Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 29cm Snowfall at base this season 296cm Posted on Monday 23rd December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Some good snowfall to report on this cold morning, with about 30cm around base and the ski area reporting approx. 50cm at higher elevations. It has been snowing since the evening yesterday and continuing this morning too, so it should keep on piling up, and through into tomorrow too. Visibility is limited because of it and might not improve. Scheduled ski area operations: All main apart from B2 courses now open, some just a few restrictions remaining Tree run courses not yet open Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 185cm (top) 125cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area): 631cm 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, holidays and over New Year (28th December through 5th January). Geto Kogen Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Monday 23rd December 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 296cm Number of days snowfall observed 22 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 48cm (on 16th December) November 2024 snowfall 48cm observed on 5 days December 2024 snowfall 248cm observed on 17 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Geto Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 14cm Snowfall at base this season 134cm Posted on Monday 23rd December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . It was snowing during the day yesterday with most of the downfall light snow. 14cm to add this morning. Some strong gusts of wind too. This morning we have some light snow and less wind. Visibility is ok on lower areas but more limited higher up. Some heavier snow is forecast for tonight into tomorrow and after Christmas Day too. But we might get a break in the clouds on Christmas Day itself. Official snow depth (reported by ski area): Yokokura area: 50cm Uwanodai area: 40cm Utopia area: 110cm Chuo area: 70cm Paradise area: 70cm Summit area: 75cm Zao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Monday 23rd December 2024 Total snowfall at base 134cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 18 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 21cm (on 6th December) November 2024 snowfall 18cm observed on 4 days December 2024 snowfall 116cm observed 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 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 43cm Snowfall at base this season 308cm Posted on Monday 23rd December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . More snow and more snow. Some of the locals and I were trying to remember the last time we had this much snow before Christmas. Normally we have to advise visitors that they should really look to Christmas to be sure and have enough snow for skiing. Not this season—we’re almost at two meters snowpack at several resorts (Lotte doesn’t count). Early season, though, means some time for everyone to get adjusted to the needs of snow removal, including the town plows. They were heading up the hill around 5am, but kind of got bogged down just below Akakan, delaying drivers and your plow-driving reporter. Hopefully the delay means we’ll have fresh reports from more of the resorts. Akakura Kanko: 180cm, -7° All lifts running Akakura Onsen: 190cm, -3° ALl main lifts are running Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick: 145cm, -8° (yesterday’s report) Four main lifts running Myoko Suginohara: 190cm top, 120cm base, -7° All main lifts running Kyukamura RunRun: 150cm, -4° Seki Onsen: 170cm, -5° Open Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 130cm, -3° Four of five lifts are running Madarao Mountain Resort: 180cm, -5° Main lifts running Lotte Arai Resort: 251cm, 3° Zendana lift seems not to be running Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 160cm top, 110cm base; -4° All main lifts running Myoko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Monday 23rd December 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 308cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 14 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 43cm (23rd December) November 2024 snowfall 8cm reported on 1 day December 2024 snowfall 300cm reported on 13 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 157cm Posted on Monday 23rd December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Good morning from Nozawa. Some more fresh snow to report and for now a largely cloudy start to the day. The ski area is saying that there is again the chance of some limited lift disruption today due to strong winds. Hopefully not. Heavy snow might be happening again tonight into tomorrow, with some clearer skies currently forecast for Christmas Day. Yesterday, later in the day, the ski area edited their overnight numbers (3pm to 8am) for the lower Hikage and Nagasaka areas from 30cm to 40cm. I'm not sure why they did that, and it made me feel like I should wait longer to post my own reports (for official numbers to 'settle in') if that might happen again. But this morning those numbers seem to remain the same, and differ from my actual observations. (My measurement at base is 10cm; JMA reports 8cm over 24 hours). So right now I'm not 100% confident those official numbers are being updated properly, somehow. I want to make the point that I am totally not at all implying this is intentionally misleading. I'm just a bit confused. Anyway, I'll going to keep my beady eye on that situation... Enough of that. We have good snow and it's fun! Fresh snowfall since yesterday afternoon (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 27cm Uenotaira: 26cm Hikage: 40cm (?) Nagasaka: 40cm (?) Karasawa: 20cm (?) Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 155cm Uenotaira: 140cm Hikage: 95cm Nagasaka: 90cm Karasawa: 85cm All lifts apart from the following are scheduled to be operating: Challenge pair Utopia pair Courses not yet open: Skyline Grand Prix Jumping Bunabayashi Karasawa Hachiman Karasawa link Kamoshika Tanuki Usagi Nozawa Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Monday 23rd December 2024 Total snowfall at base 157cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 16 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 33cm (22nd December) November 2024 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2024 snowfall 154cm 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 18cm Snowfall at base this season 227cm Posted on Monday 23rd December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Cloudy skies with snow still coming in, but also some breaks in the cloud away from the mountains. Looking at webcams, looks like some moderate snow falling up at Goryu. So there's some varied weather going on this morning. And more potentially heavy snow tonight! I'm still struggling a bit, not very genki at the moment, but when I fully recover I am going to take a look back at reports from last year for some comparisons. That is going to be fun. -------------------------------- ABLE Hakuba Goryu New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Top: 15cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Top: 245cm Top: 70cm Notes: Most of the ski area is now open, but the Iimori section is still only part open ------------ Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park New snowfall (reported as 'todays snowfall' by the ski area): Top: 15cm Base: 5cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Top: 250cm Base: 105cm Notes: All courses are open including the Tree Riding Zones ------------ Hakuba Cortina New snowfall (reported by the ski area): 20cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 245cm ------------ Hakuba Happo-one New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Kurobushi (1680m): ?cm Usagidaira (1400m): 20cm Nakiyama (800m): 10cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Kurobushi (1680m): 225cm Usagidaira (1400m): 172cm Nakiyama (800m): 95cm Notes: Most of the ski area is now open, but the top Grad quad lift and course are not yet available ------------ Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field New snowfall (reported by the ski area): Top: 30cm Base: 15cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Top: 150cm Base: 65cm ------------ Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 155cm ------------ Jigatake New snowfall (reported by the ski area): ?cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 100cm ------------ Kashimayari Skijo Family Park Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 150cm Notes: All lifts operating ------------ Tsugaike Mountain Resort Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Upper: 281cm Base: 68cm ------------ White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 150cm Hakuba Now 2024-2025 season Data as Monday 23rd December 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 227cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 17 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 35cm (22nd December) November 2024 snowfall 42cm reported on 3 days December 2024 snowfall 185cm 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 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 254cm Posted on Sunday 22nd December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Just about 4cm of snowfall to report to you this morning with most of that coming overnight. After some fine weather yesterday, this morning is more overcast again. It feels quite bright in places and like we might even get to see some sun. But it looks like we can expect more fresh snow over the next 48 hours. (It is indeed trying to snow lightly in places, even now). Right now, Christmas morning is going to be sunny, per forecasts. Santa will be happy, especially with fresh snow in the run up! I'm going to treat myself to some toast and homemade jam now. Have a fine Sunday. ------------------------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain base: -6℃, light winds, 10cm new since dawn. Moiwa 800m: -8.1℃, SSW0.8m/s. Mikaeri 750m: E0.9m/s, heavy snowfall. Hanazono 1000m: -9.5℃, SW2.8m/s, 10cm new snowfall. Coastal data: Benkei Cape: WNW9m/s, Kamui Cape: E7m/sm/s, 1003hPa, 0.7m waves. From 4am low pressure snowfall from a cold air mass to the west of the Shakotan Peninsula. Above 800m 15cm of snow deposited on the 12/21 layer, light due to the low pressure and low temperature. Observations suggest that shallow sloughs will occur on open 30 degree slopes around 1000m. There is no great danger, but avoid simultaneous skiing and do not wait in the bottom of the valley. It is better to turn on your beacon before you ride. If the wind and snowfall increases, the risk of surface avalanches due to slabs collapsing will increase on steep slopes and valley sidewalls. Pay attention to the snowfall and the way it is falling. The slopes are wonderful this morning with fresh snow. There is still only a little snow on the mountains and there are many holes in the creeks. Be careful of colliding with standing trees and falling. You can never win against a tree. Have a good Sunday. ------------------------------------ Individual ski area information for Sunday 22nd December 2024 The below snow depth and snowfall numbers are manually checked each morning from official sources. Lift information is the planned operations for the day at the time of writing. Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): Peak: 5cm Base: 5cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 165cm (-10cm change since yesterday) Base: 130cm (-11cm change since yesterday) Lifts: All four lifts scheduled to be operating Courses: All courses scheduled to be open Gondola open until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): Peak: 5cm Base: 5cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 210cm (-5cm change since yesterday) Base: 105cm (-5cm change since yesterday) Lifts: Ace Family quad (open until 7:00pm) Ace Gondola (open until 7:00pm) Ace Number 3 pair King Gondola (open until 7:00pm) King Holiday pair (open until 7:00pm) King Number 3 quad Swinging Monkey ------------------ Niseko Village Ski Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 160cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 120cm (no change since yesterday) Lifts: Niseko Gondola Upper Village Gondola (open until 7:00pm) Village Express (open until 7:30pm) Community Chair Banzai Chair (open for night skiing until 7:30pm) Morino Chair ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 150cm (+10cm change since yesterday) Base: 115cm (+5cm change since yesterday) Lifts: Annupuri Gondola Dream Number 1 quad Jumbo Number 1 quad (open until 7:30pm) Jumbo Number 2 pair Jumbo Number 3 pair ------------------ Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Lifts: Number 1 pair lift Number 2 pair lift Quad lift ------------------------------------ Night skiing Floodlit night skiing is planned daily until Wednesday 23rd March 2025. Niseko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Sunday 22nd December 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 254cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 27 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 23cm (16th December) November 2024 snowfall 38cm reported on 8 days December 2024 snowfall 216cm 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 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. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 43cm Snowfall at base this season 175cm Posted on Sunday 22nd December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Morning from Naeba. Serious snowfall overnight and this morning. 43cm of fresh snowfall. How about that?! And counting, too. But due to the wind this morning the top run and Dragondola are not moving this morning. Lower base areas are less windy and the lifts are operating. Visibility is limited. The snow is forecast to continue tomorrow. Great stuff. Naeba Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Sunday 22nd December 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 175cm Number of days snowfall observed 16 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 43cm (on 22nd December) November 2024 snowfall 9cm observed on 2 days December 2024 snowfall 166cm observed 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 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 267cm Posted on Sunday 22nd December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Geto Kogen. Just a little snowfall since yesterday. That day was a mix of fine weather, cloud, some rain (noooo!) and eventually turning into snow. Up to 5cm of snow on higher areas, but we are expecting more - and maybe quite a lot more - over the next 3 days. It is snowing now. There is a crack on B2 course, and that course is unavailable at the moment. Scheduled ski area operations: All main apart from B2 courses now open, some just a few restrictions remaining Tree run courses not yet open Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 175cm (top) 115cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area): 591cm 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, holidays and over New Year (28th December through 5th January). Geto Kogen Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Sunday 22nd December 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 267cm Number of days snowfall observed 21 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 48cm (on 16th December) November 2024 snowfall 48cm observed on 5 days December 2024 snowfall 219cm 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

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 120cm Posted on Sunday 22nd December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Morning from Zao. There are some flakes falling and have been since last night (heavily around 7pm). A fine covering of fresh snow and the wind has picked up a bit this morning with some strong gusts at times. Snowfall is expected perhaps into Tuesday. Most runs and lifts at the ski area are now open with just a few exceptions. Official snow depth (reported by ski area): Yokokura area: 40cm Uwanodai area: 40cm Utopia area: 100cm Chuo area: 60cm Paradise area: 60cm Summit area: 70cm Zao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Sunday 22nd December 2024 Total snowfall at base 120cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 17 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 21cm (on 6th December) November 2024 snowfall 18cm observed on 4 days December 2024 snowfall 102cm observed on 13 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 38cm Snowfall at base this season 265cm Posted on Sunday 22nd December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . As expected/predicted, the snow turned on today, especially from early this morning. Lots of graupel, or soft hail falling; because those little balls from by moisture particles bouncing up and down in the clouds, creating static electricity, there was one big, bright flash of lightning and thunder rolling around the mountains early this morning. Another rumble just a few minutes ago. That was always the sign of heavy snow to come, and it has picked up again with some pretty strong winds as well. Could make for some lift closures, and just general cold conditions, too. The 38 centimeters of snow we’ve gotten so far is also pretty loose, so snowboarders, don’t go into fresh powder head-first without a buddy riding with you! We get people stuck (at best) several times a year, and it can get serious. As I’m writing we’re getting close to a whiteout and that wind is really coming in. Well, good snow doesn’t come on bluebird days! I say bundle up and enjoy that fresh! I think the resorts are struggling with the snow, too; very few updates and missing information. There’s lots of snow and most