Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 20cm Snowfall at base this season 55cm Posted on Thursday 4th December 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . The first real snow of the year; that November snow never really counts, because it comes down heavy and wet and pretty deep but it always melts away (we still add it to the annual total, of course). Today it's 20cm and counting, and it's supposed to stay colds and keep on falling. The first trucks of the season not able to get up the slope in front of our reporting center. That's a sure sign of real snow. One of our dear readers wrote that, if I mention a young dog getting her first experience in snow, photos are required. I only have a video, and the second shot (joyful dog in air) is super blurry. But I think you get the message that snow joy is not just for humans. Good job Sunny.... Your opening schedule is below; we'll be running and jumping for joy in no time now. --- Resort opening schedule: Akakura Kanko December 19 Akakura Onsen December 13 Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick December 13 Myoko Suginohara December 13 Kyukamura RunRun December 20 Seki Onsen December 23 Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort December 20 Madarao Mountain Resort December 13 Lotte Arai Resort December 13 Kurohime Kogen Snow Park Closed Myoko Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Thursday 4th December 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 55cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 2 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 35cm (on 21st November) November 2025 snowfall 35cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 20cm reported on 1 day 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 14cm Snowfall at base this season 1437cm Posted on Friday 3rd April 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . What a nice surprise! About 15cm of snow and the ski area is actually reporting 26cm! The official 'cumulative snowfall' number reported by the ski area is now over 20m! (2006cm). This morning it was raining a bit (boooo) but it is just cloudy now. Unfortunately, we might get more rain through tomorrow (particularly during tomorrow). -------------------------- Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 300cm (top) 180cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area): 2006cm Planned lift operations (reported by the ski area): Until 5th April: Number 1 gondola and Number 1 pair lift From 6th April: Number 1 gondola and Number 2 pair lift The planned closing date is Wednesday 6th May Courses (reported by the ski area): Main runs open except for A2 and B2 A3, A4, B1 lower, B3, C1, C2, C3 and C5 runs left ungroomed Check with the ski area for the latest about tree runs (decisions made after morning inspections) Geto Kogen Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Friday 3rd April 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 1437cm Number of days snowfall observed 82 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 77cm (on 5th December) November 2025 snowfall 54cm observed on 5 days December 2025 snowfall 306cm observed on 18 days January 2026 snowfall 761cm observed on 31 days February 2026 snowfall 216cm observed on 17 days March 2026 snowfall 86cm observed on 10 days April 2026 snowfall 14cm observed on 1 day Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Geto Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1423cm Posted on Friday 27th March 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Unfortunately we had rain yesterday. This morning, too, with foggy conditions, but forecasts do tell us to expect some clearer skies later on. For the weekend, clear skies and sun are forecast along with warm spring conditions. -------------------------- Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 305cm (top) 210cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area): 1981cm Planned lift operations (reported by the ski area): All lifts scheduled to open during peak season (until 29th March) The Number 2 gondola operates on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays Spring operations from 30th March The planned closing date is Wednesday 6th May Courses (reported by the ski area): Main runs open except for A2 and B2 A3, C1, B3 and C5 runs left ungroomed Some tree runs back open - check with the ski area for the latest Geto Kogen Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Friday 27th March 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 1423cm Number of days snowfall observed 81 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 77cm (on 5th December) November 2025 snowfall 54cm observed on 5 days December 2025 snowfall 306cm observed on 18 days January 2026 snowfall 761cm observed on 31 days February 2026 snowfall 216cm observed on 17 days March 2026 snowfall 86cm 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 16cm Snowfall at base this season 1417cm Posted on Saturday 21st March 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Well, well, well - this is a very nice surprise. Over 15cm of fresh snow, with over 20cm up on the mountain. :) It almost feels like winter again. Wind might be an issue later on in particular. OK, I have important things to do... there can't be much more of this to enjoy this time round. -------------------------- Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 325cm (top) 240cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area): 1976cm Planned lift operations (reported by the ski area): All lifts scheduled to open during peak season (until 29th March) The Number 2 gondola operates on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays Spring operations from 30th March The planned closing date is Wednesday 6th May Courses (reported by the ski area): Main runs open except for A2 and B2 A3, C1, B3 and C5 runs left ungroomed The tree runs are closed Check with the ski area for the latest Geto Kogen Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Saturday 21st March 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 1417cm Number of days snowfall observed 80 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 77cm (on 5th December) November 2025 snowfall 54cm observed on 5 days December 2025 snowfall 306cm observed on 18 days January 2026 snowfall 761cm observed on 