Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 1364cm Posted on Friday 21st March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Geto Kogen. Happy to report some more snow from yesterday. Quite a lot of cloud this morning but some patches of blue, and the chance of some light rain with milder conditions today. Along with some blowy wind. We have a good chance of sunshine over the weekend and generally mild conditions should continue. Scheduled ski area operation (subject to change): Most courses open; B2 closed and some restrictions on others Tree run courses open: Heart, Summit, Beech, Stream and Rabbit Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 425cm (top) 345cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area): 2420cm Other information: Spring season is officially from Monday 24th March when operations are Number 1 Gondola and the Number 1 and 2 pair lifts Geto Kogen Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Friday 21st March 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 1364cm Number of days snowfall observed 86 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 66cm (on 16th January) November 2024 snowfall 48cm observed on 5 days December 2024 snowfall 351cm observed on 22 days January 2025 snowfall 392cm observed on 24 days February 2025 snowfall 476cm observed on 24 days March 2025 snowfall 97cm 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 Geto Kogen. 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 494cm Posted on Thursday 20th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Happy Spring Equinox Skiers & Boarders, A very gray start to spring here in Furano. Not a hint of blue. Some precipitation is forecast for the afternoon, and with a expected high of 3 C, that would equal r@!n. Maybe some more tomorrow, and the day after, and the day after that too. Oh well. Winter can't last forever. The Kitanomine season will end with a wet whimper instead of glorious sunshine. Good news is that there was a bit of snow overnight. Another good tidbit is that the groomers attacked the ever deeper dip growing at the top of the Gondola run and the cat tracks. Now it's flat again. Do your part, ski on the sides! Kitanomine Countdown: 4 more days. Last day will be Sunday, March 23. Furano Countdown: No worries, Mate! Furano side scheduled to be open until May 6, weather permitting. Think snow. ** Furano Zone Lift B (aka Furano Quad) is closed for the season due to mechanical failure. New braking mechanism must be fabricated.** Furano Zone: All open except Lift B. A3 run is closed. Kitanomine: All lifts open. Premium Zone is closed. Regular lifts closing at 4:00 PM Night skiing until 7:30 PM tonight on both sides. Furano Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Thursday 20th March 2025 Total snowfall at base 494cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 72 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (1st December) November 2024 snowfall 37cm reported on 6 days December 2024 snowfall 173cm reported on 21 days January 2025 snowfall 138cm reported on 19 days February 2025 snowfall 116cm reported on 18 days March 2025 snowfall 30cm reported 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 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

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 11cm Snowfall at base this season 1356cm Posted on Thursday 20th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Another 10cm of so of snow with the ski area reporting up to 20cm. Good. It is still snowing lightly this morning. Maybe clearer weather tomorrow and temps are probably going to be gradually warming up into next week. Probably not much snow ahead of us this season. Scheduled ski area operation (subject to change): Most courses open; B2 closed and some restrictions on others Tree run courses closed: Rookie 1, Rookie 2, Garden, Extreme Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 410cm (top) 330cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area): 2405cm Other information: Spring season is officially from Monday 24th March when operations are Number 1 Gondola and the Number 1 and 2 pair lifts Geto Kogen Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Thursday 20th March 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 1356cm Number of days snowfall observed 85 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 66cm (on 16th January) November 2024 snowfall 48cm observed on 5 days December 2024 snowfall 351cm observed on 22 days January 2025 snowfall 392cm observed on 24 days February 2025 snowfall 476cm observed on 24 days March 2025 snowfall 89cm 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 Geto Kogen. 