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 28th March 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good morning from Niseko. I have had my toast and a bit of a walk outside. The sun is out and it is indeed a lovely morning. (Just be careful not to watch the news... I recommend music. And an extra piece of toast.) Unfortunately it appears that wind is going to be an issue again at the start of the day to some degree: as of 8:30am, the Annupuri Gondola and Jumbo 4 lift are on hold. Tomorrow will be the last day of the season for the Hanazono lifts. Hopefully it will be calmer and we can have a full day of fine spring weather. ----- Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain Base 6am: +１°, no new snow. Moiwa 800m:NNW 327deg 13.1m/s, -2.9°. Annupuri 1100m: WNW 286deg 5.2m/s, -6.1°. Yu no Sawa 1000m: NE 41deg, 2.1m/s, -5.6°. Niseko Village 900m: NW 317deg 1.8m/s, -4.7°. Hirafu 1000m : -5.8°. Hanazono 720m:N 1deg 4.5m/s, -3.1°. Coastal data: Benkei Cape: NW 12m/s. Kamui Cape: NW 8m/s, 1012hPa, wave 2.6m. Annupuri 1000m: snow depth 190cm. There is a strong wind blowing on the ridges and the west side of the Niseko Range, however not much snow is getting moved around and there is little snow drift or cornice development. Wind on the east (Hirafu) side below 800m is more moderate. Until the pressure gradient mellows later today expect strong winds above 1000m. Peak gates 2 and 3 will be closed. Please listen to the patrols advice. The lower mountain is into spring conditions, however higher up cold air is flowing in making winter conditions again. Please be prepared if you are going into the mountains. From 30th March gates 4,5 and 9 will be close due to Hanazono resort lift operation finishing. Gates 2 and 3 will continue to be open, but if you go down Higashi One/ Hanazono side there will be no lifts to get back. Be careful. The Avalanche Report is expecting to finish this winter at the end of March. As we get into April the risk of full depth avalanches in Osawa and Kozan no Sawa greatly increases. Try to avoid them by staying out of the valley bottoms. Have a good day. ----- Niseko Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 300cm - Base: 70cm The following lifts are closed: - Ace Number 1 pair - Ace Number 3 pair - Ace Number 4 pair - King Number 2 quad ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 185cm - Base: 85cm All lifts are normally operating ----- Niseko Annupuri Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 180cm - Base: 80cm The following lifts are closed: - Jumbo Number 2 pair - Jumbo Number 3 pair ----- Niseko Village Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 180cm - Base: 90cm The following lifts are closed: - Upper Village Gondola - Village Express - Morino Chair - Country Road Chair Niseko Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Saturday 28th March 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 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 18cm Snowfall at base this season 331cm Posted on Wednesday 25th March 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . I was almost snowed in yesterday morning. The resort was saying there was 30cm in places and I measured getting on for 20cm myself. Good to see a fresh layer and patchy lower slopes getting a whitening. Expect things to warm up tomorrow and the day after before cooling down again at the weekend. Official snow depths (as reported by resort): - Summit area: 75cm - Paradise area: 80cm - Chuo area: 90cm - Utopia area: 100cm - Uwanodai area: 35cm - Oomori area: 15cm - Lower areas closed; upper areas remain part open The following lifts are now closed for the season: - Diamond Number 1 pair - Zao Paradise Number 3 pair - Onsen Number 3 Parallel A B - Onsen Number 4 quad - Zao Kokutai pair - Karamatsu pair - Ryuzan pair - Sunrise pair A B - Nakamori Number 1 triple - Nakamori Number 2 pair - Oomori quad Zao Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Wednesday 25th March 2020 Total snowfall at base 331cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 52 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 61cm observed on 8 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 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 867cm Posted on Wednesday 25th March 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Geto Kogen. Another small delivery of snow with a few cm overnight and a few from the day yesterday. This morning starts off with some sunshine, blue skies and cloud. Feels quite cold too. Official snow depths: * Top: 320m * Base: 155cm Planned operating lift information - subject to change: * Number 1 Gondola * Number 2 Gondola (operates on weekends and holidays until 29th March) * Number 1 pair lift * Quad lift Courses & Tree Runs: * All of the main official courses are available * The resort usually makes a final decision on tree run courses before 9am * In recent days the Summit, Beech, Stream and Rabbit have been open Geto Kogen Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Wednesday 25th March 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 867cm Number of days snowfall observed 70 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 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 9cm Snowfall at base this season 447cm Posted on Wednesday 25th March 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Morning from Nozawa. This morning the resort is reporting another 5cm on the upper areas of the mountain and adding that to what they reported yesterday, it's over 22cm up top. Quite cold this morning and it shouldn't warm up too much... tomorrow will be warmer with sunshine forecast. Fresh snowfall recorded by resort since yesterday: - Yamabiko (1407m): 22cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 11cm - Lower areas are not reporting any more