Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 78cm Posted on Monday 15th December 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . It is very windy this morning and blowing the snow around. The wind might well affect lifts this morning - for those brave enough to want to be out there this morning! Check with the ski area before heading out. This storm is due to start easting off tomorrow. --------------- ** WIND WILL LIKELY AFFECT OPERATIONS THIS MORNING ** Ski lifts operating (planned): Onsen Number 1 pair Chuo Number 1 pair Chuo Number 2 pair Mikaeri pair Utopia Number 2 pair Ski runs open (planned): Chuo Uwanodai Utopia Official snow depth (reported by ski area): Yokokura area: 35cm Uwanodai area: 30cm Utopia area: 50cm Chuo area: 30cm Paradise area: 20cm Summit area: 35cm Zao Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Monday 15th December 2025 Total snowfall at base 78cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 10 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 23cm (on 4th December) November 2025 snowfall 5cm observed on 2 days December 2025 snowfall 73cm observed on 8 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Zao Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 78cm Posted on Monday 15th December 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Morning from Nozawa. Some snow overnight and hopefully more during the day today. The good news is that I see the ski area is actually reporting 27cm of fresh up in the top Yamabiko area. That sounds good! It isn't feeling particularly cold, but should be getting a bit colder as the morning goes on. Fingers crossed more snow, too. One other thing today is wind. The ski area is warning that strong winds might affect gondola operations. Cloudy skies due tonight and a chance of some clear skies tomorrow along with milder conditions. ----------------------------- Fresh snowfall since yesterday afternoon (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 27cm Uenotaira: -cm Hikage: - Nagasaka: - Karasawa: - Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 105cm Uenotaira: 75cm Hikage: - Nagasaka: - Karasawa: - Lifts operating: Nagasaka Gondola (8:30am-3:30pm; last one down at 4:00pm) Yamabiko Four quad lift Yamabiko Number 2 Four quad lift Uenotaira Four quad lift Courses available: Yamabiko A Yamabiko B Yamabiko C Yamabiko D Yamabiko E Uenotaira Notes: You need to get the gondola up to (and back down from) the open ski runs. All base areas are closed. Information on the ski area: Nozawa Onsen Nozawa Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Monday 15th December 2025 Total snowfall at base 78cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 7 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 19cm (on 12th December) November 2025 snowfall 15cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 63cm reported on 6 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 245cm Posted on Sunday 14th December 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Another 5cm of snowfall and it is snowing early morning from overnight. Wind may be an issue today and tomorrow and will be blowing the snow around and possibly reducing visibility. More snow is due over the next few days. --------------------------- Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 118cm (top) 63cm (base) Planned lift operations (reported by the ski area): Number 1 gondola Quad lift Number 1 pair lift Courses (reported by the ski area): Most main runs are at least part open Tree run courses are not yet open Geto Kogen Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Sunday 14th December 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 245cm Number of days snowfall observed 14 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 77cm (on 5th December) November 2025 snowfall 54cm observed on 5 days December 2025 snowfall 191cm observed on 9 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 149cm Good morning from Niseko. It does not feel quite as cold this morning but we do expect a drop in temperatures later and over the next several days. Along with fresh snow and some windy conditions. Just a bit of snow since my report yesterday. At base level, Hanazono is reporting 2cm, Annupuri is reporting 5cm... and Hirafu is reporting 15cm. Hmmmm... Following on from my comments about nighta/evening skiing yesterday, here is some historic data showing when the floodlit skiing has closed at Niseko Grand Hirafu in previous seasons: 1986 season: night skiing until 9:30pm 1987 season: night skiing until 9:00pm 1993 season: night skiing until 9:30pm 1996 season: night skiing until 9:30pm 2003 season: night skiing until 9:00pm 2012 season: night skiing until 8:30pm 2021 season: night skiing until 8:00pm 2022 season: night skiing until 7:00pm 2023 season: night skiing until 7:00pm 2024 season: night skiing until 7:00pm 2025 season: night skiing until 7:00pm I'd love to be able to be out there until 