Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 741cm Posted on Thursday 29th January 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Hello from Nozawa. It's a cold morning and just cloudy conditions at the moment. Some forecasts say we'll see some of the sun today and I reckon they may be right. There is about 10cm of fresh being reported by the resort since yesterday morning across mountain, including what fell during the daytime and the slight dusting that we got overnight as well. OK so what about this Nozawa-rashii snowfall that we are looking forward to. Looks like it's still due to be with us from later on in the day sometime tomorrow and once it starts it should be snowing through until around Tuesday. Heavily at times. That sounds good to me. Keep it in mind if you are planning to be here for the weekend. Nozawa Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Thursday 29th January 2015 Total snowfall at base 741cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 32 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 70cm (14th and 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 0cm December 2014 snowfall 437cm reported on 14 days January 2015 snowfall 304cm reported on 18 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 731cm Posted on Wednesday 28th January 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Things have improved this morning. Colder and some fresh snow. Now that we have that wet behind us, there's a layer of white on the ground this morning with the resort reporting 10cm across the mountain. Light snow currently falling but nothing major. Limited visibility on the upper slopes early but decent lower down. Looking ahead towards the next significant snowfall... the snow that is due to start falling on Friday should continue coming down over the weekend and into next week. Juicy numbers may well be on the menu there and I will certainly be looking forward to reporting them. Onegai shimasu. In the meantime, the sun may make an appearance tomorrow. But it should remain cold. Nozawa Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Wednesday 28th January 2015 Total snowfall at base 731cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 31 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 70cm (14th and 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 0cm December 2014 snowfall 437cm reported on 14 days January 2015 snowfall 294cm reported 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 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 40cm Snowfall at base this season 791cm Posted on Sunday 1st February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . A very good morning to you from Nozawa. And indeed a good morning it is and a fine start to February. Yes, these are the kinds of days that I particularly enjoy reporting on. As you might have guessed, there's a ton of snow to report this morning. Resort reports 40-45cm of snow across the mountain this morning and that's not counting what we got during the day yesterday, so I would guess a good 1/2m. How's that for a refresh. Nozawa-tastic! Love it! It's a cold morning, snow condition down here even looks great, so I would expect some fantastic conditions up on the top areas in particular where it was apparently -10 degrees as of 7:30am. Wrap up well folks. Limited visibility up there as well by the looks though better lower down. Looks like the Kamoshika and Tanuki courses are closed this morning, no doubt due to the fresh snow and associated possible dangers. Hopefully they can get those open again soon. Forecast for the day is continued snowfall easing off into tomorrow. Deep snow conditions are what we dream of, but do remember the dangers and keep safe out there. Have fun. Fresh snow to report this morning since yesterday: Yamabiko - 40cm Uenotaira - 45cm Hikage - 45cm Nagasaka - 45cm Karasawa - 40cm Official snow depths: Yamabiko - 430cm Uenotaira - 375cm Hikage - 275cm Nagasaka - 270cm Karasawa - 230cm Nozawa Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Sunday 1st February 2015 Total snowfall at base 791cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 34 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 70cm (14th and 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 0cm December 2014 snowfall 437cm reported on 14 days January 2015 snowfall 314cm reported on 19 days February 2015 snowfall 40cm reported on 1 day Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Nozawa Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 20cm Snowfall at base this season 811cm Posted on Monday 2nd February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . More snow in Nozawa to report this morning as the complete mountain-wide refresh continues. Resort reporting up to another 40cm of new snowfall since yesterday. Some very fine deep conditions to be found this morning, and less people to compete for them. Not that it's a competition of course. ;) It is a cold morning and the snow continues to fall here in this north east corner of Nagano, and snow is forecast for the day and into tomorrow though some of the forecasts have it easing off tomorrow. Once we get past this bunch of snow clouds we should have a few days of cloud and the chance of some short-lived sun at times. Doesn't look like there's significant snow for the rest of the week. Doesn't matter for now anyway. Excellent conditions to be found out there. Fresh snow to report this morning since yesterday: Yamabiko - 30cm Uenotaira - 40cm Hikage - 20cm Nagasaka - 17cm Karasawa - 15cm Official snow depths: Yamabiko - 450cm Uenotaira - 400cm Hikage - 290cm Nagasaka - 280cm Karasawa - 235cm Courses open: All courses are open except: Grand Prix course Jumping Course Challenge 39 Kandahar West Kandahar East Kamoshika Tanuki Nozawa Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Monday 2nd February 2015 Total snowfall at base 811cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 35 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 70cm (14th and 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 0cm December 2014 snowfall 437cm reported on 14 days January 2015 snowfall 314cm reported on 19 days February 2015 snowfall 60cm 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 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 823cm