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 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 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 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

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 250cm Posted on Saturday 21st December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here A quick early report this morning as I need to get myself over to Sapporo this morning. It is a largely overcast kind of start to the day, with some light blue sky to be seen in places. We are still expecting snowfall tomorrow and Monday. ------------------------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain base: -9℃, no snowfall, clear sky and radiative cooling. Moiwa 800m: -9.7℃, ENE1.0m/s, slight snowfall and slab development. Mikaeri 750m: -11℃, SE1.0m/s, thick fog due to airmass displacement. Hanazono 1000m: -10.9℃, SW1.9m/s, slight snowfall. Coastal data: Benkei cape calm wind, Kamui capeSE2m/s, 1015hPa, 1.0m waves. Surface hoar development due to radiative cooling cannot be observed around 800m elevation. The atmospheric pressure gradient is flat. The Sea and the mountains are in a calm condition. 5am observations shows no notable snowfall or slab development. Looking at weather data and snowfall transition, the overall avalanche risk is low. Some slopes have been reset with yesterday afternoon’s light wind & snow, however the total snowpack is still low. The weather is forecasted to degrade tonight as the low pressure passes east and windload slabs are likely to start growing again, raising the avalanche risk. If everyone was paying attention to the snowfall transition, most accidents could be avoided. Avalanche accidents mostly happen during stormy weather. Stay away from the gully bottoms (avalanche paths). Avoid stressing steep slopes with heavily wind-loaded snow slabs. Understanding the cause of the accident after it happened is too late for the victim. Winter mountains are inherently dangerous, however most accidents can be avoided by being precautious. Good condition continues. Beware of frostbites. ------------------------------------ Individual ski area information for Saturday 21st 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: 12cm Base: 12cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 175cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 141cm (-4cm 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: 10cm Base: 5cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 215cm (+5cm change since yesterday) Base: 110cm (-10cm 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) ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 140cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 110cm (no 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 Saturday 21st December 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 250cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 26 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 23cm (16th December) November 2024 snowfall 38cm reported on 8 days December 2024 snowfall 212cm reported 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 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 249cm Posted on Friday 20th December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Just a few cm of snow to report this morning again as we wait the the next big incoming. As of 8:30am it is snowing lightly. Hanazono ski area is reporting 16cm of snowfall at base since yesterday. I have not observed anything like that and it seems... unlikely. (I should point out that I am not actually there, but still). Anyway, that next big incoming looks due for Sunday and Monday, though we might have a nice and sunny Saturday before that arrives. It should be a fine day to be out enjoying all the lovely snow we already have. The report below is saying that Gate 7 should be open today. At the beginning of the day the Annupuri gondola seems to be delayed (not sure why) and we still wait for news on those top lifts to get moving. My many apologies for continuing with the night skiing thing, but I couldn't help but notice some interesting comments from my reporting colleague in the Hakuba Now report yesterday. It seems the Hakuba Goryu ski area down there is also enjoying charging some funky prices for lift tickets. It's spreading! Their night skiing is also 5,500 yen (at the ticket window). But at least that ski area is open until 9:30pm! OK, I promise that is my last comment on the subject. For this year. ;) By the way, if you do read my daily reports, I recommend checking out some of the other regional reports on SnowJapan. I try to read them all every day and it's really interesting to see what is going on in other popular places around Japan. It would be great to have reports from some more western regions, too. I know SnowJapan would love to be able to offer such things, but it's difficult finding suitable silly and daft people on location that are prepared to post the things every morning for 5+ months. Doh! Here they are. ------------------------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain base -6℃, slight snowfall, good visibility but can’t see the moon. Moiwa 800m: -9.1℃, NW8.8m/s, 15m/s gusts from 4am are starting to develop cornices and snowdrifts. Hanazono 1000m: -11.5℃, SSE2.4m/s, slight snowfall. Coastal data: Benkei cape NNW15m/s, Kamui cape WNW12m/s, 1016hPa, 2.1m waves. The wave height started to rise before dawn and a storm is picking up in the mountains. There’s not much snowfall, but the strong wind is carrying the snow and making cornices grow. The avalanche risk will rise in 30° leeward slopes as the windload will form slabs. Keep an eye out on the snowfall transition. Gate 7 is opening today. Make sure to use the gate to access this area. Loose snow avalanches and sluffs are to be expected in Higashi-One area due to the recent abundant & awesome snowfall. Even if the formation of obvious slabs cannot be observed, sometimes an avalanche can start when the weight of the surface snow exceeds the shear stress within the snowpack. Accidents are mostly caused when windload slabs fracture and let go, however storms are not the only factor that generates unstable slabs. It is important to not blindly believe textbook knowledge. Beware of sudden weather changes. Have a nice day. ------------------------------------ Individual ski area information for Friday 20th 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: 10cm Base: 16cm (really?) Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 175cm (-5cm change since yesterday) Base: 145cm (-3cm 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: 10cm Base: 5cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 210cm (-10cm change since yesterday) Base: 120cm (no 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) ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 140cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 110cm (no change since yesterday) Lifts: Annupuri Gondola Dream Number 1 quad Jumbo Number 1 quad (open until 7:30pm) Jumbo Number 2 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 Friday 20th December 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 249cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 25 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 23cm (16th December) November 2024 snowfall 38cm reported on 8 days December 2024 snowfall 211cm reported 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 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 22cm Snowfall at base this season 154cm Weather overview Fine with thin cloud Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Very good Posted on Friday 20th December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao. Well, yesterday it started snowing before lunch and it quickly started to accumulate and I have measured another 22cm. Nice. And this morning there are some bright blue skies to enjoy. Oh yes! More lifts are Madarao are open this morning. Kids Park, too. Check out the list below. It has been a fine start to the season, and there's some heavy snow on the horizon (late Saturday through Monday) which should really get us into full gear by Christmas. We are all thankful and appropriately very pleased. Madarao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Friday 20th December 2024 Total snowfall at base 154cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 14 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 29cm (on 14th December) November 2024 snowfall 19cm reported on 4 days December 2024 snowfall 135cm reported on 10 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 13cm Snowfall at base this season 114cm Posted on Friday 20th December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Snow started by the afternoon yesterday, and quite heavy at times, though it eased off by night time. Lots of cloud this morning, but some blue sky too and it feels like it might clear up to be nice and sunny again. The Hikage gondola, Paradise quad and Skyline connecting pair lifts are all joining in the fun from this morning. Paradise and Kokenashi courses opening too. And... from tomorrow, more of the mountain is opening up, including the Schneider and Challenge courses as well as Rinkan and Utopia A. Excellent! With more snow due Saturday night (after what is expected to be a relatively mild daytime) and then through Sunday and Monday --- and maybe quite a lot of it according to forecasts --- it will not be long before the whole mountain is open. (That is just my guess). And remember, tomorrow is your chance to meet the famous Naski at the Opening Festival (11am in front of the Resthouse Yamabiko). Fresh snowfall since yesterday morning (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 10cm Uenotaira: 10cm Hikage: - Nagasaka: - Karasawa: - Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 130cm Uenotaira: 130cm Hikage: - Nagasaka: - Karasawa: - Lifts operating: Nagasaka Gondola (from 8:30am) Hikage Gondola (from 8:30am) Yamabiko Four quad lift Yamabiko Number 2 Four quad lift Uenotaira Four quad lift Paradise Four quad lift Skyline connecting pair Yu Road (from 8:00am) Courses available: Yamabiko A-E courses Uenotaira Kokenashi Paradise You need to get the gondola up to (and back down from) the open ski runs... but not for much longer! The Uenotaira Cross Country course is also open. Nozawa Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Friday 20th December 2024 Total snowfall at base 114cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 14 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 17cm (7th and 14th December) November 2024 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2024 snowfall 111cm 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 Nozawa Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 16cm Snowfall at base this season 119cm Posted on Friday 20th December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. We got some more fresh snow yesterday from around lunchtime onwards. Yakebitaiyama were reporting 20cm early morning. And this morning we are back to some clearer skies. It's a very fine morning and through tomorrow we might get some relatively mild conditions. OK, some ski area news at last! Nishidateyama is open from this morning (the lower section anyway), with the quad lift operating. And from tomorrow, more of Shiga Kogen will be opening up. Sun Valley, Maruike, Ichinose Diamond, Ichinose Yamanokami, Bunadaira, Higashidateyama and the Shiga Kogen Resort Gondola will all be open from Saturday morning. Hurray! It remains to be seen how 'connected' it all will be. But, essentially, that will only leave a few of the areas of Shiga Kogen left to open. With some heavy snow looking likely still from Saturday night and continuing for a few days, I'd say the chance of everywhere being open and connected for Christmas is pretty good. Fab! Shiga Kogen Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Friday 20th December 2024 Total snowfall at base 119cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 22 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 17cm (7th December) November 2024 snowfall 24cm reported on 8 days December 2024 snowfall 95cm 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 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 29cm Snowfall at base this season 227cm Posted on Friday 20th December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . I got chided recently by some of my dear readers (hello D and C) about some late reports in this early, almost pre-season period. OK, I was up and out and at the computer before 7.... and there was very little new information on the resort websites. I can tell you in general: lots of soft new snow, nice cold temperatures overnight (and still cold at &;30, before the sun hits), we have a day off here with some sun before what looks like a crazy Sunday for snow, and all the resorts will be open tomorrow! Akakura Kanko: 145cm, -5° (no new report) Myokokogen Sky Cable gondola and Hotel No. 3 Akakura Onsen: 140cm, -4° (no new report) Yodel No. 1 triple, No. 3 triple, No. 4 pair, Kumado No.1 Quad and No. 4 triple Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick: 110cm, -° 6 (no new report for two