Independent snow and weather reporting from the Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 16cm Snowfall at base this season 588cm Posted on Sunday 7th January 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba! It's a cloudy overcast start to the day today, with this high cloud expected to hang around for a little while yet. Due to the high cloud, it's a day for the low light lenses to come out of their box. The temperature is below 0°C, but due to the cloud cover it feels a little milder than it might with clear skies. There is very little wind to concern us today. The Roxy Park is getting into the swing of things in Naeba, with a number of small kickers and boxes out under High Speed 5, but there are plenty more features still waiting to be dug out from under the old Pair lift there. Looking forwards, sadly the rain that has been forecast for Monday evening hasn't disappeared off the radar yet. At the base, temperatures are expected to rise well above 0°C later on Monday and through Monday night, providing the opportunity for rain to fall all the way up to the top of the mountain at 1789m. This should, however, turn to snow into Tuesday and could persist right through the week. A reasonably-sized storm system is being predicted, so another good dump of powder might be on the cards this week. One positive to note is that this coming storm system is expected to be far less windy than both "Storm Dougle" and "Storm Claudia". Yowai hikari! Dragondola (0900-1530)(Final Ascent 1500) Beginner lift No. 4 (0800-2030) High-Speed Lift No. 3 (0800-1700) High-Speed Lift No.4 (0900-1630) High-Speed Lift No. 5 (0830-2030) Prince Gondola No. 2 (0830-1600)(Final Ascent 1600) Prince Gondola No. 1 (0900-1530) Takenokodaira Pair Lift (0845-1545) Takenokoyama Pair Lift (0930-1530) Hiuchi Pair Lift (0900-1600) Naeba Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Sunday 7th January 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 588cm Number of days snowfall observed 26 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 79cm (reported on 14th December) November 2017 snowfall 46cm observed on 2 days December 2017 snowfall 400cm observed on 18 days January 2018 snowfall 142cm 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 572cm Posted on Friday 5th January 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba! The skies are finally clearing and I can see across the valley for the first time in 2018! It's a cool, crisp morning here, but the sun is out and is rapidly warming up the valley. The pistes have been well-groomed last night after the snow stopped falling, so there is abundant corduroy for everyone. The lack of wind will also be a real treat to those of you that can get up on the mountain today. We crossed an important milestone yesterday, with the cumulative snowfall so far this season surpassing the total snowfall of the season of 2015/16! It's a good start but let us not get complacent yet. It's important to note that the Dragondola will be opening at 1200 today, as they need to dig one of the towers out of the snow! The forecast suggests we should expect varied weather conditions today, with some sun mixed with cloud, and potentially even a small amount of snowfall up top this afternoon. Tomorrow it will likely be somewhat overcast, with the wind picking up slightly, bringing with it further small snow flurries. Into early next week, temperatures are likely to rise again, followed by the next storm system that will be travelling through the valley on Tuesday. Hayai! Naeba Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Friday 5th January 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 572cm Number of days snowfall observed 25 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 79cm (reported on 14th December) November 2017 snowfall 46cm observed on 2 days December 2017 snowfall 400cm observed on 18 days January 2018 snowfall 126cm 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

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 30cm Snowfall at base this season 552cm Posted on Thursday 4th January 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning! The snow is still falling here in Naeba, with another 30cm added overnight to "Storm Dougle's" running total of 104cm. The wind has calmed down a lot today so everything is open in resort today. Skiing conditions should be a little more pleasant after yesterday's snow-blasting experience. The temperature is still comfortably below 0°C so make sure to wrap up warm today. The pistes are well groomed and should be in good condition throughout the day as the snow accumulation slows into this afternoon. Looking forwards, we should be expecting some moderate to light snow through into tonight, with things clearing up significantly tomorrow. It seems as though a far smaller storm system will drag through the valley on Saturday, to clear by the evening. Temperatures are expected to warm up over the weekend, in advance of the next larger storm system moving through. On Monday, heavy rainfall is currently forecast, however we will have to keep our eyes on that one to see if it plays out as predicted. Kode~yuroi! Naeba Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Thursday 4th January 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 552cm Number of days snowfall observed 24 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 79cm (reported on 14th December) November 2017 snowfall 46cm observed on 2 days December 2017 snowfall 400cm observed on 18 days January 2018 snowfall 106cm observed 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 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 448cm Posted on Monday 1st January 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning and a Happy New Year from Naeba! The snow is back already, however it's a gentle start to the next storm system travelling through. We've had 2cm of now overnight already, which is keeping the pistes in good condition. We are expecting the snow to continue