Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 646cm Posted on Monday 31st March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Zao. Some more fresh snow and while it is just cloudy now, there's a chance of more fresh snow over the next few days. Now that more ski lifts/runs are now closed, I have adjusted the list below. It will be checked and updated with each report posted over the next month. Official snow depth (reported by ski area): Yokokura area: 75cm Uwanodai area: 125cm Utopia area: 195cm Chuo area: 200cm Paradise area: 200cm Summit area: 210cm The following lifts remain open (as per official site): Zao Ropeway Zao Chuo Ropeway Sky Cable Onsen Number 1 pair Mikaeri pair Chuo Number 1 pair Chuo Number 2 pair Utopia Number 2 pair Yokokura Number 1 pair A Omori quad Kurohime Number 1 quad The following ski runs are no longer available (as per official site): Ryuzan Sunrise Shobunuma Renraku Diamonod valley Nakamori Planned closing date (subject to change) Tuesday 6th May 2025 Zao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Monday 31st March 2025 Total snowfall at base 646cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 79 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 64cm observed on 14 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 11cm Snowfall at base this season 1376cm Posted on Monday 31st March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Geto Kogen on this last day of March. I'm not sure how much of a surprise this is, but we have received a nice layer of fresh snow. 10-15cm being reported by the ski area! Cold, too. It is still snowing though we still expect some clearer skies later on and generally cloud/fine tomorrow. Scheduled ski area operation (subject to change): B2, B3 and C5 closed with some restrictions on other courses Tree run courses open: Unconfirmed Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 350cm (top) 255cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area): 2438cm Spring season scheduled operations (* subject to change): Number 1 Gondola Number 1 pair lift Number 2 pair lift Geto Kogen Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Monday 31st March 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 1376cm Number of days snowfall observed 88 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 109cm observed on 13 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 7cm Snowfall at base this season 1591cm Posted on Monday 31st March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Early again today, but we are now in post-season mode. Even though I’m out on the Akakan golf course for the second of two cross-country races (and we’re talking about more than 400 competitors each day!). Nice to see the young people from the region coming out for some good competition, although I hope today without the cold wind and snow of yesterday. Makes it hard to write out the check lists of bib numbers. Wet paper and pencil holes.... And we did have snow pretty much throughout the day, with light snow still falling at the moment. Not a lot of accumulation, though; nothing on the roads, really, but about 7 cm on my car so that’s the official figure for today. Again, too early so not much on new reports from the remaining resorts, but I’ll keep sending news when something comes up. Resort closing schedule Akakura Kanko Hotel No. 2 lift until April 1 Hotel No. 1 lift until April 5 Myokokogen Sky Cable gondola and Hotel No. 3 lift: until closing (which could be May 6, if snow remains) Akakura Onsen Closed Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick Closing March 30 Myoko Suginohara Closing April 6 Kyukamura RunRun Closed Seki Onsen Maybe April 6? Not clear Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort Closing April 6 Madarao Mountain Resort Closed Lotte Arai Resort Closing May 11, depending on snow Kurohime Kogen Snow Park Closed Myoko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Monday 31st March 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 1591cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 72 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 136cm 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 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 858cm Posted on Monday 31st March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . A little more snow to report since my last report and this last day of March, and last day of operations for nine ski areas in Shiga Kogen. It is a cold morning with a mix of cloud and blue sky. Roads are clear and dry. 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 Monday 31st March 2025 Total snowfall at base 858cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 84 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 91cm reported on 15 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 1036cm Weather overview Cloud with blue sky Wind NW Temperature - Visibility Fair to good Posted on Monday 31st March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao. So much for my 'post-season' rest... I have some fresh snow to report. Just under 5cm of it. I know Madarao is now closed, but Tangram is not... and it's still fresh snow for the 2024-2025 season, so needs to be reported/recorded! It also gives me the chance to let you know that Tangram has just the Number 3 quad lift operating for these last few days of the season. Varied weather lined up on forecasts. I'll let you know if there are any more cm of snow at base; if not, will