Nozawa Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Wednesday 25th March 2020 Total snowfall at base 447cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 38 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 45cm 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 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 18cm Snowfall at base this season 533cm Posted on Wednesday 25th March 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Hello from Shiga Kogen. Can't say I was expecting that bout of snow (but perhaps it's because my mind is unavoidably partly elsewhere now). Kumanoyu are this morning reporting 20cm of fresh again; Yakebitaiyama being shy with a number. But there's a nice decent layer of fresh snow out there for anything willing to partake. After the snow, sunshine and clearer skies. All areas and connections at Shiga Kogen remain open. Shiga Kogen Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Wednesday 25th March 2020 Total snowfall at base 533cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 53 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 108cm reported on 10 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 408cm Posted on Wednesday 25th March 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba. Lots of cloud when I first got up earlier but there is quite a lot of blue sky now... going to be a fine day. It is cold too at the start of the day. And with more snow during the day yesterday - the resort itself is reporting 10-15cm since yesterday - conditions have taken a real upswing. Tomorrow sunshine and warmer temperatures are forecast. ----------------------------- Official snow depth: - 90cm Planned operating lifts: - Prince Number 2 Gondola - Number 5 high speed lift - Takenokodaira romance pair lift Courses planned to be open: - 6 of 22 courses are normally open - Naeba plans to be open until Sunday 5th April Naeba Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Wednesday 25th March 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 408cm Number of days snowfall observed 50 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 36cm (reported on 11th February) November 2019 snowfall 19cm observed on 5 days December 2019 snowfall 58cm observed on 9 days January 2020 snowfall 118cm observed on 12 days February 2020 snowfall 156cm observed on 15 days March 2020 snowfall 57cm observed on 9 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 Naeba. 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 12cm Snowfall at base this season 593cm Weather overview Cloud and sun Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Excellent Posted on Wednesday 25th March 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Hello from Madarao. After that snowfall yesterday, this morning it's blue skies, sunshine and just some cloud. We are due a day of sunny skies, but it shouldn't warm up too much. Tomorrow sun is on the forecasts again with somewhat warmer temperatures rising into low double digits. It is really good that people who are here can get to enjoy this layer of fresh snow over these last few days of the season. Including today, that's 7 days. ----- Madarao and Tangram Ski Circus will both be open until Tuesday 31st March. Madarao Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Wednesday 25th March 2020 Total snowfall at base 593cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 48 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 59cm (on 6th February) November 2019 snowfall 15cm reported on 4 days December 2019 snowfall 73cm reported on 9 days January 2020 snowfall 188cm reported on 14 days February 2020 snowfall 253 reported on 15 days March 2020 snowfall 64cm 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 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 16cm Snowfall at base this season 860cm Posted on Wednesday 25th March 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . A bit more snow through the day yesterday to add 16cm more on top of yesterday's 25. Who would have thought.... Nice snow today, too; lighter than yesterday, because it did get down to about -7° here at base level. And cloudless blue skies at least to start the day, with just a few floating around now. Akakura Kanko: 190cm, -2° Hotel No. 1 Lift now closed; all others running Akakura Onsen: 155cm, -2° Ginrei area closed; all other main lifts running Ikenotaira Onsen: 75cm, -4° Capsule Pair and Ikenotaira Quad lifts only Myoko Suginohara: 105cm, -6° Gondola, Mitahara No. 2 lifts only Seki Onsen: 280cm, -5° Myoko Ski Park: 65cm, 6° (no new info) Open weekends only Kyukamura RunRun: 130cm, 0° (no new info) Tangram Ski Circus: 70cm, -3° Lifts No. 1, 3, 5 open Madarao Kogen: 110cm, -0.3° Main lifts running Lotte Arai Resort 298cm, 0.6° Sanroku No. 1 and 2 closed; Okenashi Lift also unclear today Kurohime Kogen Snow Park Closed for the season Myoko Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Wednesday 25th March 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 860cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 50 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 103cm reported on 11 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 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 718cm Posted on Tuesday 24th March 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here A few cm of snow on the ground this morning and it feels colder. The sun is out now and we are expecting warmer conditions over the next few days. ----- I would like to apologise in advance for perhaps being less wordy and chatty than normal at the moment. As much as some things don't feel too far from 'normal' here, it currently does seem like Japan is in a different place than lots of other countries at the moment. But, of course, a lot of people are going through some really extraordinary situations right now. I just