Independent snow and weather reporting from the Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 32cm Snowfall at base this season 42cm Posted on Saturday 30th November 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . A very good morning to you from Hakuba. I remember just a few short days ago making a point of how things can change very quickly. Well, right now is very good example of that, as things have changed very quickly over the last few days. We have gone from nervously (well, some people) wondering when the snow might arrive to getting very large amounts of it covering the mountains in the space of a few days. All of a sudden, we have been blessed with a considerable amount of snow. There's a lot to report this morning, so I'll start with down here at base. It is still snowing lightly and I have measured over 30cm since my report yesterday. Really impressive, and we are still in November. (I know it doesn't always happen like that, but let's hope it is a sign for the season as a whole!) OK so let's talk about what ski areas are saying this morning. Yesterday afternoon, as much as 80cm of snowfall was being reported at Tsugaike Mountain Resort. This morning, that ski area is reporting a whopping snow depth of, wait for it, 126cm! (And 44cm at base). That really is very impressive. This morning, Hakuba Happo-one is reporting a snow depth of 80-85cm in the upper Kurobishi and Usagidaira areas. Goryu seems to be slow in getting information out this morning, but we can imagine similarly large amounts of snow there too. All three of those ski areas are opening limited top sections from this morning, details below. Tsugaike opened at 8am. An adult ticket from the ticket window is 5,500 yen for the day. Goryu plans to open from 10am with the top Panorama run available. An adult ticket is yours for the day at the handsome sum of 7,500 yen (!?) including 500 yen returnable. At least there is free curry on offer there at lunchtime today to make up for the bonkers ticket price. Happo-one plans to open from 11am with the top Panorama run available. An adult ticket is 4,000 yen. At all three, you will need to ride the gondola up to the ski run that is open. Hakuba 47 plans to open the upper Line E lift tomorrow, but please note that the base area/gondola of 47 will not be open; you will need to get up to the Line E lift via Hakuba Goryu. -------------------------------- In other news, I just want to quickly mention that Hakuba Happo-one ski area has announced that a brand new gondola, along with a new 'base center' and car park, will be built at the ski area. The new lift will go from the Nakiyama base area up to Usagidaira. That should open in December 2027. There is so much going on just at the moment that I'll leave that subject for now and talk about it in more detail once the season has got started and settled in. Exciting times. Phew! -------------------------------- Ski area information for Saturday 30th November 2024 The information below is manually checked with official sources and updated for every report. Please note that details can change quickly, especially at the beginning of the season, and official information may take a bit longer to update. All information is subject to change. ABLE Hakuba Goryu Part open Lifts: - Telecabin gondola - Alps Number 1 pair Courses: - Panorama Official snow depth: - Upper: ?cm - Toomi: ?cm Notes: - From 10:00am - Take the gondola up to (and down from) the ski run that is open ------------ Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park Closed Ski lifts: - Line E lift will be open from tomorrow - Access via Goryu (the 47 base/gondola will not be open) ------------ Hakuba Happo-one Part open Ski lifts: - Adam Gondola - Panorama pair - Kokusai Number 3 pair lift Courses: - Panorama Official snow depth: - Kurobushi (1680m): 85cm - Usagidaira (1400m): 80cm - Nakiyama (800m): -cm Notes: - From 11:00am - Take the gondola up to (and down from) the Panorama ski run that is open ------------ Tsugaike Mountain Resort Part open Ski lifts: - Eve Gondola - Han-no-ki pair lift Courses: - Han-no-ki Official snow depth: - Upper: 126cm - Base: 44cm Notes: - Opened at 8:00am this morning - Take the gondola up to (and down from) the ski run that is open Hakuba Now 2024-2025 season Data as Saturday 30th November 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 42cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 3 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (30th November) November 2024 snowfall 42cm reported on 3 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. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 24cm Posted on Friday 29th November 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good morning from Niseko. That modestly modest snowfall yesterday morning at the time of my report didn't last long. Before too long, lower slopes were looking bare once again. Doh! I am happy to report another white covering this morning and it's a little bit more substantial than yesterday. I can this morning record (just slightly over) 3cm of snowfall at base. The ski areas wanted to be opening tomorrow. Obviously, obviously there isn't enough snow to be able to do that at the moment. So we are now officially into that 'ski areas will open as soon as there is enough snow' zone. We do have snow forecast across the next few days, so let's hoping for a decent amount. Niseko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Friday 29th November 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 24cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 7 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 10cm (19th November) November 2024 snowfall 24cm reported on 7 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. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 18cm Posted on Friday 29th November 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . It's good to see some snow on the ground again this morning. Not much yet - we are going to need more of an concerted effort to get the ski lifts moving! Geto Kogen will open as soon as there is enough snow. Geto Kogen Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Friday 29th November 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 18cm Number of days snowfall observed 4 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 10cm (on 20th November) November 2024 snowfall 18cm observed on 4 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Geto Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 21cm Posted on Friday 29th November 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. Some more snow on the ground this morning (just a little) with more to come through tomorrow. Hopefully there might be enough for the Ichinose Family and Takamagahara Mammoth ski areas to part open from tomorrow morning (as planned). No official word yet on those. Come on snow! 11am update: Takamagahara Mammoth will open tomorrow morning. No announcement about Ichinose Family just yet. Shiga Kogen Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Friday 29th November 2024 Total snowfall at base 21cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 7 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 8cm (24th November) November 2024 snowfall 21cm reported on 7 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 3cm Posted on Friday 29th November 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Hello from Nozawa Onsen. We are still on course for a ski area opening tomorrow morning with the Yamabiko D scheduled to be available. Some fresh snow later today and into tomorrow, as per forecasts, would be most welcome. I bet our favourite bright green, skiing vegetable, Naski is all waxed up and