Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 553cm Posted on Friday 21st February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . No fresh cm to report this morning but some coming over from yesterday. The next several days are forecast to be light snow at times with periods of clearer or cloudy skies. For more generally clear weather, early week seems to be when that is due along with milder conditions. Official snow depth (reported by ski area): Yokokura area: 115cm Uwanodai area: 160cm Utopia area: 280cm Chuo area: 250cm Paradise area: 250cm Summit area: 265cm 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 Friday 21st February 2025 Total snowfall at base 553cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 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 182cm observed on 17 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 60cm Snowfall at base this season 742cm Posted on Friday 21st February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It is a cold and snowy morning again, though hints of some brighter skies at times/in places. Early morning yesterday Yakebitaiyama was reporting 40cm; this morning another 10cm. Yesterday Okushiga Kogen was talking of 80cm or more in places! A lot of snow, with my measurement of about 60cm for the two days but there is more than that in places. Lovely and light it is too. 3 day weekend upcoming. We do expect more snow but not extreme conditions (looking at forecasts) with clearer skies starting from Tuesday. We might get some temporary clearer periods before then. Shiga Kogen Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Friday 21st February 2025 Total snowfall at base 742cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 65 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 373cm reported 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 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 1407cm Posted on Friday 21st February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . We’ve got a little sun, and very little new snow, welcome break for your tired snow removal teams. The sun is shining, although through some thin clouds. Clouds are also swirling around Mt. Myoko again; could be snowing up there on the hill, although the summit does peek out at times. The morning weather reports do have snow forecast all through the day for Niigata. It’s not here yet, or perhaps our status as a part of Shin-Etsu—a bit of Niigata sticking into and surrounded by Nagano—kind of puts us a long way from Niigata City and the weather that’s happening in the rest of the prefecture. I have to apologize for a bit of fumbled typing yesterday; I saw that I had initially entered “211” rather than “21” for the total snowfall in cm; I thought I corrected it, but I think I hit the laptop trackpad and out went the inflated figure. No, we did not get 211cm of fresh; thanks to MP-san and others who quickly sent a note to see if I was buried in snow.... Almost, but not due to one day’s snowfall. Akakura Kanko: 400cm, -8° Akakura Onsen: 440cm, -7° Ginrei No. 2 course closed due to a competition featuring the local kids Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick: 350cm, -12° Myoko Suginohara: 320cm top, 250cm base, -10° Kyukamura RunRun: 400cm, -5° (yesterday’s report) Seki Onsen: 590cm, -8° Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 260cm, -6° Madarao Mountain Resort: 360cm, -8° Lotte Arai Resort: 640cm, -2° Only the bottom Sanroku Nos 1 and 2 are running; too much snow under the other lifts.... Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 290cm top, 240cm base; -9° Myoko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Friday 21st February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 1407cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 56 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 471cm reported on 17 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Myoko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 720cm Posted on Friday 21st February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . It is a cold morning, brrrrrr. We had some blue sky earlier on, but it is now mostly cloud cover with some light snow falling in places. Then again, the sun seems to be trying to break through in places. So a mix of weather going on out there this morning. Forecasts tell us to expect more snow across the next few days, particularly tomorrow. Tomorrow is actually the start of a long weekend here in Japan as Monday is The Emperor's Birthday Holiday. Much clearer skies - and milder conditions - are due from Tuesday. -------------------------------- ABLE Hakuba Goryu New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Top: 5cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Top: 490cm Top: 240cm ------------ Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park New snowfall (reported as 'todays snowfall' by the ski area): Top: 5cm Base: 0cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Top: 515cm Base: 260cm ------------ Hakuba Cortina New snowfall (reported by the ski area): 3cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 455cm ------------ Hakuba Happo-one New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Kurobushi (1680m): 0cm Usagidaira (1400m): 0cm Nakiyama (800m): 0cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Kurobushi (1680m): 650cm Usagidaira (1400m): 335cm Nakiyama (800m): 210cm ------------ 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: 370cm Village Side: 180cm ------------ Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 490cm ------------ Jigatake New snowfall (reported by the ski area): 15cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 220cm ------------ Kashimayari Skijo Family Park Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 250cm ------------ Tsugaike Mountain Resort Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Upper: 396cm Base: 187cm ------------ White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 250cm Hakuba Now 2024-2025 season Data as Friday 21st February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 720cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 59 