Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 124cm Posted on Thursday 6th December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here I am happy to report that things are starting to feel somewhat better this morning with some exciting stuff just ahead of us - the forecast for the coming week is looking good, starting from tomorrow. For now, I have another 4cm of snow to report on the ground along with colder conditions with snow on and off possible for the day today. The rather hard base should now make a good foundation for all that fluffiness that should be falling in the coming days. Unfortunately, as we wait for the fresh snow, the Rinkan Course and Silver Dream Course at Hirafu/HANAZONO were closed from yesterday morning. (That news coming in after I posted my report - one good reason why I usually aim for my report to go live around 8:30am during most of the season). I was reading some of the other Now reports here on SnowJapan yesterday - it seems that most of Japan is still waiting for snow with other major resort areas still bare. Up here in Hokkaido we have been doing relatively well. I recommend checking out the other reports, once the season gets going anyway. Things should be quickly changing for the better soon though. Let's hope that this coming weekend doesn't disappoint and that the Japanese mountains will be covered in a nice big fluffy blanket of snow. Those of you who have been reading my reports over the years will know that while I love Niseko (of course), I do not spend any time bad-mouthing other ski regions of Japan. They're not 'rivals' - well, not for me anyway! - and I hope for a fine winter season throughout Japan. One day I'd love to take a season-long trip around other Japanese ski resorts. ----- Ski resort operation information: Thursday 6th December 2018 The below information is manually checked each morning and believed to be correct at time of report Niseko Grand Hirafu Part open Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 85cm - Base: 30cm Ski lifts operating: - Ace Number 3 pair - King Number 3 quad - Swinging Monkey - Ace Number 2 Center Four (for transport to open area) - Hirafu Gondola (for transport to open area) Niseko HANAZONO Resort Part open Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 40cm - Base: 15cm - Not updated yet today at time of writing Ski lifts operating: - Hanazono Number 1 quad - Hanazono Number 2 quad - Hanazono Number 3 quad Hirafu & Hanazono Courses open: - Shirakaba Course - Center Course - Beginners Access - Jumbo Course - Yotei Sunset - Parallel Course ----- Niseko Annupuri Part open Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 40cm - Base: 20cm Ski lifts operating: - Annupuri Gondola - Jumbo Number 3 pair - Dream Number 1 quad ----- Niseko Village Part open Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 50cm - Base: 25cm Ski lifts operating: - Upper Village Gondola - Community Chair ----- Night time operations are planned to begin at the Niseko Grand Hirafu, Niseko Village and Niseko Annupuri resort areas from Tuesday 11th December. Niseko Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Thursday 6th December 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 124cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 11 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 25cm (23rd November) November 2018 snowfall 84cm reported on 8 days December 2018 snowfall 40cm reported on 3 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Kutchan/Niseko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 78cm Posted on Sunday 2nd December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is a very pleasant morning in Furano with clear conditions. Above is a mix of cloud and blue sky, and the morning sun is coming down warming the town nicely. Since yesterday there is a further 8cm of new snow which fell mainly in the late afternoon. The resort gave us the heads up yesterday that they intended to open the Sailer course, down to the bottom of the ropeway which is a continuous 3.4km run, today. Given the good early season conditions and that it is a nice sunny Sunday, I would expect reasonable numbers on the mountain today. Open trails: Shirakaba Spies (upper part only) Sailer Open lifts: Downhill Romance 2 chair Furano Ropeway Furano Zone partially open. Kitanomine Zone closed. Furano Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Sunday 2nd December 2018 Total snowfall at base 78cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 8 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 41cm (30th November) November 2018 snowfall 69cm reported on 6 days December 2018 snowfall 9cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 9cm Posted on Sunday 2nd December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Quick update to report some fresh snow, 2cm of it down to base. Warmer conditions for early week with decent snowfall due later in the coming week. Looking promising! Zao Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Sunday 2nd December 2018 Total snowfall at base 9cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 4 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 4cm (on 23rd November) November 2018 snowfall 7cm observed on 3 days December 2018 snowfall 2cm 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 15cm Snowfall at base this season 44cm Posted