Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 457cm Posted on Saturday 25th January 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . There has been some light snowing up on the top of the mountain. Uenotaira reporting 2cm. Down around base areas, varying levels of 'dusting'. I'm going to be generous and add 1cm on this report. Cloudy start and it might just be trying to snow. (Indeed, the ski area reports light snow up top). What we really want, of course, is Nozawa-like large numbers. We might receive some snow tonight and around Wednesday is still looking promising. In the meantime, let's enjoy what we got! Fresh snowfall since yesterday morning (as reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 0cm Uenotaira: 2cm Hikage: 0cm Nagasaka: 0cm Karasawa: 0cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 240cm Uenotaira: 205cm Hikage: 145cm Nagasaka: 135cm Karasawa: 105cm 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, Grand Prix and Kurokura Nozawa Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Saturday 25th January 2025 Total snowfall at base 457cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 38 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 41cm (29th December) November 2024 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2024 snowfall 291cm reported on 21 days January 2025 snowfall 163cm 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 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 828cm Posted on Saturday 25th January 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Colder last night, and a tiny touch of fresh snow (which is all little star-like snowflakes, the real shape, and very cohesive. Good snowball snow, but not much of it). It would be great to have some real snow fall, but we are back into the cycle of the past few years of some snow, then days of sun. I’m glad I'm reporting late today, because it really cleared up a lot, then closed in, and will probably get less cloudy again. The theme for today: who knows? Good conditions on the slopes, that’s the positive. Still not so great outside the areas. Akakura Kanko: 280cm, -5° Akakura Onsen: 290cm, -3° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick: 230cm, -4° (yesterday’s report) Myoko Suginohara: 190cm top, 110cm base, -7° Kyukamura RunRun: 250cm, 0° Seki Onsen: 380cm, -5° Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 145cm, -3° Madarao Mountain Resort: 200cm, -2° Lotte Arai Resort: 439cm, 5° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 170cm top, 120cm base; -5° Myoko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Saturday 25th January 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 828cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 35 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 307cm 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 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 318cm Posted on Saturday 25th January 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Good Morning Skiers and Boarders, Cue the choir! Start the Hallelujah Chorus! The Kitanomine magic carpet is NOW OPEN!! I honestly thought I might not live to see the day. In addition to providing a ride up for super beginners, it really helps folks heading from the the Gondola terminal building to get to the #1 Kitanomine quad chair, err, excuse me, Chair F. No more trudging up the hill! Let me hear you say AMEN!!!! In other news, a bit more snow. Mother N has doubled yesterday's measly donation. Woo-hoo! Now we're talking! 4 cm! (Sarcasm) Supposed to get up to +1 C. For the foreseeable future, that seems to be the pattern. Just a titch over 0 every day, but plenty cold at night. As Forrest Gump says, "That's all I have to say about that!" Think snow. Furano: All except Lift B Kitanomine: All Lifts. Repeat, All Lifts. Night skiing until 7:30 PM on both sides Furano Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Saturday 25th January 2025 Total snowfall at base 318cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 43 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 108cm 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 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 733cm Posted on Friday 24th January 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . We have had a bit of snow and it is snowing at the moment. 4cm at base and nearly 10cm being reported by the ski area higher up. Would be great if this were the start of a full reset, but we are not expecting much. Still looks like we'll be waiting until Tuesday/Wednesday for that. Scheduled ski area operations: All main courses are open, apart from B2 Tree run courses open: Unconfirmed Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 285cm (top) 165cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area): 1311cm 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 24th January 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 733cm Number of days snowfall observed 46 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 334cm 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 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 337cm Posted on Friday 24th January 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Morning. Last night there were flurries of snow for a while and then some rain. Thankfully, overnight it snowed a small amount. This morning is starting with largely overcast skies, but forecasts indicate we may get to see some sunshine at times during the day. The next significant snowfall is still due going into Wednesday next week. Official snow depth (reported by ski area): Yokokura area: 85cm Uwanodai area: 100cm Utopia area: 185cm Chuo area: 200cm Paradise area: 200cm Summit area: 170cm 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 Friday 24th January 2025 Total snowfall at base 337cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 40 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 157cm 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 825cm Posted on Friday 24th January 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . A little dust on crust today. Nice to have things whitened up a bit (it do get a mite dusty as the snow melts), but no major snowfall yet. The sun’s trying to come out, and the national forecasts say it will get sunny once again in this part of the Sea of Japan coast. I notice the resorts are showing lower temperatures than I got on my remote units. The snow is still pretty soft, so I hope we'll at least have some good groomed, non-icy slopes today (I can hear wet tire sounds from the road outside the reporting center, so it's not that cold). Oh, and I safely rode many lifts yesterday without any breakdowns. The jinx has ended (?). Akakura Kanko: 280cm, -3° Akakura Onsen: 290cm, 0° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick: 250cm, -5° (yesterday’s report) Myoko Suginohara: 195cm top, 115cm base, -5° Kyukamura RunRun: 250cm, 0° Seki Onsen: 380cm, -2° Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 145cm, 0° Madarao Mountain Resort: 200cm, -1° Lotte Arai Resort: 439cm, 3° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 175cm top, 125cm base; -3° Myoko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Friday 24th January 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 825cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 34 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 304cm reported on 14 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Myoko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 314cm Posted on Friday 24th January 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Good Day Skiers and Boarders, No real changes from recent conditions, so no consternation on your part is warranted, nor accepted. I DID request a little refresher snowfall yesterday, and 'ol Mother Nature was kind enough to drop 2 WHOLE CM down on us overnight. Perhaps I need to be more specific. It's a nice day. Definitely not miserable in any way. Warm enough to run my car thru the car wash as it was covered in gunk from recent wet roads. I usually get about 2 car washes in per winter just to make sure I can still recognize my car. Most of the time it's way too cold to even consider it. Instant frozen doors, etc. Fun Furano car trivia for you: During the depths of winter, Furano-ites cannot open their car windows. The window mechanism is frozen solid, so you have to open your door to give your drive-thru order at McD's or sushi joint. If you happen to press the window button by mistake, you hear the window motor start, then groan to a stop accompanied by grinding and popping noises in your door from the frozen mechanism. And you cringe, "Oh jeez, I forgot! Hope nothing broke." Anyway, tons-o-fun! I digress. Think snow. Furano: All except Lift B Kitanomine: All except magic carpet Night skiing until 6:00 PM on both sides. Technically, Friday is not the weekend, so close at 6:00, while Sunday night is still the weekend so close at 7:30 PM. Right. Furano Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Friday 24th January 2025 Total snowfall at base 314cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 42 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 104cm 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 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 729cm Posted on Wednesday 22nd January 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Geto Kogen. Yesterday it was cloudy until late afternoon, and then a little snow fell in the evening. It's cloudy and grey early this morning. Perhaps more of that today and tomorrow with the chance of some (light) snow. Scheduled ski area operations: All main courses are open, apart from B2 Tree run courses open: Unconfirmed Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 284cm (top) 175cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area): 1305cm 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 22nd January 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 729cm Number of days snowfall observed 45 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 330cm 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 456cm Posted on Tuesday 21st January 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . The ski area says 1cm of snow up on the top Yamabiko area, but other than that no snowfall to report. After a fun day out on the mountain (feeling rather warm!), I wasn't feeling so well last night and so got a good night sleep --- don't know what the weather was doing. This morning, though, there's blue sky and cloud. A fine morning. Hopefully not as warm. Fresh snow delivery currently due late Friday and Saturday. Fresh snowfall since yesterday afternoon (as reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 1cm Uenotaira: 0cm Hikage: 0cm Nagasaka: 0cm Karasawa: 0cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 255cm Uenotaira: 215cm Hikage: 165cm Nagasaka: 160cm Karasawa: 120cm 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, Grand Prix, Kurokura and Hachiman Nozawa Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Tuesday 21st January 2025 Total snowfall at base 456cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 37 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 41cm (29th December) November 2024 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2024 snowfall 291cm reported on 21 days January 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 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 728cm Posted on Sunday 19th January 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto Kogen. Some snow yesterday along with wind, but a much clearer morning today. A bit overcast-y feel early on but we expect some nice sunny weather today. The next week looks set to be on the dry and mild side with a fair amount of sun forecast. Scheduled ski area operations: All main courses are open, apart from B2 All tree run courses open apart from Rookie 1, Rookie 2, Extreme and Cascade Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 330cm (top) 218cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area): 1305cm 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 Sunday 19th January 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 728cm Number of days snowfall observed 44 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 329cm 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 312cm Posted on Sunday 19th January 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Good Morning Skiers & Boarders, Today's theme--Mr. Blue Sky. (A great tune from ELO. Check it out). Good news: snow expected this afternoon and tonight. Bad news: It might get up to +1 C tonight while it's snowing. I hate it when that happens. Got quite chilly last night--down to -17 C in town, and then zoomed up quickly to -2 C now. Nuttin' else to say. Think snow. Apologies for no report yesterday. Please note that the 4cm of snowfall added to this report is from yesterday (and what would have normally been reported yesterday). Furano: All except Lift B Kitanomine: All except magic carpet Night skiing tonight on both sides until 7:30 PM. Furano Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Sunday 19th January 2025 Total snowfall at base 312cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 41 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 102cm reported on 14 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Furano. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 53cm Snowfall at base this season 723cm Posted on Saturday 18th January 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Geto Kogen and another good haul of snow, over 60cm reported by the ski area and over half a metre lower. Excellent. It was falling through the day yesterday with some very limited visibility on the upper slopes. Snow still falling but it might stop and clearer skies (along with milder conditions) are forecast for tomorrow. There's hardly any further snow lined up on forecasts tomorrow through at least mid-week. Scheduled ski area operations: All main courses are open, apart from B2 Unclear what tree runs will be open today (early morning checks) Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 360cm (top) 253cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area): 1295cm 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 18th January 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 723cm Number of days snowfall observed 43 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 324cm observed on 16 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Geto Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com