - Kogenashi A - Kogenashi B - Bunabayashi (to mid point) - Ride the Gondola back down to base Nozawa Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Monday 6th April 2020 Total snowfall at base 464cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 41 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 56cm (9th February) November 2019 snowfall 4cm reported on 2 days December 2019 snowfall 33cm reported on 5 days January 2020 snowfall 120cm reported on 11 days February 2020 snowfall 245cm reported on 14 days March 2020 snowfall 61cm reported on 8 days April 2020 snowfall 1cm 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 18cm Snowfall at base this season 885cm Posted on Monday 6th April 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto Kogen. Another Monday morning. And guess what, we have about 20cm of snow on the ground. Really!! That is a nice surprise. Quite windy too early on. Yesterday we did get rain bit it turned into snow and it was snowing properly by night. Clearer skies due tomorrow after the snow easing off sometime during the day. A3 course should be available again from today. Official snow depths: * Top: 285cm * Base: 120cm Planned operating lift information - subject to change: * Number 1 Gondola * Number 1 pair lift Courses & Tree Runs: * All of the main official courses are available * Check with the resort for tree run course status which varies Geto Kogen Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Monday 6th April 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 885cm Number of days snowfall observed 71 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 80cm (on 6th February) November 2019 snowfall 88cm observed on 4 days December 2019 snowfall 207cm observed on 16 days January 2020 snowfall 177cm observed on 19 days February 2020 snowfall 289cm observed on 18 days March 2020 snowfall 106cm observed on 13 days April 2020 snowfall 18cm 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 723cm Posted on Monday 6th April 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Well, we got some rain yesterday down at base yesterday with some snow higher up, and this morning... I have some snow to report down to base. I have just measured ever so slightly over 5cm of it. Hurray! I wonder how much more there might be up on them there hills. Post-wondering, I think I am going to go check it out. A few lifts are now being rested - today there will be 8 lifts operating across the mountain, as I have noted below. After saying how good Hirafu are at detailed updates in my report yesterday, this morning they haven't updated yet. Doh! I'll come back and update that below information if there are any changes a little later. ----- Niseko Grand Hirafu - The King-Ace connecting course, Onsenzawa and Miharashi courses are now closed - Other courses remain open (not updated today) Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 280cm - Base: 40cm The following lifts are scheduled to be operating: - Ace Number 2 quad center four - King Number 3 quad - King Number 4 ----- Niseko Annupuri Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 160cm - Base: 40cm The following lifts are scheduled to be operating: - Annupuri Gondola - Jumbo Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 4 pair ----- Niseko Village Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 170cm - Base: 40cm The following lifts are scheduled to be operating: - Niseko Gondola - Wonderland Chair ----- - The Niseko HANAZONO area is now closed for the season. - Night time floodlit operations have closed for the season. Niseko Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Monday 6th April 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 723cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 83 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 33cm (21st January) November 2019 snowfall 85cm reported on 10 days December 2019 snowfall 207cm reported on 21 days January 2020 snowfall 224cm reported on 20 days February 2020 snowfall 143cm reported on 19 days March 2020 snowfall 59cm reported on 12 days April 2020 snowfall 5cm 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

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 896cm Posted on Sunday 5th April 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Snow is falling in Myoko. A fittingly odd end to a really perplexing season. I'm calling this the last day of the 2019-2020, super-low-snow then hit us with a pandemic season. Lotte Arai says it's staying open until May 6, Seki Onsen in unclear about current conditions and plans from now on (but nothing new there), but everyone else is closing today. The worst snow in anyone's memory. This is how this year will be remembered. We all hope it's a fluke, but lots of locals also privately worry if this is the trend of things to come. Not to be negative, dear readers, but we do think about it. Probably should, too! We might have a crazy heavy year next season; they say that can be one of the results of climate change, too. We hope for more, of course! Myoko is a place defined by the snow. It's still a great place in the non-snow times, but.... just seems sad without the huge snow walls and the daily struggle to clear out the massive falls just so we can get out of the driveway. It wasn't terrible on the resorts. There was good snow on many days. There were a lot of "interesting" terrain features that normally would be buried under deeper snow, but can't complain about that. The backcountry was pretty bad, with the brush, trees and vines never really covered over enough to allow for good turns. In fact, it was better mid-mountain (where there are more buna, or beech trees, than up high where it's more open. It was nice that we had almost no avalanche risk through the whole season. There simply wasn't enough snow most of the time, and very small cornices above so less risk of them coming down in spring. As long as we don't get complacent. Saying that, too, there are still WAY too many people heading offpiste with no gear whatsoever. It doesn't matter if the avalanche is 10 meters off the runs or a kilometer away: if you don't have the gear or don't know how to use it, you or your friends are in serious trouble. And it has happened. Myoko really became an "international" resort this year, and I choose that word carefully. I know there are changes that lots of longtime visitors aren't happy about, and I think