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 165cm reported 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 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 717cm Posted on Thursday 20th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. More snow (see the numbers below). While it is still snowing at higher elevations, as of 9am it is actually quite bright down at base. Feels like the sun is trying to break through. It doesn't feel so windy but top lifts are still being affected at the start of the day at Happo-one, Tsugaike and Goryu/47 ---- I think that is perhaps dealing with the snow rather than wind. Snow clouds might still be with us for a few more days though, so we probably can't expect clear skies. For that, we will need to wait until early next week. Maybe. Lots of fresh to enjoy wherever you choose to slide. -------------------------------- ABLE Hakuba Goryu New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Top: 15cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Top: 490cm Top: 240cm ------------ Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park New snowfall (reported as 'todays snowfall' by the ski area): Top: 25cm Base: 15cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Top: 525cm Base: 270cm ------------ Hakuba Cortina New snowfall (reported by the ski area): 30cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 480cm ------------ Hakuba Happo-one New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Kurobushi (1680m): 20cm Usagidaira (1400m): 20cm Nakiyama (800m): 10cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Kurobushi (1680m): 650cm Usagidaira (1400m): 340cm Nakiyama (800m): 210cm ------------ Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field New snowfall (reported by the ski area): Mountain Side: 10cm Village Side: 10cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Mountain Side: 370cm Village Side: 180cm ------------ Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 485cm ------------ Jigatake New snowfall (reported by the ski area): 15cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 220cm ------------ 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: 409cm Base: 189cm ------------ White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 250cm Hakuba Now 2024-2025 season Data as Thursday 20th February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 717cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 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 162cm reported on 15 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Hakuba. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 22cm Snowfall at base this season 873cm Weather overview Cloud and blue sky Wind NW Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Thursday 20th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Greetings from Madarao. Heads up: I am remote this morning and so going off the official site and a phone call from a friend. (I will adjust report later if it seems required). Looks like a break in the clouds and some sunshine this morning, though more snow is due over the next few days. The ski area is reporting 20cm of fresh snowfall. I'll be back in place tomorrow. Madarao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Thursday 20th February 2025 Total snowfall at base 873cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 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 291cm reported 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 Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 18cm Snowfall at base this season 1157cm Posted on Thursday 20th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Geto Kogen. It seems like more of the same this morning... snow, limited visibility, wind. Perhaps we might get some changeable weather during the day again like yesterday when we had some clearer times. Scheduled ski area operations: All courses should be available except B2 and a few other restrictions 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): 415cm (top) 305cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area): 2052cm 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 Thursday 20th February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 1157cm Number of days snowfall observed 69 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 366cm observed on 18 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Geto Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 21cm Snowfall at base this season 1404cm Posted on Thursday 20th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . The snow has decided to take a break, at least momentarily, as the sun comes out with some blues skies appearing. It happened yesterday, too, but it was a matter of the sun coming out, a bit of blue showing up, and then the snow turned right back on again. Some gusting winds yesterday from time to time, too. The total snowfall overnight wasn't that much, which is much appreciated by those hard-working folks who get up early every day to clear the streets and parking lots (yes, I am giving myself a well-deserved pat on the back). Nice comments at Niseko Now! about the snowfall here vs. what's going on up there on the North island. We are a lot further south, but we are up higher; my reporting station is just below the Akakan area at about 700 meters, with the resorts going up to about 1550 meters and the peaks all at 1,935 meters and higher, up to Mt. Myoko at 2,454. I've enjoyed some great skiing up there on Hokkaido, and it does get colder so the powder can be a lot lighter than here, but so it's not about which is better but what fun you can find. The terrain, too, is so different there vs. our rough, rugged volanic terrain (lots more valleys and ridges to get lost in). This is just our year to get pounded with snow (or, as the locals are saying, getting back to a normal winter after a few light years). Note that a few lifts are not running, and things may be a bit delayed as the resorts clean up after the blasts of fresh. Nice that the sun's out, though, as that will help bring down snow on the roofs and let everybody get ready for the next snowfall, which may in fact come later today. And, as I write this, there are