Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 637cm Weather overview Sunny Wind Slight Temperature - Visibility Very good Posted on Monday 1st April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Quite a cold night and this morning it is -1 degree at village level. The sun is out and we have blue skies over Zao Onsen this morning and so I expect it to get a fair bit warmer. Should be a nice day today, though tomorrow we are expecting rain in the region along with warmer temperatures. So from today some lifts now closed for the season. But you can still ski top to bottom at Zao, though snow is getting a bit thin (and dirty) on lower slopes now. Current lift operations: The following lifts plan to be open through until 6th May: All the Ropeways Chuo Number 1 Pair AB (every day) Chuo Number 2 Pair AB (every day until 14th April, then 20th/21st April and 27th April until 6th May) Katakai Triple (every day until 14th April, then 20th/21st April, 27th-29th April, 3rd-6th May) Paradise Pair AB (every day until 14th April, then 20th/21st April and 27th April until 6th May) The Yokokura Number 1 Pair AB will remain open as long as there's enough snow. Zao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Monday 1st April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 637cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 63 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (27th January and 25th February) November 2012 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 150cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 243cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 218cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 21cm reported on 5 days April 2013 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 Zao Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 642cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Slight Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Saturday 13th April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . It's like a return to winter. I kid you not, there was over 10cm of freshies out there on the slopes yesterday and close-on whiteout conditions to boot! Around 5cm or so in the village as well yesterday. This morning early on it is just cloudy and that's mostly what the forecast says for the day, or rather clearing up and fine conditions for the day... The following lifts plan to remain open through until 6th May: All the Ropeways Chuo Number 1 Pair AB (every day) Chuo Number 2 Pair AB (every day until 14th April, then 20th/21st April and 27th April until 6th May) Katakai Triple (every day until 14th April, then 20th/21st April, 27th-29th April, 3rd-6th May) Paradise Pair AB (every day until 14th April, then 20th/21st April and 27th April until 6th May) The Yokokura Number 1 Pair AB will remain open as long as there's enough snow. Zao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Saturday 13th April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 642cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 64 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (27th January and 25th February) November 2012 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 150cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 243cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 218cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 21cm reported on 5 days April 2013 snowfall 7cm 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 Zao Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 15cm Snowfall at base this season 657cm Weather overview Cloud, light snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted on Sunday 21st April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . It's good news this morning for snow fans in Zao. 10-15cm of snow in the village (no kidding!) and surely a bit more than that on the upper slopes of the resort. It's going to be fresh conditions this morning. Fairly poor visibility this morning as the clouds cover the mountain. Can't believe this snow... I'm off out there as this will surely be the last we'll see fresh snow like this for quite a few months! The following lifts plan to remain open through until 6th May: All the Ropeways Chuo Number 1 Pair AB (every day) Chuo Number 2 Pair AB (20th/21st April and 27th April until 6th May) Katakai Triple (20th/21st April, 27th-29th April, 3rd-6th May) Paradise Pair AB (20th/21st April and 27th April until 6th May) The Yokokura Number 1 Pair AB will remain open as long as there's enough snow. Zao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Sunday 21st April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 657cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 65 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (27th January and 25th February) November 2012 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 150cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 243cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 218cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 21cm reported on 5 days April 2013 snowfall 22cm 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 Zao Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 635cm Weather overview Cloud, light snow Wind Slight Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Sunday 31st March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Last day of the season for a number of lifts - 11, actually... as noted below. Then we are on a more limited basis but still quite a large area of the upper mountain. It's a cold morning and light snow has been falling too... though it's not bringing us new cm real. Maybe if it continues. No wind, it's calm. Tomorrow should see clearer conditions over Zao and then it looks set to warm up for the rest of the week. Current lift operations: The following lifts will run through until 31st March: Onsen Number 4 Quad Sunrise Pair AB Nakamori Number 1 Triple Nakamori Number 2 Pair Diamond Number 1 Pair Diamond Number 2 Pair Oomori quad Yokokura Number 2 Pair Astraea Number 1 Pair Astraea Number 2 Pair Astraea Number 3 Pair The following lifts plan to be open through until 6th May: All the Ropeways Chuo Number 1 Pair AB (every day) Chuo Number 2 Pair AB (every day until 14th April, then 20th/21st April and 27th April until 6th May) Katakai Triple (every day until 14th April, then 