Independent snow and weather reporting from the Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 758cm Posted on Sunday 16th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . We have some fresh snow this morning. I just cleared almost 5cm from the top of my car. It might not be particularly cold and the snow quality might not be peak season goodness, but it is always lovely to see fresh snow, of course. And it will give the slopes some added fun. Seems like Hakuba 47 is going to re-open its Tree Riding Zone area. We have a southerly wind today but hopefully it won't be too bothersome. More snow is due today and tomorrow and I'm rather excited to see how much we might get. Snow clouds might be sticking around until around Wednesday. Let it be snow! -------------------------------- ABLE Hakuba Goryu New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Top: 8cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Top: 435cm Top: 195cm ------------ Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park New snowfall (reported by the ski area): Top: 10cm Base: 0cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Top: 435cm Base: 165cm ------------ Hakuba Cortina New snowfall (reported by the ski area): 3cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 356cm ------------ Hakuba Happo-one New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Kurobushi (1680m): 5cm Usagidaira (1400m): 5cm Nakiyama (800m): 5cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Kurobushi (1680m): 595cm Usagidaira (1400m): 288cm 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: 320cm Village Side: 120cm ------------ Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 340cm ------------ Jigatake New snowfall (reported by the ski area): 5cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 140cm ------------ 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: 336cm Base: 153cm ------------ White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 155cm Hakuba Now 2024-2025 season Data as Sunday 16th March 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 758cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 69 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 24cm reported on 6 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 1310cm Posted on Saturday 15th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Geto Kogen. I was hoping to be able to report some fresh snow this morning and I can, just a little. The ski area itself if reporting 5cm on mountain. Wind has been blowing snow around up to this morning. The snow is expected to stop and wind get calmer. (Though we should be getting more tomorrow/Monday). Hard runs early morning with a bit of dust. Tree run courses are being inspected so unconfirmed what might be available today. Scheduled ski area operations: All courses should be available apart from B2 with some other restrictions Tree run courses closed: Unconfirmed Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 375cm (top) 210cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area): 2330cm 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 Saturday 15th March 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 1310cm Number of days snowfall observed 81 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 43cm observed on 6 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 6cm Snowfall at base this season 485cm Posted on Saturday 15th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Morning All, Had some snow overnight. Yippee! Again fairly heavy, when compared to the nearly impossible standards here in Furano. But that means it packs well and actually adds to the base, and delays the inevitable decline in snow pack known as Spring. Still fairly windy, and coming from an unusual direction. What that direction may be, I don't really know or care (probably the west), but what is important and unique is that it is affecting the Ropeway today, which is operating at a slower-than-normal speed. HA! Take that Furano side!! All good on the Kitanomine Gondola today, which after several days of high winds and resulting closure, plus a bit of snow, should be pretty darn good today. Still seeing some, what I term, serious skiers coming into town. At this point in the season, the skiing is still great, but the powder is mostly non-existent. If you want the pow-pow, gotta come in Jan to mid-Feb. We could still likely have a nice dump, it's just not as consistent. Think snow. Think spring. ** 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 Saturday 15th March 2025 Total snowfall at base 485cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 70 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 21cm reported on 6 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 479cm Posted on Friday 14th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Good morning skiers & boarders, Awoke to see my car covered in snow after three days of fairly warm temps. It's a bit wet and heavy, but will pack down nicely. Mountain weather will do what it wants. Just when you think spring is around the corner, 'ol Mother Nature reminds you otherwise. Fairly windy up on top again today, so the Gondola is closed. About 3 cm at the base, but much more at higher elevations. I know this because I was parked overnight at a slightly higher elevation, and my car had much more snow than down in town. Snow and clouds are expected until Tuesday. Think snow. Think spring. ** 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: Gondola is closed due to wind. Premium Zone is closed. Regular lifts closing at 4:00 PM Night skiing until 6:00 PM tonight on both sides. Furano Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Friday 14th March 2025 Total snowfall at base 479cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 69 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 15cm reported on 5 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1023cm Posted on Thursday 13th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Yesterday temps got up to just under 10C in the village and there as a bit of a southerly wind. It is largely cloudy early this morning with some blue sky. And starting very mild... I haven't put on the heater this morning. Cloudy appears to generally be what is expected today with maybe a chance of some sun this morning at times. Sunshine is forecast for tomorrow morning. Sunday still looking interesting. It will probably be raining in town, but might be snow from the start up on the mountain with the chance of snow continuing through Monday too. 