Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 44cm Posted on Tuesday 4th December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto Kogen and apologies for the late start. Unfortunately, the winter weather has been rather shy this time round too - in all of Japan. But we have managed to have three days of snow on the ground so far: - Thursday 22nd November: 19cm - Friday 23rd November: 10cm - Saturday 1st December: 15cm There's not much left on the mountain though with the resort reporting 7cm higher up. You can see how things are looking on the photo below too. This morning is cloudy. It is another warm spell, but things should be getting more interesting by the end of the week with snow forecast. Hopefully Geto Kogen might be able to 'get o'-pen soon. (Sorry!) Fingers crossed. Geto Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Tuesday 4th December 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 44cm Number of days snowfall observed 3 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 19cm (on 22nd November) November 2018 snowfall 29cm observed on 2 days December 2018 snowfall 15cm observed on 1 day Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Geto Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 48cm Snowfall at base this season 708cm Posted on Wednesday 4th January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Hello from Geto Kogen. What can I say? The snow continues with another 50cm or so... It keeps on coming down, it remains windy and perhaps only for the braver. Real care is required in these conditions. Lifts are going to try to get open as planned but there is always a chance that they might be halted. For those that like a bit of a break in all this fresh snow, tomorrow might see it ease off. Snowfall statistics (as reported by the ski area): New snowfall (top): 50cm Current snow depth (top): 270cm Current snow depth (base): 190cm Total season snowfall so far at top: 855cm Lifts: - Number 1 Gondola - Number 1 pair lift - Number 2 pair lift - Quad lift Courses: - Normal courses open - Heart, Garden and Rabbit tree run courses open Geto Kogen Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Wednesday 4th January 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 708cm Number of days snowfall observed 29 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 100cm (on 16th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 578cm observed on 25 days January 2023 snowfall 130cm observed 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 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1124cm Posted on Friday 26th April 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto Kogen. It's Friday 26th April... and the last day of the ski 2023-2024 season at Geto Kogen. The ski area has done everything it can to remain open, with a thin strip of the A1 course making it to today. Otsukaresama deshita to everyone involved. This last season has been a very curious one. Geto Kogen thankfully still got a lot of snow, but we got considerably less snow (and it was less consistent) than what is normally expected. Let us hope that 2024-2025 can be more 'normal'. The story of the season is all there in the archive reports. Use the tabs above for snow data for the season and previous seasons. Thank you for reading the reports. Stay safe and well, and see you in November. Geto Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Friday 26th April 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 1124cm Number of days snowfall observed 77 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 73cm (on 30th November) November 2023 snowfall 138cm observed on 5 days December 2023 snowfall 243cm observed on 16 days January 2024 snowfall 382cm observed on 21 days February 2024 snowfall 95cm observed on 16 days March 2024 snowfall 265cm observed on 18 days April 2024 snowfall 1cm observed on 1 day Previous 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 185cm Posted on Saturday 2nd December 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Geto Kogen. Another 5cm at base and 10cm on upper areas since yesterday and just a cloudy start with some light snow at times. And get this, from this morning ALL of the main ski runs should be open. The patrol are going to have to check but it looks like it might happen. Tree run courses not included. :) A break from snowfall forecast over the coming dayes. Lifts operating (planned): Number 1 gondola Number 1 pair Runs open (planned): All the main runs Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 150cm (top) 70cm (base) New snowfall (reported by the ski area): 10cm (top) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area): 375cm (top) Geto Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Saturday 2nd December 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 185cm Number of days snowfall observed 7 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 73cm (on 30th November) November 2023 snowfall 138cm observed on 5 days December 2023 snowfall 47cm 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1385cm Posted on Wednesday 30th April 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Geto Kogen. Strong winds yesterday affected the gondola operations, with rain and sleet higher up. Alas it is still raining this morning but I am hearing that there might be some wet snow up on the mountain. Still, at this stage of the season, that doesn't really feel exciting... clear skies and sun would be more welcome. Hopefully we might get some of that over the next few days, but forecasts look mixed. Fingers crossed we get lucky. The ski area plans to be open until Tuesday, the last day of Golden Week. Scheduled ski area operation (subject to change): A2, B2, B3 and all the C courses are closed and some restrictions on others All tree run courses are now closed Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 175cm (top) 65cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area): 2472cm Spring season scheduled operations (* subject to change): Number 1 Gondola Number 2 pair lift Geto Kogen hopes to remain open this season until Tuesday 6th May 2025 Geto Kogen Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Saturday 19th April 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 1385cm Number of days snowfall observed 90 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 66cm (on 16th January) November 2024 snowfall 48cm observed on 5 days December 2024 snowfall 351cm observed on 22 days January 2025 snowfall 392cm observed on 24 days February 2025 snowfall 476cm observed on 24 days March 2025 snowfall 109cm observed on 13 days April 2025 snowfall 9cm 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 399cm Posted on Monday 30th December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto Kogen. Snow during the day yesterday and some light snow this morning, but as I post this report there is some blue sky and sun to enjoy too as the clouds disperse. It has been a bit windy at times but that seems to be less so now. And more snow due later on and tomorrow too. It might be snowing as we enter 2025. Scheduled ski area operations: All main courses are open 3 tree run courses open: Heart, Garden and Rabbit Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 265cm (top) 180cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area): 851cm Other information: Night skiing is scheduled for weekends and holidays through 24th February 2025. The Number 2 Gondola is scheduled to normally only operate on weekends, holidays and over New Year (28th December through 5th January). Geto Kogen Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Monday 30th December 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 399cm Number of days snowfall observed 27 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 48cm (on 16th December) November 2024 snowfall 48cm observed