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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 12cm Snowfall at base this season 776cm Posted on Wednesday 19th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . New snowfall into double digits this morning after starting to accumulate overnight and ski areas reporting up to 20cm of fresh out there. Excellent. Tomorrow is Vernal Equinox Day and a national holiday. The forecast is for sunshine and so popular places might be busy... or certainly busier than a normal March weekday. And there should be some very fun conditions to enjoy. Just for fun and giggles, here is the lastest 'Hakuba Valley official website Tsugaike ski area snowfall data watch': The current snow depth at Tsugaike is shown as 382cm. The total accumulative snowfall for the entire season is 388cm. And 1cm of new snowfall shown for today (the ski area is reporting 15cm on its social media this morning). Useful! -------------------------------- ABLE Hakuba Goryu New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Top: 15cm 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: 20cm Base: 10cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Top: 470cm Base: 185cm ------------ Hakuba Cortina New snowfall (reported by the ski area): 10cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 385cm ------------ Hakuba Happo-one New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Kurobushi (1680m): 15cm Usagidaira (1400m): 10cm Nakiyama (800m): 5cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Kurobushi (1680m): 610cm Usagidaira (1400m): 327cm Nakiyama (800m): 150cm ------------ Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field New snowfall (reported by the ski area): Mountain Side: 10cm Village Side: 5cm 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): 340cm ------------ Jigatake New snowfall (reported by the ski area): 10cm 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: 382cm Base: 162cm ------------ White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 160cm Hakuba Now 2024-2025 season Data as Wednesday 19th March 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 776cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 72 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 42cm reported 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 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 11cm Snowfall at base this season 984cm Weather overview Fine and sunny Wind Calm Temperature - Visibility Excellent Posted on Tuesday 18th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Hello from Madarao. Another 10cm or so of fresh snow since yesterday and it was a pretty cold start this morning. This morning the sun is out and it's just a time of feel-good vibes. Much less busy than peak season too. If forecasts are correct, there's going to be more fresh snow falling from the sky tomorrow and then from Thursday onwards there will be a lot of sun with warming conditions. As noted yesterday, Tangram has extended the season until 6th April. Madarao Mountain Resort - Fresh snowfall reported by the ski area: 15cm - Official snow depth: 260cm - All scheduled lifts should be operating (except Number 5 and Number 3) - Tree run courses open: All apart from Powder Theater, Powder Wave, River Line and Crystal Bowl - 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 Tuesday 18th March 2025 Total snowfall at base 984cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 75 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 64cm reported 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 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 15cm Snowfall at base this season 1345cm Posted on Tuesday 18th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . More good news this morning with another 15cm of snow (above 25cm higher up). Nice, and quite cold, too, though the cold should be easing off during the day. And we expect some blue sky and sun through the day, too. 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): 420cm (top) 235cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area): 2385cm 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 Tuesday 18th March 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 1345cm Number of days snowfall observed 84 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 78cm 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 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 628cm Posted on Tuesday 18th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Yesterday there was snow through much of the day. There was also very strong wind, unfortunately, and the top was closed due to strong winds. In addition to the strong wind and snow, there was very dense fog. Today is a sunny partly cloudy morning. 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 Tuesday 18th March 2025 Total snowfall at base 628cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 75 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 46cm 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 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 1029cm Posted on Tuesday 18th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Hello from Nozawa Onsen. It has been a very fine morning here. Some snow since yesterday, with the ski area reporting another 10cm yesterday and 4cm overnight. And! We are going to very probably get more fresh snow tomorrow. I do wonder if that might well be the last, as it looks like Thursday onwards is going to be sunny for at least several days. But who knows. (Not even the ever-wise Naski knows). Fresh snowfall since yesterday morning as reported by the ski area: Yamabiko: 10+4cm Uenotaira: 6+5cm Hikage: 4+?cm Nagasaka: 4+3cm Karasawa: 4+?cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 350cm Uenotaira: 300cm Hikage: 225cm Nagasaka: 230cm Karasawa: 145cm 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 Tuesday 18th March 2025 Total snowfall at base 1029cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 72 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 72cm reported 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 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 807cm Posted on Tuesday 18th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Fine and much calmer weather after the stormy weather of yesterday. 