Independent snow and weather reporting from the Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 430cm Posted on Sunday 5th April 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba. So here we are. It is Sunday 5th April 2020 and the last day of the 2019-2020 season at Naeba. We are ending the season with the Prince Number 2 Gondola and upper Takenokodaira pair lift operating this morning. You can still slide back down to base on a narrow course back, or choose to get the gondola back down. ------------------------- What a season it has been. No-one could claim that it has been a classic, but it certainly has been memorable/eventful/challenging. Naeba has done well dealing with less snow than usual and then with the troubling coronavirus situation. There was also the World Cup event in the middle of it all - the first day happened but they had to cancel the second day due to weather conditions. So a big thank you to all of the staff and everyone involved in keeping things going through it all. They all deserve a period of rest and recharge. We might not have enjoyed the amount of snow that we usually expect, but that doesn't mean there hasn't been some great days. There has. And I personally am going to try and remember those. If you came to Naeba I hope that you were able to come when conditions were good and enjoyed your time here. Let us hope that for the 2020-2021 season we can get back to something more like 'normal'. Thank you for reading. Take care. And bai-bai. --- PS: The Dragondola plans to be operating for the spring sightseeing season from 25th April until 31st May. Naeba Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Sunday 5th April 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 430cm Number of days snowfall observed 53 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 36cm (reported on 11th February) November 2019 snowfall 19cm observed on 5 days December 2019 snowfall 58cm observed on 9 days January 2020 snowfall 118cm observed on 12 days February 2020 snowfall 156cm observed on 15 days March 2020 snowfall 77cm observed on 11 days April 2020 snowfall 2cm observed on 1 day Previous report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Naeba. 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 430cm Posted on Thursday 2nd April 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba. I'm afraid we are on to just one lift this morning - the base Number 5 high speed lift - as windy conditions are stopping the gondola from getting going. It is actually snowing this morning, by the way and definitely feels colder. Tomorrow sunshine is forecast as things warm up again. Naeba Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Thursday 2nd April 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 430cm Number of days snowfall observed 53 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 36cm (reported on 11th February) November 2019 snowfall 19cm observed on 5 days December 2019 snowfall 58cm observed on 9 days January 2020 snowfall 118cm observed on 12 days February 2020 snowfall 156cm observed on 15 days March 2020 snowfall 77cm observed on 11 days April 2020 snowfall 2cm observed 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 Naeba. 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 383cm Posted on Wednesday 18th March 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba. Between the fine weather yesterday and this morning there was some fresh snow. Naeba itself is reporting 10-15cm on the mountain and I can report an additional 4cm at base. Right now the sun is out with some cloud and rather calm and mild conditions, and similar conditions are forecast for tomorrow (...just warmer). Naeba Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Wednesday 18th March 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 383cm Number of days snowfall observed 48 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 36cm (reported on 11th February) November 2019 snowfall 19cm observed on 5 days December 2019 snowfall 58cm observed on 9 days January 2020 snowfall 118cm observed on 12 days February 2020 snowfall 156cm observed on 15 days March 2020 snowfall 32cm 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 Naeba. 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 351cm Posted on Friday 28th February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Morning from Naeba. The snow has eased off after depositing another 8+cm or so. The sun is out. There's some blue sky but quite a lot of fast moving cloud at the moment. Snow is good. Weather is good. Naeba is quiet. No doubt the top headline news of the moment is putting some people off. For those that come, they should be enjoying themselves. Take care, be aware, wash hands, have fun. Naeba Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Friday 28th February 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 351cm Number of days snowfall observed 41 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 36cm (reported on 11th February) November 2019 snowfall 19cm observed on 5 days December 2019 snowfall 58cm observed on 9 days January 2020 snowfall 118cm observed on 12 days February 2020 snowfall 156cm observed 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 Naeba. 