lifts are going—there’s your news for today. Akakura Kanko: 150cm, -2° (no new report) All lifts running Akakura Onsen: 150cm, -1° (no new report) Yodel No. 1 triple, No. 4 pair, Kumado No.1 Quad and No. 4 triple Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick: 140cm, -6° (yesterday’s 12:30pm report) Shirakaba Capsule, Ikenotaira Quad, Alpen Blick No. 1 pair Myoko Suginohara: 135cm top, 65cm base, -3° (no new report) All main lifts running Kyukamura RunRun: 120cm, -1° The lift is running, but the kid’s park is closed Seki Onsen: 150cm, -3° Open Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 110cm, -1° (new report!) Four of five lifts are running Madarao Mountain Resort: 150cm, -4° Main lifts running Lotte Arai Resort: 223cm, no temp. Zendana lift seems not to be running Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 140cm top, 70cm base; -2° All main lifts running Myoko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Sunday 22nd December 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 265cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 13 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 38cm (22nd December) November 2024 snowfall 8cm reported on 1 day December 2024 snowfall 257cm reported on 12 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 33cm Snowfall at base this season 147cm Posted on Sunday 22nd December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . The very good news is that it is snowing and we expect a lot over the next few days. The ski area has reported 47cm of fresh snow on the top Yamabiko area and up to 30cm around base areas. My measurement is 33cm. Sounds like Nozawa we love, right? :) Less good, but can't be helped, is that the Nagasaka gondola and Uenotaira quad lift are not moving this morning. Due to said weather. Others might get affected. Check before heading out. And if you do head out, know where you are going and take extra care. I have taken out the lift/courses info to avoid confusion. Anyway, let's have all this lovely snow! Fresh snowfall since yesterday morning (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 47cm Uenotaira: 26cm Hikage: 30cm Nagasaka: 30cm Karasawa: 20cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 135cm Uenotaira: 145cm Hikage: 55cm Nagasaka: 50cm Karasawa: 40cm Nozawa Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Sunday 22nd December 2024 Total snowfall at base 147cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 15 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 33cm (22nd December) November 2024 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2024 snowfall 144cm 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 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 35cm Snowfall at base this season 209cm Posted on Sunday 22nd December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. OK, so what do we have this morning? We have more snow. And lots more snow. Ski areas are reporting up to 50cm fresh on upper areas of the mountain. And there's been a fair amount down to base too. I think we are at the stage of the season where I don't need to be listing individual lifts and courses in my daily list. With more significant snowfall expected over the next few days, that will only be more so as Christmas approaches. So, yes, it is a very happy place to be, where ski areas are now all mostly (or fully) open. I'm replacing that information with 'Notes'. See the list below to see what I mean. New snowfall numbers that are reported by ski areas shown in red. It kind of feels like we are having lots of Christmases this season! I'm trying to keep the superlatives in check, but it's hard not to get extremely excited about all this. Visibility out there is, at best, limited. Excitement, for sure, but super care needed. -------------------------------- ABLE Hakuba Goryu New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Top: 40cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Top: 220cm Top: 60cm Notes: Most of the ski area is now open, but the Iimori section is still only part open ------------ Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park New snowfall (reported as 'todays snowfall' by the ski area): Top: 40cm Base: 30cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Top: 230cm Base: 105cm Notes: All courses are open including the Tree Riding Zones ------------ Hakuba Cortina New snowfall (reported by the ski area): 40cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 210cm ------------ Hakuba Happo-one New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Kurobushi (1680m): 50cm Usagidaira (1400m): 42cm Nakiyama (800m): 15cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Kurobushi (1680m): 220cm Usagidaira (1400m): 190cm Nakiyama (800m): 90cm Notes: Most of the ski area is now open, but the top Grad quad lift and course are not yet available ------------ Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field New snowfall (reported by the ski area): Top: 30cm Base: 15cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Top: 150cm Base: 65cm ------------ Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 155cm ------------ Jigatake New snowfall (reported by the ski area): 20cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 85cm ------------ Kashimayari Skijo Family Park Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 120cm ------------ Tsugaike Mountain Resort Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Upper: 205cm Base: 55cm ------------ White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 130cm Hakuba Now 2024-2025 season Data as Sunday 22nd December 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 209cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 16 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 35cm (22nd December) November 2024 snowfall 42cm reported on 3 days December 2024 snowfall 167cm reported on 13 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