on 5 days December 2024 snowfall 351cm observed on 22 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 620cm Posted on Thursday 12th February 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Fine weather across the region this morning. The sun is out and we have great visibility. We had some more snow from yesterday; relatively wet, but the groomed slopes are looking good this morning. Only light winds, too, so a fine day to be out on the slopes. More sun expected over the next several days. Temps will be venturing into low positive numbers during the daytime. Shiga Kogen Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Thursday 12th February 2026 Total snowfall at base 620cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 52 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 79cm 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 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 16cm Snowfall at base this season 1309cm Posted on Thursday 12th February 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . The snow stopped in the afternoon yesterday. This morning we have some very light snow falling as this report is being made, and it is fairly bright. I can see some light blue sky. Might get windy later but generally we should get some more clear skies over the next few days... mild, too. -------------------------- Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 370cm (top) 285cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area): 1807cm 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 Night skiing until 8pm on weekends and holidays through 23rd February (Number 1 pair lift) Courses (reported by the ski area): All main runs open Tree run courses scheduled to be open: All seem to be scheduled to open Geto Kogen Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Thursday 12th February 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 1309cm Number of days snowfall observed 66 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 188cm observed on 12 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 16cm Snowfall at base this season 1030cm Posted on Thursday 12th February 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Cooler today; some sun in the sky but enough clouds to hopefully keep the snow nice and light. It was fun in the backcountry yesterday, with nice snow up high, but increasingly heavy/sun-affected snow further down. Everything seems to be going very smoothly, in fact. Lifts are going (the old ones are being pretty steady, with no long stops like we had last year). Looks like lots of sun and warm on the weekend. Spring skiing, round one! -- Akakura Kanko: 300cm, -5° Akakura Onsen: 345cm, -4° Alpen Blick Resort 230cm, -1° Myoko Suginohara: 190cm top, 145cm base; -11° Kyukamura RunRun: 300cm, 0° Seki Onsen: 630cm, -9° Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 160cm, -4° Madarao Mountain Resort: 230cm, no temp. Lotte Arai Resort: 490cm, 4° Some closures due to avalanche risk Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 210cm top, 110cm base; -1° Myoko Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Thursday 12th February 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 1030cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 44 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 165cm 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 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 319cm Posted on Thursday 12th February 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Greetings Hakuba-loving friends. I had to get out on the slopes early this morning to help a few friends visiting. Only out for a few hours but it was really nice out there. There's some cloud about but quite a lot of blue sky and sunshine. Lovely morning and while it was cold early on it is mild-ing up. (Or whatever the word is!) Goryu is winning the reported snowfall prize this morning, claiming 15cm in upper areas. Up at 47 I'd say there was around 10cm or so on the sides. OK, so we are looking at several days of clear weather, sunshine and warmer temperatures. It is good to see that it should be getting colder again come Monday, but not immediate resets on the horizon. Enjoy what we have! -------------------------------- ABLE Hakuba Goryu New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Top: 15cm Official snow depth: Top: 310cm Top: 120cm ------------ Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park New snowfall (reported as 'todays snowfall'; implies overnight rather than 24 hrs): Top: 10cm Base: 5cm Official snow depth: Top: 315cm Base: 155cm ------------ Hakuba Cortina New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Top: 5cm Official snow depth: Top: 320cm Base: 170cm ------------ Hakuba Happo-one New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Kurobishi (1680m): 0cm Usagidaira (1400m): 5cm Nakiyama (800m): 5cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Kurobishi (1680m): 315cm Usagidaira (1400m): 148cm Nakiyama (800m): 90cm ------------ Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Official snow depth: 250cm ------------ Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth: 220cm ------------ Jigatake Official snow depth: 90cm ------------ Kashimayari Skijo Family Park Official snow depth: 120cm ------------ Tsugaike Mountain Resort Official snow depth: Upper: 250cm Base: 82cm ------------ White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Official snow depth: 150cm Hakuba Now 2025-2026 season Data as Thursday 12th February 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 319cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 43 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 38cm 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 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 11cm Snowfall at base this season 658cm Posted on Thursday 12th February 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning from Madarao. About 10cm of fresh overnight and we started the morning with some lovely blue skies. There's a bit more cloud around now at mid-morning but it's still bright and the sun is peeking through at times, with a lot of cloud shadows going on too. Clear and mild weather forecast from tomorrow through Sunday. It should be a lot of fun, but we'd like to hear of the chance of a good reset beyond that. (Not really much to say on that just now). Madarao Mountain Resort: - Fresh snowfall reported by the ski area: 10cm - Official snow depth: 230cm - All lifts scheduled to be open apart from Number 5 - Main courses open - Tree run courses open: all open Tangram Ski Circus: - Official snow depth: 160cm - All 5 lifts scheduled to operate Madarao Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Thursday 12th February 2026 Total snowfall at base 658cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 39 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 71cm 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 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 398cm Posted on Thursday 12th February 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Morning, early on we have snow flurries, the sun peaking from clouds and decent visibility. It doesn't feel windy down at base. That may not be the case as you get higher up! Clearer skies due from tomorrow for a few days, along with some mild conditions. --------------- Official snow depth (reported by ski area): Yokokura area: 70cm Uwanodai area: 85cm Utopia area: 175cm Chuo area: 175cm Paradise area: 180cm Summit area: 140cm More information about the ski area: Zao Onsen Zao Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Thursday 12th February 2026 Total snowfall at base 398cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 52 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 74cm observed on 9 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