Independent snow and weather reporting from the Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 610cm Posted on Sunday 2nd February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Morning from Naeba. 1cm of snowfall since yesterday. It has been snowing lightly since this morning. The ski area was busy yesterday and we expect more of the same today. Naeba Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Sunday 2nd February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 610cm Number of days snowfall observed 42 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 21cm 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 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 6cm Snowfall at base this season 797cm Posted on Saturday 1st February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Cloud and snow on and off yesterday with more snow overnight. 6cm to report from around base, and just under 20cm on mountain. Wind was an issue yesterday, affecting the gondola and quad lift. Cloudy start with the chance of snow at times this morning. There might be a chance of clearer skies tomorrow. Scheduled ski area operations: All main courses are open, apart from B2 Tree run courses open: Unconfirmed early morning Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 290cm (top) 180cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area): 1402cm 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 Saturday 1st February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 797cm Number of days snowfall observed 52 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 6cm 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 375cm Posted on Saturday 1st February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Morning from Zao. Yesterday the clouds parted and gave us a little sunshine. The wind was a bit stronger up top. Today a light dusting overnight. We might get some sun tomorrow but it should remain cold. Official snow depth (reported by ski area): Yokokura area: 90cm Uwanodai area: 120cm Utopia area: 210cm Chuo area: 200cm Paradise area: 200cm Summit area: 185cm Lifts & courses: The ski area is open as planned 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 Saturday 1st February 2025 Total snowfall at base 375cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 44 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 28cm (on 10th January) 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 4cm 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 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 12cm Snowfall at base this season 545cm Posted on Saturday 1st February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Another layer of snow since yesterday, but it has gradually eased off around base this morning. The next snow is due going into Tuesday - and it looks like there should be a lot of it over at least a period of several days. Before then, we might get some sun at times particularly tomorrow. I missed the daytime snowfall numbers yesterday, so the fresh snowfall numbers from the ski area below are from 3pm yesterday. Fresh snowfall since yesterday afternoon (as reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 25cm Uenotaira: 22cm Hikage: 15cm Nagasaka: 13cm Karasawa: 10cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 305cm Uenotaira: 260cm Hikage: 200cm Nagasaka: 190cm Karasawa: 145cm 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 and Kurokura Nozawa Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Saturday 1st February 2025 Total snowfall at base 545cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 42 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 43cm (31st January) 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 12cm 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 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 17cm Snowfall at base this season 953cm Posted on Saturday 1st February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . It kept snowing throughout the day yesterday and into the night, but not that much more total. The sun looks like it’s trying to come out, and we’re seeing Mt. Myoko peek out through the clouds at times as well. Lots of nice white trees out there, and nice snow below them. Akakura Kanko: 330cm, -5° Akakura Onsen: 360cm, -3° (yesterday’s report) Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick: 270cm, -6° (yesterday’s report) Myoko Suginohara: 260cm top, 145cm base, -7° Kyukamura RunRun: 300cm, 0° Seki Onsen: 400cm, -6° (yesterday’s report) Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 185cm, -2° Madarao Mountain Resort: 250cm, -4° Lotte Arai Resort: 522cm, 1° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 200cm top, 170cm base; -4° Myoko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Saturday 1st February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 953cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 40 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 17cm 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 20cm Snowfall at base this season 609cm Posted on Saturday 1st February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba where it is currently cloudy with light snow this morning. 20cm of snowfall since yesterday. Not much wind this morning and visibility at base is good. ---------------------------- As of 10:30am, the official Naeba website says only 6 lifts are operating. However, the "real time" map (on the same website) shows the Number 1 gondola, Takenokoyama top lift, Number 8 lift and Dragondola also operating (so 10 lifts in total). I believe the latter is the reality. It is a real mystery why it seems so difficult for the ski area to communicate consistent and correct information on official sources. (It does get really frustrating when you are trying to provide good correct info!) Naeba Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Saturday 1st February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 609cm Number of days snowfall observed 41 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 20cm 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 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 7cm Snowfall at base this season 355cm Posted on Saturday 1st February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Good morning skiers and boarders, High overcast conditions, with some clouds inhabiting the top of the Furano & Kitanomine zones. Probably foggy on top. A bit more snow thru yesterday and overnight. All contributions gratefully accepted. Not icy, so a great day for skiing. bonchi powder festival tonight. Food starts from 5:00 PM. Bonfire, dances, drums, fireworks etc. starting at 6:00 PM. Think snow. ** Furano Zone Lift B (aka Furano Quad) is closed for the season due to mechanical failure. New braking mechanism must be fabricated.