Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 42cm Snowfall at base this season 1101cm Posted on Tuesday 18th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Some good snowfall since yesterday after it started accumulating from around 1pm. Since then around 42cm has fallen and it is still coming down. The ski area is reporting 50cm. Limited visibility out there. Care required with the snow due to continue through the next few days. Scheduled ski area operations: All courses should be open Tree run courses open: All should be open apart from Rookie 1, Rookie 2, Extreme and Cascade. Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 395cm (top) 290cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area): 1962cm Other information: Night skiing is scheduled for weekends and holidays through 24th February 2025. The Number 2 Gondola is scheduled to normally only operate on weekends and holidays. Geto Kogen Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Tuesday 18th February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 1101cm Number of days snowfall observed 67 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 310cm observed on 16 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 14cm Snowfall at base this season 538cm Posted on Tuesday 18th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Foggy and windy yesterday, though the sun came out briefly late morning. Moderate to strong winds are forecast but the ski area is opening as normal at the start of the day. Light snow or perhaps stronger at times also forecast across the week and into the weekend. Official snow depth (reported by ski area): Yokokura area: 115cm Uwanodai area: 160cm Utopia area: 280cm Chuo area: 250cm Paradise area: 250cm Summit area: 260cm Night skiing: Night skiing is planned in the Uwanodai area daily until 24th February (and then 1st/2nd March). Zao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Tuesday 18th February 2025 Total snowfall at base 538cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 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 167cm observed 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 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 39cm Snowfall at base this season 813cm Posted on Tuesday 18th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Lots of fresh snow since yesterday as the mid-winter cold conditions have returned. As you can see from the numbers below, the ski area has reported over 70cm of snow on the top Yamabiko section since yesterday. My own measurement from base is less than what the ski area has posted, but more than the nearby JMA measurement point (which is at 30cm). Whatever... there's lots. And some nice fluffy conditions to enjoy this morning, though limited visibility. Snow is still expected to continue falling into the weekend. Fresh snowfall since yesterday afternoon (as reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 22+53cm Uenotaira: 8+26cm Hikage: 14+45cm Nagasaka: 14+45cm Karasawa: ?+30cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 375cm Uenotaira: 320cm Hikage: 270cm Nagasaka: 265cm Karasawa: 190cm Lifts: All scheduled lifts are operating as planned The Utopia pair lift and Challenge pair lift are normally closed on weekdays Night skiing: Scheduled for every Saturday until 22nd March 2025 on the Nagasaka area (and also on 23rd February 2025) Nozawa Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Tuesday 18th February 2025 Total snowfall at base 813cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 55 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 44cm (8th 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 280cm reported 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 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 42cm Snowfall at base this season 647cm Posted on Tuesday 18th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from a mid-winter Shiga Kogen. It's cold, it's windy and it's snowy. Very early morning Yakebitaiyama was reporting 40cm of fresh and I am hearing reports of 30-70cm across the area. That biggest number coming from Okushiga Kogen. My measurement is 42cm. Lots of snow again. But some unfriendly weather conditions for the moment; conditions that are set to continue for perhaps a few more days to varying degrees. Snow clouds are expected to be across the region right through the weekend and perhaps even into early week. Shiga Kogen Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Tuesday 18th February 2025 Total snowfall at base 647cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 63 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (8th and 9th 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 278cm reported 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 Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 48cm Snowfall at base this season 1337cm Posted on Tuesday 18th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . The wind and snow came as expected, right during the lunch hour yesterday. Kind of fun to be on the forested runs that are a Myoko feature and have the trees get stripped of all their snow by a big blast of wind. It was still really windy when I woke up early to start the day's plowing, but it calmed down before sunrise. It is dense snow, shaped and piled up by that wind. The kind of snow where it can be hard to move through boot-high powder unless you have a pretty good angle to the slope. It's calmed down at the moment, but we're supposed to get more wind today and especially later tomorrow, along with more snowfall. Lifts remain vexing, readers. Akakura Onsen's Yodel No. 1 did not run at all yesterday, even though the website said it was running. Today Akakan's Champion No. 3, the lift linking Onsen with Akakan, is also closed. It does happen after high winds and snow, I know, but I wish we had a bit more (better) information to share with you. Akakura Kanko: 390cm, -8° Champion No. 3 lift closed Akakura Onsen: 410cm, -6° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick: 300cm, -5° (yesterday’s report) Myoko Suginohara: 290cm top, 200cm base, -8° Kyukamura RunRun: 400cm, -3° Starting late due to snow clearing Seki Onsen: 590cm, -11° Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 230cm, -5° Madarao Mountain Resort: 310cm, -6° Lotte Arai Resort: 585cm, 2° Oddly, the lower three lifts are listed as “being prepared” Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 260cm top, 210cm base; -6° Myoko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Tuesday 18th February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 1337cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 53 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 401cm reported 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 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 43cm Snowfall at base this season 888cm Posted on Tuesday 18th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . 43cm of snowfall since yesterday here at Naeba. Due to strong winds, the gondola is suspended, and only several lifts are open. The wind is strong and the visibility is poor. It is forecasted that it will continue to snow across at least the next several days. ---------------------------- Official snow depth: Summit: 360cm Base: 260cm Scheduled lift operations: Number 3 high speed lift (quad) ON HOLD Number 4 high speed lift (quad) Number 5 high speed lift (quad) Number 4 romance lift (pair) * Note: the Hiuchi Number 1 pair lift will not be operating this season due a mechanical issue Courses scheduled to be open: 19 of 24 runs available. Naeba Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Tuesday 18th February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 888cm Number of days snowfall observed 55 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 45cm (on 24th December) November 2024 snowfall 9cm observed on 2 days December 2024 snowfall 359cm observed on 21 days January 2025 snowfall 221cm observed on 18 days February 2025 snowfall 299cm observed 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 Naeba. 