Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 669cm Good morning from Niseko. We did have a bit of snow falling yesterday afternoon, but it didn't amount to much of anything. Where I was, anyway. I can just about justify the 1cm in this report. This morning we have a mix of cloud and blue sky, and some sun too. And it is actually snowing lightly at Hanazono, and it does feel like there's an increasing amount of cloud. Would be nice to get a few cm of fresh in by tomorrow in time for my end of January 2026 'deadline'! All lifts plan to open as planned this morning. ------------------------------------ Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): Peak: 5cm Base: 5cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 280cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 190cm (+15cm 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 (-10cm change since yesterday) Base: 135cm (-5cm 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: 285cm (-3cm change since yesterday) Base: 175cm (-5cm change since yesterday) Planned lift operations: 7 of 8 lifts (not Country Road) 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: 260cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 210cm (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 Friday 30th January 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 669cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 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 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 44cm Snowfall at base this season 584cm Posted on Friday 30th January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Good morning. Some good snowfall again since yesterday morning and it is snowing still this morning and will probably continue into tomorrow. Perhaps we are past the peak of this particular snowy front. I'll try not to mention too often, but I continue to be confused by the official snowfall numbers. 75cm at Nagasaka, with less up at Yamabiko and Uenotaira? It seems unlikely and I can't report that much. The JMA (Japan Meteorological Agency) measurement for the past 24 hours, location close by Karasawa, is 37cm. The official site numbers somehow don't feel as consistently updated as they have been in the past... but, anyway, I'll post them as best I can (below). Whatever, data aside, there's lots of good snow across the mountain and some very fine conditions to enjoy. ---------------------------- Fresh snowfall since yesterday morning - daytime + overnight (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 8+52cm = 60cm Uenotaira: 12+40cm = 52cm Hikage: ?cm Nagasaka: 8+67cm = 75cm Karasawa: ?cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 300cm Uenotaira: 275cm Hikage: 190cm Nagasaka: 195cm Karasawa: 180cm Scheduled lift operations: All operating apart from Challenge pair and Utopia pair Courses that are not available (when the ski area is operating as normal): All open Information on the ski area: Nozawa Onsen Nozawa Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Friday 30th January 2026 Total snowfall at base 584cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 33 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 435cm reported on 21 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Nozawa Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 1006cm Weather overview Cloud, fog Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted at 8:45am on Saturday 23rd March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . It's a cold morning down to about -2 and light snow has been falling this morning. Just a dusting of snow really, but always welcome. Poor visibility out on the mountain. The tree runs will be closed early because of that but the resort will try to open if conditions improve. It's the last 'nighta' of the season tonight, followed (hopefully, all being well with the weather) by a fireworks display. Clearer conditions and a bit warmer tomorrow. Have a fun weekend. Madarao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Saturday 23rd March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 1006cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 61 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (24th December and 18th January) November 2012 snowfall 0cm December 2012 snowfall 223cm reported on 14 days January 2013 snowfall 352cm reported on 20 days February 2013 snowfall 355cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 76cm reported on 7 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 15cm Snowfall at base this season 674cm Weather overview Cloud, light snow Wind Light to moderate Temperature - Visibility Fair Posted on Monday 10th March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Back to snow this morning and about 15cm to report (resort saying 15-20cm on the slopes) and after temperatures warming up a bit yesterday afternoon we're back to very cold conditions this morning. It's snowing still though just lightly at the moment and grey clouds all around. Clearer skies maybe tomorrow morning and not as cold, followed by a bit of a warm-up around Wednesday/Thursday and maybe even some rain and followed by snow. So a bit all over the place at the moment. We'll just have to keep a daily eye on things! Operating lifts (planned): Number 1 Number 2 Number 3A Number 2 quad Number 5 Super quad Number 11 Number 12 Number 13 Number 15 Moving walkway Kids Park All tree run courses should be open. Nighta every Saturday night until 22nd March. Madarao Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Monday 10th March 