20th/21st April, 27th-29th April, 3rd-6th May) Paradise Pair AB (every day until 14th April, then 20th/21st April and 27th April until 6th May) The Yokokura Number 1 Pair AB will remain open as long as there's enough snow. Zao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Sunday 31st March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 635cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 62 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (27th January and 25th February) November 2012 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 150cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 243cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 218cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 21cm 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 Zao Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 635cm Weather overview Cleated up Wind Slight Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Tuesday 26th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . We are back to lovely again this morning with some really nice blue skies appearing as the snow clouds move on from earlier. Those clouds actually brought us a bit of new snow as well - just a cm or two here and on the mountain. It has been a cold morning and while it has of course warmed up a bit, not too much. Still feels quite chilly outside with a slight wind. Forecast says warmer tomorrow, sun with a chance of rain. Current lift operations: The following lifts will run through until 31st March: Onsen Number 4 Quad Sunrise Pair AB Nakamori Number 1 Triple Nakamori Number 2 Pair Diamond Number 1 Pair Diamond Number 2 Pair Oomori quad Yokokura Number 2 Pair Astraea Number 1 Pair Astraea Number 2 Pair Astraea Number 3 Pair The following lifts plan to be open through until 6th May: All the Ropeways Chuo Number 1 Pair AB (every day) Chuo Number 2 Pair AB (every day until 14th April, then 20th/21st April and 27th April until 6th May) Katakai Triple (every day until 14th April, then 20th/21st April, 27th-29th April, 3rd-6th May) Paradise Pair AB (every day until 14th April, then 20th/21st April and 27th April until 6th May) The Yokokura Number 1 Pair AB will remain open as long as there's enough snow. Zao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Tuesday 26th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 635cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 62 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (27th January and 25th February) November 2012 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 150cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 243cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 218cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 21cm 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 Zao Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 633cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Strong Temperature - Visibility OK Posted on Thursday 21st March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Well this morning it's a return to winter like conditions in Zao with colder temperatures across the mountain. Some strong winds up top preventing the top Ropeway from operating this morning. Down in the village it is -4 degrees and we have 1cm or so of fresh snow to report at base and surely more on the slopes. It's a cold winter-like -12 degrees at the top area of the resort. Tomorrow we are due more sun and warmer conditions once again. Zao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Thursday 21st March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 633cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 61 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (27th January and 25th February) November 2012 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 150cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 243cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 218cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 19cm 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 Zao Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 632cm Weather overview Sunny Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Perfect Posted on Sunday 17th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Yesterday was a fine day in Zao and this morning we have another clear start to the day - this time without any clouds at all. It's somewhat colder as well this morning to start with but no doubt will warm up. Icy conditions out early but will soften up quickly. So, fine spring Sunday! The resort have announced their plans for the remainder of the season. As things stand the top area of Zao plans to be open until Monday 6th May, but many lifts will close before then. Here's the latest. The following lifts will run through until 24th March: Onsen Number 3 Parallel A and B Onsen Zao Kokutai Pair Ryuzan Pair Karamatsu Pair Paradise Number 3 Pair Kurihime Number 2 Quad The following lifts will run through until 31st March: Onsen Number 4 Quad Sunrise Pair AB Nakamori Number 1 Triple Nakamori Number 2 Pair Diamond Number 1 Pair Diamond Number 2 Pair Oomori quad Yokokura Number 2 Pair Astraea Number 1 Pair Astraea Number 2 Pair Astraea Number 3 Pair The following lifts plan to be open through until 6th May: All the Ropeways Chuo Number 1 Pair AB (every day) Chuo Number 2 Pair AB (every day until 14th April, then 20th/21st April and 27th April until 6th May) Katakai Triple (every day until 14th April, then 20th/21st April, 27th-29th April, 3rd-6th May) Paradise Pair AB (every day until 14th April, then 20th/21st April and 27th April until 6th May) The Yokokura Number 1 Pair AB will remain open as long as there's enough snow. Zao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Sunday 17th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 632cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (27th January and 25th February) November 2012 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 150cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 243cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 218cm reported on 20 days March 2013 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 Zao Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 632cm Weather overview Cloud, light snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Fair Posted on Monday 