Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 19cm Snowfall at base this season 422cm Another 19cm of snow to report this morning. Yikes! There's a lot of people around seeking out the fresh snow. Good job we got it right now, ne. :) All lifts are go! ------------------------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Moiwa base: -7℃, light wind, 25cm of crystal snow. Moiwa 800m: -9.4℃, NNW1.9m/s, 30cm snowfall. Annupuri 1100m: -11.4℃, WNW6.0m/s. Village 1000m: -10.3℃, WSW2.8m/s. Hirafu Hanazono 1000m: -10.9℃, ENE2.0m/s. Hanazono 800m: -8.3℃, N1.2m/s. Sea of Japan Benkei cape WNW5m/s, Kamui cape SW10m/s, 1002hPa, 2.5m waves. The wind has weakened ahead of the low-pressure system, and sea wave heights have decreased. The development of wind slabs above 800m has subsided, and 30–40cm of light, crystalline snow has settled on the mountain. The snow surface has not formed slabs, and the avalanche risk is currently low. In the Hirafu area, lift operations will be delayed as crews require time to recover installations. Please follow instructions from the Ski Patrol. Hanazono Gate 5 is expected to open as soon as preparations are complete. Moiwa Gate 6, at a lower elevation, will be open for a limited time. Keep in mind that outside the gates is not the ski resort. When heading out, consult with the ski patrol and ensure you have your beacon, probe, shovel, as well as a rope. Do not duck the boundary ropes. The Niseko Rules are built on a foundation of trust between users and the resort. The snow is deep. If you enter the backcountry without proper equipment, you will not be able to return to the resort. Bring snowshoes or touring skins. There is no such thing as “perfect safety” in this sport. Cautiousness will prevent accidents; overconfidence invites them. Have a good day. ------------------------------------ Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): Peak: 10cm Base: 20cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 243cm (+3cm change since yesterday) Base: 153cm (+3cm 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: 25cm Base: 25cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 305cm (+5cm change since yesterday) Base: 120cm (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: 200cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 110cm (no 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: 20cm Base: 10cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 190cm (+30cm change since yesterday) Base: 150cm (+20cm 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 13th January 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 422cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 42 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 204cm reported 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 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 182cm Posted on Tuesday 13th January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. It's snowing as I write this and I have 5cm to report so far. I should have some potentially exciting numbers to report tomorrow morning. Visibility is reduced out on the mountain, but there is fresh refill falling from the skies so if you're wrapped up with the right googles, you should be happy! Hakuba Now 2025-2026 season Data as Tuesday 13th January 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 182cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 23 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (on 5th December) November 2025 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 98cm reported on 12 days January 2026 snowfall 82cm reported on 10 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 210cm Posted on Tuesday 13th January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . On and off snowfall during the day yesterday. We have had an early morning fog this morning but it retreated back up the mountain and visibility looks fairly decent across the mountain now. Albeit a generally overcast kind of feel. Hopefully more fresh snow to report tomorrow; along with colder conditions. --------------- Ski lifts: All scheduled to be operating apart from Yokokura Number 2 Ski runs: All of the main areas are open with just a few restrictions remaining Official snow depth (reported by ski area): Yokokura area: 55cm Uwanodai area: 60cm Utopia area: 115cm Chuo area: 70cm Paradise area: 70cm Summit area: 85cm More information about the ski area: Zao Onsen Zao Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Tuesday 13th January 2026 Total snowfall at base 210cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 31 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 85cm observed on 11 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 46cm Snowfall at base this season 337cm Posted on Monday 12th January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Greetings from Shiga Kogen. It's the last day of the long weekend and those who stuck around will feel very fortunate. Since yesterday, Yakebitaiyama and Kumanoyu are both reporting 50cm of fresh snowfall, which Okushiga Kogen reports 60cm. Very nice numbers to see, though the official snow depth numbers have hardly changed! This morning we have less wind and some blue skies too, so conditions should be excellent. Shiga Kogen Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Monday 12th January 2026 Total snowfall at base 337cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 30 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 46cm (on 27th December) November 2025 snowfall 43cm reported on 8 days December 2025 snowfall 161cm reported on 13 days January 2026 snowfall 133cm reported 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 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 34cm Snowfall at base this season 352cm Posted on Monday 12th January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning from Madarao. Snow and wind yesterday with the snow starting to pile up by evening and giving my measuring area 34cm. The ski area is reporting 30cm and saying that there's varying amounts of snow depending on where you are due to the strong winds. We have another nice surprise of some blue sky and sun at the moment and so the people here for the last day of the long weekend should have some great conditions to enjoy. Not as windy too, thankfully. Maybe some more sun tomorrow and then snow going into Wednesday. Madarao Mountain Resort: - Fresh snowfall reported by the ski area: 30cm - Official snow depth: 160cm - All lifts scheduled to be operating - Main courses open - Tree run courses open: all apart from SAWA II, SAWA III and Rabbit Tangram Ski Circus: - Official snow depth: 105cm - All 5 lifts