throughout the day, however the heaviest snow is still to come. Looking forwards, the snow is set to continue all week, with the heaviest snow fall on Tuesday and Wednesday. Along with the snow, "Storm Dougle" is expected to bring with him some strong winds, particularly during Wednesday day time. Temperatures are also expected to be dropping well below 0°C and remain there for most of the week. We in Naeba hope you all have a wonderful start to 2018 and we look forwards to seeing you here soon! Dragondola (0900 - 1500)(Final Ascent 1530) Beginner lift No. 4 (0800-2030) High-Speed Lift No. 3 (0800-2030) High-Speed Lift No.4 (0900-1630) High-Speed Lift No. 5 (0830-2030) Prince Gondola No. 2 (0830-1530)(Final Ascent 1600) Prince Gondola No. 1 (0900-1530)(Final Ascent 1545) Takenokodaira Pair Lift (0930-1545) Shoupei Pair Lift (0845-1545) Naeba Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Monday 1st January 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 448cm Number of days snowfall observed 21 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 79cm (reported on 14th December) November 2017 snowfall 46cm observed on 2 days December 2017 snowfall 400cm observed on 18 days January 2018 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 59cm Snowfall at base this season 327cm Posted on Wednesday 27th December 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning! It's very snowy in Naeba this morning. The clouds rolled in around lunch time yesterday, and the snow began to fall as the sun set. Last night, we had received 10cm, but overnight was where the real magic happened with another 49cm accumulating. Visibility is currently very poor and the snow is still pounding down! The pistes will be deep and fresh, and as we have a good base across the mountain now it should be a fun day to get after it. It's time to dig out the fatter skis. The forecast looking forwards is for "Storm Claudia" proper to stick around for another 24 hours, however, snow fall will continue until Thursday morning but easing off significantly from currently accumulation rates. "Claudia" has brought some strong winds with her, which will continue throughout today resulting in a couple of lifts remaining on stand by. From Friday onwards the weather is looking to settle somewhat with dryer conditions moving forwards, but despite this we may not see the sun for a number of days yet. It looks like winter has struck and is here to stay! Deep! Naeba Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Wednesday 27th December 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 327cm Number of days snowfall observed 16 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 79cm (reported on 14th December) November 2017 snowfall 46cm observed on 2 days December 2017 snowfall 281cm observed 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 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 252cm Posted on Monday 25th December 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning and Happy Christmas from a very snowy Naeba! It looks like "Storm Claudia" has blown into town, bringing with her some snow! Cloud is blowing in and out of the valley currently, with visibility coming and going. Due to strong winds at the top of the mountain, the Dragondola and Takenokodaira lifts are on hold for the time being. It is a little gusty out there with low visibility so please do be care on your Christmas ski today. The forecast indicates that we should expect 7cm snow throughout today, meaning we will have to wait for the heaviest snowfall of the storm, which is expected to come on Tuesday night and through to Wednesday. "Claudia" is expected to stick around until Friday, so there should be plenty of snow to come. Happy Christmas! Naeba Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Monday 25th December 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 252cm Number of days snowfall observed 14 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 79cm (reported on 14th December) November 2017 snowfall 46cm observed on 2 days December 2017 snowfall 206cm 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 16cm Snowfall at base this season 268cm Posted on Tuesday 26th December 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning! A pink sun is rising on the beautifully white trees and peaks of Naeba! The pistes will be fresh and fun this morning, due to the 16cm of fresh snow which fell throughout yesterday day time. However, expect the clouds to be pushing back in this morning and conditions descending into a heavy snow storm by sunset. Perhaps we are just pausing in the eye of the storm. The forecast for the week indicates the heaviest snow will be falling this afternoon and tonight, however despite "Storm Claudia" easing off tomorrow morning, the snow will continue to fall until Friday. Along with this snow, a strong wind could affect skiers using the upper lifts of the resort, so please take care when cruising around Naeba over the next 48 hours. Temperatures are expected to plummet to well below 0°C tonight, and not raise above -7°C at the base. Cracking! Naeba Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Tuesday 26th December 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 268cm Number of days snowfall observed 15 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 79cm (reported on 14th December) November 2017 snowfall 46cm observed on 2 days December 2017 snowfall 222cm observed 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 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 6cm Snowfall at base this season 251cm Posted on Wednesday 20th December 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning From Naeba! Yet again it is a beautiful blue bird day in the mountains. Yesterday, at almost exactly 12pm, the clouds rolled in and there was a dusting of 6cm of snow. It continues to be quiet, therefore the pistes are staying in excellent condition throughout the day. As always, Naeba's night skiing will be open