Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 650cm Posted on Thursday 5th March 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . We have had another modest delivery of snow since yesterday. Yakebitaiyama are reporting 5-10cm on the slopes as of 8am this morning and Okushiga Kogen were reporting 10cm. It feels fairly cold this morning (or certainly colder). Tomorrow currently expected to give us some clearer skies before some fresh snow due on Saturday. Shiga Kogen Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Thursday 5th March 2026 Total snowfall at base 650cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (on 25th January) November 2025 snowfall 43cm reported on 8 days December 2025 snowfall 161cm reported on 13 days January 2026 snowfall 337cm reported on 23 days February 2026 snowfall 97cm reported on 12 days March 2026 snowfall 12cm 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 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 6cm Snowfall at base this season 1354cm Posted on Thursday 5th March 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Another 5-10cm of snowfall to report this morning and some nice big flakes falling just a bit earlier (not so much as I look out the window now). Snow is not expected to last long and we might get some clearer skies. Still, there is more snow scattered around the forecast across the coming week, so hopefully we will continue to gradually get more. B2 still closed but the other two runs seem back open now. -------------------------- Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 305cm (top) 215cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area): 1880cm Planned lift operations (reported by the ski area): All lifts scheduled to open during peak season The Number 2 gondola operates on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays Courses (reported by the ski area): All main runs open except B2 Some tree runs back open now Geto Kogen Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Thursday 5th March 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 1354cm Number of days snowfall observed 73 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 77cm (on 5th December) November 2025 snowfall 54cm observed on 5 days December 2025 snowfall 306cm observed on 18 days January 2026 snowfall 761cm observed on 31 days February 2026 snowfall 216cm observed on 17 days March 2026 snowfall 17cm observed 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 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 1071cm Posted on Thursday 5th March 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . When the snow slid off my roof around 7 this morning, I thought I had missed an important job (plowing a few locations). It made a big noise coming off, and it sounded like a whole lot had fallen since I checked very early in the morning. But I still hadn’t heard the plows doing their business earlier. In fact, our potential heavy snow turned out to be basically nothing—it was heavy, but only in weight, not quantity. I felt that yesterday out on the hill, too, with really wet snow that soaked into gloves, and which was dense enough to stop the car’s wipers with just a few centimeters of fresh. There’s a chance for more over the weekend, but once again it looks like it will start with rain and turn to snow, probably wet and heavy again.... -- Akakura Kanko: 200cm, -4° Akakura Onsen: 270cm, -1° Alpen Blick Resort 230cm, 3° (it’s marked with today’s date, but the numbers haven’t changed, and reports sunny conditions) Myoko Suginohara: 105cm top, 60cm base; -5° Kyukamura RunRun: 200cm, 2° (yesterday’s report) Seki Onsen: 420cm, -3° Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 85cm, 2° Madarao Mountain Resort: 150cm, -3° Upper lifts closed Lotte Arai Resort: 382cm, 4° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 70cm top, 30cm base; 1° Myoko Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Thursday 5th March 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 1071cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 49 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 120cm (on 25th January) November 2025 snowfall 35cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 184cm reported on 11 days January 2026 snowfall 646cm reported on 24 days February 2026 snowfall 202cm reported on 12 days March 2026 snowfall 4cm 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 9cm Snowfall at base this season 689cm Posted on Thursday 5th March 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao. I am able to bring you some good news (re: snow) this morning. The ski area is reporting 10cm of fresh and my observation is 9cm. It is definitely bit colder too. A bit more like winter! We might get some sun/clearer skies before then, but there is more snow on the forecast for Saturday --- and sometime next week, too. I must get myself out there now to sample the goods! Madarao Mountain Resort: - Fresh snowfall reported by the ski area: 0cm - Official snow depth: 140cm - Number 3 and Number 13 lifts not operating today - Number 5 lift has closed for the season - 26 of 32 courses open - Tree run courses open: All except Powder Theater, Powder Wave 2, River Line and Ninja Tangram Ski Circus: - Official snow depth: 85cm - All 5 lifts scheduled to operate Madarao Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Thursday 5th March 2026 Total snowfall at base 689cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 45 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 58cm (on 25th January) November 2025 snowfall 26cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 160cm reported on 11 days January 2026 snowfall 401cm reported on 19 days February 2026 snowfall 93cm reported on 13 days March 2026 snowfall 9cm 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 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 433cm Posted on Thursday 5th March 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Morning from Zao. A bit more snow this morning with the ski area reporting 5cm; it feels colder too this morning. Some sun is forecast for tomorrow but Saturday looks like it might be windy and hopefully snowy too. --------------- Official snow depth (reported by ski area): Yokokura area: 60cm Uwanodai area: 80cm Utopia area: 140cm