on Saturday 1st December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Note: this is a backdated report to record snowfall on Saturday 1st November 2018 The first main report of the season is on 4th December 2018 Geto Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Saturday 1st December 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 44cm Number of days snowfall observed 3 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 19cm (on 22nd November) November 2018 snowfall 29cm observed on 2 days December 2018 snowfall 15cm 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 20cm Snowfall at base this season 104cm Posted on Saturday 1st December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good morning from my secret Hirafu base where things are looking very wintery. So we move into December, an as planned all four of the Niseko United resorts are now open, with lifts at Niseko Village and Niseko HANAZONO starting to move as this report goes live. Niseko HANAZONO plan to have all three of their lifts moving today with 'top to bottom' skiing possible. Don't worry, snowboarders. Presumably top to bottom snowboarding is possible too! ;) Over at Niseko Village, the Upper Village Gondola (which is actually by base) and the Community Chair lifts are starting their season; so the action there is down by the base area for now. Niseko Grand Hirafu are adding some new lifts too, including the Hirafu Gondola - but you still need to get either the Gondola or Ace Number 2 quad lift back down. And as I mentioned yesterday, the lower Dream Number 1 Quad Lift at Niseko Annupuri is opening this morning from 9:00am. The nearby Moiwa area is also planning on opening from tomorrow. Phew. I think I have got all that lot right! In all that excitement, I almost forgot to tell you the good snow news. There's more to report this morning with 20cm of fresh being measured by myself. And it looks really nice quality too. So to sum up this morning... hurray! ----- Niseko Avalanche Report: A big thank you and 'otsukaresama in advance' to the very good folk putting the avalanche reports together. The first one of the season... Moiwa base 6am: -5℃, snowing, 20cm of snowfall in the past 12hours. Minimal wind influence. Sea of Japan Benkei cape: NW9m/s, Kamui cape: 1.4m waves, 1014hPa. Moiwa 850m and Annupuri 1100m wind data is not yet available. NW15m/s snow & wind at 1200m elevation made cornices and snowdrifts slowly develop. Slides from 11/28 layer are likely to occur in leeward exposed 40°slopes. Beware when touring in the backcountry. Avalanches will happen when the conditions align, no matter the snowpack depth and will only be an accident if a person is involved in it. Out of bounds area is still closed and is not suitable for riding yet. Beware of bushes, dirt, rocks and other obstacles in the ungroomed snow. Need to wait for some more snowfall. Better be patient and not waste the season with an early injury. The resorts course conditions are yet to be at its best. Niseko's out of bounds riding is supported by the strong work of the ski patrols, lift staffs and cat operators. Please respect their work and the Niseko Rules. We hope everyone have a great season. ----- Ski resort operation information: Saturday 1st December 2018 The below information is manually checked each morning and believed to be correct at time of report! Niseko Grand Hirafu Part open Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 115cm - Base: 50cm Ski lifts operating: - Ace Number 3 pair - King Number 3 quad - Swinging Monkey - Ace Number 2 Center Four (for transport, last down at 4pm) - Hirafu Gondola (for transport, last down at 4pm) Niseko HANAZONO Resort Part open Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 48cm - Base: 30cm - * Not updated by resort as of 8:30am Ski lifts operating: - Hanazono Number 1 quad - Hanazono Number 2 quad - Hanazono Number 3 quad Hirafu & Hanazono Courses open: - Center Course - Rinkan Course (lower area) - Beginners Access - Jumbo Course - Yotei Sunset - Parallel Course - Silver Dream ----- Niseko Annupuri Part open Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 60cm - Base: 20cm Ski lifts operating: - Annupuri Gondola - Jumbo Number 3 pair - Dream Number 1 quad ----- Niseko Village Part open Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: -cm - Base: 20cm Ski lifts operating: - Upper Village Gondola - Community Chair Niseko Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Saturday 1st December 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 104cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 9 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 25cm (23rd November) November 2018 snowfall 84cm reported on 8 days December 2018 snowfall 20cm 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 0cm Posted on Friday 30th November 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning Hakuba fans. Slightly colder it is, though it is still rather mild and there's no new snow to report other than an ever so slight dusting at higher elevations. Temps down here in the village will be around 8C-9C today and tomorrow. Currently there is lots of white and grey cloud around with some blue sky in places. Warmer conditions are expected to be back with us Monday/Tuesday and there may be some heavy rain coming too. It would be good if we could flush this last bit