post again as Tangram closes. Madarao Mountain Resort - Madarao is now closed for the season Tangram Ski Circus - Official snow depth: 120cm - Number 3 quad lift is scheduled to be operating - Planned closing date: Sunday 6th April Madarao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Monday 31st March 2025 Total snowfall at base 1036cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 79 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 116cm reported on 13 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 501cm Posted on Sunday 30th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Hello Skiers & Boarders, We had a bit of snow yesterday. We can only claim 3 cm down at the base, but the resort is reporting 7 cm on top. Bad news for uber-beginners: the Furano Zone Magic Carpet has been closed for the season, so now you have to take your chances on the beginner Lift C, and learn how to ski the traditional way. The weather has been relatively cool this past week, so that should be keeping the snow fairly well on top. We'll continue to keep you posted on developments in Furano. 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: Lifts A, C, D, E open. Magic Carpet is CLOSED for the season. A3 run is closed for the season. Kitanomine: CLOSED for the season. Lift hours: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Night skiing: Closed for the season. Furano Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Sunday 30th March 2025 Total snowfall at base 501cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 74 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 37cm 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 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 1056cm Posted on Sunday 30th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Right now, the sun is out. There's a fair amount of cloud around too, though, and we might get some more snow falling by lunchtime. Clearer skies are forecast again for tomorrow, though it should be keeping fairly cold. Changes to mountain operations from tomorrow... see below. I will reorganise the list as well in my report tomorrow. Fresh snowfall since yesterday afternoon as reported by the ski area: Yamabiko: 0cm Uenotaira: 0cm Hikage: 0cm Nagasaka: 0cm Karasawa: 0cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 280cm Uenotaira: 245cm Hikage: 170cm Nagasaka: 170cm Karasawa: 85cm 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 The ski area plans to be open until Tuesday 6th May Scheduled spring season operations from Monday 31st March: Nagasaka gondola and Yamabiko quad lifts: Open daily until 6th May Skyline pair, Uenotaira quad lift and Paradise quad lift: Open April 5th/6th, 11th-13th April, 19th-20th April and 26th April through 6th May Nozawa Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Sunday 30th March 2025 Total snowfall at base 1056cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 76 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 99cm reported on 13 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 643cm Posted on Saturday 29th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning. It has been snowing with 4cm on the ground by 10am and it is definitely colder than it has been this last week. The wind is blowing moderately but the ski area is open as normal. Zao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Saturday 29th March 2025 Total snowfall at base 643cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 78 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 61cm observed on 13 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 7cm Snowfall at base this season 1584cm Posted on Saturday 29th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Snow and fog; another very interesting day in Myoko weather. Yesterday was pretty unpleasant, with fog and rain for most of the day, although there was a spectacular example of unkai, the sea of clouds, stretching out from about halfway up Akakan with the peaks in the distance rising above the clouds (see photo). Kind of tough conditions for the last weekend for most of the area resorts. Resort closing schedule Akakura Kanko Hotel No. 5 lift until March 30 Hotel No. 2 lift until April 1 Hotel No. 1 lift until April 5 Myokokogen Sky Cable gondola and Hotel No. 3 lift: until closing (which could be May 6, if snow remains) Akakura Onsen Closing March 30 Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick Closing March 30 Myoko Suginohara Closing April 6 Kyukamura RunRun Closed Seki Onsen Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort Closing April 6 Madarao Mountain Resort Closing March 30 Lotte Arai Resort Closing May 11, depending on snow Kurohime Kogen Snow Park Closed Myoko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Saturday 29th March 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 1584cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 71 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 129cm 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 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 1055cm Posted on Saturday 29th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . It has been snowing in the early hours of this morning and the ski area is reporting up to 9cm as of 8:12am. My measurement is 8cm. A nice spring bonus. It's definitely colder, too, just under 0C, and while the snow might ease off soon this morning, there is the chance of more tomorrow. And is that snow on the forecasts for