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

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 827cm Good morning from Niseko. It might not be a lot, but I am still happy to be able to report some fresh snowfall this morning. I have measured several cm of it and it is still snowing. May it continue. Forecast is looking rather promising for snow over the weekend, too. All lifts are go this morning (though gates not set to open). ------------------------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain base: -2°C, 2cm low-pressure snowfall since dawn. Moiwa 800m: -2.8°C, ESE 4.0m/s. Annupuri 1100m: -5.5°C, ENE 11.1m/s. Niseko Village 1000m: -4.4°C, NE 5.5m/s. Hirafu Hanazono 1000m: -5.2°C, N 2.2m/s. Hanazono 800m: -3.5°C, N 1.2m/s. Sea of Japan Benkei Cape ESE 4m/s. Kamui Cape ENE 4m/s, 1021hPa, wave height unknown. The pressure gradient is strong on the western side above 1000m, bringing strong easterly winds. Wind-slab development is expected on top of the old March 3rd surface, and the weather has entered a stormy cycle. Major summit gates will remain closed to prevent accidents. Follow the instructions of the ski patrol. The lighting is flat and visibility is poor. The snow is also firm; beware of losing control. An inquiry was received from an emergency medical institution in Tokyo regarding the accident at Hirafu on January 7th. In Hirafu, there have been two past instances where patrols performed CPR while riding on a sled during transport. At Moiwa, patrols once saved an avalanche victim pulled out in a hypothermic state by warming them with their own body heat during transport. Rescue under low temperatures is a race against time. Constant, appropriate judgment is required. There is no such thing as absolute safety in this sport. Only individual caution can prevent accidents. We ask for your cooperation with the Niseko Rules—and for your respect toward the ski patrol. ------------------------------------ Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): Peak: 5cm Base: 3cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 270cm (+3cm change since yesterday) Base: 170cm (+5cm change since yesterday) Planned lift operations: 4 of 4 lifts Gondola until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): Peak: 5cm Base: 5cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 345cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 90cm (no change since yesterday) Planned lift operations: 9 of 9 lifts Ace Gondola, Ace Family quad, King Gondola and King Holiday pair until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko Village Ski Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 245cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 150cm (no change since yesterday) Planned lift operations: 8 of 8 lifts Upper Village Gondola, Village Express and Banzai Chair until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): Peak: 0cm Base: 0cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 270cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 140cm (-10cm change since yesterday) Planned lift operations: 6 of 6 lifts Jumbo Number 1 quad until 7:30pm ------------------ Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Planned lift operations: 3 of 3 lifts Niseko Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Wednesday 4th March 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 827cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 79 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 36cm (on 12th January) November 2025 snowfall 29cm reported on 7 days December 2025 snowfall 189cm reported on 23 days January 2026 snowfall 451cm reported on 28 days February 2026 snowfall 154cm reported on 19 days March 2026 snowfall 4cm 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 641cm Posted on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. Well, it might have been raining in the middle of the night (according to Yakebitaiyama) but it is now snowing. Kind of wet snow, and just a thin covering in places so far (1-2cm), but hopefully I'll be reporting more cm tomorrow. There's a southerly wind today and it might get strong at times; perhaps enough to affect some lifts. Clearer skies due again Thursday and Friday before some more potential snowfall on Saturday. Shiga Kogen Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Total snowfall at base 641cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 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 3cm 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 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 824cm Good morning from Niseko. It is rather windy out there. On days like this, the Niseko Village webcam (showing the top of the gondola station) looks like it's enduring an ongoing strong earthquake. Scary to just watch those wobbly images! I have to post early today but as of 8am top lifts are confirmed as not opening on time. Pesky wind may well affect other lifts during the day. There is a lot of cloud around but some blue sky in places, too, but the sun is struggling to break through. Actually, it's probably just chilling. But you perhaps know what I mean. The below report mentioned poor visibility, but as of now visibility is fairly decent in lower areas anyway. So, some fresh snow tomorrow and over the weekend? Forecasts tempt us with this good sounding prospect. I'll get appropriately excite when I see it! ------------------------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain base: -3°C, no snowfall. Moiwa 800m: -6.2°C, NNE 6.8m/s, no snowfall. Annupuri 1100m: -8.4°C, NNE 8.4m/s (18m/s gusts at 2:00 AM). Niseko Village 1000m: -7.3°C, NNE 18.0m/s. Hirafu Hanazono: -7.9°C, N 14.0m/s. Hanazono 800m: -5.5°C, N 7.1m/s. Sea of Japan Benkei Cape ENE 10m/s. Kamui Cape ENE 3m/s, 1028hPa, wave height unknown, Strong northerly winds from a continental high-pressure system are blowing above 1000m, along with dense fog and poor visibility. Most summit gates will be kept closed to prevent accidents for resort users. Follow the instructions of the ski patrol. Conditions out-of-bounds remain poor today until the snow softens. Groomed runs are firm this morning. Beware of out-of-control collisions and slip drops. The risk of full-depth avalanches is increasing as we approach Spring. Unlike surface avalanches, full-depth avalanches are said to be predictable by cracks, but they can also occur the moment a crack forms. The massive avalanches in Osawa and Backbowl, which have occurred three times in the last 50 years, took place during the freeze from night to dawn. These avalanches, originating from just below the ridgeline at 1100m, possess immense destructive power— taking down forests, scouring the terrain, and traveling long distances down to 500m elevation. We apologize for repeating this every time, but it is best not to ski in the gully bottoms. Avalanches are natural phenomena; no accidents can occur if nobody is in its path. ------------------------------------ Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): Peak: 0cm Base: 0cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 267cm (-3cm change since yesterday) Base: 165cm (-5cm change since yesterday) Planned lift operations: 4 of 4 lifts Gondola until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): Peak: 0cm Base: 0cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 345cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 90cm (no change since yesterday) Planned lift operations: 9 of 9 lifts Ace Gondola, Ace Family quad, King Gondola and King Holiday pair until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko Village Ski Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 245cm (-1cm change since yesterday) Base: 150cm (no change since yesterday) Planned lift operations: 8 of 8 lifts Upper Village Gondola, Village Express and Banzai Chair until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): Peak: 0cm Base: 0cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 270cm (-10cm change since yesterday) Base: 150cm (no change since yesterday) Planned lift operations: 6 of 6 lifts Jumbo Number 1 quad until 7:30pm ------------------ Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Planned lift operations: 3 of 3 lifts Niseko Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 824cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 78 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 36cm (on 12th January) November 2025 snowfall 29cm reported on 7 days December 2025 snowfall 189cm reported on 23 days January 2026 snowfall 451cm reported on 28 days February 2026 snowfall 154cm reported on 19 days March 2026 snowfall 1cm 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