we'll see a few years of things being in flux as people see yen signs in their eyes, but not the difficulty of running a business here (either because of the heavy snow, or the lack of it this year - who knows how that will affect next year?). But the mountain is still beautiful, and the local folks still surprise with their kindness and humor, even after close to 30 years here... And, of course, now we're all hunkered down, masked up, staying two meters apart, not drinking nearly enough saké (and the corona virus hates alcohol, right? We have a duty to disinfect here). So let's hope for a whole new season next year! And hope you'll be back here, too, reading these daily rantings and reportings on the Myoko snow. See you somewhere around November 2020 (and I'll add any notes on the remaining resorts, if info does get out). Akakura Kanko: 110cm, -2° Sky Cable gondola and Hotel No. 3 lift. Last day today. Akakura Onsen: 100cm, -1° Ginrei area closed; Yodel 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 lifts; Kumado No. 4. Last day today. Ikenotaira Onsen: Closed Myoko Suginohara: Closed Seki Onsen: 180cm, -2° Finally a change in the snowpack (although I doubt that number); no closing info.... Myoko Ski Park: Apparently open, but no info. If it is, today's the last day. Kyukamura RunRun: Apparently closed Tangram Ski Circus: Closed Madarao Kogen: Closed Lotte Arai Resort 257cm, 3.3° Sanroku No. 1 and 2 closed Says will remain open until May 6 Kurohime Kogen Snow Park Closed Myoko Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Sunday 5th April 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 896cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 52 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 105cm (6th February) November 2019 snowfall 11cm reported on 2 days December 2019 snowfall 59cm reported on 6 days January 2020 snowfall 248cm reported on 16 days February 2020 snowfall 439cm reported on 15 days March 2020 snowfall 136cm reported on 12 days April 2020 snowfall 3cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 718cm Posted on Saturday 4th April 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good morning from Niseko. I am always honest with you (of course), so this can be no different: I overslept. Doh! My apologies. I haven't even had my toast yet. I have another month or so to go before I can go into my hibernation mode. But enough of me. This morning there is quite a lot of cloud around but blue sky too and the sun is currently shining through my window. Lifts have started as planned the morning but the forecast shows we might get some moderate southerlies today. There is still snow mixed in on the forecasts from tomorrow with a chance of some snowfall the following days too. Not sure what to realistically expect from that but it will be interesting to see how it turns out. I think it's always best to be potentially surprised rather than disappointed at this stage of the season. So what next? Oh yes. Toast! ----- Niseko Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 285cm - Base: 45cm The following lifts are scheduled to be operating: - Ace Family quad - Ace Number 2 quad (Center four) - Hirafu Gondola - Holiday Number 1 pair - King Number 3 quad - King Number 4 ----- Niseko Annupuri Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 160cm - Base: 50cm The following lifts are scheduled to be operating: - Annupuri Gondola - Dream Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 4 pair ----- Niseko Village Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 170cm - Base: 50cm The following lifts are scheduled to be operating: - Niseko Gondola - Wonderland Chair ----- - The Niseko HANAZONO area is now closed for the season. - Night time floodlit operations have closed for the season. Niseko Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Saturday 4th April 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 718cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 82 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 33cm (21st January) November 2019 snowfall 85cm reported on 10 days December 2019 snowfall 207cm reported on 21 days January 2020 snowfall 224cm reported on 20 days February 2020 snowfall 143cm reported on 19 days March 2020 snowfall 59cm reported on 12 days April 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 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 561cm Posted on Friday 3rd April 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning. Some snow from yesterday morning post-report but this morning there's clear blue skies above us. We have sunshine on the forecast for both today and tomorrow; we might even be treated to some more snow as we click into Sunday, when temps are due to drop once again. Should be warm again come mid week... typical spring weather ups and downs. See you early next week. Shiga Kogen Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Friday 3rd April 2020 Total snowfall at base 561cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 46cm (9th February) November 2019 snowfall 20cm reported on 5 days December 2019 snowfall 59cm reported on 10 days January 2020 snowfall 101cm reported on 13 days February 2020 snowfall 245cm reported on 15 days March 2020 snowfall 130cm reported on 12 days April 2020 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 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 559cm Posted on Thursday 2nd April 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen - I wasn't planning on a report this morning but there is snow to report so here I am. Kumanoyu are reporting 10cm. Yakebitaiyama are reporting 5-10cm. It was really coming down when I was just over at Okushiga Kogen. It feels like winter again! Bit windy too which might affect lifts. We should be seeing clearer conditions from tomorrow. Shiga Kogen Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Thursday 2nd April 2020 Total snowfall at base 559cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 56 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 46cm (9th February) November 2019 snowfall 20cm reported on 5 days December 2019 snowfall 59cm reported on 10 days January 2020 snowfall 101cm reported on 13 days February 2020 snowfall 245cm reported on 15 days March 2020 snowfall 130cm reported on 12 days April 2020 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 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