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 18cm Snowfall at base this season 696cm Posted on Tuesday 18th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . We're back to the snow and cold! Or, we were. Right now, there the clouds have cleared a bit and there's even a bit of blue sky. But it should be snowing again before too long and it's expected to continue through the week. Happo-one is reporting 50cm of fresh snowfall up at Kurobishi (sugoi!) but 0cm a few hundred meters away at Usagidaira (huh?!). And 15cm at the top of the Riesen quad lift. Curious. On the Hakuba Valley official website, Tsugaike is reporting 42cm of fresh snowfall and the 'season-so-far' total for that ski area is still stuck at 269cm. Funny! Anyway, some funky numbers aside we have more fresh snow to enjoy with more on the way. And that is what matters. -------------------------------- ABLE Hakuba Goryu New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Top: 20cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Top: 475cm Top: 225cm ------------ Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park New snowfall (reported as 'todays snowfall' by the ski area): Top: 30cm Base: 20cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Top: 500cm Base: 250cm ------------ Hakuba Cortina New snowfall (reported by the ski area): 35cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 450cm ------------ Hakuba Happo-one New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Kurobushi (1680m): 50cm Usagidaira (1400m): 0cm (honto?) Nakiyama (800m): 0cm (honto ni?) Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Kurobushi (1680m): 630cm Usagidaira (1400m): 312cm Nakiyama (800m): 205cm ------------ Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field New snowfall (reported by the ski area): Mountain Side: 20cm Village Side: 0cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Mountain Side: 360cm Village Side: 180cm ------------ Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 455cm ------------ Jigatake New snowfall (reported by the ski area): 15cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 210cm ------------ Kashimayari Skijo Family Park Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 245cm ------------ Tsugaike Mountain Resort Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Upper: 393cm Base: 180cm ------------ White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 225cm Hakuba Now 2024-2025 season Data as Tuesday 18th February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 696cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 56 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 141cm 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 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 18cm Snowfall at base this season 453cm Posted on Tuesday 18th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . GOOD Morning Skiers & Boarders, One of the best days so far this season! 18 cm of new snow, very light and fwuffy. Super Furano good stuff. The high temp will remain below freezing at the base, and the upper parts are nice and cold. A very pleasant day to hit the slopes. If the high overcast disappears, then we'd have an official Bluebird day! Looks like the weather should be sunny and cold for the next several days. Enjoy. Think snow. Furano Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Tuesday 18th February 2025 Total snowfall at base 453cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 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 105cm reported 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 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 1059cm Posted on Monday 17th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Geto Kogen. Some fine and sunny weather with blue skies yesterday, more cloudy at times. We have a couple of cm of wet snow this morning on another mild morning, just over 0C at base. From later on it is expected to start getting colder with snow forecast daily over the coming week. We are probably going to be getting some strong winds at times, too. Scheduled ski area operations: All courses should be open Tree run courses open: Unconfirmed at time of report Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 385cm (top) 295cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area): 1897cm Other information: Night skiing is scheduled for weekends and holidays through 24th February 2025. The Number 2 Gondola is scheduled to normally only operate on weekends and holidays. Geto Kogen Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Monday 17th February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 1059cm Number of days snowfall observed 66 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 268cm observed 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 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 524cm Posted on Monday 17th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . The sun came out for a bit yesterday. Today early morning snow fell for around 1 hour. After the snow stopped, fog started to descend the mountain and it's limited visibility now - particularly higher up. Light snow falling once again and we are due snow, cold and windy conditions over the coming few days at least. Official snow depth (reported by ski area): Yokokura area: 115cm Uwanodai area: 155cm Utopia area: 270cm Chuo area: 250cm Paradise area: 250cm Summit area: 260cm Night skiing: Night skiing is planned in the Uwanodai area daily until 24th February (and then 1st/2nd March). Zao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Monday 17th February 2025 Total snowfall at base 524cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 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 153cm 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 435cm Posted on Monday 17th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Good Morning Skiers & Boarders, Cheerfully coming to you live from Furano! Cheerful, because the temps have held and it is snowing instead of r@!ning. This is good. Now, it's not snowing much, but it's much better than the alternative. It looks like the temps will dive back down tomorrow to the normal level. It also looks like there is not much snow forecast for the coming days. It also also looks like it will be mostly sunny and cold from Thursday onward. Skiing in the sun is always nice. That's all I got. Good work everyone for thinking Cold temps. It seems to have worked. Now get to work on the snow. 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 except Lift B. Kitanomine: All lifts open. Regular lifts closing at 3:50 PM Night skiing until 6:00 PM tonight on both sides. Furano Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Monday 17th February 2025 Total snowfall at base 435cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 59 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 87cm 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 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 433cm Posted on Sunday 16th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Buenos dias esquiadoras y snowboarders, A little Spanish today in honor of the rainiest country on earth, Colombia, with an astounding 3,240 mm of rain per year. I am reluctantly talking about r@!n because the forecast predicts a high of 3 C this afternoon, with accompanying wet precipitation. &*^T*^&%$^&%$%(*&^*(. What else should I say? How about it looks like more of the same tomorrow? Boy, I bet that really cheers you up! If you've been thinking about a rest day, then Mother Nature has conspired to provide you an excuse. Think snow & cold. ** 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. Regular lifts closing at 3:50 PM Night skiing until 7:30 PM tonight on both sides. Furano Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Sunday 16th February 2025 Total snowfall at base 433cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 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 85cm 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 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