Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 12cm Snowfall at base this season 252cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Monday 31st December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning from Madarao on this New Years Eve. 12cm of snow to report since yesterday and right now it is cloudy. The snow clouds are taking a rest... for the moment. I can even see a bit of sun trying to peek through - might it clear up. A good chance of that happening during the day tomorrow, but we'll be receiving another top-up of fresh snow around mid-week. Now that we have this decent base, regular snowfall with some sun in between sounds perfect to me. Nighta until midnight tonight and then fireworks to bring in 2019. It should be a good - and long - day. Check out the icicles on the photo below - I bet you don't have any of them down there today, Australian friends ;) Have yourself a fun and safe Last Day of 2018. Madarao Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Monday 31st December 2018 Total snowfall at base 252cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 17 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 35cm (on 28th December) November 2018 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2018 snowfall 249cm reported on 16 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 31cm Snowfall at base this season 417cm Posted on Sunday 30th December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning. Yet another 30+cm of fresh snowfall at Geto base this morning. It just doesn't want to stop! And who are we to complain? Surely not me and I'm sure not you either. Excellent powder conditions. What more is there to say. I hope you can get here to enjoy it. It does actually look like the snow clouds might actually clear a bit over the next few days... Geto Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Sunday 30th December 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 417cm Number of days snowfall observed 17 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 50cm (on 9th and 28th December) November 2018 snowfall 29cm observed on 2 days December 2018 snowfall 388cm observed on 15 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 16cm Snowfall at base this season 221cm Posted on Sunday 30th December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . What a great end to the year we are enjoying. If you like heavy snow that is! (Which of course, I do!) There is a chance of some sunshine tomorrow and dare I say it some may be looking forward to the prospect, whether it's to catch a break, just enjoy the skiing and boarding, or get to shovelling more snow. It's busy here with limited visibility on the mountain. All of Zao is open apart from one lift and one course. Operation info from official sources: All lifts are scheduled to be operating apart from: - Zao Paradise Number 3 pair All courses should be open apart from - Kotan Official snow depths (as reported by resort): - Summit area: 90cm - Paradise area: 120cm - Chuo area: 120cm - Utopia area: 100cm - Uwanodai area: 70cm - Oomori area: 90cm Zao Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Sunday 30th December 2018 Total snowfall at base 221cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 20 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 43cm (on 29th December) November 2018 snowfall 7cm observed on 3 days December 2018 snowfall 214cm observed on 17 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 6cm Snowfall at base this season 269cm Posted on Sunday 30th December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . There was another nice topping up of snow overnight. That's another 6cm on top of the already great conditions. It is not particularly cold with the temperature at -3c but there is a bit of a breeze at base, which is stronger up high. Right now the peak of the Furano Zone has some low cloud stuck on it, but otherwise the weather is clear and good visibility. On Monday we should see some sun, and then some more snow again on Tuesday. Open lifts: Prince Romance chair Downhill Romance 2 chair Downhill Romance 3 chair Furano Ropeway Kitanomine quad chair Kitanomine 2 chair Kitanomine Gondola Link chair Furano Zone OPEN. Kitanomine Zone OPEN. Furano Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Sunday 30th December 2018 Total snowfall at base 269cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 27 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 55cm (19th December) November 2018 snowfall 69cm reported on 6 days December 2018 snowfall 200cm reported on 21 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 30cm Snowfall at base this season 178cm Posted on Sunday 30th December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Snow snow snow! Tons of it. This is true Nozawa-style snowfall and one of the main reasons why we love this place so much. The fresh snowfall numbers below are what the resort has recorded since 3pm yesterday and does not include snow during the day yesterday (apologies, I was unable to check and make a note of those numbers in time). So there is at least 30+cm fresh since yesterday up top - and I am guessing a fair bit more than that. I have measured about 30cm in a few areas around base this morning. For four days from today through 2nd January, lifts will be opening 30 minutes earlier than usual. All lifts are operating (apart from Kandahar) and all but five courses are open. This is Nozawa at close on full power. Expect lots of people to be enjoying the mountain with you - but there should be more than enough powder out there now for us all to enjoy. Some kind locals may well even share some 'secret top tips' if you ask them nicely... From tomorrow the snow should be easing off and there may be some sun. The snow clouds should be back over us come Wednesday though. Take care and hope you can be here to enjoy it. Fresh snowfall recorded by resort (since 3pm yesterday): - Yamabiko (1407m): 30cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 