Posted on Wednesday 4th February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Few cm of snow on the mountain since yesterday (up to 10cm higher up, just a bit lower down) and mixed weather conditions at 8am this morning. Cloudy low down and higher up too (fog) with some clearer conditions mid mountain. I think the cloud will clear up this morning and the sun break through for a fine day. That's what the forecast says and it feels like that's what will happen today. Maybe some light snow at times Friday but other than that generally calm and fine weather through until Sunday. Temperatures might be nudging into positive (but low) numbers over the next few days down at village level but remaining firmly in the negative up top. Next snow storm looks set to arrive over Nozawa sometime Sunday. Fresh snow to report this morning since yesterday afternoon: Yamabiko - 5cm Uenotaira - 8cm Hikage - 2cm Nagasaka - 2cm Karasawa - 2cm Official snow depths: Yamabiko - 430cm Uenotaira - 395cm Hikage - 280cm Nagasaka - 270cm Karasawa - 235cm Nozawa Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Wednesday 4th February 2015 Total snowfall at base 823cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 37 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 70cm (14th and 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 0cm December 2014 snowfall 437cm reported on 14 days January 2015 snowfall 314cm reported on 19 days February 2015 snowfall 72cm 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 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 821cm Posted on Tuesday 3rd February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Hello from Nozawa, I was in Nagano city yesterday and just made my way back to Nozawa mid-morning.... where it's snowing lightly at the moment. Another 10-15cm of fresh snowfall across the mountain since yesterday afternoon keeping things nice and fresh no doubt. Still lots of cloud around and limited visibility especially higher up from what I can see on the webcams now. Kamoshikla and Tanuki are back open. Expecting some sunshine in the day tomorrow, with more snow later on Thursday forecast. Fresh snow to report this morning since yesterday: Yamabiko - 15cm Uenotaira - 10cm Hikage - 10cm Nagasaka - 10cm Karasawa - 10cm Official snow depths: Yamabiko - 440cm Uenotaira - 410cm Hikage - 290cm Nagasaka - 280cm Karasawa - 240cm Courses open: All courses are open except: Grand Prix course Jumping Course Challenge 39 Lifts open (subject to change): All lifts operating except: Yunomine pair Mizunashi triple Challenge pair Utopia pair Hikage Number 2 Pair B line Nozawa Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Tuesday 3rd February 2015 Total snowfall at base 821cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 36 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 70cm (14th and 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 0cm December 2014 snowfall 437cm reported on 14 days January 2015 snowfall 314cm reported on 19 days February 2015 snowfall 70cm 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 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 15cm Snowfall at base this season 863cm Posted on Tuesday 10th February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . It's another very cold morning here in Nozawa and I have more fresh to report too... since yesterday the resort is reporting 15-23cm of fresh snow across the mountain. They're also reporting a temperature of -12C at Yamabiko as of 8am. Just generally cloudy conditions as I write this report approaching 9am, and we're not really expecting much in terms of snow today. More just cloud and it should be remaining cold. Looks like tomorrow should be a cracker with sun on the forecast and getting a bit warmer as well, hopefully not too much. Then it's back to snow falling Friday and Saturday so continued fresh conditions looks likely. Fresh snow to report since yesterday (reported by resort): Yamabiko - 17cm Uenotaira - 23cm Hikage - 20cm Nagasaka - 19cm Karasawa - 15cm Official snow depths: Yamabiko - 430cm Uenotaira - 380cm Hikage - 280cm Nagasaka - 280cm Karasawa - 230cm Courses open: All courses are open except: Grand Prix course Jumping Course Challenge 39 Lifts open (subject to change): All lifts operating except: Yunomine pair Mizunashi triple Challenge pair Utopia pair Hikage Number 2 pair B line Nozawa Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Tuesday 10th February 2015 Total snowfall at base 863cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 41 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 70cm (14th and 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 0cm December 2014 snowfall 437cm reported on 14 days January 2015 snowfall 314cm reported on 19 days February 2015 snowfall 112cm 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 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 828cm Posted on Friday 6th February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Good morning from a snowy Nozawa. Not heavy snow but a bit of snow, the resort reporting up to 20cm on upper slopes, 10cm mid mountain and just a bit at base. It is still snowing now but expected to stop this morning leaving us with a cloudy day and temperature hovering around freezing point down here in the village. Tomorrow expect sun and enjoy it while you can because from Sunday onwards the next lot of snow is due to start falling and continue into next week. I would say some Nozawa-rashii snowfall might be on the cards come Monday. Light north westerly wind this morning, not too cold this morning; limited visibility to start the day higher up in particular but that should clear up. Going to be another busy weekend. Might see you out there. Fresh snow to report this morning since yesterday afternoon: Yamabiko - 15cm Uenotaira - 20cm Hikage - 0cm Nagasaka - 12cm Karasawa - 0cm Official snow depths (as of yesterday): Yamabiko - 425cm Uenotaira - 375cm Hikage - 270cm Nagasaka - 255cm Karasawa - 210cm Nozawa Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Friday 6th February 2015 Total snowfall at base 828cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 38 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 70cm (14th and 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 0cm December 2014 snowfall 437cm reported on 14 days January 2015 snowfall 314cm reported on 19 days February 2015 snowfall 77cm 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

