Independent snow and weather reporting from the Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 675cm Posted on Thursday 13th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. Sorry I am a bit late today, I intended to be earlier but... life. Strong winds and unfriendly weather are affecting a lot of lifts this morning. Ski/snowboards options are limited for those wishing to brave the conditions. I imagine many are opting for an onsen or alternative things to do. It's one of those days. This particular snowfall is probably not going to last beyond today and hopefully tomorrow will be less windy too. On Saturday we might get some clearer skies though we will be getting more snow again early next week. -------------------------------- ABLE Hakuba Goryu New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Top: 15cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Top: 495cm Top: 230cm ------------ Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park New snowfall (reported as 'todays snowfall' by the ski area): Top: 15cm Base: 10cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Top: 490cm Base: 250cm ------------ Hakuba Cortina New snowfall (reported by the ski area): 10cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 460cm ------------ Hakuba Happo-one New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Kurobushi (1680m): ?cm Usagidaira (1400m): 15cm Nakiyama (800m): 10cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Kurobushi (1680m): ?cm Usagidaira (1400m): 334cm Nakiyama (800m): 220cm ------------ 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: 380cm Village Side: 190cm ------------ Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 470cm ------------ Jigatake New snowfall (reported by the ski area): 5cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 230cm ------------ 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: 376cm Base: 173cm ------------ White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 250cm Hakuba Now 2024-2025 season Data as Thursday 13th February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 675cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 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 120cm reported on 11 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Hakuba. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 11cm Snowfall at base this season 410cm Posted on Thursday 13th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Good Morning Skiers & Boarders, An interesting morning here slopeside in Furano. Yesterday afternoon was just above freezing, and the snow fell mixed with r@!n which produced a very intriguing texture, kind of sherbety or soft-ice crunchy. It's eminently packable; you could make any type of snowman you desire today. Definitely not a day to look for pow-pow, unless you're into unique snow textures and want to practice so that you are the quintissential all-around skier/boarder. Anyway, the snow is supposed to continue all day today and the two days following that. The weather report has a heavy snow advisory out for the whole period. Awesome. Surely with all that computer modeling, something good will result. Happy to report that the Midwinter Beer Party was a great time last night. Think snow. It's working. * 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 3:40 PM Night skiing until 6:00 PM tonight on both sides. Furano Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Thursday 13th February 2025 Total snowfall at base 410cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 55 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 62cm reported on 9 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Furano. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 12cm Snowfall at base this season 760cm Weather overview Fine with cloud Wind SW Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Wednesday 12th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning from Madarao. Just over 10cm since the report yesterday morning, though the ski area itself doesn't seem to be reporting any. Anyway, it has been a fine morning so far and a great one to be out on the mountain. The day started off very cold but has warmed up a fair bit since then. We expect the skies to cloud over more, as well as a southerly wind and more snow overnight. But it might rain before it snows. (It would be super great if we avoided that!) Madarao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Wednesday 12th February 2025 Total snowfall at base 760cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 38cm (on 22nd December) 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 178cm reported on 10 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 15cm Snowfall at base this season 1021cm Posted on Wednesday 12th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Some strong winds again along with poor visibility yesterday with snow falling until night time. Clearer and calmer weather this morning, but it will probably just settle into an overcast skies. We will likely be getting more snow tomorrow... and maybe the wind too. Scheduled ski area operations: All courses should be open though there may be some restriction Tree run courses open: All apart from Rookie 1, Rookie 2 and Extreme Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 390cm (top) 280cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area): 1807cm 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 12th February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 1021cm Number of days snowfall observed 62 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 230cm observed on 11 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Geto Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 512cm Posted on Wednesday 12th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Zao. Yesterday we more wind, but some sun too. A little more snow to report, with a largely cloudy morning. Tomorrow the forecast is for snow and some possibly really strong wind. Expect some lifts to be affected if the forecasts are correct re: wind. Official snow depth (reported by ski area): Yokokura area: 115cm Uwanodai area: 155cm Utopia area: 300cm 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 Wednesday 12th February 2025 Total snowfall at base 512cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 53 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 141cm observed on 10 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 760cm Posted on Wednesday 12th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . I wasn't able to post earlier this morning due to some server technical issues going on. Here I am, better late than never! Some snow from yesterday before it eased off. Today has turned into a cloudy one. We started with some very cold conditions early morning (down to around -9C as of 7am), but it has been getting warmer and is currently around zero at base. Temps are expected to rise further this afternoon and overnight too, and we might have to suffer some rain as we sleep. Sometime early tomorrow morning though it should be getting colder and be snowing again. We might have to watch out for strong wind tomorrow, too. Fresh snowfall since yesterday afternoon (as reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 5cm Uenotaira: 5cm Hikage: 1cm Nagasaka: 1cm Karasawa: ?cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 375cm Uenotaira: 330cm Hikage: 290cm Nagasaka: 280cm Karasawa: 