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 Tuesday 18th March 2025 Total snowfall at base 807cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 79 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 40cm 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 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 6cm Snowfall at base this season 1550cm Posted on Tuesday 18th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . The snow fell pretty heavily through the day yesterday, with some fairly strong winds at times as well, but didn’t really amount to much in the end, at least at the base level. Looks like there was more snow higher up in the hills, not an unusual occurrence. It’s a beautiful sunny morning, with sparkling snow on the surface (always nice to get a little fresh in springtime, when the snow can get a little dirty, especially along the roads). The question for today is, how much snow will we get tomorrow? The forecasts keep jumping around (and your writer, unfortunately, will be out of town and therefore negligent in his plowing duties, should we get heavy snow! Back on the 20th to try and clean up if needed....). Akakura Kanko: 380cm, -4° Akakura Onsen: 360cm, -4° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick: 250, -6° Myoko Suginohara: 280cm top, 150cm base, -9° Both lower Romance lifts closed Kyukamura RunRun: 300cm, 1° (yesterday’s report) Seki Onsen: 520cm, -4° Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 180cm, -3° Madarao Mountain Resort: 270cm, -5° Lotte Arai Resort: 563cm, 1° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 170cm top, 150cm base; -1° Myoko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Tuesday 18th March 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 1550cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 68 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 95cm reported 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 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 764cm Posted on Tuesday 18th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . As I write this the roads are dry and the sun is out, but I do have some snow to report from yesterday. Interesting to see Hakuba Cortina reporting as much as 20cm. Others rather less so. Still, it should be a very fine morning to be out and about on the mountains. Tomorrow... more snow is expected. Beyond tomorrow... a higher chance of sunny skies and getting warmer. There's always going to be 'the last snowfall of the season' (and we'll only know looking back), so I am going to make the most of it all while I still can. -------------------------------- ABLE Hakuba Goryu New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Top: 5cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Top: 455cm Top: 200cm ------------ Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park New snowfall (reported by the ski area): Top: 5cm Base: 5cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Top: 465cm Base: 180cm ------------ Hakuba Cortina New snowfall (reported by the ski area): 20cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 385cm ------------ Hakuba Happo-one New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Kurobushi (1680m): 5cm Usagidaira (1400m): 7cm Nakiyama (800m): 5cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Kurobushi (1680m): 595cm Usagidaira (1400m): 330cm Nakiyama (800m): 145cm ------------ Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field New snowfall (reported by the ski area): Mountain Side: 5cm Village Side: 5cm 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): 330cm ------------ Jigatake New snowfall (reported by the ski area): 0cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 130cm ------------ 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: 381cm Base: 160cm ------------ White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 160cm Hakuba Now 2024-2025 season Data as Tuesday 18th March 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 764cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 71 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 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 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 973cm Weather overview Cloud, light snow Wind Northerly Temperature - Visibility Varied Posted on Monday 17th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning from Madarao. We have some fresh snow. It might not be early February light and fluffy kind, but it is still snow and certainly better than rain (obviously). There is more forecast during the day today, too, so let's have it! (After a break due tomorrow, the chance of more again on Wednesday). A northerly wind around today but probably not enough to be an annoyance to us all and affect lifts. Let's enjoying. Less than two weeks to go! Tangram Ski Circus has announced that it will be open until 6th April, a week longer than the original planned closing date. Madarao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Monday 17th March 2025 Total snowfall at base 973cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 74 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 53cm 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 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 19cm Snowfall at base this season 1330cm Posted on Monday 17th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . And good news this morning with a nice fresh layer of snow on the ground. About 20cm of it, too, with the ski area mentioning over 30cm in upper areas. Excellent showing (even if it isn't the light dry powder of mid-winter). We are expecting more today as well. :) 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, Exrtreme, Cascade Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 380cm (top) 215cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area): 2360cm 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 Monday 17th March 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 1330cm Number of days snowfall observed 83 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 63cm 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 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 620cm Posted on Monday 17th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Morning from Zao. Yesterday the snow continued until around 7pm. The wind then became very strong until around 9pm. Snow on the trees this morning and up to around 10cm on the ground giving us a bit of a refresh. There are some slight moderate gusts early on but lifts are opening as planned. Official snow depth (reported by ski area): Yokokura area: 90cm Uwanodai area: 130cm Utopia area: 235cm 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 Monday 17th March 2025 Total snowfall at base 620cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 74 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 38cm 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 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