Independent snow and weather reporting from the Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 28cm Posted on Thursday 30th November 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . 9am update: Happo-one is also open Good morning from Hakuba. And a good morning it is! Official information is still quite patchy early this morning, but two ski areas are officially opening this morning: Goryu and Tsugaike. Goryu has the gondola and top Alps Number 1 pair moving (with the Panorama course open), and Tsugaike has the gondola and top pair lift operating. Tsugaike seem to be reporting an impressive 103cm of snow depth at higher elevations. That sounds great! It's probably a good guess to predict that Hakuba 47 and Happo-one are busy preparing to open too sometime very soon. Things may change quickly. (I will try to update this report during the day if there is any major news). There's snow on the ground in the village too this morning. Exciting times. And I know it's just a date, but it's great to see some ski lifts moving before we reach December! Added: Happo-one is also opening this morning. They are reporting 50cm of snowfall at 1400m with a 103cm snow depth. Nice. Added (6:30pm): Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park will be opening from tomorrow, Friday 1st December. There is going to be a lot of information to check and prepare tomorrow morning, so the report might take a bit of time to put together and publish. Gambarimasu! If the weather behaves, the four ski areas (Goryu, 47, Happo-one and Tsugaike) will all be part open. --------------- ABLE Hakuba Goryu Lifts operating: - Gondola - Alps Number 1 pair Courses open: - Panorama Official snow depth: - Upper: ?cm - Toomi: ?cm Reported snowfall (as per official site): - ?cm -------------------------------- Hakuba Happo-one Lifts operating: - Gondola - Panorama Courses open: - Panorama Official snow depth: - Kurobushi (1680m): ?cm - Usagidaira (1400m): 103cm - Nakiyama (800m): ?cm Reported snowfall (as per official site): - Kurobushi (1680m): ?cm - Usagidaira (1400m): 50cm (sugoi!) - Nakiyama (800m): ?cm -------------------------------- Tsugaike Mountain Resort Lifts operating: - Gondola - Han-no-ki high speed pair Official snow depth: - Upper: 103cm - Base: 13cm Hakuba Now 2023-2024 season Data as Thursday 30th November 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 28cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 4 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 15cm (19th November) November 2023 snowfall 28cm 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 9cm Snowfall at base this season 561cm Posted on Sunday 24th March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. Snow showing in this report is from yesterday morning since the report was posted. It was coming down nicely for a while there, even at base. (And, just to be clear, that's not showing up in any of the reported numbers from the ski areas this morning, even though many snow depth numbers have increased since yesterday). (Sigh mumble grumble.) Anyway! I wonder if that will be the last decent delivery of snow this season? Maybe not, with something possible around Tuesday. The general trend, though, seems to be rising temps across the next week and beyond. And that is not unreasonable considering the date! Forecasts for today are generally cloud with some sun and that's what we have just now. Today is the last day of the season for the Hakuba Iwatake and Kashimayari ski areas. (Sanosaka is going to continue for another week). All planned closing dates are noted in the list below. --------------- ABLE Hakuba Goryu Reported snowfall: Upper: 0cm Official snow depth: Upper: 315cm Toomi: 155cm Planned closing date: Monday 6th May Hakuba 47 Reported snowfall (overnight): Upper: 0cm Base: 0cm Official snow depth: Top: 330cm Base: 150cm Planned closing date: Monday 6th May Hakuba Cortina Reported snowfall: Upper: 0cm Official snow depth: Top: 269cm Base: 180cm Planned closing date: Sunday 31st March Hakuba Happo-one Reported snowfall: Kurobishi: 0cm Usagidaira: 2cm Top of Riesen quad: 0cm (social media) Nakiyama: 0cm Official snow depth: Kurobishi: 320cm Usagidaira: 222cm Nakiyama: 60cm Planned closing date: Monday 6th May Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Reported snowfall: Mountain Side: 0cm Village Side: 0cm Official snow depth: Mountain Side: 200cm Village Side: 100cm Planned closing date: End of today Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth: 260cm Planned closing date: Sunday 31st March Jigatake Now closed Kashimayari Official snow depth: 110cm Planned closing date: End of today Tsugaike Mountain Resort Reported snowfall: 0cm Official snow depth: Upper: 293cm Lower: 49cm Planned closing date: Monday 6th May White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Official snow depth: 120cm Planned closing date: Sunday 31st March --------------- Total snowfall accumulation this season so far (in upper areas) [The information below originates from the ski areas themselves, it is being checked and updated manually every report from public Hakuba Valley sources] ABLE Hakuba Goryu: 1048cm Hakuba 47: 778cm Hakuba Happo-one: 835cm Hakuba Cortina: 922cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort: 910cm Note: There is usually a one day delay in numbers being updated Hakuba Now 2023-2024 season Data as Sunday 24th March 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 561cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 61 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 35cm (8th January) November 2023 snowfall 28cm reported on 4 days December 2023 snowfall 93cm reported on 13 days January 2024 snowfall 187cm reported on 16 days February 2024 snowfall 72cm reported on 13 days March 2024 snowfall 181cm reported on 15 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 552cm Posted on Saturday 23rd March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Heyyup, what's this? It's snowing again! (Were we expecting that?). No cm of snow being reported by ski areas early this morning but there's almost 2cm on the top of my car. I wonder how long this will go on? Forecasts seem to show that it might turn to rain, at least in the village and lower areas. Hopefully it might continue as snow higher up. There is a southerly wind this morning but ski areas seem to be opening as scheduled. Expect cloud and milder conditions tomorrow. --------------- ABLE Hakuba Goryu Reported snowfall: Upper: 0cm Official snow depth: Upper: 315cm Toomi: 155cm Planned closing date: Monday 6th May Hakuba 47 Reported snowfall (overnight): Upper: 0cm Base: 0cm Official snow depth: Top: 320cm Base: 140cm Planned closing date: Monday 6th May Hakuba Cortina Reported snowfall: Upper: 0cm Official snow depth: Top: 270cm Base: ?cm Planned closing date: Sunday 31st March Hakuba Happo-one Reported snowfall: Kurobishi: 0cm Usagidaira: 0cm Top of Riesen quad: 0cm (social media) Nakiyama: 0cm Official snow depth: Kurobishi: 315cm Usagidaira: 215cm Nakiyama: 55cm Planned closing date: Monday 6th May Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Reported snowfall: Mountain Side: 0cm Village Side: 0cm Official snow depth: Mountain Side: 200cm Village Side: 100cm Planned closing date: Sunday 24th March Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth: 260cm Planned closing date: Sunday 31st March Jigatake Now closed Kashimayari Official snow depth: 110cm Planned closing date: Sunday 24th March Tsugaike Mountain Resort Reported snowfall: 0cm Official snow depth: Upper: 282cm Lower: 35cm Planned closing date: Monday 6th May White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Official snow depth: 120cm Planned closing date: Sunday 24th March Hakuba Now 2023-2024 season Data as Saturday 23rd March 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 552cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 35cm (8th January) November 2023 snowfall 28cm reported on 4 days December 2023 snowfall 93cm reported on 13 days January 2024 snowfall 187cm reported on 16 days February 2024 snowfall 72cm reported on 13 days March 2024 snowfall 172cm reported on 14 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 550cm Posted on Friday 22nd March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Greetings from Hakuba. After all that fresh snow, we have some fine blue sky (and cloud) this morning. It should be a perfect morning to be out there playing in that lovely snow. Still can hardly believe it's nearly the end of March! Goryu is reporting up to 10cm of fresh since yesterday - that's the biggest number to report this morning. From tomorrow some milder weather is forecast. Hopefully tomorrow can avoid some rain that is on some forecast... that would be a bit of a spoilsport. --------------- ABLE Hakuba Goryu Reported snowfall: Upper: 10cm Official snow depth: Upper: 315cm Toomi: 160cm Planned closing date: Monday 6th May Hakuba 47 Reported snowfall (overnight): Upper: 0cm Base: 0cm Official snow depth: Top: 325cm Base: 145cm Planned closing date: Monday 6th May Hakuba Cortina Reported snowfall: Upper: 1cm Official snow depth: Top: 270cm Base: ?cm Planned closing date: Sunday 31st March Hakuba Happo-one Reported snowfall: Kurobishi: 5cm Usagidaira: 0cm Top of Riesen quad: 0cm (social media) Nakiyama: 0cm Official snow depth: Kurobishi: 315cm Usagidaira: 220cm Nakiyama: 65cm Planned closing date: Monday 6th May Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Reported snowfall: Mountain Side: 0cm Village Side: 0cm Official snow depth: Mountain Side: 200cm Village Side: 100cm Planned closing date: Sunday 24th March Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth: 265cm Planned closing date: Sunday 31st March Jigatake Now closed Kashimayari Official snow depth: 110cm Planned