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 674cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 47 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (on 10th January) November 2013 snowfall 0cm December 2013 snowfall 117cm reported on 10 days January 2014 snowfall 267cm reported on 15 days February 2014 snowfall 205cm reported on 15 days March 2014 snowfall 85cm reported on 7 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 594cm Weather overview Cloud, light snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility OK Posted on Monday 3rd March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . A few cm of fresh snow this morning and lots of cloud again. Light snow on and off for the morning forecast but it might clear up later on. Tomorrow we expect to see the sun. Then it's back to cold and snowfall (chance of rain before the snow on Wednesday...?) Operating lifts (planned): Number 1 Number 2 Number 3A Number 2 quad Number 5 Super quad Number 11 Number 12 Number 13 Number 15 Moving walkway Kids Park Madarao Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Monday 3rd March 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 594cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 42 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (on 10th January) November 2013 snowfall 0cm December 2013 snowfall 117cm reported on 10 days January 2014 snowfall 267cm reported on 15 days February 2014 snowfall 205cm reported on 15 days March 2014 snowfall 5cm 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 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 13cm Snowfall at base this season 543cm Posted on Thursday 29th January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . A fresh layer of snow with more to come through Saturday, perhaps heavy at times. Visibility seems fairly ok at the moment and wind is light northerly. Should be a good morning, wrap up and have fun. Madarao Mountain Resort: - Fresh snowfall reported by the ski area: 10cm - Official snow depth: 230cm - All lifts scheduled to be operating except Number 5 - Main courses open - Tree run courses open: All of them! Tangram Ski Circus: - Official snow depth: 155cm - All 5 lifts scheduled to operate Madarao Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Thursday 29th January 2026 Total snowfall at base 543cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 29 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 357cm reported on 17 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 497cm Posted on Thursday 29th January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It's quite bright at the moment but snowing in places. Possible heavier snow overnight tonight with snow expected to continue falling until tomorrow night or Saturday morning. Keeping cold. Lots of large school trips around! Shiga Kogen Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Thursday 29th January 2026 Total snowfall at base 497cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 42 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 293cm reported on 21 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 22cm Snowfall at base this season 809cm Posted on Thursday 29th January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Another nice snowfall overnight, pretty light it seems, at least using the highly scientific what-comes-out-of-my-snowthrower test (tons of light flying powder; so much that I couldn’t see that I was painting the wall of a neighboring house with fresh snow). We have certainly recovered from the early January deficit of snow; it’s really amazing out this morning with the trees and roofs absolutely loaded with snow. You know I don't like sunny days as much as pounding snow days, at least for the skiing, but we need a little sun to heat up these roofs (most of which are metal) and get some of that snow down. So we can then blow it all away once again.... --- Akakura Kanko: 290cm, -7° Champion No. 3 quad, the important cross-resort lift, will be delayed Akakura Onsen: 310cm, -6° Alpen Blick Resort 200cm, -4° (yesterday’s report) Myoko Suginohara: 200cm top, 150cm base; -10° Kyukamura RunRun: 300cm, -4° Seki Onsen: 560cm, -10° Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 155cm, -6° Madarao Mountain Resort: 230cm, -6° Lotte Arai Resort: 480cm, -0.4° Possible late starts Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 210cm top, 110cm base; -5° Myoko Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Thursday 29th January 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 809cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 34 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 590cm reported 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 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 439cm Posted on Thursday 29th January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Hello Skiers & Boarders, Same-o, same-o. No fundamental change in weather or conditions. Good snow, cool temps, no ice, blue skies. For many people, that is the perfect ski vacation. But....Think snow. --- Furano Zone Lift A: 8:30--3:40 Lift B: 9:00--3:40 Lift C: 8:30--6:00 Lift D: 8:40--3:40 Lift E: 9:00-3:40 Snow Escalator:9-12:30 & 1:30-3:30 Kitanomine Zone: Lift F: 8:30--6:00 Lift G: 8:45--3:40 Lift H: 9:00--3:40 Lift K (Gondola): 9:00--3:40 Kitanomine snow escalator: 9:00-12:00, 1:00-3:30 Furano Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Thursday 29th January 2026 Total snowfall at base 439cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 48 