Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1466cm Weather overview Cloud, rain Wind Strong Temperature 0C base / 0C top Visibility Not good Posted at 8:10am on Sunday 7th April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Ah yes, rain. It's raining this morning. It's all wet and windy I'm afraid, pretty wild conditions and not much fun to be out at all. Time for an onsen. Even if you wanted to ski or board today, you might be in trouble as while it's still early on word is that many if not all lifts on the mountain won't be moving this morning. Keep an eye on the official sites for the latest there. It'll probably warm up to around 10 degrees today and then gradually get colder into tomorrow but the strong winds will likely be with us tomorrow as well. Today is the last day of the season for the Niseko Hanazono area and also of daily operations at Niseko Village. Planned resort operations Niseko Hanazono - until Sunday 7th April Niseko Village - until Sunday 7th April and then 27th April until 6th May Niseko Annupuri - until Monday 6th May Niseko Grand Hirafu - until Monday 6th May Niseko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Sunday 7th April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1464cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 109 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (27th January) November 2012 snowfall 118cm reported on 11 days December 2012 snowfall 418cm reported on 27 days January 2013 snowfall 443cm reported on 26 days February 2013 snowfall 316cm reported on 24 days March 2013 snowfall 164cm reported on 19 days April 2013 snowfall 7cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Kutchan/Niseko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1466cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Strong Temperature 3C base / -3C top Visibility Variable Posted at 10:56am on Tuesday 9th April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here A cloudy day here in Niseko today. The top Jumbo Number 4 lift at Niseko Annupuri has been on and off a few times this morning due to a mix of poor visibility and wind, with the top lifts at Niseko Grand Hirafu also similarly affected by the wind. There's not many people out there on the slopes at all now anyway... it is feeling very quiet now and more businesses in the village are also closed for the season, you can feel everything starting to wind down. We're into the 'Final' lift ticket prices now... 8 hours at Hirafu for 2800 yen and 'all mountain' for 3800 yen. Taking a look at the forecast, we are going to keep fairly cold in the week and maybe even see some dustings of snow here and there higher up but it might well be falling as rain at base. Will keep you up to date! Niseko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Tuesday 9th April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1464cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 109 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (27th January) November 2012 snowfall 118cm reported on 11 days December 2012 snowfall 418cm reported on 27 days January 2013 snowfall 443cm reported on 26 days February 2013 snowfall 316cm reported on 24 days March 2013 snowfall 164cm reported on 19 days April 2013 snowfall 7cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Kutchan/Niseko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1466cm Weather overview Blue skies Wind Light Temperature 5C base / 2C top Visibility Good Posted at 2:33pm on Friday 5th April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here [Originally posted earlier this morning - late appearance due to technical issues] Today (or perhaps tomorrow depending on how smoothly the process goes) some big changes coming to SnowJapan - and the Niseko Now report too. Hope you like the new look. A short report this morning - another warm morning here and nice clear weather, though it might cloud over later in the day. Not much of a wind so we should be open as scheduled. Tomorrow very possibly more of the same before very possibly heavy rain is due around Sunday. Planned resort operations Niseko Hanazono - until Sunday 7th April Niseko Village - until Sunday 7th April Niseko Annupuri - until Monday 6th May Niseko Grand Hirafu - until Monday 6th May Niseko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Friday 5th April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1464cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 109 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (27th January) November 2012 snowfall 118cm reported on 11 days December 2012 snowfall 418cm reported on 27 days January 2013 snowfall 443cm reported on 26 days February 2013 snowfall 316cm reported on 24 days March 2013 snowfall 164cm reported on 19 days April 2013 snowfall 7cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Kutchan/Niseko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 1471cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Light Temperature -1C base / -3C top Visibility OK Posted at 10:30am on Wednesday 10th April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here More cloud this morning but some breaks in it as well over to the east, but generally just a cloudy day. But.... some snow too. Up to 5cm or so in places! The Gondola and top lift at Annupuri have been on hold due to wind conditions, and over at Hirafu we have the Ace Number 2 Center 4 and the King Number 3 lifts operating... with the top King 4 also not operating due to wind. Seems to be stronger over on the Annupuri side. Later on rain is due, to turn hopefully into snow - at least higher up - and that might last into tomorrow. We can't expect anything significant at this stage though of course. But it would be nice to see a new dusting all the same. Niseko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Wednesday 10th April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1471cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 110 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (27th January) November 2012 snowfall 118cm reported on 11 days December 2012 snowfall 418cm reported on 27 days January 2013 snowfall 443cm reported on 26 days February 2013 snowfall 316cm reported on 24 days March 2013 snowfall 164cm reported on 19 days April 2013 snowfall 12cm 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 1486cm Weather overview Cloud, snow Wind Light Temperature 1C base / -3C top Visibility OK Posted at 3:20pm on Friday 12th April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here It's almost like winter has returned! More new snow to report overnight and light snow falling this morning... looks like we may have a snowy day in front of us. Alas, windy too and it's going to be affecting lift operations today it seems. Personal comment - I'm not quite sure how the resort got from 415cm to 460cm over the last few days... really that much new snow? I haven't actually been out there myself in the last few days, but that is what the resort is reporting anyway... Niseko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Friday 12th April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1486cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 112 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (27th January) November 2012 snowfall 118cm reported on 11 days December 2012 snowfall 418cm reported on 27 days January 2013 snowfall 443cm reported on 26 days February 2013 snowfall 316cm reported on 24 days March 2013 snowfall 164cm reported on 19 days April 2013 snowfall 27cm reported on 5 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Kutchan/Niseko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 1481cm Weather overview Cloud, fine Wind Light Temperature 2C base / 0C top Visibility Good Posted at 9:00am on Thursday 11th April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here More snow this morning! Another 10cm here in village to add to what