Independent snow and weather reporting from the Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 30cm Snowfall at base this season 618cm Weather overview Snow Wind Moderate to strong Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted on Saturday 16th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Snow bonanza! Kagura is proudly reporting 40-50cm of fresh white fluffy stuff this morning. Hurray! But as perhaps expected, the strong winds that we are experiencing this morning are affecting resort operations. Tashiro Ropeway is closed and Kagura is only open from the Mitsumata Ropeway to the Kagura Number 1 Romance lift. Here in Naeba we have around 30cm of snow, and the top lifts and Gondolas here are also on hold due to wind. Booo! It can't be helped of course, and while there will certainly be disappointed people today, it just means that the goodies will be on offer to the people who turn up tomorrow. Tomorrow should be calmer and we might even get some sun if the clouds clear up soon enough. Don't worry about the official snow depths not changing much (or at all in the case of Kagura). The new snow is most definitely here, honest! Very cold too this morning, one of the coldest this season I reckon. Brrrr... ---- Official resort snow depth: Naeba - 230cm Kagura - 380cm Naeba Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Saturday 16th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 618cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 45 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 60cm (10th December) November 2012 snowfall 3cm observed on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 219cm observed on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 283cm observed on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 113cm 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 511cm Weather overview Light snow Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility OK Posted on Wednesday 6th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Last night the forecast said we could perhaps expect up to 15cm of snow overnight and before 9am this morning. It's not 9am yet, but that's definitely a miss. We just got a slight sprinkling. Kagura resort reporting 1-2cm. Right now light snow falling, and a temperature of -3C. Moderate winds here and stronger up top preventing Tashiro area to open again today, and similarly Kagura restricted to the Kagura part up to the top lift. Naeba haven't published any intentions for the day yet and so hopefully the Gondola can be working and we get open as normal. I need to get up to Niigata today and so get this report off early. So hopefully snow during today, tomorrow might start off clear before more snow on Friday. Clearer Saturday and then more snow from Sunday. Changing day by day by the looks of things. ---- Official resort snow depth: Naeba - 260cm Kagura - 370cm The top lift at Kagura is now open (though might not be operating today due to wind). Naeba Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Wednesday 6th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 511cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 38 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 60cm (10th December) November 2012 snowfall 3cm observed on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 219cm observed on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 283cm observed on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 6cm observed 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 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 508cm Weather overview Light snow Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Sunday 3rd February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . I got rained on for a bit yesterday but the less I think about the better. We don't like the R word, it should not be part of what happens between December and April. Anyway, 3cm of snow outside on the lower slopes this morning in Naeba. Kagura say up to 10cm. Seems like wind means both the Gondolas here in Naeba are on hold at the moment, but the Prince Number 2 gondola is scheduled to start it's day at 10:20am. (Exactly!) Doesn't feel windy here at base but stronger winds high up apparently. Today if you finish up at Tashiro and are one of the first xxx people, you might be lucky enough to get some free 'tonjiru' soup. What more could you want!? Starts at 2pm at Tashiro base, so that's quite early for those of us wanting a full day out in the snow. Limited supplies. So some difficult decisions required. Snow or soup? Tomorrow will be a bit warmer again, but back to cold and hopefully continued cold from Tuesday. ---- Official resort snow depth: Naeba - 260cm Kagura - 370cm The top lift at Kagura is now open! Naeba Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Sunday 3rd February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 508cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 36 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 60cm (10th December) November 2012 snowfall 3cm observed on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 219cm observed on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 283cm observed on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 3cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 302cm Weather overview Clear and sunny Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Monday 7th January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . There's 5-10cm of new snow at Kagura and 5cm or so here in Naeba this morning since yesterday, and those clouds have moved on and made way for the sun which is out up above us shining down. Tomorrow and Wednesday may be similar with clear skies forecast. Next snow? Look to Wednesday or Thursday. All resort areas open and the only news really is that Naeba plans to get the Splash Bowl run open for 'limited time' today. Official resort snow depth: Naeba - 150cm Kagura - 320cm Naeba Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Monday 7th January 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 302cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 20 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 60cm (10th December) November 2012 snowfall 3cm observed on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 219cm observed on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 80cm 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 50cm Snowfall at base this season 282cm Weather overview Cloud, snow Wind Varied Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted on Friday 4th January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Oh yes, oh yes, oh yes. 60-80cm is what Kagura are reporting this morning. That's new snowfall since yesterday, not the snow depth! Here in Naeba, it's 40cm-60cm. I'd say there was a good half metre where I was this morning. Took a bit of effort to get the door open. The current weather conditions are affecting the lifts a bit though - the Dragondola connecting Naeba with Tashiro is closed, and at Mitsumata just from the Ropeway to Kagura Number 1 pair lift is open. You know what that means? We get some more snow today and tomorrow is just going to be heaven out there. The sun might well be out tomorrow as well. I know I'd be lining at the front of the queue for the first lift... if I didn't have to post another report to tell you about it tomorrow morning. Oh yes. (Ignore the official snow depth just increasing by 0cm at Kagura and 10cm at Naeba... that's just silly!) Official resort snow depth: Naeba - 150cm Kagura - 270cm All runs at Naeba open apart from Splash Bowl. Top area may be closed at times. Daishamen lift closed today. Some lifts opening late as the resorts cope with snow The Dragondola is closed today due to conditions. Naeba Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Friday 4th January 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 282cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 18 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 60cm (10th December) November 2012 snowfall 3cm observed on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 219cm observed on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 60cm observed 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 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 232cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Varied Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted on Thursday 3rd January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Snow! About 10cm here in Naeba and Kagura reporting 10-15cm, it might not be mad deep yet but snow is due to be falling all day today. Lots of snow hopefully in the next two days. Bring it on. Poor visibility out there this morning as the snow comes down. It's cold too, -8 here at base in Naeba. Official resort snow depth: Naeba - 140cm Kagura - 270cm All runs at Naeba open apart from Splash Bowl. Top area may be closed at times. Naeba Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Thursday 3rd January 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 232cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 17 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 60cm (10th December) November 2012 snowfall 3cm observed on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 219cm observed on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 10cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 221cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Varied Temperature - Visibility Fair Posted on Saturday 29th December 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . 10cm of new snow at Kagura this morning and about 5cm here in Naeba. The forecast was for a clearer start but we have a cloudier and foggy start to the day but nothing is falling from the skies. The clouds might clear though and we might get to see the sun. As we expected, quite a mild morning and tomorrow should be more so. Still looking like rain might fall but it will turn into snow and then hopefully snow through well into the week. Even if it does rain lower on the slopes, Kagura will probably escape. If you are interested in the chance of winning a few lift tickets that are valid at any ski resort in Yuzawa town, may I point you in the direction of this weeks Giveaway on SnowJapan for this season. Yuzawa Town have very kindly provided us with 20 one-day lift tickets, valid until the end of March 2013, to distribute to SnowJapan members. The tickets are valid at any of the ski resorts in Yuzawa town - including Naeba and Kagura. More details on how you can win two of these can be found here and hopefully it's a good opportunity to get involved in our Forums. This Giveaway will be running until Thursday next week, and after that each week we have lift tickets for other ski resorts around Japan to give to SnowJapan members. Good luck! Official resort snow depth: Naeba - 130cm Kagura - 270cm Naeba Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Saturday 29th December 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 221cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 15 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 60cm (10th December) November 2012 snowfall 3cm observed on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 218cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 216cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Varied Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Friday 28th December 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . After that lovely day out there yesterday, and indeed some fine conditions to be enjoyed, this morning is a more cloudy start. No new snowfall of course and not quite as cold with the day forecast to simply be 'cloudy' and just a slight breeze. Mild conditions over the weekend forecast, chance of rain on Sunday lower down before it turns to snow and then snowing into the New Year. We'll probably see an increase in people from today, and certainly tomorrow, as preparations for the New Year start. Official resort snow depth: Naeba - 130cm Kagura - 270cm Naeba Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Friday 28th December 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 216cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 14 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 60cm (10th December) November 2012 snowfall 3cm observed on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 213cm 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 15cm Snowfall at base this season 171cm Weather overview Snow Wind Varied Temperature - Visibility Fair to poor Posted on Monday 24th December 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . As I munch on my Christmas cake and fried chicken - it is today we are supposed to eat it, isn't it? - I see snow, and lots of it. Yes, we have signed off on the delivery of fresh snowfall and while it's perhaps 15cm here in Naeba (10-20cm according to the resort), Kagura are reporting a load of 50cm of new snowfall on the upper slopes up there. It's going to be a deep Christmas by the sounds of things there at least. Colder too. -7C here at base, -12C at the top of Naeba early on this morning. It is still snowing as I said but not much of a wind so relatively calm. It sounds like there might be more of a wind at Kagura. Snow is forecast for the day and so it would be great if it continued and we could add to the haul. Once the Christmas trees come down tonight (that's what happens here), tomorrow we might start off with some sun but hopefully a return to more snow by the end of the day. Ho ho ho! Official resort snow depth: Naeba - 100cm Kagura - 250cm Naeba Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Monday 24th December 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 171cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 11 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 60cm (10th December) November 2012 snowfall 3cm observed on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 168cm 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 3cm Weather overview Snow Wind Windy Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted on Tuesday 27th November 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . OK I'll update you today and not wait - I can't wait when the lower slopes of Naeba have a nice new coating of snow to report. Some wild weather overnight but the main point is that it has been snowing and we have snow here in the village area. Kagura is reporting 10-15cm of fresh snow up there this morning. They are also reporting strong winds as well, though apparently that is not stopping them opening as normal this morning. The snow is due to clear up by the end of today with tomorrow forecast to be less cold and clearer weather conditions. Official resort snow depth: Kagura - 70cm Planned opening dates: Kagura (Tashiro) on December 8th Naeba on December 8th Naeba Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Tuesday 27th November 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 3cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 day Most snowfall observed on 1 day 3cm (27th November) November 2012 snowfall 3cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 0cm Weather overview - Wind - Temperature - Visibility - Posted on Friday 2nd November 2012 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Oh it was cold last night. Lots of rain down in the village area of Naeba but up top - it was snowing! Yes this morning I can see snow from the village up on the top areas of Naeba and it looks like Kagura got a nice coating of white as well. It looks like things should warm up a bit over the weekend and into early next week though. Kagura plans to open on 23rd November, so I am happy to be able to say - only 3 weeks left! Naeba Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Friday 2nd November 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 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 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 751cm Weather overview Sunny Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 9:15am on Friday 10th May 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Good news for the die hard ski and snowboarders out there who haven't put their equipment into hibernation for summer. Due to superb snow conditions this season Furano Ski Area is still planning to be open this Saturday and Sunday to give you the opportunity for one last ski for the season. There's a chance of rain later in the day tomorrow according to the forecast. Hope to see you out there. Furano Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Friday 10th May 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 751cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 98 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (11th March) November 2012 snowfall 69cm reported on 10 days December 2012 snowfall 162cm reported on 21 days January 2013 snowfall 130cm reported on 20 days February 2013 snowfall 152cm reported on 18 days March 2013 snowfall 219cm reported on 19 days April 2013 snowfall 19cm reported on 10 days May 2013 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 Furano. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com