Chuo area: 150cm Paradise area: 150cm Summit area: 110cm Lifts now closed for the season: Kokutai pair More information about the ski area: Zao Onsen Zao Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Thursday 5th March 2026 Total snowfall at base 433cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 56 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 24cm (on 12th January) November 2025 snowfall 5cm observed on 2 days December 2025 snowfall 120cm observed on 18 days January 2026 snowfall 199cm observed on 23 days February 2026 snowfall 92cm observed on 11 days March 2026 snowfall 17cm observed 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 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 717cm Posted on Thursday 5th March 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Hurray! This morning I do have some fresh snow to report. The ski area itself has reported 8cm since yesterday in upper areas of the mountain. There was about 4cm of snow on my car this morning. It's always great to see those top trees looking frosted and loaded with some snow. (Even better when the ones in town are, too, but...!) As I write this it is largely cloudy but some blue sky to see in places. Quite bright actually down at base now. Should be fun up there. Snow is due on Saturday, too. Sounds good. ---------------------------- Fresh snowfall since yesterday morning (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 3+5=8cm Uenotaira: 1+7=8cm Hikage: 0cm Nagasaka: 8cm Karasawa: 0cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 200cm Uenotaira: 180cm Hikage: 80cm Nagasaka: 65cm Karasawa: 50cm Scheduled lift operations: All operating as normal (Challenge and Utopia pair lifts normally do not operate on weekdays) Courses that are not available (when the ski area is operating as normal): All open except Kurokura, Hachiman and Grand Prix Information on the ski area: Nozawa Onsen Nozawa Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Thursday 5th March 2026 Total snowfall at base 717cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 47 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 76cm (on 25th January) November 2025 snowfall 15cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 134cm reported on 11 days January 2026 snowfall 438cm reported on 22 days February 2026 snowfall 126cm reported on 12 days March 2026 snowfall 4cm 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 520cm Posted on Thursday 5th March 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It's thermal inversion time! Colder at the base than at the summit. You don't see that every day. Quite windy again today, about 70 km/h on top, but only 20 km/h or so at the base, so only the Gondola is closed today. The wind must be coming from a more acceptable direction. High of 3 C today. Much sunnier today, less gray. Think snow. --- Furano Zone Lift A (Ropeway): 8:30--4:00 Lift B: 9:00--4:00 Lift C: 8:30--6:00 Lift D: 8:40--4:00 Lift E: 9:00-4:00 Snow Escalator: CLOSED for repairs Kitanomine Zone: Lift F: 8:30--6:00 Lift G: 8;45--4:00 Lift H: 9:00--4:00 Lift K (Gondola): CLOSED FOR WIND Kitanomine snow escalator: 9:00-12:00, 1:00-3:30 Furano Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Thursday 5th March 2026 Total snowfall at base 520cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 63 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (6th December) November 2025 snowfall 45cm reported on 5 days December 2025 snowfall 234cm reported on 22 days January 2026 snowfall 163cm reported on 22 days February 2026 snowfall 78cm reported on 14 days March 2026 snowfall 0cm reported on 0 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 645cm Posted on Wednesday 4th March 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. Yesterday was, in the end, not great. Poor weather, wind, and lifts affected. Thankfully this morning is somewhat improved (re: wind) and we have some light snow still falling. Early morning Yakebitaiyama was reporting 3cm. There will have been more than that since then, and I should bring you news of more tomorrow. I can report 5cm but it will be varied depending on where you are. Interesting how it looks like areas to the south-east got more, particularly over on the other side of the mountains in Kusatsu. Maybe some more snow over the weekend, too, but looks like there's a chance of clearer skies again before then. Shiga Kogen Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Wednesday 4th March 2026 Total snowfall at base 645cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 59 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (on 25th January) November 2025 snowfall 43cm reported on 8 days December 2025 snowfall 161cm reported on 13 days January 2026 snowfall 337cm reported on 23 days February 2026 snowfall 97cm reported on 12 days March 2026 snowfall 7cm 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 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 11cm Snowfall at base this season 1348cm Posted on Wednesday 4th March 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . A fresh layer of snow! It shouldn't be a surprise in early March, but it's always great to see fresh snow on the ground and especially when we've hardly had any in recent days. OK so there's over 10cm of it and the ski area reports 16cm on the mountain. (Yesterday the rain turned into snow in the afternoon). Not enough for a reset, of course, but runs should be much improved this morning. We expect light snow at times today. Looks like we might get some more at the weekend too. -------------------------- Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 315cm (top) 220cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area): 1860cm Planned lift operations (reported by the ski area): All lifts scheduled to open during peak season The Number 2 gondola operates on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays Courses (reported by the ski area): All main runs open except B2, B3 and C5 Tree run courses status unclear this morning Geto Kogen Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Wednesday 4th March 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 1348cm Number of days snowfall observed 72 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 77cm (on 5th December) November 2025 snowfall 