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 323cm Posted on Sunday 23rd February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . UPDATE Really disappointing news. The World Cup event today has been cancelled due to the bad weather conditions. (It was originally delayed, but now cancelled). Feel sad for everyone taking part and also all the people working hard to put the event together. :( ------------------------------ Original report Good morning from Naeba. Fine weather for lots of the day yesterday and that first day of the World Cup event, rain later on but I am happy to be able to report some snow starting to fall this morning. Just a light cover so far but we can hope for more cm during the day. I got to be on telly yesterday. Well, I waved to the cameras from afar anyway. Totally famous!! Looks like the Dragondola and top lift are on hold at the moment due to wind. The resort remains open to the public of course, but restrictions apply. If you are here, there's plenty of info around to keep you heading in the right direction. Naeba Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Sunday 23rd February 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 323cm Number of days snowfall observed 38 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 36cm (reported on 11th February) November 2019 snowfall 19cm observed on 5 days December 2019 snowfall 58cm observed on 9 days January 2020 snowfall 118cm observed on 12 days February 2020 snowfall 128cm observed on 12 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Naeba. 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 322cm Posted on Wednesday 19th February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba. Early morning there's some light snow, cloud and some blue sky too. Maybe it will clear up. Looks like Saturday, first day of the World Cup, is going to be rather warm. Please, Dear Weather, please be kind... we have all been very good boys and girls. The Audi FIX Alpen Ski World Cup 2020 event will be held at Naeba on 22nd and 23rd February. Preparations are being made. Planned course restrictions for the above event and others are as follows: Daishamen: 18th-22nd February Mens Riesen + Number 3 course: Until 22nd February Mens Riesen Slalom 24th-28th February Number 1 course: 24th February - 1st March Number 2 course: 24th-25th February Number 3 course: Until 1st March --------------------------------- Official snow depth: - 90cm Planned operating lifts: - Prince Number 2 Gondola - Takenokodaira romance pair lift - Takenokoyama romance pair lift - Number 4 romance pair lift - Number 3 high speed lift - Number 4 high speed lift - Number 5 high speed lift (open for nighta until 8:30pm) - Hiuchi Number 1 romance pair lift - Dragondola Courses planned to be open: - 19 of 22 courses are normally open - The Dragondola is operating to get over to the Tashiro Area of the Kagura resort Naeba Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Wednesday 19th February 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 322cm Number of days snowfall observed 37 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 36cm (reported on 11th February) November 2019 snowfall 19cm observed on 5 days December 2019 snowfall 58cm observed on 9 days January 2020 snowfall 118cm observed on 12 days February 2020 snowfall 127cm observed on 11 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Naeba. 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 319cm Posted on Tuesday 18th February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Morning from Naeba. It is good to see fresh snowfall this morning. Not a huge amount, 8cm being measured, but fresh snow all the same. Looks like Kagura and the main Yuzawa town area got more this time... But hopefully we will get more today. It's colder too which is good. --------------------------- The Audi FIX Alpen Ski World Cup 2020 event will be held at Naeba on 22nd and 23rd February. Preparations are being made. Planned course restrictions for the above event and others are as follows: Daishamen: 18th-22nd February Mens Riesen + Number 3 course: Until 22nd February Mens Riesen Slalom 24th-28th February Number 1 course: 24th February - 1st March Number 2 course: 24th-25th February Number 3 course: Until 1st March Naeba Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Tuesday 18th February 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 319cm Number of days snowfall observed 36 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 36cm (reported on 11th February) November 2019 snowfall 19cm observed on 5 days December 2019 snowfall 58cm observed on 9 days January 2020 snowfall 118cm observed on 12 days February 2020 snowfall 124cm observed on 10 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Naeba. 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 36cm Snowfall at base this season 311cm Posted on Tuesday 11th February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba. It might be Tuesday, but it's a national holiday and so we can probably expect a busy Naeba today. Some good deep conditions to enjoy too. I am seeing one source at the resort saying 40-50cm of fresh snowfall; I can report a good 35cm. After snow overnight, it is snowing early on but likely to ease off either later this morning or early afternoon. Top lifts do appear to be delayed due to wind. Tomorrow sunshine is forecast for the region so it should be a great morning to check out the first runs of the day. A few days of milder conditions are still on the cards too - but it looks like more cold is coming early next week. ----------------------------------- Official snow depth: - 120cm Planned operating lifts: - Prince Number 2 Gondola - Takenokodaira romance pair lift - Takenokoyama romance pair lift - Number 4 romance pair lift - Number 3 high speed lift - Number 4 high speed lift - Number 5 high speed lift (open for nighta until 8:30pm) - Hiuchi Number 1 romance pair lift - Dragondola Courses planned to be open: - 21 of 22 courses are normally open - Splash Bowl currently not open - The Dragondola is operating to get over to the Tashiro Area of the Kagura resort Naeba Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Tuesday 11th February 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 311cm Number of days snowfall observed 35 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 36cm (reported on 11th February) November 2019 snowfall 19cm observed on 5 days December 2019 snowfall 58cm observed on 9 days January 2020 snowfall 118cm observed on 12 days February 2020 snowfall 116cm 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 Naeba. 