220cm Lifts: All scheduled lifts are operating as planned The Utopia pair lift and Challenge pair lift are normally closed on weekdays Courses: All courses are available Nozawa Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Wednesday 12th February 2025 Total snowfall at base 760cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 51 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 227cm reported on 10 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 590cm Posted on Wednesday 12th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . The crazy weather of yesterday has passed. (Or it seemed like it). After a bright early and cold early morning, it is milder, dull and cloudy... but getting quite windy again too. The wind is affecting some lifts already, including the two gondolas at Yakebitaiyama. Other lifts may also be affected. The gondola at Okushiga Kogen seems to have been having some problems, too, but that is technical (not due to wind). Strong wind and snow is expected tomorrow, so we can expect the chance of disruption. With quite mild temps overnight tonight, it looks like there will be rain before snow down in the valleys below Shiga Kogen. Shiga Kogen Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Wednesday 12th February 2025 Total snowfall at base 590cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 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 221cm reported on 11 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 6cm Snowfall at base this season 825cm Posted on Wednesday 12th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Morning from Naeba. 6cm of snowfall since yesterday morning. It has been sunny since early morning. There is some wind, but visibility is good and the mountain top area is open. As the Tashiro Area of Kagura is closed, Dragondola is not moving this morning. It is a day to enjoy powder snow with the sun out for the first time in what feels like quite a while! More snowfall is expected tomorrow. ---------------------------- Official snow depth: Summit: 360cm Base: 260cm Scheduled lift operations: Prince Number 2 gondola Number 3 high speed lift (quad) Number 4 high speed lift (quad) Number 5 high speed lift (quad) Number 4 romance lift (pair) Takenokodaira romance lift (pair) Takenokoyama romance lift (pair Other lifts affected by weather this morning and Kagura is closed * Note: the Hiuchi Number 1 pair lift will not be operating this season due a mechanical issue Courses scheduled to be open: 18 of 24 runs available. Naeba Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Wednesday 12th February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 825cm Number of days snowfall observed 51 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 236cm observed on 11 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 27cm Snowfall at base this season 748cm Weather overview Cloud, light snow Wind NW Temperature - Visibility Generally poor Posted on Tuesday 11th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao. Today is 'National Foundation Day' and a national holiday in Japan. We've had more good snowfall overnight and up to nearly 30cm since yesterday morning. Poor visibility at the start of the day today but the snow should be easing off sometime today and weather conditions getting more friendly. We might be treated to some sun tomorrow morning. More snow after that into Thursday, but generally it looks like things might be getting milder with less snow over the coming week. Madarao Mountain Resort - Fresh snowfall reported by the ski area: 20cm - Official snow depth: 330cm - All scheduled lifts should be operating - Tree run courses open: All open - Night skiing on 22nd-23rd February 2025 (Number 1 and Number 2 quad lifts until 8:50pm) Tangram Ski Circus - Official snow depth: 240cm - All lifts should be operating Madarao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Tuesday 11th February 2025 Total snowfall at base 748cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 53 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 38cm (on 22nd December) 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 166cm reported on 9 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 30cm Snowfall at base this season 1006cm Posted on Tuesday 11th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Another good 30cm of snowfall since yesterday and it continues this morning. And still windy. It is due to ease off today, though, and maybe some sun coming up tomorrow... though snow due again on Thursday. Beyond that, perhaps calmer and more generally clearer skies are coming through the weekend. Today is a national holiday in Japan and normally would be busier than a normal weekday. Whether people want to be here in these weather conditions is another matter. Scheduled ski area operations: All courses should be open though there may be some restriction Tree run courses open: All apart from Rookie 1, Rookie 2 and Extreme Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 380cm (top) 270cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area): 1782cm 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 11th February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 1006cm Number of days snowfall observed 61 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 215cm observed on 10 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Geto Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 510cm Posted on Tuesday 11th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Morning from Zao. Little snow here and there since yesterday evening. But there has been a lot of strong wind since last night and that will have been blowing it around. Lifts all seem to be opening as planned this morning. Tomorrow might see an easing off of both wind and snow - maybe even some sunshine - but there looks set to be very windy conditions again Thursday (with more snow). Official snow depth (reported by ski area): Yokokura area: 115cm Uwanodai area: 150cm Utopia area: 300cm Chuo area: 250cm Paradise area: 250cm Summit area: 255cm 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 11th February 2025 Total snowfall at base 510cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 52 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 139cm observed on 9 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 30cm Snowfall at base this season 757cm Posted on Tuesday 11th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . It's still snowing! It feels like it might never stop. Ski resort reporting nearly 50cm of snow up at Yamabiko... just overnight. (But probably will later today). Upfront: this report comes to you from Nagano City, with the help/input of a friend back home. (Adjustments may be made later in the day if seem necessary). Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 400cm Uenotaira: 355cm Hikage: 310cm Nagasaka: 300cm Karasawa: 240cm Lifts: All scheduled lifts are operating as planned The Utopia pair lift and Challenge pair lift are normally closed on weekdays Courses: All courses are available apart from Mukobayashi, Kamoshika and Tanuki Nozawa Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Tuesday 11th February 2025 Total snowfall at base 757cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 50 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 224cm reported on 9 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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