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 160cm reported on 21 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 16cm Snowfall at base this season 311cm Posted on Thursday 29th January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Morning from Zao. Light flakey snow - 16cm of it to report at base - and some limited conditions this morning. More snow is due across coming days. --------------- Ski lifts: All scheduled to be operating apart from Yokokura Number 2 Utopia Number 2 pair and Astraea Number 3 pair on hold Ski runs: All of the main areas are open Official snow depth (reported by ski area): Yokokura area: 75cm Uwanodai area: 80cm Utopia area: 170cm Chuo area: 165cm Paradise area: 170cm Summit area: 130cm More information about the ski area: Zao Onsen Zao Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Thursday 29th January 2026 Total snowfall at base 311cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 42 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 186cm 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 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 668cm It is a beautiful morning with clear blue sky and sunshine, and just some limited friendly-looking little cloud in places. I do not have any cm of snowfall to report, other than the 5cm that Hanazono reports at top. But that doesn't seem to matter on a morning like this (especially after all the recent snowfall). There is more snow on the way, but it might be later tomorrow before it starts up again. And that is all I have this morning! I wish you a fine day. ------------------------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Moiwa base at 6am: -10℃, light wind, no snowfall. Moiwa 800m: data n/a, no snowfall, calm. Annupuri 1100m: -12.0℃, N2.7m/s. Village 1000m: -10.6℃, NNE3.3m/s. Hirafu Hanazono 1000m: -11.3℃, N3.3m/s, no snowfall, calm. Hanazono 800m: -9.1℃, NW1.9m/s. Sea of Japan Benkei cape S3m/s, Kamui cape E5m/s, 1014hPa, 1.5m waves. We are in a low-pressure zone, with a wide atmospheric gradient, and both the sea and the mountains are calm, with no snowfall. Based on tests, data evaluation, and risk trend analysis, the overall avalanche risk is low. All peak gates will open. Listen to the patrol’s advice and prepare before leaving the gates. Do not duck ropes and ride strictly off-limits areas to seek snow. Do not enter the recently restricted Anbetsu area by following map apps. Niseko Avalanche Information assesses avalanche risk based on weather changes and snowfall trends, providing updates every morning. This approach fundamentally differs from the widely used method that relies solely on weak-layer theory. While it is a scientific truth that surface avalanches originate from weak points within the snowpack, here we primarily predict slope and elevation-specific hazards based on the development and progression of snowdrifts created by blizzards, aiding in accident prevention. The groomers are in perfect condition today. Visibility is good in the morning, but beware of sudden weather changes. Tomorrow’s information will be suspended for maintenance. Have a good day. ------------------------------------ Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): Peak: 5cm Base: 0cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 280cm (-10cm change since yesterday) Base: 175cm (-25cm 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: 355cm (-15cm change since yesterday) Base: 140cm (-35cm 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: 288cm (-7cm change since yesterday) Base: 180cm (-15cm change since yesterday) Planned lift operations: 7 of 8 lifts (not Country Road) 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: 260cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 210cm (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 Thursday 29th January 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 668cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 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 450cm reported on 27 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 24cm Snowfall at base this season 540cm Posted on Thursday 29th January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Good morning from a snowy Nozawa. Snowy but not too windy; with what looks like some limited visibility up on the mountain. The official site is really confusing me re: snowfall numbers yesterday/this morning. For example, it seems to be claiming 30cm at base since 3pm yesterday until 8am this morning... and also 30cm... since 8am this morning. (?) Whatever, my own base measurement is 24cm. And, whatever (2), it's snowing with quite a lot forecast to drop over the next few days. Let's be having you! ---------------------------- Fresh snowfall since yesterday afternoon (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: ?cm Uenotaira: ?cm Hikage: ?cm Nagasaka: ?cm Karasawa: ?cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 260cm Uenotaira: 220cm Hikage: 170cm Nagasaka: 170cm Karasawa: 150cm Scheduled lift operations: All operating apart from Challenge pair and Utopia pair Courses that are not available (when the ski area is operating as normal): All open Information on the ski area: Nozawa Onsen Nozawa Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Thursday 29th January 2026 Total snowfall at base 540cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 32 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 391cm reported on 20 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Nozawa Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com