9:30pm! (And also know the reasons for the early closing time in recent years). The mountain is not fully open yet, along with gates. As noted in the Avalanche Report below, please stay in bounds and... just respect stuff. Like good folk do. Anyway, it's time for some Sunday morning toast! ------------------------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Moiwa base at 6am: -5℃, light winds, no new snow, good visibility. Moiwa Mikaeri 800m: -9℃, E1.6m/s, no new snow. Hanazono 800m: -5.2℃, SSW4.4m/s, no new snow in the last 12hrs. Coastal data: Benkei cape SSE4m/s, Kamui cape SSE4m/s, 1019hPa, wave height 0.6m. There has been no new snowfall and wind slabs above 800m have consolidated. The overall avalanche risk is low, however be careful as cornices around 1000m are prone to breakage. Due to the lack of snow the bamboo grass has not yet flattened, making only groomed runs suitable for skiing. Lets hope the next storm covers them up. Snowfall is expected to start in the afternoon from the front of an approaching low pressure system. Strong winds and snow will follow, bringing rapid cornice and snowdrift growth on the lee sides of ridges. The avalanche risk will increase. Pay close attention to future snowfall trends. Most avalanche accidents occur during or immediately after snowstorms. When entering the mountains, please consider the risks of weather changes and plan your climb and skiing accordingly. Skiing off-piste is not yet permitted. Do not thoughtlessly duck under ropes. Guests must follow the ski resort rules and must not cut lift lines. Respect for all is required regardless of nationality. Have a fun, injury-free Sunday. ------------------------------------ Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): Peak: 10cm Base: 2cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 145cm (-10cm change since yesterday) Base: 73cm (-12cm change since yesterday) Planned lift operations: All 4 lifts Gondola until 7:00pm Planned open courses: All main runs open except Legend of Shinya ------------------ Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): Peak: 15cm Base: 15cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 185cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 75cm (no change since yesterday) Planned lift operations: Ace Gondola Ace Family quad (until 7:00pm) Ace Number 3 pair King Gondola King Number 3 six Swinging Monkey Planned open courses: Family Sennoki Alpen Beginners access Green Shirakaba Center Kokutai Rinkan Jumbo ------------------ Niseko Village Ski Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 125cm (+5cm change since yesterday) Base: 60cm (no change since yesterday) Planned lift operations: Niseko Gondola Upper Village Gondola (until 7:00pm) Village Express (until 7:00pm) Community Chair Banzai Chair (until 7:00pm) ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): Peak: 5cm Base: 5cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 100cm (-10cm change since yesterday) Base: 50cm (-10cm change since yesterday) Planned lift operations: Annupuri gondola Dream Number 1 quad (until 7:00pm) Jumbo Number 1 quad Jumbo Number 2 pair Planned open courses: Utopia Shirakaba Paradise Junior Family Junior ------------------ Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Planned lift operations: All 3 lifts Niseko Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Sunday 14th December 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 149cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 18 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 24cm (on 12th December) November 2025 snowfall 29cm reported on 7 days December 2025 snowfall 120cm 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 70cm Posted on Sunday 14th December 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Another 4cm of snow and a foggy kind of start to this Sunday morning with some very light snowfall. It does not feel as cold this morning. Doesn't seem to be windy just yet either, but strong winds are forecast over the next few days. With snow. Utopia lift and run now available and more should open up as we receive further snowfall. --------------- Ski lifts operating (planned): Onsen Number 1 pair Chuo Number 1 pair Chuo Number 2 pair Mikaeri pair Utopia Number 2 pair Ski runs open (planned): Chuo Uwanodai Utopia Official snow depth (reported by ski area): Yokokura area: 35cm Uwanodai area: 30cm Utopia area: 50cm Chuo area: 30cm Paradise area: 20cm Summit area: 35cm Zao Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Sunday 14th December 2025 Total snowfall at base 70cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 9 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 23cm (on 4th December) November 2025 snowfall 5cm observed on 2 days December 2025 snowfall 65cm observed 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 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 120cm Posted on Saturday 13th December 