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 8cm Snowfall at base this season 639cm Posted on Thursday 20th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Morning from Zao. More snow overnight after a day of sunny at times weather yesterday. An overcast and foggy kind of start to this national holiday but we may get to see some sun. After today a higher chance of sunshine and trending milder/warmer conditions. Hopefully wind will behave. Official snow depth (reported by ski area): Yokokura area: 90cm Uwanodai area: 130cm Utopia area: 245cm Chuo area: 240cm Paradise area: 240cm Summit area: 240cm Lifts now closed for the season Ryuzan pair Zao Kokutai pair Zao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Thursday 20th March 2025 Total snowfall at base 639cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 77 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 34cm (on 6th February) November 2024 snowfall 18cm observed on 4 days December 2024 snowfall 162cm observed on 20 days January 2025 snowfall 191cm observed on 19 days February 2025 snowfall 211cm observed on 22 days March 2025 snowfall 57cm 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 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 32cm Snowfall at base this season 1026cm Weather overview Fine and sunny Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Excellent Posted on Thursday 20th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao. What about this then?! About 30cm of fresh snow! I felt it was my duty to go out and explore first thing to confirm this myself before I reported. I did it for you. ;) With blue sky and sunshine it has been a lovely morning, with quite a few other people around thinking the same, too. Being a national holiday helps. Forecasts all show predominantly sunny skies over the coming week so that might be it for snow. But we have done well. If it doesn't warm up too much, conditions should be super fun right through until the end of the season. Madarao Mountain Resort - Fresh snowfall reported by the ski area: 30cm - Official snow depth: 310cm - All scheduled lifts should be operating (except Number 5) - Tree run courses open: All! - Planned closing date: Sunday 30th March Tangram Ski Circus - Official snow depth: 180cm - All scheduled lifts should be operating - Planned closing date: Sunday 6th April Madarao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Thursday 20th March 2025 Total snowfall at base 1026cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 77 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 42cm (on 18th February) November 2024 snowfall 19cm reported on 4 days December 2024 snowfall 320cm reported on 18 days January 2025 snowfall 243cm reported on 22 days February 2025 snowfall 338cm reported on 22 days March 2025 snowfall 106cm reported 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 Madarao. 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 11cm Snowfall at base this season 841cm Posted on Thursday 20th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It's lunchtime and after a cold start has been warming up, though not too much. Blue sky and some cloud today, though there does seem to be getting more cloudy. Tomorrow and Saturday should be warmer and a lot of sun is forecast. Sunglasses and sunscreen recommended. Just over one week left for the whole area. Ski area planned closing dates Below are the planned closing dates of ski areas in Shiga Kogen. Please note that in the late season, ski areas often scale back operations and/or may be closed on weekdays or on certain days. All the dates below are the planned dates and they are subject to change due to snow conditions. Plans to be open daily until 31st March: Giant Hasuike Higashidateyama Hoppo Bundadaira Ichinose Yamanokami Maruike Nishidateyama Sun Valley Tannenomori Okojo Plans to be open until 6th May (on dates shown): Ichinose Diamond (Open on 31st March, 5th, 6th April and 26th April until 6th May) Ichinose Family (Daily) Kumanoyu (Daily) Takamagahara Mammoth (Open on 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st April and 27th April until 6th May) Terakoya (Open on 31st March, 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th April and 26th April until 6th May) Okushiga Kogen (Daily) Yakebitaiyama (Daily) Plans to be open daily until late May: Yokoteyama Shibutoge Shiga Kogen Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Thursday 20th March 2025 Total snowfall at base 841cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 81 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (21st February) November 2024 snowfall 24cm reported on 8 days December 2024 snowfall 207cm reported on 22 days January 2025 snowfall 138cm reported on 19 days February 2025 snowfall 398cm reported on 20 days March 2025 snowfall 74cm reported 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 Shiga Kogen. 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 7cm Snowfall at base this season 1047cm Posted on Thursday 20th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Good morning (just) from Nozawa. I was a bit naughty this morning. I spent a few hours over at Madarao. Blame my visiting friends. And, sorry, Naski. Both over at Madarao and here, it has been a fine morning. There was quite a lot of fresh snow over there; less so over here, but the ski area has reported up to 15cm on the mountain since yesterday. Like I said, a fine morning to be out and about. It is busier than a normal weekday due to today being a national holiday. Rising temps due over the coming few days and probably a lot of sunshine. Fresh snowfall since yesterday morning as reported by the ski area: Yamabiko: 10+10cm Uenotaira: 5+10cm Hikage: 6cm Nagasaka: 1+6cm Karasawa: 6cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 355cm Uenotaira: 310cm Hikage: 230cm Nagasaka: 230cm Karasawa: 150cm Lifts & courses: All courses open apart from Grand Prix, Kurokura and Challenge 39 The Utopia pair lift and Challenge pair lift are normally closed on weekdays Nozawa Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Thursday 20th March 2025 Total snowfall at base 1047cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 74 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 44cm (8th and 19th February) November 2024 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2024 snowfall 291cm reported on 21 days January 2025 snowfall 239cm reported on 19 days February 2025 snowfall 424cm reported on 22 days March 2025 snowfall 90cm reported 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 Nozawa 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 779cm Posted on Thursday 20th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. It has been a lovely morning. Fine blue skies and sunshine. Roads are completely dry, though there is some snow to report since yesterday. More of the same is expected tomorrow and Saturday, the latter expected to be particularly warm. T-shirts at the ready, perhaps. Last season on 20th March the official snow depth at Kurobishi (Happo-one ski area) was 290cm. On the same day this year, it is 610cm. Over double! That just goes to show how much snow we got this season. -------------------------------- Apology time: I had Kurobishi (黒菱）mis-spelled on the daily list below... and for quite a while. As the typo mistake was there earlier in the season, it has been copy/pasted over each morning with the list without me noticing. Doh! The correct name is, of course, Kurobishi (the 'bishi' the same as in 'Mitsubishi'), not Kurobushi. Gomen! (If you ever do notice such a mistake I have made, please do tell me!) -------------------------------- ABLE Hakuba Goryu New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Top: 5cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Top: 460cm Top: 200cm ------------ Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park New snowfall (reported by the ski area): Top: 5cm Base: 0cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Top: 475cm Base: 185cm ------------ Hakuba Cortina New snowfall (reported by the ski area): 10cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 408cm ------------ Hakuba Happo-one New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Kurobishi (1680m): 10cm Usagidaira (1400m): 5cm Nakiyama (800m): 5cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Kurobishi (1680m): 610cm Usagidaira (1400m): 333cm Nakiyama (800m): 150cm ------------ Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field New snowfall (reported by the ski area): Mountain Side: 0cm Village Side: 0cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Mountain Side: 330cm Village Side: 130cm ------------ Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 350cm ------------ Jigatake New snowfall (reported by the ski area): 0cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 135cm ------------ Kashimayari Skijo Family Park Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 200cm ------------ Tsugaike Mountain Resort Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Upper: 370cm Base: 160cm ------------ White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 160cm Hakuba Now 2024-2025 season Data as Thursday 20th March 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 779cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 73 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 38cm (28th December) November 2024 snowfall 42cm reported on 3 days December 2024 snowfall 278cm reported on 21 days January 2025 snowfall 235cm reported on 19 days February 2025 snowfall 179cm reported on 20 days March 2025 snowfall 45cm reported 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 Hakuba. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 631cm Posted on Wednesday 19th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Zao. A bit more snow to report this morning and the ski area itself saying up to 10cm. At the start of the day the top section of the Zao Ropeway is on hold. Over the next several days, wind might continue to be an issue at times. The snow is going to ease off sometime today with an increasing chance of clearer skies from later tomorrow. Official snow depth (reported by ski area): Yokokura area: 90cm Uwanodai area: 130cm Utopia area: 240cm Chuo area: 240cm Paradise area: 240cm Summit area: 240cm Lifts now closed for the season Ryuzan pair Zao Kokutai pair Zao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Wednesday 19th March 2025 Total snowfall at base 631cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 76 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 34cm (on 6th February) November 2024 snowfall 18cm observed on 4 days December 2024 snowfall 162cm observed on 20 days January 2025 snowfall 191cm observed on 19 days February 2025 snowfall 211cm observed on 22 days March 2025 snowfall 49cm 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 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 11cm Snowfall at base this