54cm observed on 5 days December 2025 snowfall 306cm observed on 18 days January 2026 snowfall 761cm observed on 31 days February 2026 snowfall 216cm observed on 17 days March 2026 snowfall 11cm 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1067cm Posted on Wednesday 4th March 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Must be the bad weather, but the resorts are really slow uploading new info this morning. And the weather is not nice again today. We’re really going in a pattern of a sunny day and then fog/rain/wind. I’m watching the wind move to the north right now, so this overnight rain might change to the potentially heavy snow the TV reports are talking about (but I did note that they are talking more about heavy snow on the Pacific side of Honshu, which of course is not us). One never knows, the best way to look at this season. And as I type I’m watching the first flakes start to come down.... -- Akakura Kanko: 200cm, 4° (no new report) Akakura Onsen: 270cm, 0° Alpen Blick Resort 230cm, 3° (no new report) Myoko Suginohara: 105cm top, 60cm base; -2° Kyukamura RunRun: 200cm, 4° (no new report) Seki Onsen: 420cm, 0° Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 80cm, 0° Madarao Mountain Resort: 140cm, no temp. data Upper lifts closed Lotte Arai Resort: 368cm, 5° (not sure on lift operations yet) Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 70cm top, 30cm base; 3° Myoko Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Wednesday 4th March 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 1067cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 48 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 120cm (on 25th January) November 2025 snowfall 35cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 184cm reported on 11 days January 2026 snowfall 646cm reported on 24 days February 2026 snowfall 202cm reported on 12 days March 2026 snowfall 0cm reported on 0 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 337cm Posted on Wednesday 4th March 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Weather is a bit complicated early on this morning. OK so here is how much snow is being reported by ski areas this morning: Hakuba Happo-one: 5cm Hakuba Goryu: 4cm Hakuba 47: 3cm Tsugaike: 'several cm' (No available info from Hakuba Cortina as I prepare my report). So there's some fresh snow out there on the mountain (though sadly none to report from base). Clearly that is not enough for a 'reset', as such, but of course welcome with the hope that there is more on the way. At the moment there is a whole lot of cloud around, and limited to (very) poor visibility in places; but some blue sky and good visibility in other places. Check out the cool view of the 'sea of clouds' on the Happo-one webcam image below. Varied weather and conditions this morning. Clearer skies are forecast for tomorrow, but Saturday still looking good for more fresh. -------------------------------- Being pretty much a beginner on these things, I occasionally wonder about some of the really weird things that go on on social media SNS land. Like, this morning, Tsugaike ski area has the seemingly random 'Footbath lounge', 'footbath' (and 'snowwall') as tags on it's Facebook morning report. Despite not mentioning footbaths in the report. What's going on there, then? Actually, I think my fleeting interest might have already expired. ;) Come on snow!!! -------------------------------- ABLE Hakuba Goryu New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Top: 2cm Official snow depth: Top: 250cm Top: 70cm ------------ Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park New snowfall (reported as 'todays snowfall'; implies overnight rather than 24 hrs): Top: 3cm Base: 0cm Official snow depth: Top: 265cm Base: 120cm ------------ Hakuba Cortina New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Top: 0cm Official snow depth: Top: 185cm Base: 120cm ------------ Hakuba Happo-one New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Kurobishi (1680m): 5cm Usagidaira (1400m): 2cm Nakiyama (800m): 0cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Kurobishi (1680m): 250cm Usagidaira (1400m): 114cm Nakiyama (800m): 15cm ------------ Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Official snow depth: 180cm ------------ Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth: 170cm ------------ Jigatake Official snow depth: 45cm ------------ Kashimayari Skijo Family Park Official snow depth: 120cm ------------ Tsugaike Mountain Resort Official snow depth: Upper: 199cm Base: 22cm ------------ White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Official snow depth: 60cm Hakuba Now 2025-2026 season Data as Wednesday 4th March 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 337cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 45 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 24cm (on 25th January) November 2025 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 98cm reported on 12 days January 2026 snowfall 181cm reported on 22 days February 2026 snowfall 56cm reported on 10 days March 2026 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 14cm Snowfall at base this season 430cm Posted on Wednesday 4th March 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . It's great to be able to tell you about a layer of fresh snow this morning. Almost 15cm of it, too, so good to see some fresh pure white coating the runs and on the trees. There might be some more by tomorrow. Come on! OK visibility down at base but limited higher up. --------------- Official snow depth (reported by ski area): Yokokura area: 60cm Uwanodai area: 80cm Utopia area: 140cm Chuo area: 150cm Paradise area: 150cm Summit area: 110cm Lifts now closed for the season: Kokutai pair More information about the ski area: Zao Onsen Zao Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Wednesday 4th March 2026 Total snowfall at base 430cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 55 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 24cm (on 12th January) November 2025 snowfall 5cm observed on 2 days December 2025 snowfall 120cm observed on 18 days January 2026 snowfall 199cm observed on 23 days February 2026 snowfall 92cm observed on 11 days March 2026 snowfall 14cm 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