scheduled to operate Madarao Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Monday 12th January 2026 Total snowfall at base 352cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 18 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 52cm (on 27th November) November 2025 snowfall 26cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 160cm reported on 11 days January 2026 snowfall 166cm 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 34cm Snowfall at base this season 703cm Posted on Monday 12th January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Hello! More snow and another good amount of it too with the ski area reporting 43cm from the mountain. Base measurement today is over 30cm. Wind was strong yesterday and so blowing the snow around making for some challenging weather. Today is also going to be windy. It is still snowing this morning - there's more to come. Might need to keep an eye on the wind re: lift disruption. Snow-wise, it is increasingly feeling like what we expect here in Geto Kogen, I'm happy to say. -------------------------- Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 260cm (top) 190cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area): 921cm 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 now open Tree run courses scheduled to be open: Heart, Garden, Rabbit (checking early on) Geto Kogen Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Monday 12th January 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 703cm Number of days snowfall observed 35 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 343cm 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 41cm Snowfall at base this season 464cm Posted on Monday 12th January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Snow followed by sun; seems to be the new standard in Myoko. We used to expect multiple days of good snowfall, but it just hasn’t happened yet this season. It was weird weather day yesterday, as expected. Some strong south/west winds did cause some lift closures. Akakan saw both the Sky Cable gondola and the Hotel No. 3 lift closed, which made it impossible to ski over to the Akakura Onsen side of the mountain (but the Champion no. 3 lift, which is the link from Onsen to Akakan, was running). The scrolling banner at the Akakn website says No. 3 is being checked out and is not running; their animation does show it operating. Hmmmm. They may be short one lift, but today is the third day of a live DJ event going on at Akakan to celebrate Coming of Age Day (congratulations 20-year-olds). --- Akakura Kanko: 190cm, -9° Akakura Onsen: 200cm, -5° Alpen Blick Resort 150cm, -6° Myoko Suginohara: 140cm top, 90cm base; -9° Kyukamura RunRun: 210cm, 0° Seki Onsen: 340cm, -7° Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 105cm, -6° Madarao Mountain Resort: 160cm, -6° Lotte Arai Resort: 305cm, -4° The resort is warning of delayed starts due to heavy snow Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 150cm top, 50cm base; -3° Myoko Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Monday 12th January 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 464cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 22 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 64cm (on 9th January) November 2025 snowfall 35cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 184cm reported on 11 days January 2026 snowfall 245cm reported on 10 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 8cm Snowfall at base this season 354cm Posted on Monday 12th January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Hello Skiers & Boarders, Unpleasant weather today with high winds. The Gondola opened, but within an hour the wind picked up to 65 km/h forcing it to close. All other lifts remain open. Think snow. Think less wind. --- Furano Zone: All lifts open. Lift A: 8:30--3:30 Lift B: 9:00--3:30 Lift C: 8:30--7:30 Lift D: 8:40--3:30 Lift E: 9:00-3:30 Snow Escalator:9-12:30 & 1:30-3:30 Kitanomine Zone: Lift F: 8:30--7:30 Lift G: 8:45--3:30 Lift H: 9:30--3:30 Lift K: (Gondola) CLOSED FOR WIND Kitanomine snow escalator: 9-12, 1-3:30 Furano Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Monday 12th January 2026 Total snowfall at base 354cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 37 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 75cm reported on 10 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 36cm Snowfall at base this season 403cm Good morning from Niseko. The rain and lack of snow to report yesterday was, happily, just a blip! In hindsight, that is acceptable. This morning I have an impressive 36cm of fresh snowfall to report. Brilliant. I note my total for January 2026 is now up to a healthy looking 185cm. Hirafu is reporting a cool 50cm of fresh snowfall this morning (base and top), though after their 15cm declaration yesterday morning I'm looking at that base number with a handful of salt. I can certainly believe the top measurement. Annupuri is reporting 30-40cm. (And Village is reporting 0cm). Wherever you are, a lot of snow and with more on the way. The images today (below) were all taken just before 8:30am. As you can see, it looks fairly clear over at Hanazono at the moment, but there's some moderate snowfall and limited visibility at Village and Annupuri. Conditions (meaning pesky wind) mean that a lot of lifts are on hold leaving just generally lower ones opening as planned. That is, apart from Hanazono, where all 4 lifts appear to be gambatte-ing. Still, that may be the price we must pay for our ongoing snow delivery. ------------------------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain base -6℃, 40cm snowfall, hardcore snow clearing. Moiwa 800m: -10.6℃, NW9.2m/s, cornice and snowdrifts developments. Annupuri 1100m: -12.8℃, WNW6.5m/s. Niseko Village 1000m: -11.6℃, W2.0m/s. Hirafu Hanazono 1000m: -12.3℃, ESE5.4m/s. Hanazono 800m: -4.8℃, NNE3.4m/s. Sea of Japan Benkei cape NW18m/s, Kamui cape NW13m/s, 1001hPa, 3.9m waves. The wind peaked between 2:00am and 3:00am at NW 22m/s with wave heights rising around 4m. Morning observations show that cornices and snowdrifts have grown significantly and are still developing. Above 800m, the avalanche risk is extremely high. There is a potential for slab avalanches with a fracture line depth of 50–80cm on cornice slopes, valley sidewalls, and knolls. The speed of wind-slab growth has outpaced any compaction, making it prone to deep-layer fracturing from even the slightest trigger. The sliding surface would be yesterday’s warm layer, but it’s not that the avalanche occurs because that layer is freezing. The cause for the slide is the internal collapse (shear failure within the