** Furano Zone: All open except Lift B Kitanomine: All lifts open. Night skiiing until 7:30 PM tonight on Furano side. Until 7:00 PM on Kitanomine side because of bonchi powder festival. Furano Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Saturday 1st February 2025 Total snowfall at base 355cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 47 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 7cm 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 Furano. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 14cm Snowfall at base this season 791cm Posted on Friday 31st January 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Geto Kogen. Some mid-winter conditions since yesterday with snow and wind blowing around. It should ease off by tomorrow, including the wind hopefully, but we have had a decent reset. There's more snow forecast for early to mid week too. Scheduled ski area operations: All main courses are open, apart from B2 Tree run courses open: Unconfirmed early morning Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 290cm (top) 180cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area): 1402cm 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 Friday 31st January 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 791cm Number of days snowfall observed 51 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 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 58cm Snowfall at base this season 936cm Posted on Friday 31st January 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Some nice, new, bigger numbers at some of the resorts. It’s been snowing consistently since last evening, and as early as we got up and got things nice and cleared, the machines will probably have to go out in the late day to get things back in order. The snow is really loose, so the usual caution, especially for boarders: ride with a friend if you’re going off the course or even the ungroomed edges. Go upside down, and you’ll need help getting out. It’s pretty dense, with lots of needle-shaped crystals falling now (and which lay close together, like, well needles) but unsettled, so it’ll be tough to get out of! Nice to have things looking and feeling very Myoko, though, with those snow walls now rising up.... Akakura Kanko: 330cm, -7° Akakura Onsen: 360cm, -3° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick: 270cm, -6° Myoko Suginohara: 255cm top, 145cm base, -7° Kyukamura RunRun: 280cm, -3° Seki Onsen: 400cm, -6° Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 190cm, -3° Madarao Mountain Resort: 230cm, -4° Lotte Arai Resort: 526cm, 1° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 190cm top, 150cm base; -4° Myoko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Friday 31st January 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 936cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 39 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 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 13cm Snowfall at base this season 348cm Posted on Friday 31st January 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Good morning skiers and boarders, Another good chunk overnight. Yeah. We need it. Hopefully by now the misbehaving pebbles have been covered up. This snow is much wighter and fwuffier than yesterday's. That may be a good combination. Winds are calmer so the Gondola is running today. Our Gondola is a sensitive creature. Quite exposed to the wind. bonchi powder festival tomorrow evening and all day Sunday. Be sure to drop by. Think (more) snow. Furano Zone Lift B (aka Furano Quad) is closed indefinitely due to mechanical failure. New braking mechanism must be fabricated. Earliest forecasted repair will be the end of February. Furano Zone: All open except Lift B Kitanomine: All lifts open. Night skiing until 6:00 PM tonight on both sides. Furano Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Friday 31st January 2025 Total snowfall at base 348cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 46 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 Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Furano. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 25cm Snowfall at base this season 777cm Posted on Thursday 30th January 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good news this morning. After snow during the day yesterday and some windy conditions, this morning we have up to 40cm of fresh snow on the mountain since yesterday morning. Windy and snowy weather is forecast to continue today, though according to forecasts not huge amounts expected. More please! As I write this, though, some blue sky can be seen behind some clouds... Scheduled ski area operations: All main courses are open, apart from B2 Tree run courses open: All apart from Rookie 1, Rookie 2, Extreme, Cascade Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 290cm (top) 180cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area): 1377cm 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 30th January 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 777cm Number of days snowfall observed 50 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 378cm observed on 23 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 24cm Snowfall at base this season 371cm Posted on Thursday 30th January 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Yesterday around 11am whiteout conditions started. We had around 15cm by 7pm. Light snow continued from there. Right now just cloudy skies but forecasts say more snow is incoming. The skies should clear up in time for the weekend. Official snow depth (reported by ski area): Yokokura area: 85cm Uwanodai area: 120cm Utopia area: 210cm Chuo area: 200cm Paradise area: 200cm Summit area: 180cm Lifts & courses: The ski area is open as planned 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 Thursday 30th January 2025 Total snowfall at base 371cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 43 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 28cm (on 10th January) November 2024 snowfall 18cm observed on 4 days December 2024 snowfall 162cm observed on 20 days January 2025 snowfall 191cm observed on 19 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