Independent snow and weather reporting from the Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 100cm Posted on Wednesday 31st December 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . We have another of those days when there appears to have been some pretty good snowfall at higher elevations, as reported by the ski areas, but not really much at all down at base. This morning Goryu and Happo-one are both reporting 20cm of fresh and Hakuba 47 is reporting 15cm. That's all higher up. I'm hoping that I'll be able to bring you biggest numbers tomorrow - and the first few days of the new year are also looking good for snow. Come on, let's have it! Have a safe and fun New Year's Eve. Bai-bai 2025. -------------------------------- ABLE Hakuba Goryu New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Top: 20cm Official snow depth: Top: 120cm Top: 50cm ------------ Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park New snowfall (reported as 'todays snowfall' by the ski area): Top: 15cm Base: 0cm Official snow depth: Top: 140cm Base: 40cm ------------ Hakuba Cortina Official snow depth: Top: 135cm Base: 73cm ------------ Hakuba Happo-one New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Kurobushi (1680m): 20cm Usagidaira (1400m): 10cm Nakiyama (800m): 0cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Kurobushi (1680m): 180cm Usagidaira (1400m): 99cm Nakiyama (800m): 30cm ------------ Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Official snow depth: 50cm ------------ Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth: 90cm ------------ Jigatake Official snow depth: 50cm ------------ Kashimayari Skijo Family Park Official snow depth: 75cm ------------ Tsugaike Mountain Resort Official snow depth: Upper: 158cm Base: 80cm ------------ White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Official snow depth: 55cm Hakuba Now 2025-2026 season Data as Wednesday 31st December 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 100cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 13 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 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 279cm Posted on Wednesday 31st December 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Happy New Year's Eve! Some promising snow yesterday afternoon, but alas it stopped overnight. No super amounts of snow in the immediate forecast, but it will remain properly cold, so at least we won't have any of those pesky melts anymore. New Year's festivities kicking off tonight around 10 PM at the New Prince Hotel. Ride a snowcat, sign up to ski in the color torch parade, win something from the free raffle, and see an awesome fireworks show at the stroke of midnight. Trust me, you've never been closer to exploding fireworks. It's pretty fun. Think snow. --- Furano Zone: All lifts open. Lift A: 8:30--3:20 Lift B: 9:00--3:20 Lift C: 8:30--7:30 Lift D: 8:40--3:20 Lift E: 9:00--3:20 Snow Escalator:9-12:30 & 1:30-3:30 Kitanomine Zone: Lift F: 8:30--7:30 Lift G: 8:45--3:20 Lift H: 9:00--3:20 Lift K: 9:00--3:20 Magic Carpet: Closed Furano Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Wednesday 31st December 2025 Total snowfall at base 279cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 27 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 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 125cm Posted on Wednesday 31st December 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Cloud with (very) light snow on and off this morning and more due over the coming days. It remains to be seen if it will just continue 'light' or if we might get more substantial amounts. Hoping for the latter, of course. Have a safe and fun New Year's Eve. --------------- Ski lifts: Most lifts are now scheduled to be operating. The following lifts are not open: Ryuzan pair Yokokura Number 2 Oomori quad Ski runs: Most of the main areas are open but we're not at 'fully open' status yet Official snow depth (reported by ski area): Yokokura area: 25cm Uwanodai area: 35cm Utopia area: 50cm Chuo area: 50cm Paradise area: 50cm Summit area: 50cm More information about the ski area: Zao Onsen Zao Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Wednesday 31st December 2025 Total snowfall at base 125cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 20 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 23cm (on 4th December) November 2025 snowfall 5cm observed on 2 days December 2025 snowfall 120cm observed on 18 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 149cm Posted on Wednesday 31st December 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Greetings from Nozawa on this last day of 2025. The day is starting, down at base at least, with cloudy skies. Forecasts entice us with the prospect of snow - sometimes possibly heavy snow - sometime today (from late morning or lunchtime perhaps?) and through tomorrow and Friday, too. A good old traditional Nozawa-like snow storm, by the looks. Hopefully at least wind won't be a problem, but the delivery of snow is the biggest thing right now. I'm really looking forward to it! ---------------------------- Fresh snowfall since yesterday afternoon (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 0cm Uenotaira: 0cm Hikage: 0cm Nagasaka: 0cm Karasawa: 0cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 120cm Uenotaira: 80cm Hikage: 55cm Nagasaka: 45cm Karasawa: 35cm Scheduled lift operations: All operating except Nagasaka quad Courses that are not yet available: Skyline Kamoshika Tanuki Usagi Jumping Grand Prix Nagasaka Mukobayashi Hachiman Karasawa Utopia B Kandahara Challenge 39 no kabe Information on the ski area: Nozawa Onsen Nozawa Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Wednesday 31st December 2025 Total snowfall at base 149cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 