ready to go. Here is the plan for the day: Nagasaka Gondola lift (8:30am until 3:30pm, last one down at 4:00pm) Yamabiko Number 2 Four lift (8:45am until 3:30pm) Yamabiko D Course Note that there is no snow at base yet - you will need to ride the gondola to get to the top area that is open. Nozawa Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Friday 29th November 2024 Total snowfall at base 3cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 day Most snowfall observed in 1 day 3cm November 2024 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Nozawa Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 17cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Light Temperature - Visibility OK Posted on Friday 29th November 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning. The last snow melted and the mountain was looking largely bare again yesterday, but there's another slight layer out there this morning and the mountain is looking white again. (Tangram side less so; that just seems to have got a dusting). There should be more to report tomorrow morning. Madarao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Friday 29th November 2024 Total snowfall at base 17cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 3 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 11cm (on 19th November) November 2024 snowfall 17cm reported on 3 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 21cm Posted on Thursday 28th November 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here I am happy to report that it has started snowing. I can even record 1cm so far at my measuring point up by ski area base (none sticking yet down in town). Hopefully over the next few days I will be able to report quite a few more! Let's see what nature brings. There is no specific news to report from ski areas as yet. Niseko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Thursday 28th November 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 21cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 6 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 10cm (19th November) November 2024 snowfall 21cm reported on 6 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. 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 19cm Posted on Monday 25th November 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. I have some news! Kumanoyu is open from this morning. That ski area will have a 600m run open, off the mid-point of the Number 2 lift. The ski area is saying that the width of the run is 20-40m. And, as updated yesterday, Yokoteyama will be open from tomorrow (Tuesday 26th November). There is still a lot of cloud around this morning but some blue sky too and it feels like it is going to be clearing. We might get sunshine today and tomorrow. Currently open ski areas in Shiga Kogen: Kumanoyu Number 2 pair lift 600m course available Planned opening dates for other ski areas in Shiga Kogen: Open from tomorrow Yokoteyama 30th November: Ichinose Family Takamagahara Mammoth 7th December: Yakebitaiyama 14th December: Giant Hasuike Higashidateyama Hoppo Bunadaira Maruike Nishidateyama Terakoya Shiga Kogen Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Monday 25th November 2024 Total snowfall at base 19cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 6 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 8cm (24th November) November 2024 snowfall 19cm reported on 6 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 20cm Posted on Sunday 24th November 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good morning from Niseko. We had some periods of sunshine yesterday, with periods of light snow and less clear at times too. This morning there is a new thin covering of snow to report. Slightly under 2cm at my main measuring point near Hirafu base. Light snow is falling as of 8:30am. It's fairly bright and now hovering around 0C. Forecasts seem to be agreeing that the coming week will be a little on the warmer side and feature some rain, particularly around Tuesday/Wednesday. We can perhaps hope for more snow later in the week. The ski areas on our lovely mountain plan to open on Saturday, which is just six days from now. Without a decent snowfall before Friday, that is currently looking rather unlikely. I will, of course, keep you updated. --------------- Ski areas plan to open on Saturday.... but they will need lots more snow in order to be able to do that! Niseko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Sunday 24th November 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 20cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 5 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 10cm (19th November) November 2024 snowfall 20cm reported on 5 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. 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 8cm Snowfall at base this season 18cm Posted on Sunday 24th November 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . I am happy to report that we have received a decent fall of snow overnight. I'm happy to be able to report approaching 10cm; more or less in places. (I am hearing reports of up to 15-20cm in Shibutoge). Yesterday, Yokoteyama ski area was saying that it might be able to make an announcement about opening 'within a few days'. Hopefully this snow overnight will have helped with their upcoming decision! Clearer skies and sunshine is forecast for tomorrow and the next few days won't be as cold as the weekend has been. Update: Yokoteyama has announced it now plans to open on Tuesday 26th November. As soon as there is enough snow: Kumanoyu (delayed) Yokoteyama (delayed) 30th November: Ichinose Family Takamagahara Mammoth 7th December: Yakebitaiyama 14th December: Giant Hasuike Higashidateyama Hoppo Bunadaira Maruike Nishidateyama Terakoya Shiga Kogen Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Sunday 24th November 2024 Total snowfall at base 18cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 5 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 8cm (24th November) November 2024 snowfall 18cm reported on 5 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 16cm Posted on Saturday 23rd November 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Just a dusting-plus of snow really, so the mountain isn't looking much different this morning. We still have a lot of cloud around but it is bright with the sun making brief appearances at times. Forecasts still not showing much snow through the second part of the coming week. The ski area will open as soon as there is enough snow. Geto Kogen Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Saturday 23rd November 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 16cm Number of days snowfall observed 3 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 10cm (on 20th November) November 2024 snowfall 16cm observed on 3 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 4cm Posted on Saturday 23rd November 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . There's some snow to report. Just a couple of cm in places around base, and hopefully more up top. On the Chuo webcam, it looks like there might be about 5cm or so up there. It is still snowing lightly with that forecast for the day. A return to clearer skies and perhaps sun is expected tomorrow through Tuesday. Zao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Saturday 23rd November 2024 Total snowfall at base 4cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 2 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 2cm (on 19th and 23rd November) November 2024 snowfall 4cm observed on 2 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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