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 30cm Snowfall at base this season 919cm Posted on Sunday 15th February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Calling all snow lovers! Uenotaira area of Nozawa reports over 50cm of snowfall since yesterday morning, with at least 30cm of fresh fallen across the mountain. Oh yes, it'll be deep out there this morning. It isn't too cold either. Actually it feels relatively mild down here at base this morning, but snow is falling still and it's not looking likely to quit just yet. The local forecast says that it'll ease off this afternoon, to be followed by clear and sunny conditions tomorrow. If you can extend the weekend by the day you will be richly rewarded. Should be excellent conditions again this morning and if the weather clears tomorrow should be one of the days of the season as well. Fresh snow to report since yesterday (reported by resort): Yamabiko - 47cm Uenotaira - 54cm Hikage - 37cm Nagasaka - 37cm Karasawa - 31cm Official snow depths: Yamabiko - 465cm Uenotaira - 420cm Hikage - 310cm Nagasaka - 300cm Karasawa - 260cm Courses open: All courses are open except: Grand Prix course Jumping Course Challenge 39 Kandahar Course East Kandahar Course West Nozawa Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Sunday 15th February 2015 Total snowfall at base 919cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 44 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 70cm (14th and 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 0cm December 2014 snowfall 437cm reported on 14 days January 2015 snowfall 314cm reported on 19 days February 2015 snowfall 168cm 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

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 25cm Snowfall at base this season 889cm Posted on Saturday 14th February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Snow awaited me though with a nice layer of new snow on the ground - resort reporting up to 35cm in places since yesterday morning. It has been snowing this morning but as I write this now there's a few breaks in the cloud and even a bit of sunshine as well. Snow is the forecast for the day though, with a chance of heavy snowfall conditions later and overnight. Perhaps easing off later tomorrow. But after the chance of some sun early week, it'll be back to snow mid week. Sounds good to me. I'm off up the mountain now! Until tomorrow. (Children of junior high and younger can use the lifts for free tomorrow). Fresh snow to report since yesterday (reported by resort): Yamabiko - 5cm Uenotaira - 20cm Hikage - 25cm Nagasaka - 35cm Karasawa - 25cm Official snow depths: Yamabiko - 440cm Uenotaira - 395cm Hikage - 290cm Nagasaka - 280cm Karasawa - 230cm Courses open: All courses are open except: Grand Prix course Jumping Course Challenge 39 Kandahar Course East Kandahar Course West Nozawa Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Saturday 14th February 2015 Total snowfall at base 889cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 43 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 70cm (14th and 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 0cm December 2014 snowfall 437cm reported on 14 days January 2015 snowfall 314cm reported on 19 days February 2015 snowfall 138cm 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 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 15cm Snowfall at base this season 848cm Posted on Monday 9th February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Back to a Monday morning after a very busy and lively weekend in Nozawa. It's much colder this morning and there's some fresh snow on the ground - Nozawa is reporting 10-15cm across the mountain. Snow forecast for all day today though right now there's actually a bit of blue sky on show and the sun peeking through as well in places. Almost feels like it could clear up but the clouds should be back and delivering sooner than later and I expect to bring you some more numbers in the report tomorrow. Maybe a break from snow around Wednesday, but back to it before and over the coming weekend. Looks like there's going to be lots. :) Fresh snow to report this morning since yesterday: Yamabiko - 10cm Uenotaira - 10cm Hikage - 15cm Nagasaka - 15cm Karasawa - 15cm Official snow depths (as of yesterday): Yamabiko - 420cm Uenotaira - 370cm Hikage - 270cm Nagasaka - 260cm Karasawa - 220cm Courses open: All courses are open except: Grand Prix course Jumping Course Challenge 39 Nozawa Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Monday 9th February 2015 Total snowfall at base 848cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 40 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 70cm (14th and 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 0cm December 2014 snowfall 437cm reported on 14 days January 2015 snowfall 314cm reported on 19 days February 2015 snowfall 97cm 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 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 833cm Posted on Saturday 7th February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . It's a beauty of a morning in Nozawa and by the looks of it in wider areas as well. Blue skies, sunny, hardly any cloud at all. All looking very tempting. The resort is full on this weekend with no lifts taking a break and no doubt it's going to be a busy few days. It is a cold start to the day but it should start to feel warmer as the day goes on especially if the sun stays out for the day. Low positive temperature numbers expected later on today and tomorrow too, though generally more cloud tomorrow. Fresh snow by the end of tomorrow as well hopefully. Have fun and take care. Nozawa Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Saturday 7th February 2015 Total snowfall at base 833cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 39 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 70cm (14th and 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 0cm December 2014 snowfall 437cm reported on 14 days January 2015 snowfall 314cm reported on 19 days February 2015 snowfall 82cm 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