12 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 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 122cm Posted on Tuesday 30th December 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . We had some snowfall overnight but it is a very mild morning (for us anyway). The temperature is -1C. The snow is a bit slushy. There is cloud cover and limited visibility up higher up but it seems to be clearing somewhat. Hopefully we are going to be getting some snow over the next few days. Those snow depth numbers are still really low. --------------- Ski lifts: Most lifts are now scheduled to be operating. The following lifts are not yet open: Ryuzan pair Yokokura Number 2 Oomori quad Ski runs: Most of the main areas are open but we're not at 'fully open' status yet Official snow depth (reported by ski area): Yokokura area: 25cm Uwanodai area: 35cm Utopia area: 50cm Chuo area: 50cm Paradise area: 50cm Summit area: 50cm More information about the ski area: Zao Onsen Zao Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Tuesday 30th December 2025 Total snowfall at base 122cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 19 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 23cm (on 4th December) November 2025 snowfall 5cm observed on 2 days December 2025 snowfall 117cm observed 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 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 149cm Posted on Tuesday 30th December 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Good morning from Nozawa. It's not great this morning with drizzly rain and a foggy and murky kind of feel to early morning proceedings. The ski area reports snow at the top of the mountain, so it sounds like the place to be (though no cm of fresh snow is being reported). Anyway, not to fear! That snow that has been approaching on the forecasts seems set to be with us soon, so hopefully by tomorrow I'll have at least the start of some exciting news to report. A very snowy New Years Eve and New Years Day? Sounds good! Lifts open 30 minutes early today and tomorrow. Lots of people around. ---------------------------- Fresh snowfall since yesterday afternoon (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 0cm Uenotaira: 0cm Hikage: 0cm Nagasaka: 0cm Karasawa: 0cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 120cm Uenotaira: 85cm Hikage: 55cm Nagasaka: 45cm Karasawa: 40cm Scheduled lift operations: All operating except Kandahar pair and Nagasaka quad Courses that are not yet available: Skyline Kamoshika Tanuki Usagi Jumping Grand Prix Nagasaka Mukobayashi Hachiman Kasasawa Utopia B Kandahara Challenge 39 no kabe Information on the ski area: Nozawa Onsen Nozawa Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Tuesday 30th December 2025 Total snowfall at base 149cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 12 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 Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Nozawa Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 277cm Posted on Monday 29th December 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . A whole centimeter of snow last night. Yipee. The threatened warm temps today will only end up being +1 C, which hardly counts. Tomorrow should be the same, so we've dodged another melt day. New Year's Eve is gonna drop down to near -20 C, so gonna be cold firework viewing. Supposed to be some snow tonight. Think snow. --- Furano Zone: All lifts open. Lift A: 8:30--3:20 Lift B: 9:00--3:20 Lift C: 8:30--7:30 Lift D: 8:40--3:20 Lift E: 9:00--3:20 Snow Escalator:9-12:30 & 1:30-3:30 Kitanomine Zone: Lift F: 8:30--7:30 Lift G: 8:45--3:20 Lift H: 9:00--3:20 Lift K: 9:00--3:20 Magic Carpet: Closed Furano Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Monday 29th December 2025 Total snowfall at base 277cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 26 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (6th December) November 2025 snowfall 45cm reported on 5 days December 2025 snowfall 232cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 117cm Posted on Monday 29th December 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . A few flurries of snow last night but nothing really significant. It looks like we're going to have another fine bluebird day today. Fresh snow looks due from tomorrow... There's a lot of folk around now, many here to enjoy the New Year period. It is probably going to be cold so hope everyone has enough to wrap up well. --------------- Ski lifts: Most lifts are now scheduled to be operating. The following lifts are not yet open: Ryuzan pair Yokokura Number 2 Oomori quad Ski runs: Most of the main areas are open but we're not at 'fully open' status yet Official snow depth (reported by ski area): Yokokura area: 25cm Uwanodai area: 35cm Utopia area: 45cm Chuo area: 50cm Paradise area: 50cm Summit area: 50cm More information about the ski area: Zao Onsen Zao Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Monday 29th December 2025 Total snowfall at base 117cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 18 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 23cm (on 4th December) November 2025 snowfall 5cm observed on 2 days December 2025 snowfall 112cm observed on 16 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 204cm Posted on Sunday 28th December 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . A little snow overnight but it has been clearing gradually and at the moment there's a mix of cloud and some blue sky above us. Tomorrow is expected to be clear and sunny and a bit milder and we have more snow coming in around Wednesday. It might be a snowy new year, just how we like it. Shiga Kogen Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Sunday 28th December 2025 Total snowfall at base 204cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 21 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 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 45cm Snowfall at base this season 352cm Posted on Sunday 28th December 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good news! We had a bit of a storm thing going on yesterday with wind and snow. And we got a good delivery! Ski area reporting over 50cm on mountain. That sounds like Geto Kogen, right? Might not get much more snow over the next day or two, but the forecasts are looking pretty good for snow through the coming week. Looks like normal winter patterns settling in. --------------------------- Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 180cm (top) 85cm (base) Planned lift operations (reported by the ski area): All lifts scheduled to open during peak season Number 2 gondola operates 27th December through 4th January and every Saturday, Sunday and national holiday Courses (reported by the ski area): A few runs are unavailable and some are part open Basically, more snow is needed to get things open and in good condition Tree run courses are not yet open Geto Kogen Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Sunday 28th December 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 352cm Number of days snowfall observed 22 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 77cm (on 5th December) November 2025 snowfall 54cm observed on 5 days December 2025 snowfall 298cm observed 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 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 95cm Posted on Sunday 28th December 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. And it is a beautiful morning. The ski areas are reporting several up to 5cm of new snow on the mountain and there was some overnight down below too. You can now ski back down to base at Hakuba Happo-one over at Nakiyama and by the gondola. Yey. With more other lifts and runs opening up at various ski areas, we are at the stage of the season where I thing I can/should simplify the daily list that I put out below. As we are today, Hakuba 47 aside, all ski areas are now in the 'part open' to 'mostly open' kind of operational situation. I will continue to update the info in the list, and report on fresh snow that ski areas talk about, and also mention any notable news in the text of my report. There is more good snowfall on the way, probably starting on Tuesday. If forecasts are right, we might be on for a bunch of days of consecutive snowfall. That would be a big help. And hopefully, before too long, all of the ski areas will all be able to get fully open. -------------------------------- Ski area information for Sunday 28th December 2025 The information below is manually checked with official sources and updated for every report. All information is subject to change. Check before heading out. ------------ ABLE Hakuba Goryu New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Top: 5cm Official snow depth: Top: 110cm Top: 60cm ------------ Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park New snowfall (reported as 'todays snowfall' by the ski area): Top: 5cm Base: 5cm Official snow depth: Top: 125cm Base: 45cm ------------ Hakuba Cortina Official snow depth: Top: 130cm ------------ Hakuba Happo-one New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Kurobushi (1680m): 5cm Usagidaira (1400m): 5cm Nakiyama (800m): 0cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Kurobushi (1680m): 140cm Usagidaira (1400m): 66cm Nakiyama (800m): 45cm ------------ Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Official snow depth: 50cm ------------ Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth: 90cm ------------ Jigatake Official snow depth: 50cm ------------ Kashimayari Skijo Family Park Official snow depth: 70cm ------------ Tsugaike Mountain Resort Official snow depth: Upper: 136cm Base: 66cm ------------ White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Official snow depth: 60cm Hakuba Now 2025-2026 season Data as Sunday 28th December 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 95cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 11 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (on 5th December) November 2025 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 93cm 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 15cm Snowfall at base this season 276cm Posted on Sunday 28th December 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Good Morning Furano!! It's snowing again, and all is right with the world...at least more than it was yesterday. It does the heart good to see it coming down. Nice and fluffy. Good temps. The impending warm days have lowered their threat level to +2 and +3 C for the next two days, which is manageable in my book. Then down we drop off the charts with nighttime lows down to -17 C. Properly cold. In news, the resort has opened the A3 run on the Furano side, providing a bit more expert access. A3 is never groomed, so have at it. Be safe out there and give yourself a good berth when overtaking others. Recent spate of collisions. Think snow. --- Furano Zone: All lifts open. Lift A: 8:30--3:20 Lift B: 9:00--3:20 Lift C: 8:30--7:30 Lift D: 8:40--3:20 Lift E: 9:00--3:20 Snow Escalator:9-12:30 & 1:30-3:30 Kitanomine Zone: Lift F: 8:30--7:30 Lift G: 8:45--3:20 Lift H: 9:00--3:20 Lift K: 9:00--3:20 Magic Carpet: Closed Furano Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Sunday 28th December 2025 Total snowfall at base 276cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 25 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (6th December) November 2025 snowfall 45cm reported on 5 days December 2025 snowfall 231cm 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 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