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It is turning into a fine morning with earlier cloudy largely clearing and some nice blue skies now. More snow to report from yesterday. And more areas open this morning, in particular Okushiga Kogen, but the big picture it's still limited operations and 'not connected'. There's some nice snow to find, though! More due around tomorrow night. --------------------- The below information is checked at the time of report using official sources Currently open ski areas in Shiga Kogen (subject to change): Ichinose Family: Number 2 pair lift A Number 2 pair lift B Official snow depth 50cm Kumanoyu: Number 2 pair life A Number 2 pair lift B Number 3 quad Official snow depth 40cm Okushiga Kogen: Number 2 high speed pair Number 3 high speed pair Number 4 pair Official snow depth: 60cm Takamagahara Mammoth: Number 2 triple lift Official snow depth 40cm Yakebitaiyama: Number 2 gondola Yakebitaiyama Number 2 high speed Official snow depth: 60cm Yokoteyama: Number 1 Sky B lift Number 4 pair lift Official snow depth 50cm Shiga Kogen Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Saturday 13th December 2025 Total snowfall at base 120cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 14 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 28cm (on 12th December) November 2025 snowfall 43cm reported on 8 days December 2025 snowfall 77cm reported on 6 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 11cm Snowfall at base this season 85cm Posted on Saturday 13th December 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao on this first day of the ski season. The Number 1 and Number 2 quad lifts are scheduled to be open for the day, with 7 runs available. I am measuring 11cm of fresh since my last report, with the ski area saying just 5cm. Anyway, a decent start and may it be a long snowy one. More tomorrow, hopefully. Planned opening dates: Madarao: TODAY Tangram Ski Circus: Saturday 20th December Madarao Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Saturday 13th December 2025 Total snowfall at base 85cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 6 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 26cm (on 19th November) November 2025 snowfall 26cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 59cm reported on 5 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 240cm Posted on Saturday 13th December 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Welcome to the weekend. About 5cm since yesterday and I note the ski area themselves saying there's 10cm up at top. It was a cold day yesterday with a mix of cloud and light snow. There has been light snow at times this morning too, but we expect a day of cloud. Then it should be back to snow tomorrow. We might be in for some strong winds too... We need more snow for tree run courses to be open. --------------------------- Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 115cm (top) 60cm (base) Planned lift operations (reported by the ski area): Number 1 gondola Quad lift Number 1 pair lift Courses (reported by the ski area): Most main runs are at least part open Tree run courses are not yet open Geto Kogen Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Saturday 13th December 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 240cm Number of days snowfall observed 13 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 77cm (on 5th December) November 2025 snowfall 54cm observed on 5 days December 2025 snowfall 186cm observed on 8 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 52cm Posted on Saturday 13th December 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. We have a beautiful and atmospheric look going on this morning with a mix of cloud, some blue sky and the sun shining through in places. Thankfully the wind has eased off and ski areas can open as planned this morning. Goryu is still top area only and Happo-one is still 'middle-upper bit'. So you can't ride back down to base at those ski areas yet. You can ski back down to base at 47 and Tsugaike. I've done my best with the list below regarding the other ski areas that are part open this morning and will be doing more checking during today. Hopefully the report will be a bit cleaner tomorrow. Talking of which, more snow is due tomorrow night. Bring it on! -------------------------------- Ski area information for Saturday 13th 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: 1cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Top: 80cm Top: 10cm Planned operations: Gondola Alps Number 1 pair lift Alps Number 3 pair lift Alps Number 2/4 pair lift Panorama course Grand Prix course Super course Technical course ------------ Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park New snowfall (reported as 'todays snowfall' by the ski area): Top: 0cm Base: 0cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Top: 105cm Base: 30cm Planned operations: All of the main runs are available Tree run courses not