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: 355cm Uenotaira: 320cm Hikage: 240cm Nagasaka: 240cm Karasawa: 165cm Lifts & courses: All courses open apart from Grand Prix and Kurokura The Utopia pair lift and Challenge pair lift are normally closed on weekdays Night skiing: Scheduled for every Saturday until 22nd March 2025 in the Nagasaka area Nozawa Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Thursday 13th March 2025 Total snowfall at base 1023cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 70 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 66cm 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 Nozawa Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 753cm Posted on Wednesday 12th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. Quickly trying to forget those spots of rain yesterday (snow higher up)... Blue skies up on the slopes this morning with a more cloudy feel down at base, it is a 'sea of cloud' thing going on (which will likely not last long). Anyway, it sounds like a good reason to get on those lifts! Not that we need an excuse of course. We are definitely going through this current mild spell, but I can see snow on forecasts once again, tempting us with fresh starting from Sunday. Before then, it's going to be a fair amount of sun and spring-like conditions to enjoy. Hakuba Now 2024-2025 season Data as Wednesday 12th March 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 753cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 68 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 19cm reported on 5 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 1307cm Posted on Monday 10th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto Kogen. Some fine periods yesterday but we had a little snowfall since last night. We are expecting a day of fine sunny skies with the chance of a moderate wind, though starting off with some cloud still around. A period of milder/warmer conditions this week with perhaps changeable weather around Wednesday and Thursday. Scheduled ski area operations: All courses should be available apart from B2 with some other restrictions Tree run courses open: Unconfirmed Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 400cm (top) 240cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area): 2325cm Other information: The Number 2 Gondola is operating at the moment while the quad lift is closed (until 14th March) 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 10th March 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 1307cm Number of days snowfall observed 80 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 40cm observed on 5 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 476cm Posted on Monday 10th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . スキーヤー、スノーボーダーの皆さん、おはようございます。 Sukīyā, sunōbōdā no minasan, ohayōgozaimasu, And that's how you say it in Japanese. Great day for spring skiing in Furano. Just below freezing currently, but high temp is expected to climb up to +4 C. Tuesday and Wednesday promise to be even warmer, perhaps up to +11 C on Wednesday!!! Unless we get a sudden cold front, Thursday looks like r@!n all day, but with snow on Friday. Premium Zone is closed, and probably will be for the rest of the season. At this point of the season, there are usually multiple slide gaps, so no bueno. Enjoy the next three days. Think snow. Think spring. ** 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 except Lift B. Kitanomine: All lifts open. Premium Zone is closed. Regular lifts closing at 4:00 PM Night skiing until 6:00 PM tonight on both sides. Furano Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Monday 10th March 2025 Total snowfall at base 476cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 68 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 12cm reported on 4 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 968cm Weather overview Cloud, fog, light snow Wind Northerly Temperature - Visibility Limited to poor Posted on Sunday 9th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning. A little snow overnight and some poor visibility early morning. I think we are expecting things to clear up by afternoon. And then a good dose of sun early week. It is going to be a bit warmer this coming week. Hopefully not too much. Madarao Mountain Resort - Fresh snowfall reported by the ski area: 0cm - Official snow depth: 320cm - All scheduled lifts should be operating (not Number 5) - Tree run courses open: All open apart from Powder Theater and Powder Wave 2 - Planned closing date: Sunday 30th March Tangram Ski Circus - Official snow depth: 220cm - All scheduled lifts should be operating - Planned closing date: Sunday 30th March Madarao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Sunday 9th March 2025 Total snowfall at base 968cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 73 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 48cm 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 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 6cm Snowfall at base this season 611cm Posted on Sunday 9th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Some fresh snow again overnight with fog covering the mountain this morning. We are likely to enjoy some sun tomorrow and Tuesday. Official snow depth (reported by ski area): Yokokura area: 95cm Uwanodai area: 150cm Utopia area: 260cm Chuo area: 250cm Paradise area: 250cm Summit area: 255cm Zao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Sunday 9th March 2025 Total snowfall at base 611cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 72 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 29cm observed 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 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 1023cm Posted on Sunday 9th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Kind of a dusting plus to report this morning and I can just about justify the 1cm in this report. Currently, it is just under 0C in the village. It is a cloudy start to the day with what looks like foggy conditions up top. It might well still be snowing up there lightly. Sunny skies and a warmer day is lined up for tomorrow and Tuesday. (Naski will surely be soaking up the sun rays to top up that green-ness!) For us, pack sunscreen! Fresh snowfall since yesterday afternoon as reported by the ski area: Yamabiko: 3cm Uenotaira: 4cm Hikage: ?cm Nagasaka: ?cm Karasawa: ?cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 395cm Uenotaira: 350cm Hikage: 285cm Nagasaka: 285cm Karasawa: 190cm Lifts & courses: All courses open apart from Grand Prix The Utopia pair lift and Challenge pair lift are normally closed on weekdays Night skiing: Scheduled for every Saturday until 22nd March 2025 in the Nagasaka area Nozawa Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Sunday 9th March 2025 Total snowfall at base 1023cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 70 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 66cm 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 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 799cm Posted on Sunday 9th March 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Brighter earlier on but a bit of snow now. Some sun is expected this afternoon. More clearer skies due over the coming days, along with milder conditions. Shiga Kogen Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Sunday 9th March 2025 Total snowfall at base 799cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 76 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 32cm 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 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