of autumn out of the system and get down to some proper winter after that. (Obviously!) As the season hasn't started yet I am going to be away for the weekend and I'll get back to you in the first part of the week. Have a good weekend wherever you are. As soon as there is enough snow Hakuba 47 Hakuba Happo-one Hakuba Goryu Tsugaike Kogen Friday 14th December 2018 Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Saturday 15th December 2018 Hakuba Cortina Hakuba Valley Kashimayari Mid December 2018 Hakuba Norikura Onsen Friday 21st December 2018 Hakuba Sanosaka Hakuba Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Friday 30th November 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 0cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 0 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 0cm November 2018 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 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 41cm Snowfall at base this season 69cm Posted on Friday 30th November 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . The snow started last night and came down heavily through until morning. This morning there was 41cm of fresh snow on the ground in the village and the resort reported 48cm at the top of the ropeway. The snow was relatively heavy and was just exactly what was needed to bulk up the base. This is the first significant snowfall of the season at village level. Although nice and sunny through the day the temperatures were cold and this allowed the resort to really blast the snowmakers on the lower slopes to give nature a helping hand. Hopefully this new snow is enough for the resort to open up a run down to the base on the Furano Zone tomorrow. Furano Zone is open with Furano Ropeway for uplifting/down lifting only. The skiable trails are Shirakaba and upper Sailer, with the Downhill 2 chair servicing those trails. Furano Zone partially open. Kitanomine Zone closed. Furano Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Friday 30th November 2018 Total snowfall at base 69cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 6 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 41cm (30th November) November 2018 snowfall 69cm reported on 6 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Furano. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 7cm Posted on Friday 30th November 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Well, I do have a bit of snow to report! 2cm of fresh snowfall on my car this morning and to add to the reports. Next report when there's more snow to report! Zao Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Friday 30th November 2018 Total snowfall at base 7cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 3 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 4cm (on 23rd November) November 2018 snowfall 7cm observed on 3 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 15cm Snowfall at base this season 84cm Posted on Friday 30th November 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here 1:45pm update: I have waited as late as I can to make this update (I need to get myself somewhere else for the rest of the day). The only news I have at the moment is that the Niseko Annupuri resort plans to have their Dream Number 1 quad lift operating from tomorrow morning in addition to what they have going today. That lift should be open 9:00am until 4:30pm. Dreamy! I'll be checking and updating all available information for my report tomorrow. * All other info in this report remains as it was when first posted this morning. --- Original morning report: Good morning from Niseko and here we are on the last day of November 2018. Fresh snowfall news? I have measured 15cm of fresh snow to round off the month, bringing us to a total of 84cm of snowfall measured at base this season so far. I'll make more comments on that in my report on Monday. So yes, it's good news this morning. It is definitely colder - the coldest yet this season - and great to see that fresh snow on the ground. As always, there should be more at higher elevations so there should be some fun to be had this morning. Snow is forecast for today and tomorrow, perhaps easing off and clearing during Sunday. Operations are still very limited and at the time of writing unchanged. Tomorrow of course the Niseko Village and Niseko HANAZONO areas plan to open for the season. There is no firm related news as of yet - or when we might see more of Hirafu and Annupuri opening - but I will update this report later on today if I have any more information to share. ---- Friday 30th November 2018 Niseko Grand Hirafu Part open Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 90cm - Base: 30cm Ski lifts operating: - Ace Number 2 Center Four Lift (8:30am until 3:10pm) * transport to the open course area - Ace Number 3 Pair Lift (8:40am until 3:30pm) - The last quad lift down is at 4:00pm Courses open: - Center Course 1 day lift tickets (until today): - Adults: 2,000 yen - Children and seniors: 1,000 yen - Ticket valid only at Niseko Grand Hirafu Niseko Annupuri Part open Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 50cm - Base: 20cm - * Not updated yet today. One reason why my reports usually go live around 8:30 ;) Ski lifts operating: - Annupuri Gondola (8:30am until 3:00pm) * transport to the open course area - Jumbo Number 3 Pair Lift (8:45am until 