20cm - Hikage (660m): 20cm - Nagasaka (615m): 20cm - Karasawa (563m): 10cm Official snow depth numbers: - Yamabiko (1407m): 200cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 180cm - Hikage (660m): 110cm - Nagasaka (615m): 95cm - Karasawa (563m): 80cm Nozawa Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Sunday 30th December 2018 Total snowfall at base 178cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 13 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 34cm (15th December) November 2018 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2018 snowfall 176cm 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 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 28cm Snowfall at base this season 156cm Posted on Sunday 30th December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Shiga Kogen. It has been snowing since my last report and it is still snowing. After waiting around for decent snowfall for literally weeks, we get dumped on big style over the period of three days. Kumanoyu are reporting 20cm of snowfall and Yakebitaiyama are reporting about 40cm. I have measured 28cm for this report. Wind has been blowing the snow around so it is going to be more or less in places. But wherever you look - lots. It's a good problem to have. Really fine snow quality too. After today the forecasts show a chance of the sun making a special appearance. It is surely going to be The Law to get out on the slopes if that happens and be very special. Snow is due back once again mid week. All areas of Shiga Kogen are now (mostly) open. Shiga Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Sunday 30th December 2018 Total snowfall at base 156cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 17 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 38cm (29th December) November 2018 snowfall 3cm reported on 2 days December 2018 snowfall 153cm reported on 15 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 109cm Posted on Sunday 30th December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Some more fresh snow to report to you this Sunday morning. Resorts are generally reporting up to 5-10cm on the mountain and I can record 5cm to the reports. It's cold this morning and a bit windy - wind seems to be affecting some upper lifts at (at least) Happo-one and Tsugaike Kogen at the start of the day. Need to keep an eye on that if you are out today and get wrapped up well. It'll be worth it though with some fine snow to enjoy. Happo-one now has base areas open which is great to see. Light snow and cloud forecast for today and tomorrow we may get to see some sunshine, with a return of snow clouds forecast for around Tuesday. ----- Hakuba Happo-one Official snow depth: - Kurobishi: 135cm - Usagidaira: 95cm - Nakiyama: 45cm Lifts: - Most lifts are now normally operating but weather conditions are affecting operations early this morning Courses: - All areas apart from the Riesen Grat, Urakuro, Omusubi, Nakiyama Wall, Nakiyama North and Shirabaka South areas are now available - The Shirakaba North, Kokusai, Sakka North base areas are open ----- Hakuba Goryu Official snow depth: - Top: 145cm - Toomi: 65cm - Iimori: 50cm Lifts: - All lifts are now operating Courses: - All of the top area is open (apart from Champion Expert) - The lower Toomi, Soft Cream, Merry Land and Powder Snow areas are open ----- Hakuba 47 Official snow depth: - Top: 140cm - Base: 35cm Lifts: - All lifts are now operating Courses: - All main courses now available - Freedom, R6 Beginners Park and Tree Riding Zones are not currently open ----- Tsugaike Kogen Official snow depth: - Tsuga-no-mori: 145cm - Han-no-ki: 140cm - Maruyama: 50cm - Shirakaba: 80cm - Champion: 80cm - Oya-no-hara: 65cm - Kane-no-naru-oka: 50cm Lifts: - Most lifts now operating - some affected by wind early morning Courses: - All courses apart from Uma-no-se at least part open ----- Hakuba Cortina Official snow depth: - Top: 155cm - Base: 110cm Lifts: - All lifts are now operating Courses: - All courses apart from Itadaira Ridge are open ----- Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Official snow depth: - Mountain Side: 100cm - Village Side: 40cm Courses: - The South, View C, North, East and View D courses on Mountain Side are open - Part of the Sunny Valley, by1 and by2 courses on the Village Side are open ----- Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth: - 130cm Lifts: - All lifts apart from Number 7 and 10 are operating Courses: - Most courses are open ----- Hakuba Valley Kashimayari Official snow depth: - 70cm Lifts: - All lifts apart from Number 8 and 10 are operating Courses: - Most courses are now open ----- Hakuba Sanosaka Official snow depth: - Top: 60cm - Base: 30cm Lifts: - All lifts are operating Hakuba Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Sunday 30th December 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 109cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 11 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 16cm (28th and 29th December) November 2018 snowfall 0cm December 2018 snowfall 109cm 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 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 27cm Snowfall at base this season 240cm Weather overview Snow Wind Light to moderate Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted on Sunday 30th December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Hello and morning from Madarao. If you were hoping for a calm and sunny New Year, you will be disappointed. But if you came looking for some lovely powder and mid-winter conditions, no doubt you'll be very happy at the moment (like me). The snow has continued and it's still coming down. Madarao are reporting 30cm of snow since yesterday morning and I have measured 27cm. The official snow depth, for what that is worth, is now up to 190cm at Madarao and 140cm at the adjoining Tangram Ski Circus. There seems to be some kind of trouble with the Super Quad lift at Madarao at the start of