beautiful, wispy clouds streaming off of Mt. Myoko in pretty high winds up on the mountain (still just a mild breeze here at base). Akakura Kanko: 420cm, -8° At the moment, the animation showing the active lifts have all lifts closed; the resort reports that it will be opening a bit late to allow for snow clearance, and that Hotel No. 2 may or may not run (meaning use the gondola to get higher up the mountain) Akakura Onsen: 440cm, -5° Yodel No. 5 (Maruyama) lift closed due to avalanche risk Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick: 370cm, -6° Myoko Suginohara: 330cm top, 250cm base, -9° Kyukamura RunRun: 400cm, -3° (yesterday’s report) Seki Onsen: 590cm, -6° Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 265cm, -6° Madarao Mountain Resort: 370cm, -6° Lotte Arai Resort: 628cm, -1° (OI wonder why they are reporting a big drop in the snowpack?) Kokenashi lift is “being prepared” Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 290cm top, 240cm base; -6° Myoko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Thursday 20th February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 1404cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 55 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 468cm reported 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 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 38cm Snowfall at base this season 851cm Weather overview Snow Wind NW Temperature - Visibility Varied Posted on Wednesday 19th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from a cold and snowy Madarao. The ski area is (only) reporting 20cm of fresh snowfall this morning, but my measurement is 38cm (and the webcam 'stick' seems to be similar to me). So, lots of fresh snow again and it's still coming down. We can expect snow clouds to be across the region until the weekend, but perhaps it will be calmer and less snow by then. We are enjoying much snowier February than last year and if we get much more we'll be starting to threaten the 'best ever' numbers of recent years for February in 2013 and 2022. Madarao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Wednesday 19th February 2025 Total snowfall at base 851cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 59 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 269cm reported on 15 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 38cm Snowfall at base this season 1139cm Posted on Wednesday 19th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Geto Kogen. Another 0.5m of snowfall reported by the ski area this morning and just under 40cm lower down. It is a cold and snowy/foggy kind of morning with limited visibility. There was some tragic news yesterday as someone lost their life out on the mountain. I have not spoken with anyone directly involved yet; rather, hearing about it on the (local and national) news and locals, and do not feel it appropriate to bring the discussion here. But, of course, thoughts with everyone involved. And a reminder of the very real dangers out there in the snow. As a general comment, if you see ropes and signs saying no entry, they are there for a good reason. Geto Kogen has been much more progressive than many ski areas in Japan regarding the opening of official tree runs for people to enjoy and I feel should be commended for that. Anyway, take care out there. Scheduled ski area operations: All courses should be available except B2 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): 420cm (top) 310cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area): 2022cm 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 Wednesday 19th February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 1139cm Number of days snowfall observed 68 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 348cm observed on 17 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 548cm Posted on Wednesday 19th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Yesterday, there was on and off light to medium snowfall. In the evening the wind picked up and became very strong and gusty. It is an overcast early morning with fog on the upper half of mountain. Cold too with a temperature of -14C reported from the top area. Official snow depth (reported by ski area): Yokokura area: 115cm Uwanodai area: 160cm Utopia area: 285cm Chuo area: 250cm Paradise area: 250cm Summit area: 265cm 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 Wednesday 19th February 2025 Total snowfall at base 548cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 59 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 177cm 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 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 35cm Snowfall at base this season 682cm Posted on Wednesday 19th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Another large amount of snow since yesterday after some clearer periods during the daytime. It is really snowing heavily right now. Very early morning Yakebitaiyama was reporting 40cm; the tourism office is giving a big range of numbers (20cm at Hasuike and 70cm at Okushiga Kogen). Very limited visibility and... well, you've got to be committed to the cause to be out in these conditions! The heavy snow/wind conditions might generally have eased off by Friday bit there is still a chance that there is some snow over the weekend. It will surely be calmer, though. "How can there be 70cm of snowfall and the official snow depth number remains unchanged", someone asks. It seems unlikely, right? I think you need to ask the ski areas about that! Snow depth data as reported by a selection of the ski areas: Ichinose Family Official snow depth 190cm Kumanoyu Official snow depth 180cm Nishidateyama Official snow depth 180cm Okushiga Kogen Official snow depth 250cm Takamagahara Mammoth Official snow depth 230cm Yakebitaiyama Official snow depth: 250cm Yokoteyama Official snow depth 245cm Shiga Kogen Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Wednesday 19th February 2025 Total snowfall at base 682cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 64 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 313cm reported on 15 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com