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 275cm Posted on Monday 10th February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba. Some lift disruption on a busy Sunday yesterday, but things are calmer this morning. The sun is out and we have blue skies and some cloud, and it is a cold early morning... with some more snow likely later on today and tonight. It appears that the top lifts might be on hold early on due to windy conditions up there. Best to check if you are here for the latest. Interestingly it looks like that despite our snowfall over the last run of days, some snow making machines will be doing their thing today on courses for the event this month. (Perhaps with a view to building up the snow as much as possible before the upcoming warmer conditions due later in the week? <<< Total guess). Naeba Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Monday 10th February 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 275cm Number of days snowfall observed 34 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 34cm (reported on 28th December) November 2019 snowfall 19cm observed on 5 days December 2019 snowfall 58cm observed on 9 days January 2020 snowfall 118cm observed on 12 days February 2020 snowfall 80cm 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 Naeba. 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 22cm Snowfall at base this season 271cm Posted on Sunday 9th February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba. Good it is too. Lots of fresh snow. Wind is blowing it around so perhaps the 22cm I can report is a bit low... I am hearing there may be as much as 50cm on the mountain, and nearby Kagura are reporting 60cm. So a decent amount of fresh snowfall. Early morning some lifts are on hold due to the windy conditions - just the Number 3 and 5 high speed and Number 4 romance lift are moving. The gondolas might get moving if conditions allow. It's cold too. ---------------------------------- Official snow depth: - 100cm Planned operating lifts: WIND AFFECTING LIFTS THIS MORNING - Prince Number 1 Gondola - Prince Number 2 Gondola - Takenokodaira romance pair lift - Takenokoyama romance pair lift - Number 4 romance pair lift (open for nighta until 8:30pm) - Number 3 high speed lift (open for nighta until 8:30pm) - Number 4 high speed lift - Number 5 high speed lift (open for nighta until 8:30pm) - Number 8 high speed lift - Hiuchi Number 1 romance pair lift - Dragondola Courses planned to be open: - 21 of 22 courses are normally open - Splash Bowl currently not open - The Dragondola is operating to get over to the Tashiro Area of the Kagura resort Naeba Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Sunday 9th February 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 271cm Number of days snowfall observed 33 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 34cm (reported on 28th December) November 2019 snowfall 19cm observed on 5 days December 2019 snowfall 58cm observed on 9 days January 2020 snowfall 118cm observed on 12 days February 2020 snowfall 76cm 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 Naeba. 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 249cm Posted on Saturday 8th February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba. It's back to the snow this morning. It started from early on and we can hope for perhaps a decent amount over today and tomorrow. It is going to be another busy weekend and the Prince Number 2 Gondola is joining in the fun. Naeba Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Saturday 8th February 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 249cm Number of days snowfall observed 32 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 34cm (reported on 28th December) November 2019 snowfall 19cm observed on 5 days December 2019 snowfall 58cm observed on 9 days January 2020 snowfall 118cm observed on 12 days February 2020 snowfall 54cm observed 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 Naeba. 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 20cm Snowfall at base this season 248cm Posted on Friday 7th February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . It's a very cold morning and the sun is out. Get wrapped up well and enjoy the lovely conditions we should have this morning. More snow is due to be falling over the region over the weekend. Perhaps heavy at times. :) ---------------------------------- Official snow depth: - 90cm Planned operating lifts: - Prince Number 1 Gondola - Takenokodaira romance pair lift - Takenokoyama romance pair lift - Number 4 romance pair lift - Number 3 high speed lift - Number 4 high speed lift - Number 5 high speed lift (open for nighta until 8:30pm) - Hiuchi Number 1 romance pair lift - Dragondola Courses planned to be open: - 21 of 22 courses are now open - Splash Bowl currently not open - The Dragondola is operating to get over to the Tashiro Area of the Kagura resort Naeba Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Friday 7th February 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 248cm Number of days snowfall observed 31 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 34cm (reported on 28th December) November 2019 snowfall 19cm observed on 5 days December 2019 snowfall 58cm observed on 9 days January 2020 snowfall 118cm observed on 12 days February 2020 snowfall 53cm observed 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 Naeba. 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