closing date: Sunday 24th March Tsugaike Mountain Resort Reported snowfall: ?cm Official snow depth: Upper: 296cm Lower: 38cm Planned closing date: Monday 6th May White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Official snow depth: 120cm Planned closing date: Sunday 24th March --------------- Total snowfall accumulation this season so far (in upper areas) [The information below originates from the ski areas themselves, it is being checked and updated manually every report from public Hakuba Valley sources] ABLE Hakuba Goryu: 1048cm Hakuba 47: 778cm Hakuba Happo-one: 835cm Hakuba Cortina: 922cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort: 910cm Note: There is usually a one day delay in numbers being updated Hakuba Now 2023-2024 season Data as Friday 22nd March 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 550cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 59 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 35cm (8th January) November 2023 snowfall 28cm reported on 4 days December 2023 snowfall 93cm reported on 13 days January 2024 snowfall 187cm reported on 16 days February 2024 snowfall 72cm reported on 13 days March 2024 snowfall 170cm 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 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 9cm Snowfall at base this season 443cm Posted on Wednesday 6th March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . I'm enjoying having to keep on increasing those snow depth numbers in the list below. Yes, more snow to report this morning - up to 20cm on upper sections of ski areas. It feels like a relatively mild morning but it shouldn't change (ie get warmer) much during the day. Right now it is snowing lightly and just over 0C. Great to see some potentially heavy snow due Friday and Saturday too. Weird season! (Although, I suppose they all are in their own way...) It seems like there is some kind of electric power cut in places this morning. Looks like it is around the Happo area. Unclear to me right now how that might affect ski area, but some lifts seem at least delayed at the start of the day. --------------- ABLE Hakuba Goryu Reported snowfall: Upper: 20cm Official snow depth: Upper: 265cm Toomi: 145cm Hakuba 47 Reported snowfall (overnight): Upper: 15cm Base: 10cm Official snow depth: Top: 265cm Base: 115cm Hakuba Cortina Reported snowfall: Upper: about 20cm Official snow depth: Top: 250cm Base: 165cm Hakuba Happo-one Reported snowfall: Kurobishi: 15cm Usagidaira: 17cm Top of Riesen quad: ?cm (social media) Nakiyama: 10cm Official snow depth: Kurobishi: 275cm Usagidaira: 210cm Nakiyama: 90cm Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Reported snowfall: Mountain Side: 5cm Village Side: 5cm Official snow depth: Mountain Side: 175cm Village Side: 100cm Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth: 245cm Jigatake Reported snowfall: 10cm Official snow depth: 90cm Kashimayari Official snow depth: 110cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort Reported snowfall: about 20cm Official snow depth: Upper: 259cm Lower: 69cm White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Official snow depth: 105cm --------------- Total snowfall accumulation this season so far (in upper areas) [The information below originates from the ski areas themselves, it is being checked and updated manually every report from public Hakuba Valley sources] ABLE Hakuba Goryu: 909cm Hakuba 47: 635cm Hakuba Happo-one: 745cm Hakuba Cortina: 724cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort: 737cm Note: There is usually a one day delay in numbers being updated Hakuba Now 2023-2024 season Data as Wednesday 6th March 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 443cm Number of days snowfall observed at base4 51 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 35cm (8th January) November 2023 snowfall 28cm reported on 4 days December 2023 snowfall 93cm reported on 13 days January 2024 snowfall 187cm reported on 16 days February 2024 snowfall 72cm reported on 13 days March 2024 snowfall 63cm 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 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 0cm Posted on Thursday 9th November 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Hello hello hello! It's a beautiful morning here in Hakuba, and the mountains look amazing. Nothing unusual there, of course, but it's always worth remembering the good things. After the long and hot summer, it is great that winter is just a few weeks away. I'm going to stubbornly try and ignore all the talk of 'unseasonably warm' conditions (as much as I can) and hope that all turns out well for the winter. As I write this, it is about 7C here in the village and will probably be around 19C at the warmest point of the day. Temperatures will be dropping over the weekend and into early next week. We might even get some snow down to (or close