Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 9cm Snowfall at base this season 850cm Posted on Tuesday 25th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . We got some foggy/rain kind of thing going on last night but this morning the sun is out and it is going to be another warm spring day. Forecasts show the chance of some fresh snow over the weekend and definitely much colder conditions. The final blast? I wouldn't expect much, so we can just be excited if we get any. Before then quite a lot of sun and varying levels of warmth. 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 25th March 2025 Total snowfall at base 850cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 82 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 83cm 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 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 779cm Posted on Tuesday 25th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. Light blue skies this morning and another warm day ahead of us. It warmed up to nearly 15C in the village yesterday and Hakuba 47 were reporting 8C at 1450m as of 3pm. Lots of yellow sand coming in over the region is expected today. Hopefully we might be saved too much of that. We are probably due more sun over the next few days but come the weekend it will be much colder. A chance of fresh snow, even! -------------------------------- ABLE Hakuba Goryu Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Top: 430cm Top: 190cm 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 Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Top: 425cm Base: 140cm Information: Lower section of Route 7 closed due to avalanche risk Tree Riding Zones now closed for the season Otherwise all courses are open Planned closing date: Tuesday 6th May 2025 ------------ Hakuba Cortina Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 350cm 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 Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Kurobishi (1680m): 520cm Usagidaira (1400m): 270cm Nakiyama (800m): 120cm 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 Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Mountain Side: 310cm Village Side: 110cm 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): 310cm Information: Number 1 pair, Number 3 pair and Number 5 pair lifts are still operating Planned closing date: Sunday 30th March 2025 ------------ Jigatake Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 130cm 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: 333cm Base: 119cm 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 Tuesday 25th 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1047cm Posted on Monday 24th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . It is a rather dull and cloudy/overcast morning (a bit brighter earlier on). Still a chance of some rain later on (tonight?) and even possibly a dusting of snow at higher elevations, according to some forecast. That's not going to be prolonged though, with sun and warmth expected tomorrow. Thursday looks like it will be the warmest yet, before temps dropping by Saturday and the chance of some snow again. All over the place! Fresh snowfall since yesterday morning 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: 335cm Uenotaira: 285cm Hikage: 215cm Nagasaka: 215cm Karasawa: 125cm 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 Nozawa Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Monday 24th 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 498cm Posted on Sunday 23rd March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Good morning skiers & boarders, Welcome to the last day of operations for the Kitanomine Zone for this season. Unfortunately, the Gondola is closed due to wind. They tried hard, they really did. The cabins had been deployed, albeit in a less than normal density in case it got windy, and then suddenly the wind picked up and they closed it down--not a hard close; they'll open it later if the wind dies down...which it hasn't yet. Bummer, Dude! The good news is the Furano side is open for business as usual. Still and all, I'd ski the Kitanomine side today as it's the last day, and then you can ski Furano every day starting tomorrow. Oh, and we got some snow. 4 cm at the base, and the resort is reporting 15 cm on top. We need just a few more centimeters of snow if we're going to gonna break 500 cm total at the base this year. Definitely an off-year for Furano in terms of quantity this season. For comparison, here is the snow depth data for the last 5 seasons as of this date. There's usually almost no more snow at the base from this point onward, but on top is a different story. March 2025 -- 498 cm March 2024 -- 788 cm March 2023 -- 609 cm March 2022 -- 700 cm March 2021 -- 644 cm Counting this current season, that averages to 648 cm per season, putting this season is 23% below the recent average. The Furano Zone will continue operations through May 6, gradually closing lower lifts and runs, and transporting customers to the top lifts via the Ropeway. Even though the season is winding down, and spring/summer is around the corner, please continue to... Think Snow. Opening, lift & other notes ** 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 lifts CLOSED except for Lift C. Wind hold. Will re-open if wind drops. Kitanomine: Gondola CLOSED due to wind. Lifts F, G, & H are open, but access to the Furano Zone is closed. H1 run is open. Regular lifts closing at 4:00 PM Night skiing is closed for the season on both sides Furano Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Sunday 23rd March 2025 Total snowfall at base 498cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 73 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 34cm 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 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 1365cm Posted on Sunday 23rd March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Nice weather in the morning yesterday with more cloud and precipitation later on, and some lift disruption too due to wind. There is a very light amount of snow this morning. Early on we have had a bit of sun but there is a lot of cloud about. It's going to be quite mild, and warmer over the next week or so. Scheduled ski area operation (subject to change): Most courses open; A2 and B2 closed, and some restrictions on others Tree run courses open: Unconfirmed Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 395cm (top) 315cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area): 2423cm 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 Sunday 23rd March 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 1365cm Number of days snowfall observed 87 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 98cm 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 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 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