new snowpack) of the slab, which has rapidly and drastically gained weight. Steep slopes below tree-line are also dangerous. If the trail-breaking exceeds waist-deep, you should be on high alert for avalanches. Even if the lifts are running, it is better not to leave the groomed runs today. The snow is “madly deep”. Watch out for falls and collisions. Do you have your beacon? Today, it is not an ornament. Have a good day. Gate opening is TBD. ------------------------------------ Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): Peak: 40cm Base: 35cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 240cm (+35cm change since yesterday) Base: 150cm (+40cm 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: 50cm Base: 50cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 300cm (+30cm change since yesterday) Base: 120cm (+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: 200cm (+9cm change since yesterday) Base: 110cm (+2cm 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: 7cm Base: 7cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 160cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 130cm (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 Monday 12th January 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 403cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 41 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 185cm reported on 11 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 14cm Snowfall at base this season 177cm Posted on Monday 12th January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba on this last day of the long weekend. Goryu is reporting a large 60cm of fresh snowfall on their social media this morning. Very nice. Cortina and Tsugaike both report about 30cm on mountain. Happo-one hasn't updated their official site info yet. I'm having trouble connecting with multiple sites this morning and so some of the snow depth data below has not been updated for today. We have some nice blue sky at the moment along with cloud, but it is still windy and that wind is affecting quite a few lifts. Hopefully they might be able to get moving. Anyway, if you can get out onto the slopes, conditions should be very pleasing this morning. And there's more snow due tomorrow. -------------------------------- ABLE Hakuba Goryu New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Top: 60cm Official snow depth: Top: 215cm Top: ?cm ------------ Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park New snowfall (reported as 'todays snowfall'; implies overnight rather than 24 hrs): Top: 30cm Base: 15cm Official snow depth: Top: 210cm Base: 100cm ------------ Hakuba Cortina New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Top: 30cm Official snow depth: Top: 230cm Base: 135cm ------------ Hakuba Happo-one New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Kurobushi (1680m): 15cm NOT UPDATE YET TODAY Usagidaira (1400m): 12cm Nakiyama (800m): 0cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Kurobushi (1680m): 245cm Usagidaira (1400m): 106cm Nakiyama (800m): 60cm ------------ Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Official snow depth: 175cm ------------ Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth: 120cm ------------ Jigatake Official snow depth: 75cm ------------ Kashimayari Skijo Family Park Official snow depth: 90cm ------------ Tsugaike Mountain Resort Official snow depth: Upper: 228cm Base: 85cm ------------ White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Official snow depth: 80cm Hakuba Now 2025-2026 season Data as Monday 12th January 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 177cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 22 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (on 5th December) November 2025 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 98cm reported on 12 days January 2026 snowfall 77cm reported 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 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 24cm Snowfall at base this season 208cm Posted on Monday 12th January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Morning from Zao. Heavy snowfall and some very strong winds and wild conditions overnight. This morning it is very hard to put one number on the snowfall (due to those winds). Measurements vary from 19cm - 36cm, but after a bit of checking around I'm going with 25cm. The ski area itself is reporting 20cm. It is still snowing and it is still windy but most lifts appear to be starting the day as planned, though the summit section of the Zao Ropeway is on hold. We are still due more wind and snow over the coming days. --------------- Ski lifts: All scheduled to be operating apart from Yokokura Number 2 Ski runs: All of the main areas are open with just a few restrictions remaining Official snow depth (reported by ski area): Yokokura area: 55cm Uwanodai area: 60cm Utopia area: 115cm Chuo area: 70cm Paradise area: 70cm Summit area: 85cm More information about the ski area: Zao Onsen Zao Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Monday 12th January 2026 Total snowfall at base 208cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 30 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 83cm observed on 10 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 42cm Snowfall at base this season 324cm Posted on Monday 12th January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . It is a very good morning from Nozawa. Tons of fresh snow and a clearing of the skies early on too. Also, less wind! So the ski area has reporting up to 65cm of snowy goodness up at Yamabiko; not reporting yet from base areas but my own measurement was 42cm. Nice. Should be fab conditions for everyone heading out this morning. ---------------------------- Fresh snowfall since yesterday afternoon (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 65cm Uenotaira: 45cm Hikage: ?cm Nagasaka: ?cm Karasawa: ?cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 230cm Uenotaira: 180cm Hikage: 90cm Nagasaka: 80cm Karasawa: 60cm Scheduled lift operations: All operating Courses that are not available: Mukobayashi Hachiman Information on the ski area: Nozawa Onsen Nozawa Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Monday 12th January 2026 Total snowfall at base 324cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 22 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (on 27th December) November 2025 snowfall 15cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 134cm reported on 11 days January 2026 snowfall 175cm reported on 10 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Nozawa Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com