to) village level around Monday. I'll let you know, of course. And I'll talk about a few bits of Hakuba-related news next week. I've splashed out on new skis, boots, snowboard, and gloves for this season. I'm ready and excited about the upcoming season. Snow please! -------------------------------- Here are the planned opening dates for ski areas around Hakuba. All are of course subject to change and depend on snowfall. Late November: ABLE Hakuba Goryu Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park Tsugaike Mountain Resort Friday 1st December: Hakuba Happo-one Friday 15th December: Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Jigatake White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Saturday 16th December: Kashimayari Mid-December 2023: Hakuba Norikura Onsen Hakuba Now 2023-2024 season Data as Thursday 9th November 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 0cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 0 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 0cm November 2023 snowfall 0cm 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 444cm Posted on Monday 1st May 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. Well, it was a rainy start to Golden Week. The rain didn't last all day and visibility improved. This morning we have clear skies and bright sunshine. It's a fine morning. With Hakuba Happo-one closing yesterday, we are now down to small areas of Hakuba Goryu/47 and Tsugaike remaining open. And then there were three! We are in Golden Week, though today and tomorrow are not official national holidays. Wednesday through the weekend is the main part of Golden Week this year, and the last few days of the season for ski areas. --------------- ABLE Hakuba Goryu The Panorama run at Hakuba Goryu remains open. All base areas of Hakuba Goryu are now closed and you need to get the gondola back down to base. Lifts operating: Goryu Telecabin gondola Alps Number 1 Course available: Panorama Official snow depth: Upper: 65cm Toomi: 0cm Planned closing date: Sunday 7th May 2023 ---------- Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park The top Line E pair lift is still operating, but it can only be accessed via Hakuba Goryu. You need to take the Goryu gondola up to the lift. All lower areas of Hakuba 47 - including the base area - are now closed. Lifts operating: Line E pair Course available: R-8 Official snow depth: Upper: 65cm Lower: 0cm Planned closing date: Sunday 7th May 2023 ---------- Tsugaike Mountain Resort All base and mid areas of Tsugaike are now closed and you need to get the gondola back down from the open top area. Lifts operating: Eve Gondola Han-no-ki pair Ropeway (weekends and 1st-7th May; separate ticket and climbing notification required) Official snow depth: Upper: 44cm Lower: 0cm Planned closing date: Sunday 7th May 2023 --------------- Hakuba Cortina Hakuba Cortina closed on Wednesday 29th March Hakuba Happo-one Hakuba Happo-one closed on Sunday 30th April Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Hakuba Iwatake closed on Sunday 26th March Hakuba Norikura Onsen Hakuba Norikura closed on Sunday 26th March Jigatake Jigatake closed on Thursday 16th March Kashimayari Skijo Family Park Kashimayari closed on Tuesday 21st March White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Sanosaka closed on Tuesday 21st March Hakuba Now 2022-2023 season Data as Monday 1st May 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 444cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 50 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 31cm (25th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 164cm reported on 17 days January 2023 snowfall 178cm reported on 17 days February 2023 snowfall 88cm reported on 13 days March 2023 snowfall 12cm reported on 2 days April 2023 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day May 2023 snowfall 0cm 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 444cm Posted on Friday 14th April 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. We start the day with fine though hazy skies and relatively cool (difficult to say 'cold' at the moment), though it will be another warm day approaching 20C in the village this afternoon. Snow has almost all gone from the lower Toomi run at Goryu now. It's always impressive how the connecting Hakuba 47 retains the snow on the lower run back to their base. --------------- ABLE Hakuba Goryu The upper area of Hakuba Goryu remains open. All base areas of Hakuba Goryu are now closed and you need to get the gondola back down to base. Lifts operating: Goryu Telecabin gondola Alps Number 1 Alps Number 3 Courses available: Panorama Grand Prix Technical Super Official snow depth: Upper: 125cm Toomi: 0cm Planned closing date: Sunday 7th May 2023 ---------- Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park Almost all of Hakuba 47 remains open and you can still slide down to