11th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Negative numbers it is! And actually it's pretty cold this morning, it feels like we are back in winter again. What's more we have 10cm of new snow here in the village base area of Zao. Nice snow too. A marked difference, but a welcome one of course. It's yo-yo time though as tomorrow it is forecast to warm up once again for a few days. Before getting colder again after that. Seems like winter is giving it one last push and challenging spring before it really takes hold properly. More than the 10cm on the mountain of course, but very probably not enough to cover all the hardness under it so I expect varied conditions out there. Zao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Monday 11th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 632cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (27th January and 25th February) November 2012 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 150cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 243cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 218cm reported on 20 days March 2013 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 Zao Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 622cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Variable Posted on Sunday 10th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Back to very un-winter like this morning as the thermometer was at 7C even a few hours ago. Even high up on the resort this morning it is as warm as 7C and at base now we are seeing temps of 11C. Easily the warmest morning of the year. It's a cloudy start to the day with most of the mountain hidden by clouds, though visibility on the runs isn't too limited by the looks of things. A moderate to strong spring warm wind as well. As today moves on it should quickly cool down and we'll be back in negative numbers overnight and tomorrow much colder, but it's a short cold snap as from Tuesday it will be warming up once again. Zao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Sunday 10th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 622cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 59 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (27th January and 25th February) November 2012 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 150cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 243cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 218cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 8cm 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 Zao Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 622cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Fair Posted on Sunday 3rd March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . 5cm of new snow overnight and after the winds of yesterday, glad to report only a light wind this morning and all of the mountain back open. I saw a bit of sun earlier on, but for now cloud is back though it is now snowing. A cold morning but it looks like we should expect some warm up starting tomorrow and gathering pace as the week goes on with positively balmy conditions by the end of the coming week. Zao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Sunday 3rd March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 622cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 59 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (27th January and 25th February) November 2012 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 150cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 243cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 218cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 8cm 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 Zao Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 617cm Weather overview Cloud, snow Wind Strong Temperature - Visibility OK Posted on Saturday 2nd March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Rain last night. Never good. But, it is much colder this morning and we have a few cm of fresh snow. It is continuing to snow now - along with some strong winds which are unfortunately stopping some lifts from operating, including the top ropeway. It's a shame that people coming for the weekend will get these less than ideal conditions. Tomorrow should be much calmer. Zao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Saturday 2nd March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 617cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (27th January and 25th February) November 2012 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 150cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 243cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 218cm reported on 20 days March 2013 snowfall 3cm 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 Zao Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 614cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Calm Temperature - Visibility OK Posted on Friday 1st March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Zao Onsen and it's a cloudy one. No wind, decent visibility. And warm. Here in the village just before it was +4 degrees and up on the top of the mountain it's only getting down to around 0 degrees. So we'll be in the positive numbers over the whole mountain this morning. Strange looking forecast. Rain possible/probable later on, maybe/probably changing to snow by early tomorrow morning and strong winds forecast for the day tomorrow. Sunday is currently looking to be much calmer and so if you have a pick of the two, I would probably go with that day. There's just 3 days left for the evening "light up" ropeway operations. It's mad that we are already into March. Children can ride the lifts for the special price of 1000 yen tomorrow and Sunday and so we can probably expect a busy weekend in Zao. Zao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Friday 1st March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 614cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (27th January and 25th February) November 2012 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 150cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 243cm reported on 21 days February 2013 snowfall 218cm reported on 20 days March 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 Zao Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com