31 days February 2026 snowfall 216cm observed on 17 days March 2026 snowfall 80cm 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 Geto Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 6cm Snowfall at base this season 1121cm Posted on Saturday 31st January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Windy yesterday but lifts remained open and a bit of snow overnight with light snow early on. Looks like we might get a bunch of conditions today perhaps even with periods of clearer skies. Or snow. And wind! And perhaps similar kind of conditions tomorrow. -------------------------- Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 355cm (top) 255cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area): 1502cm Planned lift operations (reported by the ski area): All lifts scheduled to open during peak season The Number 2 gondola operates on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays Night skiing until 8pm on weekends and holidays through 23rd February (Number 1 pair lift) Courses (reported by the ski area): All main runs now open Tree run courses scheduled to be open: All except Extreme and Cascade --- but check with current conditions Geto Kogen Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Saturday 31st January 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 1121cm Number of days snowfall observed 54 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 77cm (on 5th December) November 2025 snowfall 54cm observed on 5 days December 2025 snowfall 306cm observed on 18 days January 2026 snowfall 761cm observed on 31 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Geto Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 7cm Snowfall at base this season 1115cm Posted on Friday 30th January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Geto greetings to you. Some snow and lots of wind again yesterday making it difficult to know how much snow actually feel. More in some places than others, it's one of those days. The ski area has reported 13cm top and I am adding 7cm. It is... you guessed it, snowy and quite windy this morning, though visibility is fairly decent at the moment. Forecasts still indicate the chance of break in the snow/clouds across the coming days. -------------------------- Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 345cm (top) 245cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area): 1492cm Planned lift operations (reported by the ski area): All lifts scheduled to open during peak season The Number 2 gondola operates on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays Night skiing until 8pm on weekends and holidays through 23rd February (Number 1 pair lift) Courses (reported by the ski area): All main runs now open Tree run courses scheduled to be open: All except Extreme and Cascade --- but check with current conditions Geto Kogen Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Friday 30th January 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 1115cm Number of days snowfall observed 53 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 77cm (on 5th December) November 2025 snowfall 54cm observed on 5 days December 2025 snowfall 306cm observed on 18 days January 2026 snowfall 755cm observed on 30 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Geto Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 15cm Snowfall at base this season 1108cm Posted on Thursday 29th January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Some lovely big fluffy flakes of snow falling as I write this. 15cm more to add to the tally... and it's going to keep on coming. At least, that's what the forecasts tell us. Temporary periods of clear at times, perhaps. Feels like we're enjoying that cruising in top gear feeling at the moment. -------------------------- Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 345cm (top) 245cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area): 1477cm Planned lift operations (reported by the ski area): All lifts scheduled to open during peak season The Number 2 gondola operates on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays Night skiing until 8pm on weekends and holidays through 23rd February (Number 1 pair lift) Courses (reported by the ski area): All main runs now open Tree run courses scheduled to be open: All except Extreme and Cascade --- but check with current conditions Geto Kogen Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Thursday 29th January 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 1108cm Number of days snowfall observed 52 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 77cm (on 5th December) November 2025 snowfall 54cm observed on 5 days December 2025 snowfall 306cm observed on 18 days January 2026 snowfall 748cm observed on 29 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Geto Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 19cm Snowfall at base this season 1093cm Posted on Wednesday 28th January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Some nice weather yesterday with a bit of snowfall overnight. Ski area reports up to 14cm. We are seeing sings of some sun this morning, with more snow due later on. It's keeping cold and the snow is good (and plentiful). -------------------------- Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 355cm (top) 255cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area): 1457cm Planned lift operations (reported by the ski area): All lifts scheduled to open during peak season The Number 2 gondola operates on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays Night skiing until 8pm on weekends and holidays through 23rd February (Number 1 pair lift) Courses (reported by the ski area): All main runs now open Tree run courses scheduled to be open: All except Extreme and Cascade --- but check with current conditions Geto Kogen Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Wednesday 28th January 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 1093cm Number of days snowfall observed 51 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 77cm (on 5th December) November 2025 snowfall 54cm observed on 5 days December 2025 snowfall 306cm observed on 18 days January 2026 snowfall 733cm observed on 28 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Geto Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 2cm Posted on Wednesday 