base on the snow. Lifts operating: Gondola Line A-B pair Line C quad Line E pair Courses available: All open apart from lower part of R7, Freedom and Tree Riding Zones Official snow depth: Top: 130cm Base: 30cm Planned closing date: Sunday 7th May 2023 ---------- Hakuba Happo-one The mid- to upper areas of Hakuba Happo-one remain open. All base areas of Happo-one are now closed and you need to get the gondola back down to base. Lifts operating: Adam Gondola Grat quad [* the Grat ski run is closed] Alpen quad Panorama pair Kurobishi Number 2 quad Skyline Number 2 pair * Kokusai 3 pair plans to be open weekends and 29th April to 7th May * Kurobishi Number 3 pair plans to be open weekends and 29th April to 7th May * Usagidaira pair plans to be open from 29th April to 7th May Courses available: Kurobishi Usagidaira Skyline Panorama (part) Urakuro Official snow depth: Kurobishi (1680m): 130cm Usagidaira (1400m): 38cm Nakiyama (800m): 0cm Planned closing date: Sunday 7th May 2023 ---------- Tsugaike Mountain Resort All base and mid areas of Tsugaike are now closed and you need to get the gondola back down from the open top area. Lifts operating: Eve Gondola Han-no-ki pair Tsuga Number 2 pair Ropeway (open Fridays, weekends and 1st-7th May; separate ticket and climbing notification required) Official snow depth: Upper: 100cm Lower: 0cm Planned closing date: Sunday 7th May 2023 --------------- Hakuba Cortina Hakuba Cortina closed on Wednesday 29th March Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Hakuba Iwatake closed on Sunday 26th March Hakuba Norikura Onsen Hakuba Norikura closed on Sunday 26th March Jigatake Jigatake closed on Thursday 16th March Kashimayari Skijo Family Park Kashimayari closed on Tuesday 21st March White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Sanosaka closed on Tuesday 21st March Hakuba Now 2022-2023 season Data as Friday 14th April 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 444cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 50 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 31cm (25th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 164cm reported on 17 days January 2023 snowfall 178cm reported on 17 days February 2023 snowfall 88cm reported on 13 days March 2023 snowfall 12cm reported on 2 days April 2023 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 12cm Snowfall at base this season 18cm Posted on Wednesday 14th December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . There was some snow falling yesterday morning down in the village, though it didn't last long and it got a bit wet at times. But this morning I am happy to report that we have some proper snow! First up, here's what is being reported by the ski areas: - Goryu: 25cm top - Hakuba 47: 25cm top, 20cm lower - Happo-one: 45cm (Usagidaira), 35cm (top of gondola) As much as 45cm fresh at Usagidaira? Very impressive. (Hope it's not a typo!) I need to post early today and can't see any changes to ski area operations just yet, apart from Tsugaike not opening as planned due to strong winds. I should have more to report tomorrow. :) --------------- ABLE Hakuba Goryu Part open Reported snowfall: - Upper: 25cm Lifts: - Telecabin gondola (8:15am-3:30pm) - Alps Number 1 pair (8:30am-3:45pm) Courses: - Panorama Official snow depth: - Upper: 65cm - Toomi: 10cm Notes: The top Panorama course is open. Access to and from the open ski run is via the Gondola. ------- Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park Part open Reported snowfall: - Upper: 25cm - Base: 20cm Lifts: - Line E (8:35am-3:40pm) Courses: - R-8 upper area Official snow depth: - Upper: 65cm - Base: 20cm Notes: The base area of Hakuba 47 is not yet open. Access to the open Line E lift is via Hakuba Goryu. ------- Hakuba Happo-one Part open Reported snowfall: - Usagidaira (1400m): 45cm - Nakiyama (800m): --cm Lifts: - Happo gondola (8:30am-4:00pm) - Panorama pair lift (8:40am-3:30pm) - Kokusai Number 3 pair (8:40am-3:30pm) Courses: - Panorama Official snow depth: - Kurobushi (1680m): -- - Usagidaira (1400m): 80cm - Nakiyama (800m): -- Notes: The mid-mountain Panorama course is open. Access to and from the open ski run is via the Gondola. ------- Tsugaike Mountain Resort Part open Lifts: - Eve Gondola (8:00am-4:00pm) - Han-no-ki pair lift (8:20am-3:30pm) Courses: - Han-no-ki Official snow depth: - Upper: 83cm - Base: 10cm Notes: The upper Han-no-ki course is open. Access to and from the open ski run is via the Gondola. Hakuba Now 2022-2023 season Data as Wednesday 14th December 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 18cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 3 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 12cm (14th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 18cm reported on 3 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 6cm Posted on Friday 9th December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. It's fine and sunny with some cloud around the mountains. 