season 1561cm Posted on Wednesday 19th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Snow is coming down, not a lot yet but it looks like it will keep on going. Nice to get a final addition to the snowpack; less good when you’re away for the day and people are waiting for you (I can never leave!). A few lifts have begun the season-end closing period; keep reading SnowJapan to see what’s running and what will close. Akakura Kanko: 380cm, -2° Akakura Onsen: 380cm, -2° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick: 250, -6° (yesterday’s report) Myoko Suginohara: 280cm top, 150cm base, -4° Both lower Romance lifts closed Kyukamura RunRun: 290cm, -4° Seki Onsen: 520cm, -3° Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 180cm, -1° Nos. 2 and 6 lifts closed for the season Madarao Mountain Resort: 290cm, -3° No. 5 lift closed for the season; No. 3 closed today Lotte Arai Resort: 552cm, 1° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 190cm top, 170cm base; -2° Myoko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Wednesday 19th March 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 1561cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 69 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 87cm (16th January) November 2024 snowfall 8cm reported on 1 day December 2024 snowfall 513cm reported on 19 days January 2025 snowfall 415cm reported on 19 days February 2025 snowfall 519cm reported on 22 days March 2025 snowfall 106cm reported 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 Myoko. 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 23cm Snowfall at base this season 830cm Posted on Wednesday 19th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . This is something of a surprise. As much as 30cm of new snowfall is being reported in places this morning. And it's really pretty good quality snow, too! A last showing for 'winter' perhaps? If so, it's an impressive one! Ski area planned closing dates Below are the planned closing dates of ski areas in Shiga Kogen. Please note that in the late season, ski areas often scale back operations and/or may be closed on weekdays or on certain days. All the dates below are the planned dates and they are subject to change due to snow conditions. Plans to be open daily until 31st March: Giant Hasuike Higashidateyama Hoppo Bundadaira Ichinose Yamanokami Maruike Nishidateyama Sun Valley Tannenomori Okojo Plans to be open until 6th May (on dates shown): Ichinose Diamond (Open on 31st March, 5th, 6th April and 26th April until 6th May) Ichinose Family (Daily) Kumanoyu (Daily) Takamagahara Mammoth (Open on 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st April and 27th April until 6th May) Terakoya (Open on 31st March, 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th April and 26th April until 6th May) Okushiga Kogen (Daily) Yakebitaiyama (Daily) Plans to be open daily until late May: Yokoteyama Shibutoge Shiga Kogen Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Wednesday 19th March 2025 Total snowfall at base 830cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 80 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (21st February) November 2024 snowfall 24cm reported on 8 days December 2024 snowfall 207cm reported on 22 days January 2025 snowfall 138cm reported on 19 days February 2025 snowfall 398cm reported on 20 days March 2025 snowfall 63cm reported 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 Shiga Kogen. 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 11cm Snowfall at base this season 1040cm Posted on Wednesday 19th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . More snow, hurray, with it still snowing. Seems to have started in the middle of the night, with the ski area already reporting up to 15cm of fresh on the mountain. Not particularly cold, but it shouldn't warm up much today. From tomorrow (a national holiday), sunny skies are forecast for several days. Temps are going to be rising somewhat, too. As I said yesterday, there's a fair chance that this snow today might be the last of the season down in the village. Let's enjoying. Fresh snowfall since yesterday morning as reported by the ski area: Yamabiko: 14cm Uenotaira: 15cm Hikage: 10cm Nagasaka: 15cm Karasawa: 5cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 355cm Uenotaira: 310cm Hikage: 230cm Nagasaka: 230cm Karasawa: 150cm Lifts & courses: All courses open apart from Grand Prix, Kurokura and Challenge 39 The Utopia pair lift and Challenge pair lift are normally closed on weekdays Night skiing: Scheduled for every Saturday until 22nd March 2025 in the Nagasaka area Nozawa Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Wednesday 19th March 2025 Total snowfall at base 1040cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 73 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 44cm (8th and 19th February) November 2024 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2024 snowfall 291cm reported on 21 days January 2025 snowfall 239cm reported on 19 days February 2025 snowfall 424cm reported on 22 days March 2025 snowfall 83cm reported 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 Nozawa 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