the day, let's hope they can get that sorted. More snow due through the day today, maybe some sun shining through tomorrow before a return to snow mid week. Madarao Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Sunday 30th December 2018 Total snowfall at base 240cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 16 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 35cm (on 28th December) November 2018 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2018 snowfall 237cm reported on 15 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 42cm Snowfall at base this season 386cm Posted on Saturday 29th December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Lots more snow this morning - a good 40cm, bringing the official snow depth numbers up to 240cm. It was snowing again for the day yesterday and this morning... it's snowing still! Oh yes. Perhaps it might ease off during the day and leave us with cloud but for now it's coming down. This is an impressive way to end the year and we are going to enter January in very fine shape. It does look like this particular storm will be easing off starting from tomorrow... Looking forward to those tree runs opening up. No word yet - perhaps soon? Nighta tonight. Official snow depths: * Top: 240cm * Base: 190cm Operating lifts: * Number 1 Gondola * Number 1 pair lift * Number 2 pair lift * Quad lift Courses & Tree Runs: * All of the main official courses are now available * Tree run courses are not yet available Nighta skiing operations: * Every Saturday until 24th February 2019 * Every day from 29th December 2018 until 6th January 2019 Geto Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Saturday 29th December 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 386cm Number of days snowfall observed 16 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 50cm (on 9th and 28th December) November 2018 snowfall 29cm observed on 2 days December 2018 snowfall 357cm observed on 14 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 43cm Snowfall at base this season 205cm Posted on Saturday 29th December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Zao. And what a good morning! Heavy snowfall has been with us and I have just measured an impressive 43cm of fresh on the ground. Deep. All but one lift (Zao Paradise Number 3 pair) now moving and all but the Kotan course open. The season might have got off to a slow start but we are making up for it now and there is likely going to be more to report tomorrow too. Brilliant. Operation info from official sources: All lifts are scheduled to be operating apart from the following lift - Zao Paradise Number 3 pair Official snow depths (as reported by resort): - Summit area: 90cm - Paradise area: 100cm - Chuo area: 110cm - Utopia area: 95cm - Uwanodai area: 60cm - Oomori area: 90cm Zao Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Saturday 29th December 2018 Total snowfall at base 205cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 19 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 43cm (on 29th December) November 2018 snowfall 7cm observed on 3 days December 2018 snowfall 198cm observed on 16 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 263cm Posted on Saturday 29th December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is a brilliant morning with clear skies affording views across Furano town to the spectacular Daisetsuzan mountain range in the distance. There is 5cm of new snow and the slopes are now in amazing condition with all the recent snow that we have had. It is very calm in the village. Snow is expected to start falling around midday, so the morning will be the best to capture some of those great views. Open lifts: Prince Romance chair Downhill Romance 2 chair Downhill Romance 3 chair Furano Ropeway Kitanomine quad chair Kitanomine 2 chair Kitanomine Gondola Link chair Furano Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Saturday 29th December 2018 Total snowfall at base 263cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 26 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 55cm (19th December) November 2018 snowfall 69cm reported on 6 days December 2018 snowfall 194cm reported on 20 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 26cm Snowfall at base this season 148cm Posted on Saturday 29th December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Good morning from a snowy Nozawa. The official snowfall numbers from the resort are a bit all over the place since yesterday - with around 10-30cm reported by the afternoon and another 10-15cm this morning, leaving us with the numbers shown below. Since my report yesterday I have measured a further 26cm. Whatever - we have had continued snowfall and there's a really decent amount of it out there; and certainly a lot of it on the upper slopes. More runs are open now - including Skyline - but the day is starting with the Nagasaka Gondola halted due to some kind of mechanical issue. The resort is recommending folk to take the other Gondola if you want to get up top. Hopefully they will get that sorted quickly. There's lots of snow still left on the forecast... get used to it! :) Take care and enjoy. Fresh snowfall recorded by resort (since yesterday): - Yamabiko (1407m): 45cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 18cm - Hikage (660m): 15cm - Nagasaka (615m): 29cm - Karasawa (563m): ?cm Official snow depth numbers: - Yamabiko (1407m): 150cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 130cm - Hikage (660m): 80cm - Nagasaka (615m): 70cm - Karasawa (563m): 50cm Nozawa Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Saturday 29th December 2018 Total snowfall at base 148cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 12 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 34cm (15th December) November 2018 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2018 snowfall 146cm 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 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