Thursday, too?! Naski looks pleased, as you can see below. Fresh snowfall since yesterday morning as reported by the ski area: Yamabiko: 7cm Uenotaira: 9cm Hikage: ?cm Nagasaka: 8cm Karasawa: ?cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 275cm Uenotaira: 240cm Hikage: 180cm Nagasaka: 170cm Karasawa: 90cm 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 The ski area plans to be open until Tuesday 6th May Scheduled spring season operations from Monday 31st March: Nagasaka gondola and Yamabiko quad lifts: Open daily until 6th May Skyline pair, Uenotaira quad lift and Paradise quad lift: Open April 5th/6th, 11th-13th April, 19th-20th April and 26th April through 6th May Nozawa Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Saturday 29th March 2025 Total snowfall at base 1055cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 75 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 98cm 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 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 6cm Snowfall at base this season 1032cm Weather overview Snow Wind Northerly Temperature - Visibility Limited Posted on Saturday 29th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning. On this last weekend of the season for Madarao, we do indeed have some fresh snow. About 5cm of it too, so far and we may get a bit more out of this weekend. And clearly much colder as well. Omoshiroi! Madarao Mountain Resort - Fresh snowfall reported by the ski area: 5cm - Official snow depth: 220cm - Number 1, Number 2 quad, Number 3 and Super quad lifts should be operating - Tree run courses open: River Line, Crystal Bowl, Rabbit, Kamoshika and Bear - Planned closing date: Sunday 30th March Tangram Ski Circus - Official snow depth: 130cm - Number 1 pair, Number 3 quad and Number 5 quad lifts should be operating - Planned closing date: Sunday 6th April Madarao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Saturday 29th March 2025 Total snowfall at base 1032cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 78 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 112cm 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 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 782cm Posted on Saturday 29th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. We have received some fresh snowfall. It seems to have started around 3am and there was about 3cm on my car a little earlier. Just up to a handful of cm on the mountain and several down low. It isn't snowing right now but we may get a bit more across this weekend. -------------------------------- ABLE Hakuba Goryu New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): 2cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Top: 390cm Base: 170cm Information: All courses are open except Champion Expert Toomi ski quad lift closed Planned closing date: Tuesday 6th May 2025 ------------ Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Top: 5cm Base: 2cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Top: 400cm Base: 120cm Information: Route 7 is closed Tree Riding Zones now closed for the season Otherwise all courses are open Planned closing date: Tuesday 6th May 2025 ------------ Hakuba Cortina New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): 2cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 285cm Information: Number 1 pair, Number 2 quad and Number 4 pair lifts are still operating Number 3 quad, Number 5 pair and Number 6 pair lifts are now closed for the season Planned closing date: Sunday 30th March 2025 ------------ Hakuba Happo-one New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Top: 5cm Base: 5cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Kurobishi (1680m): 430cm Usagidaira (1400m): 238cm Nakiyama (800m): 100cm Information: Sakka Number 3 triple, Kitaone Number 3 pair, Nakiyama Number 2 pair and Shirakaba Number 2 pair lifts are now closed for the season Planned closing date: Tuesday 6th May 2025 ------------ Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Mountain Side: 4cm Village Side: 3cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Mountain Side: 290cm Village Side: 95cm Information: Gondola, View 2, 4 Sen East and 5 Sen South are still operating Planned closing date: Sunday 30th March 2025 ------------ Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 270cm Information: Number 1 pair, Number 3 pair, Number 4 pair and Number 5 pair lifts are still operating Planned closing date: Sunday 6th April 2025 ------------ Jigatake Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 90cm Information: Number 1 pair and Number 3 pair lifts are still operating Planned closing date: Sunday 30th March 2025 (extended from originally planned closing of 16th March) ------------ Kashimayari Skijo Family Park Planned closing date: NOW CLOSED (Sunday 23rd March 2025) ------------ Tsugaike Mountain Resort Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Upper: 300cm Base: 118cm Information: Tsugaike remains mostly open Planned closing date: Tuesday 6th May 2025 ------------ White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Planned closing date: NOW CLOSED (Sunday 23rd March 2025) Hakuba Now 2024-2025 season Data as Saturday 29th March 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 782cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 74 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 48cm 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 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