want to say that my thoughts are with everyone. Please take care and stay strong. ----- Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain Base 6am: -3°, 3cm new snow. Moiwa 800m:NNE 36deg 4.4m/s, -5.1°. Annupuri 1100m: NNW 340deg 4.8m/s, -8.3°. Yu no Sawa 1000m: NNE 40deg, 4.4m/s, -7.9°. Niseko Village 900m: N 1deg 3.9m/s, -6.9°. Hirafu 1000m : -7.8°. Hanazono 720m:NNW 347deg 3.3m/s, -5.1°. Coastal data: Benkei Cape: NE 4m/s. Kamui Cape: calm, 1014hPa, wave 0.8m. From the last 24hr snowfall, there has been 15cm to 30cm of snowdrift development on steep leeward slopes above 800m, above 1200m the development has been rapid, snowdrifts on open steep slopes may fracture from rider stimulation on March 22-23 layer causing a surface avalanche up to 40cm in depth. The low temperature is making the snow good but will take a will to stabilize above 1200m. Do not accidentally stimulate knolls, cornice slopes or other steep slopes. Watch out for cracks. Gates 2 and 3 are expected to be open. Please listen to the patrols advice and prepare before leaving the ski resort. It is strongly recommended that you wear a helmet and carry a beacon. Always avoid going into the bottoms of the valleys, this is large scale avalanches will run. Beware of sudden weather changes. The wind increases as the isobar move closer together. The mountain base is in spring but the upper mountain is still winter. Have a good day. ----- Niseko Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 320cm - Base: 85cm The following lifts are closed: - Ace Number 1 pair - Ace Number 3 pair - Ace Number 4 pair - King Number 2 quad ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 210cm - Base: 105cm All lifts are normally operating ----- Niseko Annupuri Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 180cm - Base: 90cm The following lifts are closed: - Jumbo Number 2 pair - Jumbo Number 3 pair ----- Niseko Village Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 190cm - Base: 100cm The following lifts are closed: - Upper Village Gondola - Village Express - Morino Chair - Country Road Chair Niseko Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Tuesday 24th March 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 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 863cm Posted on Tuesday 24th March 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Hello from Geto Kogen. Fine day yesterday with some light snowfall overnight. And we wake up this morning to the sun shining through the gaps in the clouds with some blue sky. Official snow depths: * Top: 315m * Base: 150cm Planned operating lift information - subject to change: * Number 1 Gondola * Number 2 Gondola (operates on weekends and holidays until 29th March) * Number 1 pair lift * Quad lift Courses & Tree Runs: * All of the main official courses are available * The resort usually makes a final decision on tree run courses before 9am * In recent days the Summit, Beech, Stream and Rabbit have been open Geto Kogen Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Tuesday 24th March 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 863cm Number of days snowfall observed 69 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 102cm observed on 12 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 22cm Snowfall at base this season 515cm Posted on Tuesday 24th March 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Hello from Shiga Kogen where... it's snowing and it is cold. I have seen what would be different numbers in areas, but I have measured 22cm. Yakebitaiyama are actually reporting 35cm (and my enthusiastic friend is boasting of over 40cm). Bottom line - a good new layer of snow which will really freshen things up. Perhaps more during the day but it will have cleared up by tomorrow. All areas and connections at Shiga Kogen remain open. Shiga Kogen Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Tuesday 24th March 2020 Total snowfall at base 515cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 52 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 90cm reported on 9 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 6cm Snowfall at base this season 438cm Posted on Tuesday 24th March 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . There is some snow on the ground this morning - even down to base. The resort is reporting 15cm on the top areas. The overnight snowfall has eased off for the moment and it is just cloudy now but expect more to come in soon. I will continue to report the season as it is, but I'm sorry if I have less words for you just at the moment. Everything just seems so... odd. Fresh snowfall recorded by resort since yesterday: - Yamabiko (1407m): 15cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 15cm - Hikage (660m): -cm - Nagasaka (615m): -cm - Karasawa (563m): -cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by resort): - Yamabiko (1407m): 205cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 125cm - Base areas not reporting any more The following lifts are operating: - Nagasaka gondola - Hikage gondola - Yamabiko quad - Yamabiko Number 2 quad - Skyline connecting pair - Uenotaira quad - Paradise quad - Yunomine pair - Mizunashi triple - Shinyu pair - Yu Road The following courses remain open: - Yamabiko A - Yamabiko B - Yamabiko C - Yamabiko D - Yamabiko E - Kogenashi A - Kogenashi B - Uenotaira - Paradise - Yunomine A - Yunomine B - Mizunashi A - Mizunashi B - Bunabayashi - Schneider (apart from South) - Challenge - Utopia A - Rinkan (Forest) Nozawa Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Tuesday 24th March 2020 Total snowfall at base 438cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 37 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 36cm 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 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