1C. Tomorrow should be nice too. And then, snow on Sunday. I have some really good excite news this morning - the season has started! :) The Telecabin Gondola at Hakuba Goryu opened at 8:30am and their Alps Number 1 pair lift is also moving, with the top Panorama course area open. Hakuba 47 will also be officially part open from tomorrow, though access to their Line E lift will be via Hakuba Goryu (the Hakuba 47 base and gondola will not be open). At the time of writing, there's no word on any opening news from Happo-one or Tsugaike Kogen, the other two ski areas that are ready to go. (If I hear any such news this afternoon, I will update this report). I'll make some changes to the report from tomorrow as things get started. 12:00pm update More news to report! Hakuba Happo-one will be open... this afternoon! Yes, they are going to 'pre-open' from 12:30pm. The Gondola and Panorama pair lift are scheduled to be open. As of 12:00pm, there's already a few people waiting at the base gondola station. The 'Grand Opening' will be tomorrow, when the Panorama Number 3 lift should also be moving. I'm not exactly sure how to explain the difference between pre-open and grand opening. (I'm wondering if the 'pre-open' idea/word might be a Japanese one? I have been in Japan way too long to know any more. Answers on a postcard please!) Note: other information in this report is as per original morning report. Hakuba Now 2022-2023 season Data as Friday 9th December 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 6cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 2 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 3cm (7th and 8th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 6cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 6cm Posted on Thursday 8th December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . We have had some more light snow in the village. Hakuba 47 are reporting up to 5cm around base areas, with gradually less than that as you head back towards the village. Happo-one appear to be reporting 27cm fresh snow and a snow depth of 55cm on the Usagidaira area (shown in the top image below this morning). That sounds good. Unfortunately, I can't find other 'numbers' to report to you. Ski areas seem to be chilling on the 'information updates' front at the moment. Definitely still in low gear, or neutral in some cases! I'm not saying they are sitting around doing nothing, of course, as I am sure they are busy with other things. Still, being an info fan I think we should be getting into higher gears now. :) Fingers crossed there will be more cm of snow delivered today. From tomorrow there will likely be a break in the snow clouds, followed by decent snowfall forecast for Sunday. That looks like it should get things moving... openings early next week, perhaps? The ski areas of the Hakuba region, in alphabetical order (with planned opening dates): ABLE Hakuba Goryu (on standby - will open as soon as there is enough snow) Hakuba 47 (on standby - will open as soon as there is enough snow) Hakuba Cortina (17th December) Hakuba Happo-one (on standby - will open as soon as there is enough snow) Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field (16th December) Hakuba Norikura Onsen (17th December) Hakuba Sanosaka (16th December) Hakuba Valley Kashimayari (24th December) Jigatake (16th December) Tsugaike Mountain Resort (on standby - will open as soon as there is enough snow) Hakuba Now 2022-2023 season Data as Thursday 8th December 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 6cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 2 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 3cm (7th and 8th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 6cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 0cm Posted on Thursday 1st December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Hello and good morning from Hakuba. We got rain on overnight, but this morning the clouds have cleared, and it's a beautiful morning with just some clouds in places... but mostly blue skies. Around Wednesday and into Thursday, we will probably get more rain down in the village, but it should be snowing higher up in the mountains again. Hopefully, I will have some fun snowy news for you again later in the week. By the way, while Hakuba Sanosaka does plan to re-open this season, there's no official info/details out there just yet. Will let you know when I know. News from Hakuba Norikura coming soon too. Hakuba Now 2022-2023 season Data as Thursday 1st December 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 0cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 0 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 0cm November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 0cm 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