yet open ------------ Hakuba Happo-one New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Kurobushi (1680m): 0cm Usagidaira (1400m): 0cm Nakiyama (800m): -cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Kurobushi (1680m): 100cm Usagidaira (1400m): 59cm Nakiyama (800m): -cm Planned operations: Gondola Alpen quad Panorama pair lift Kokusai Number 3 pair lift Kurobishi Number 2 quad Kurobishi course Usagidaira course Panorama course ------------ Tsugaike Mountain Resort Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Upper: 146cm Base: 50cm Planned operations: Gondola Tsuga Number 2 pair lift Han-no-ki pair lift Limited opening still, but you can ski from top to base ------------ Hakuba Cortina Planned operations: Cortina Number 2 quad lift Cortina Number 4 pair lift ------------ Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Planned opening date is 19th December ------------ Hakuba Norikura Onsen Planned operations: Alps Number 1 pair lift ------------ Jigatake Planned operations: Number 1 pair lift ------------ Kashimayari Skijo Family Park Due to be part open, but status unconfirmed ------------ White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Planned opening date is 19th December Hakuba Now 2025-2026 season Data as Saturday 13th December 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 52cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 5 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (on 5th December) November 2025 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 50cm reported on 4 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 15cm Snowfall at base this season 125cm Posted on Saturday 13th December 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . A little more snow overnight, and at least four resorts are running a handful of lifts, while two others have left up information from long ago and no report on whether they did in fact decide to open today. OK, the curmudgeon gets to start the year with a rant: why don’t the resorts put up useful information for their guests in a quickly-accessible place, and in a timely way? Whatever your thoughts on our digitally-immersed world, it sure is easier to get a lot more information quickly than ever before. So why not use it and let people know the basics—like, are you actually open or not? Or do we next need to find your Instagram, Facebook or Tiktok location.... Some of the resorts are great; maybe most do a good job of keeping new information up there for us. But didn’t a great big international, slick new operation take over one of the resorts, yet announces “We decided to open on December 13!” at the top of the site, then has course/lift information from November 9 below? Hope you don’t run that new hotel like that.... Rant is now ended. The season has begun. The mountain looks beautiful. --- Resort opening schedule: Akakura Kanko: December 19 Akakura Onsen: 40cm, -3° Yodel No. 1 Triple, Yodel No. 4 Pair Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick The winners of the least-user-oriented website (lots of promotion up top, dig for that ski info!) may or may not be open; they don’t say, the city’s site doesn’t say Myoko Suginohara: Not clear; no new info has been posted and they hoped to open today. Kyukamura RunRun: December 20 Seki Onsen: Already reporting 80cm and -5 (hmmm) but not opening until December 23 Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 45cm, -4° One lift running Madarao Mountain Resort: 50cm, -4° No. 1 and No. 2 Quad lifts Lotte Arai Resort: 102cm, 1.2° Gondola, top Zendana lift Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: December 24 (? Not entirely clear from website) Myoko Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Saturday 13th December 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 125cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 6 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 35cm (on 21st November) November 2025 snowfall 35cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 90cm reported on 5 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 203cm Posted on Saturday 13th December 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Good morning skiers & boarders, Big Day. The moment of truth has arrived. The infamous Lift B (aka Furano Quad) whose demise caused so much congestion last season begins operation today. I've been assured by the head of lift ops that everything is 100% A-OK. Let's hope so. Also in the news is that Night Skiing begins tonight on the Prince Romance chair next to the New Prince Hotel. Umm, that's all for now. Forecast calls for snow Sunday thru Tuesday, so that's good. Think snow. --- Ropeway + Lift D 8:30 -- 15:10 Lift B (aka Furano Quad) 9:00 -- 15:10 Lift C 8:30 -- 19:30 *The A2 & B1 runs are open all the way to the base. Furano Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Saturday 13th December 2025 Total snowfall at base 203cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 