days) Shirakaba Capsule, Ikenotaira Quad, Alpen Blick No. 1 pair Myoko Suginohara: 120cm top, 50cm base, -11° (no new report) Gondola and Mitahara No. 2 Kyukamura RunRun: Planned opening December 21 Seki Onsen: 120cm, -5° (no new report) Planned opening December 21 Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 65cm, -5° (no new report) No. 3 quad and No. 5 quad Madarao Mountain Resort: 100cm, -3° (no new report) No. 1, No. 2 quad, Super Quad Lotte Arai Resort: 225cm, no temp reading so maybe not new.... All lifts likely to be running Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 100cm top, 30cm base; -2° Planned opening December 21 Myoko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Friday 20th December 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 227cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 12 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 35cm (14th December) November 2024 snowfall 8cm reported on 1 day December 2024 snowfall 219cm reported on 11 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 132cm Posted on Friday 20th December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Morning from Naeba. After last night's snowfall, we are reporting 5 cm of fresh snow at the base. It's sunny with some clouds, and there's a light breeze. The great visibility and well-groomed slopes are very inviting this morning. Tomorrow might be a bit mild and sunny but potentially heavy snow is looking likely from Saturday night and possibly for a few days. Sounds great. ---------------------------- Official snow depth: Summit: 80cm Base: 60cm Scheduled lift operations: Prince Number 2 Gondola Number 5 high speed lift Number 4 romance lift Takenokodaira pair lift Courses scheduled to be open: 6 of 24 runs available. You can ski/board back down from Takenokodaira to base! Naeba Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Friday 20th December 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 132cm Number of days snowfall observed 15 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 38cm (on 9th December) November 2024 snowfall 9cm observed on 2 days December 2024 snowfall 123cm 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 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 6cm Snowfall at base this season 174cm Posted on Friday 20th December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Yesterday the snow clouds moved in again and were rewarding us with another mini-delivery. Today, it is cold and one of those beautiful blue sky mornings with the mountains around Hakuba looking magnificent. They always do, of course, but on mornings like this... I know I have often said this, but I never tire of the totally awesome beauty on display. Hakuba Iwatake ski area has opened this morning, featuring a shiny new gondola. And with that, all of the ski areas in the 'Hakuba Valley' promotional grouping are now open. (I'll talk about why I worded it like that in a future report). The Milky Four and Number 6 pair lifts are up and running at Goryu from this morning. And it looks like a bunch more ski lifts are scheduled to open at Happo-one from tomorrow, though the top quad is scheduled to open on 28th December. No Grat for Santa! Some serious snowfall looks set to be gracing us starting tomorrow night, and probably continuing through Monday. If that happens, we really all should be set for 'fully open'. What a great early season we are enjoying. Long may it continue! By the way, yesterday in the list (below) I had not updated the new snowfall number for Happo-one and it was showing as 30cm. That was, of course, a mistake (and was subsequently fixed). I will apologise and be censed issue! (Some old-timers might recognise that joke). But seriously, I'll do my best to make sure everything is correct each and every morning. Gambarimasu! -------------------------------- ABLE Hakuba Goryu New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Top: 1cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Top: 200cm Top: 50cm Scheduled ski lift operations: Telecabin gondola Alps Number 1 pair Alps Number 3 pair Toomi Sky quad Toomi Number 1 pair Milky Four Number 6 pair Scheduled course openings: Panorama Grand Prix Super Technical Champion Dynamic Champion Expert Woody Toomi Soft Cream Powder Snow ------------ Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park New snowfall (reported as 'todays snowfall' by the ski area): Top: 0cm Base: 0cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Top: 195cm Base: 85cm Scheduled ski lift operations: All lifts operating (apart from Line D which usually only operates when the gondola is closed) Scheduled course openings: All main courses open The Tree Riding Zones are not yet open ------------ Hakuba Cortina Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 190cm Scheduled ski lift operations: 6 of 16 courses open 2 of 6 lifts operating ------------ Hakuba Happo-one New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Kurobushi (1680m): 10cm Usagidaira (1400m): 10cm Nakiyama (800m): - Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Kurobushi (1680m): 190cm Usagidaira (1400m): 164cm Nakiyama (800m): -cm Scheduled ski lift operations: Alpen quad Adam Gondola Panorama pair Kokusai Number 3 pair Kurobishi Number 2 quad ------------ Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 130cm Scheduled ski lift operations: Gondola View 2 4th Line East 5th Line South ------------ Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 130cm Scheduled ski lift operations:: 2 courses open 2 lifts operating ------------ Jigatake Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 80cm Scheduled ski lift operations: Number 1 pair Number 3 pair ------------ Kashimayari Skijo Family Park Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 80cm Scheduled ski lift operations: 3 lifts operating ------------ Tsugaike Mountain Resort Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Upper: 180cm Base: 63cm Scheduled ski lift operations: Eve Gondola Han-no-ki pair lift Tsuga Number 2 pair Han-no-ki Number 3 quad ------------ White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): 100cm Scheduled ski lift operations: 2 lifts operating Hakuba Now 2024-2025 season Data as Friday 20th December 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 174cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 15 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (30th November) November 2024 snowfall 42cm reported on 3 days December 2024 snowfall 132cm 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 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