3:15pm) - The last Gondola down is at 3:30pm Courses open: - Utopia Course 1 day lift tickets (until today): - Adults and seniors: 2,400 yen - Children (up to 12): 1,400 yen - Ticket valid only at Niseko Annupuri --- Niseko Village Niseko HANAZONO Resort Both the Niseko Village and Niseko HANAZONO areas plan to open from tomorrow, Saturday 1st December Niseko Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Friday 30th November 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 84cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 8 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 25cm (23rd November) November 2018 snowfall 84cm reported 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 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 28cm Posted on Thursday 29th November 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . The snow flurries continued through the day yesterday with no accumulation on the ground until early evening. This morning the ground in the ski village is well and truly frozen, and there is 3cm of fresh light snow on the ground. The resort is reporting 20cm at the top of Furano Ropeway. There is a light breeze and although mainly cloudy, a bit of sun is making its way through. Overall quite a pleasant day and worth popping up for a ski on that fresh snow. Furano Zone is open with Furano Ropeway for uplifting/down lifting only. The skiable trails are Shirakaba and upper Sailer, with the Downhill 2 chair servicing those trails. Furano Zone partially open. Kitanomine Zone closed. Furano Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Thursday 29th November 2018 Total snowfall at base 28cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 5 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 8cm (25th November) November 2018 snowfall 28cm reported on 5 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Furano. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 69cm Posted on Thursday 29th November 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here This is a little bit more like it, sort of. Not a whole lot of fresh snow down at base so far - ever so slightly over 1cm - but it is definitely colder with the temperature back down below zero (where it jolly well should be) and we are expecting snow to be falling every day now through until Sunday. Just how much, I will let you know every morning. For the moment it is mostly cloudy with some very light snow falling in places but some sun actually shining through in others. Pretty. Let's snowing please. Tomorrow if course is the last day of November. I plan to post my 'season so far' November report on Monday. ---- Thursday 29th November 2018 Niseko Grand Hirafu Part open Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 75cm - Base: 20cm Ski lifts operating: - Ace Number 2 Center Four Lift (8:30am until 3:10pm) * transport to the open course area - Ace Number 3 Pair Lift (8:40am until 3:30pm) - The last quad lift down is at 4:00pm Courses open: - Center Course 1 day lift tickets (*until 30th November): - Adults: 2,000 yen - Children and seniors: 1,000 yen - Ticket valid only at Niseko Grand Hirafu Niseko Annupuri Part open Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 50cm - Base: 20cm Ski lifts operating: - Annupuri Gondola (8:30am until 3:00pm) * transport to the open course area - Jumbo Number 3 Pair Lift (8:45am until 3:15pm) - The last Gondola down is at 3:30pm Courses open: - Utopia Course 1 day lift tickets (*until 30th November): - Adults and seniors: 2,400 yen - Children (up to 12): 1,400 yen - Ticket valid only at Niseko Annupuri --- Niseko Village Niseko HANAZONO Resort Both the Niseko Village and Niseko HANAZONO areas plan to open from Saturday 1st December Niseko Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Thursday 29th November 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 69cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 7 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 25cm (23rd November) November 2018 snowfall 69cm reported on 7 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 8cm Snowfall at base this season 25cm Posted on Sunday 25th November 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Furano Ski Area did a great job of getting the ski area open as planned yesterday on 24 November. Despite the scarcity of snow this season at village level the coverage on the open trails was not too bad, with a bit of bush coming through as is always the case at opening. This morning there was about 3cm fresh snow at base level, but temperatures spiked to +7c during the day and brought rain in the afternoon. The warm weather is affecting the snow up higher and some ground was visible on trail today. Just to recap the ski area status: Furano Zone is open with Furano Ropeway for uplifting/down lifting only. The skiable trails are Shirakaba and upper Sailer, with the Downhill 2 chair servicing those trails. Furano Zone open. Kitanomine Zone closed. Furano Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Sunday 25th November 2018 Total snowfall at base 25cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 4 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 8cm (25th November) November 2018 snowfall 25cm reported on 4 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Furano. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com