16 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (6th December) November 2025 snowfall 45cm reported on 5 days December 2025 snowfall 158cm 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 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 22cm Snowfall at base this season 147cm Good morning from Niseko. More lovely fresh snow to report this morning and there is a lot going on. Including the Niseko Gondola at Niseko Village ski area getting going and the Jumbo Number 2 pair lift at Annupuri also joining in the fun. There is a bunch more courses opening up, too. Varying snowfall numbers coming in from the ski areas this morning ranging from 20cm-40cm at base levels and up to 50cm at peak. They all sound good to me. Forecasts show more snow to arrive across the coming days, so things are going well at the moment. Nice and snowy. Also, hurray, today is the first day of 'nighta' floodlit skiing. As the lifts close up at either 7:00pm or 7:30pm, I prefer to call it 'evening' ski. I have talked about this previously, but in the past night skiing continued much later into the actual night. I was hoping that the ski areas might go back to keeping open a bit later again this season, but that is not the case. I have added info on which lifts are scheduled to be open for night skiing to the list below. Just one early season personal observation. The Hirafu ski area has been reporting some rather large snowfall numbers. By that, I mean more than the other ski areas, the Avalanche Report and also more than I am seeing with my own eyes. I'm keeping a nerdy eye on those. (You can, too, in the below list). I would be more than pleased if they are always spot on correct (rather than, er, 'rounded up'). Let's see how that continues... ------------------------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Moiwa base at 6am: -7℃, light wind, 20cm new snow over last 12 hours, light winds, good visibility. Hanazono 800m: -9.8℃, NNW5.0m/s, 20cm new snow. Moiwa Mikaeri 800m: -10℃, NNW1.7m/s, light snow. Coastal data: Benkei cape NW9m/s, Kamui CapeW8m/s, 1025hPa, 2.3m waves. The isobar width is widening and ocean wave height and winds are both decreasing. Snowfall above 800m has reached 50cm in some places, with snow cornices forming in some areas. As the wind and snow calm down, the snow will change from broken crystals to crystalline snow, causing snow to slide. Based on observation data, the overall avalanche risk has decreased. On 40-degree leeward slopes above 800m there is still a possibility of surface avalanches with a 50cm fractured surface thickness in some places. Caution is required on ridge drops and gullies in mountainous areas. Skiing out of bounds from within the ski resort is still prohibited. Follow the Niseko rules and listen to the advice of the ski patrol. There have been many injuries on the slopes. Be careful of reckless riding and falling. There is no safety in this sport. Have a nice day. ------------------------------------ Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): Peak: 30cm Base: 20cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 150cm (+15cm change since yesterday) Base: 85cm (+7cm change since yesterday) Planned lift operations: All 4 lifts Planned open courses: All except Setsuzoku and Legend of Shinya Planned night skiing: Gondola Until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): Peak: 50cm Base: 40cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 185cm (+20cm change since yesterday) Base: 75cm (+10cm change since yesterday) Planned lift operations: Ace Gondola Ace Family quad Ace Number 3 pair King Gondola King Number 3 six Swinging Monkey Planned open courses: Family Sennoki Alpen Beginners access Green Shirakaba Center Kokutai Rinkan Jumbo Planned night skiing: Ace Family quad Until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko Village Ski Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 120cm Base: 60cm Planned lift operations: Niseko Gondola Upper Village Gondola Village Express Community Chair Banzai Chair ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): Peak: 40cm Base: 40cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 110cm (+50cm change since yesterday) Base: 60cm (+30cm change since yesterday) Planned lift operations: Annupuri gondola Dream Number 1 quad Jumbo Number 1 quad Jumbo Number 2 pair Planned open courses: Utopia Shirakaba Paradise Junior Family Junior Planned night skiing: Jumbo Number 1 quad Until 7:30pm Niseko Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Saturday 13th December 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 147cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 17 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 24cm (on 12th December) November 2025 snowfall 29cm reported on 7 days December 2025 snowfall 118cm 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 Kutchan/Niseko. 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