we had yesterday and no doubt more on the upper areas of the mountain as well. Yesterday brought some suddenly improved conditions with up to 10cm or so on the runs. Today should bring more of the same. A nice start to the day and cloud/fine seems to be lined up. Niseko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Thursday 11th April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1481cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 111 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (27th January) November 2012 snowfall 118cm reported on 11 days December 2012 snowfall 418cm reported on 27 days January 2013 snowfall 443cm reported on 26 days February 2013 snowfall 316cm reported on 24 days March 2013 snowfall 164cm reported on 19 days April 2013 snowfall 22cm reported on 4 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Kutchan/Niseko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 1cm Weather overview - Wind - Temperature - Visibility - Posted at 9:23am on Wednesday 14th November 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Snow is falling at base level; the first of the season! It's not a lot, it's barely white, but it's snow. A quick peek through the fog this morning also showed some pretty white slopes up on the hill. It's going to be another month at least until lift actually start moving--most likely, barring the big falls that can happen (what a pathetic prediction for you right there), but it's always nice to see the snow. Nothing much else to say as we enjoy the waiting game. It feels wintery; all the prep work still isn't finished (think two or three times before you really consider buying a lovely guest house in this roof- and tree-crushing snow country, unless you're ready to hire a bunch of locals), but somehow we get things more or less in order so we stay warm, the decorations don't disappear by spring and we get out and play on the hills. Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Wednesday 14th November 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 1cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 day Most snowfall observed in 1 day 1cm (14th November) November 2012 snowfall 1cm 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 9cm Weather overview Partly sunny Wind - Temperature - Visibility - Posted at 9:23am on Wednesday 21st November 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Genuine snow down past the highway today; about 10cm at the lifts. Not enough to ski, of course, but it's the first for the season. Very heavy, too; glad a lot didn't fall, because these early snows always bring down trees and power lines. There were a few crews running around with power line equipment, so there must have been some minor damage. I have set up a proper snow study area right near the house here (so just below the base at Akakan), so I can give more accurate snow depths and snowfall figures (but I won't bore you with snow density reports unless it's really light or super heavy). So I can tell you that we had exactly 8cm here, and a walk up to the lifts showed a little more. Not bad, huh? Now to set up the automated weather station (if prompt work payment comes in soon!). Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Wednesday 21st November 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 9cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 2 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 8cm (21st November) November 2012 snowfall 9cm 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 9cm Weather overview Cloud cover Wind - Temperature - Visibility - Posted at 8:52am on Tuesday 27th November 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Another attempted start to the snow season, with 8cm here at base level. It looks like it will continue through the day this time, though, with the weather reports predicting upwards of 30cm. Good, very heavy, sticky snow that makes driving a little tricky; lots of cars struggling up the slope to Akakura this morning. I feel like writing more, but there's not much to say! November and early December: the holding period before the fun begins. Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Tuesday 27th November 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 17cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 3 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 8cm (21st and 27th November) November 2012 snowfall 17cm 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 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 61cm Snowfall at base this season 78cm Weather overview Clear Wind Light Temperature - Visibility - Posted at 8:51am on Sunday 2nd December 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . A big start to December: snow all through the day Saturday, for a total of 61cm at base level. Today it's an absolutely perfect blue sky, very little wind--too bad we don't have a little more snowpack, because it would be a perfect day for skiing. The official opening date is the 15th for the Akakura resorts. If it keeps up like this, hopefully we'll have all the lifts going soon. Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Sunday 2nd December 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 78cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 4 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 61cm (2nd December) November 2012 snowfall 17cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 61cm reported on 1 day Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Myoko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 79cm Weather overview Cloud cover, snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility - Posted at 8:31am on Saturday 8th December 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . A week before the official opening, and the early morning rain has turned into some seriously nice snow. It's the kind that Myoko is famous for: nice, big flakes, falling steadily for hours. Days. A week. I'm hopeful, and looking forward to getting on the skis! Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Saturday 8th December 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 79cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 5 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 61cm (2nd December) November 2012 snowfall 17cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 62cm 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 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 60cm Snowfall at base this season 179cm Weather overview Snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility - Posted at 9:38am on Monday 10th December 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Countdown to Opening: Snow Day Two Oh that snow is falling out there, with a total since yesterday of right around a meter. The ski areas probably could open (staffing seems to be the problem, not snow at this point). Can't really blame them, in a way, because they have been running pretty tight operations in recent years, with a lot of investment also going in, particularly at Akakan (check out all the nicely repainted lift towers and renovated lift machinery, if you're into big gears). You're reporter, of course, can't wait, so the Nordic skis are coming out today. Just too much snow and too much fun (but looks like a second snow-throw later in the day, just to keep the cars moving). Really good early-season snow; let's hope it keeps going through the new year! Myoko Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Monday 10th December 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 179cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 7 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 61cm (2nd December) November 2012 snowfall 17cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 162cm 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 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