until 2030 tonight. The forecast is for a clear, calm day today, with temperatures hovering around 0°C. Tomorrow we should expect some cloud and possible some small snow showers into the afternoon. It is expected to warm up drastically into the weekend, and it's possible that our next big storm will be rolling through into early next week. Tidy! Naeba Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Wednesday 20th December 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 251cm Number of days snowfall observed 13 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 79cm (reported on 14th December) November 2017 snowfall 46cm observed on 2 days December 2017 snowfall 205cm 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 26cm Snowfall at base this season 245cm Posted on Monday 18th December 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba. The mountain is currently being lit up by a beautiful orange sunrise, with the backdrop of clear skies. With 26cm falling in the past 24 hours, the pistes will be fresh and fun, with a small accumulation of fresh snow has fallen since the closure of the lifts yesterday. Yet another fabulous early season dump to rouse the winter season. With night skiing through until 20:30, and a growing number of rails on offer, there is plenty of fun to be had at Naeba through into the hours of darkness. The forecast going forwards indicates clear skies throughout today, a small deposit of snow on Tuesday, which is then followed by warmer and clearer conditions into next weekend. Get that sun screen on and crack out the carvers. Lush! Naeba Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Monday 18th December 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 245cm Number of days snowfall observed 12 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 79cm (reported on 14th December) November 2017 snowfall 46cm observed on 2 days December 2017 snowfall 199cm 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 41cm Snowfall at base this season 219cm Posted on Sunday 17th December 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good afternoon everybody. Well, storm Barnaby has hit and he has hit hard! We've had 41cm of fresh snow since midnight yesterday and I cannot see any signs of stopping. Conditions on the hill today are powdery! Hip deep powder at the top of the resort! Today Looking onwards we're expecting Barnaby to carry on until Monday, then, the weather should calm down and be a little clearer for the rest of week. Frosty! Beginner lift No. 4 (0800-1700) High-Speed Lift No. 3 (0800-1700) High-Speed Lift No.4 (0900-1630) High-Speed Lift No. 5 (0830-2030) Prince Gondola No. 2 (0830-1600)(Final Ascent 1545) Takenokodaira Pair Lift (0845-1545) Naeba Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Sunday 17th December 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 219cm Number of days snowfall observed 11 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 79cm (reported on 14th December) November 2017 snowfall 46cm observed on 2 days December 2017 snowfall 173cm 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 178cm Posted on Friday 15th December 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba everybody. What a beautiful day to be out and about in the mountains. Amazing sun and beautiful blue skies all over the shop! Things are looking significantly snowy after yesterday's huge storm "Alberto". All the grass is now covered by a thick layer of snow, however, caution should still be applied as whilst a lot of snow has fallen in the last few days it has not yet had a chance to form into a solid base across most of the mountain. The best riding will therefore still be had on the marked trails. We received another 10cm of snow during the day yesterday after we submitted the report which has been groomed to make some beautiful groomers today. Exciting news today as the mountain is now ski-able from the top of Gondola No. 2 to the bottom. Please bear in mind this is currently just one run though. Looking on we are expecting the clear weather to continue until Saturday afternoon and then another small snow storm. Get out there and lay it down! Naeba Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Friday 15th December 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 178cm Number of days snowfall observed 10 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 79cm (reported on 14th December) November 2017 snowfall 46cm observed on 2 days December 2017 snowfall 132cm 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 79cm Snowfall at base this season 168cm Posted on Thursday 14th December 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good Morning from a very snowy Naeba! It snowed heavily throughout yesterday depositing a total of 28cm before nightfall. Overnight the storm has continued giving and a further 51cm has fallen, meaning the total count at sunrise was a fine 79cm. The clouds are rolling in and out of the valley a little, making visibility very varied, however there are smatterings of clear patches coming through. Due to the new snow, the pistes will be fresh and fun today. The forecast indicates that the current storm will ease off throughout today depositing a further few centimetres. Through into Saturday temperatures are predicted to warm up, however another storm is forecast to roll in later on Sunday. Conditions look fabulous today, so be sure to get after it. Fun! Lifts Opening Today Are: -Beginner Lift 4 (0800 - 1700 and 1800 - 2000) -Large Trail Pair Lift (0900 - 1530) -Prince Gondola 2 (0830 - 1545) -Takenokodaira Pair Lift (0845 - 1530) Naeba Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Thursday 14th December 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 168cm Number of days snowfall observed 9 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 79cm (reported on 14th December) November 2017 snowfall 46cm observed on 2 days December 2017 snowfall 122cm 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