12th November 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Hello from Geto Kogen! The hot summer now seems like a distance memory and we have some fresh snowfall on the mountain. There has been around 2cm around base, though that is gone in places now with a mix of blue sky and cloud and sun at the moment. Check the image below. The ski area can open as soon as 20th November. It's all going to depend on snowfall. Fine (if not windy at times) weather is generally expected over the next several days but there's snow on the radar early next week. Let's see. Fingers crossed for a good snowy season. Geto Kogen Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Wednesday 12th November 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 2cm Number of days snowfall observed 1 day Most snowfall observed on 1 day 2cm (on 12th November) November 2025 snowfall 2cm observed on 1 day Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Geto Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 7cm Posted on Tuesday 18th November 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Keeping check on the snow. 5+ cm around base by this morning with more to come by tomorrow. Back with more soon... Geto Kogen Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Tuesday 18th November 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 7cm Number of days snowfall observed 2 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 5cm (on 18th November) November 2025 snowfall 7cm observed on 2 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 677cm Posted on Friday 3rd April 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Great to see that snow yesterday and I have more to add (from yesterday since my report). It might not have been peak season dry and fluffy, but it was still snow and most definitely better than the rain that lower areas go. Yakebitaiyama was reporting as much as 15cm of fresh snow! This morning the sun is out. Back to cloud tomorrow and perhaps some rain (I wonder if there might be any more snow left) and possibly windy too. Sunday should be calmer and perhaps brighter. --------------------- Ski area planned closing dates Below are the planned closing dates of ski areas in Shiga Kogen. Please note that in the late season, ski areas often scale back operations and/or may be closed on weekdays or on certain days. Plans to be open until 6th May: Ichinose Family Kumanoyu Takamagahara Mammoth Terakoya Okushiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Plans to be open daily until mid-May: Yokoteyama Shibutoge Shiga Kogen Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Friday 3rd April 2026 Total snowfall at base 677cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 68 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (on 25th January) November 2025 snowfall 43cm reported on 8 days December 2025 snowfall 161cm reported on 13 days January 2026 snowfall 337cm reported on 23 days February 2026 snowfall 97cm reported on 12 days March 2026 snowfall 32cm reported on 10 days April 2026 snowfall 7cm reported on 2 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 875cm Good morning from Niseko. I bring snowy snow news! Yes, a modest dusting-plus of snow even down to lower levels. Hanazono and Hirafu are both saying 5cm. I say (or, more accurately, measure) 2cm. Cloudy earlier but now lots of blue sky and sunshine. Some friendly cloud here and there. Seems quite windy and top lifts are delayed but hopefully will open. Anyway, beautiful. How are you all? I've had a few people send in some words of encouragement over the last few days as I continue to battle on to the end of the season. It seems like there's quite a lot of people still reading these reports, even as the season winds down and the real world gets pushed to 'previously unimaginable limits of insanity'. (That last bit is a quote from someone who wrote in - good one). Even when you try to avoid it as much as possible, it's close to impossible to avoid the obnoxious reality show that is being imposed on us all, isn't it. I suppose writing these reports is a bit of therapy for me as I continue to appreciate the beauty of our nature and our world every day. Even given the always complicated feeling as the end of the season approaches! Anyway, thanks for your comments, and I wish you all well. Let's toast! ------------------------------------ Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 215cm (-5cm change since yesterday) Base: 95cm (-10cm change since yesterday) Lifts planned to operate (subject to weather): All four lifts Planned last day of the season: Sunday 12th April ------------------ Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 285cm (-5cm change since yesterday) Base: 35cm (-5cm change since yesterday) Lifts planned to operate (subject to weather): Ace Family quad Ace Gondola King Number 3 six King Number 4 single Planned last day of the season: Wednesday 6th May ------------------ Niseko Village Ski Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 190cm (-18cm change since yesterday) Base: 91cm (-1cm change since yesterday) Lifts planned to operate (subject to weather): Niseko Gondola Community Chair Wonderland Chair Planned last day of the season: Sunday 12th April ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 250cm (-20cm change since yesterday) Base: 65cm (-15cm change since yesterday) Lifts planned to operate (subject to weather): Annupuri Gondola Dream Number 1 quad Jumbo Number 1 quad Planned last day of the season: Wednesday 6th May ------------------------------------ Asahigaoka ski area (near Kutchan Station) closed on 8th March. Niseko Moiwa closed on 5th April. Niseko Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Wednesday 8th April 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 875cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 91 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 36cm (on 12th January) November 2025 snowfall 29cm reported on 7 days December 2025 snowfall 189cm reported on 23 days January 2026 snowfall 451cm reported on 28 days February 2026 snowfall 154cm reported on 19 days March 2026 snowfall 50cm reported on 13 days April 2026 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day 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 Kutchan/Niseko. 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