Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 15cm Posted on Wednesday 20th November 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto Kogen. I meant to post a report yesterday but got caught up in all sorts... We had some snow fall down to base with around 10cm at base and a bit more than that higher up. It was getting real windy too at times. This morning is bright with thin cloud and some blue sky with the sun peeking through at the moment. No additional snow. Forecasts seem to be showing some light snow at times, particularly around Friday night/Saturday. No announcement yet from the ski area, but opening on 23rd November (in three days time) seems very unlikely. I'll let you know when there is any kind of announcement. Geto Kogen Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Wednesday 20th November 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 15cm Number of days snowfall observed 2 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 10cm (on 20th November) November 2024 snowfall 15cm 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 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 18cm Posted on Tuesday 19th November 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here I have some fine news to report this morning. How does 10cm of fresh snowfall at base sound? I wonder if this will stick around and be part of our 'base'. It is snowing lightly at the moment, but it is fairly bright. Various forecasts, for it is they that I consult (more on that in a future report), don't seem particularly positive about the chance of significant quantities of snow over the coming week. More like modest amounts here and there, with the next potential for decent as we enter the weekend. Many of you may well already know this, but Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu has an adjusted lift configuration thing going on for this season. Our old friend the Ace Number 2 Center quad has been replaced by a new gondola, which has been named Ace Gondola. I bet it's posh and shiny. The already existing gondola is now known as King Gondola. There are now 9 lifts on the official course map. Ski areas hope to be able to open on Saturday 30th November 2024 Niseko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Tuesday 19th November 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 18cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 4 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 10cm (19th November) November 2024 snowfall 18cm reported 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 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 2cm Posted on Tuesday 19th November 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Hello from Zao Onsen, and we have some snow on the ground this morning. A few cm of snow at Uwanodai base, with what looks a bit more than that up at Chuo. We have cloud with fair visibility as of 9am. Zao Onsen ski area is aiming to open on Saturday 14th December. Zao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Tuesday 19th November 2024 Total snowfall at base 2cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 day Most snowfall observed in 1 day 2cm (on 19th November) November 2024 snowfall 2cm observed on 1 day Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Zao Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 3cm Posted on Tuesday 19th November 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Good morning. And, good news! We have some early morning snow down to base and the village. Depending on where you look and measure, there is up to around 5cm in places. There is 3cm at my trusted measuring point. Always great to be able to report the first (base) snowfall of the season. The next snowfall looks due to be with us around Friday. Bring it on, I say! (As does Naski. More on Naski in a future report for those who are confused!) Planned opening date: Saturday 30th November. Nozawa Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Tuesday 19th 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 8cm Posted on Tuesday 19th November 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . I was waiting for our first wet, heavy November snow to start our reports for the new season. The 15th is always the target for getting the trees tied up, bamboo wands out so we know where to plow (or, more realistically, where not to plow) and snow tires on. Got everything done except the snow tires, but that's getting done along with a brake job in a few more days. The road isn't too bad anyway; there's snow on it but nice lanes down to asphalt, so a strong 4WD vehicle can manage.... OK, the highlights for the coming season. The new gondola at Akakan is the most visible change. Instead of the venerable (old) white units the local kids affectionately called the onigiri (rice balls), we have sparkling red cabins with the retro lettering Akakan uses. And which we appreciate—remember that the hotel and ski area opened in 1937, and has firmly embraced its history and status as one of the oldest ski resorts in Japan. See, we're not just a generic resort with lots of cookie-cutter condominiums and chain restaurants at the base. Speaking of which.... The widely reported massive investment which, depending on which news outlet was reporting it, was going to turn Myoko into the next 1) Aspen 2) Whistler/Backcomb 3) pick your favorite European mega-resort. US$12 billion? $20 billion? Property has been acquired, no doubt, but no five-star hotel chain has signed up yet, nor has any work begun on the sewage work that would have to be done in advance. Rumor is that a lot of the effort was not so much on the ski hill side (not that we couldn't use some investment/improvement) and more on the real estate development front. I know many readers have been concerned about this, and we also would hate to lose the Japanese-ness that is part of the attraction here. I know that's what brought me here 400 years ago or so.... We will keep you posted on the changes as they occur. Or don't. Akakura Kanko: Planned opening December 14 Akakura Onsen: Planned opening December 14 Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick: Planned opening December 14 Myoko Suginohara: Planned opening December 21 Kyukamura RunRun: Planned opening December 21 Seki Onsen: Planned opening late December Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: Planned opening December 21 Madarao Mountain Resort: Planned opening December 14 Lotte Arai Resort: Planned opening December 14 Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: Planned opening December 21 Myoko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Tuesday 19th November 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 8cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 day Most snowfall observed in 1 day 8cm (19th November) November 2024 snowfall 8cm reported on 1 day 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 8cm Posted on Monday 18th November 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here It is clearly colder this morning and there has been some slight snowfall down to base so far. Right now as I write this, it is snowing ever so slightly in places (hardly at all). There is a lot of cloud around, but it is fairly bright and there are some patches of blue sky on view looking over towards Mt Yotei. Forecasts seem to be showing some snow due today with a more promising amount looming at the end of the week. Less than two weeks to go now before planned opening dates. Anyway, I think it is time for some coffee and toast. Niseko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Monday 18th November 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 8cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 3 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 6cm (7th and 8th November) November 2024 snowfall 8cm 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 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 6cm Posted on Friday 15th November 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good morning from a rather damp Niseko. We have had a few days of warmer weather since my last report. The warmer conditions will probably continue through tomorrow, when it might get as warm as 10C around base. The good news is that hopefully after a rainy start on Sunday, it should turn into snow later on. Monday in particularly looking likely to be cold... and snowy. Yey. I like the sound of that. Niseko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Friday 15th November 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 6cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 2 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 6cm (7th and 8th November) November 2024 snowfall 6cm reported 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 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 6cm Posted on Friday 8th November 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Well, I am happy to report that we did actually get a little more snow since I reported yesterday morning. Nice. We are still expecting clearer and sunny weather over the weekend, particularly tomorrow, with those warmer temperatures. (It has been pleasingly cold the last few days. Indoors, things are, of course, ...toasty). The ski areas plan to open on Saturday 30th November. Niseko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Friday 8th November 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 6cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 2 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 6cm (7th and 8th November) November 2024 snowfall 6cm reported 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 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 5cm Posted on Friday 8th November 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Hello and greetings from a cold Geto Kogen. Just a quick first report to record the first snowfall of the season with around 5cm at base and up to 10cm on upper areas of the mountain. Warmer conditions are forecast from tomorrow and perhaps a lot of next week, so we can probably expect this snow to disappear (at base anyway). I'll post again next week with more. The ski area plans to open on Saturday 23rd November. Geto Kogen Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Friday 8th November 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 5cm Number of days snowfall observed 1 day Most snowfall observed on 1 day 5cm (on 8th November) November 2024 snowfall 5cm observed on 1 day 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 4cm Posted on Friday 8th November 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Hello from Shiga Kogen. The roads around central Shiga Kogen are clear this morning, but there was some more snow yesterday that I need to report. This morning the clouds have been breaking and there is some blue sky and some sunshine too. We are expecting a weekend of clear and bright weather and it also won't be as cold as the last few days. That will likely continue into the first part of next week. Provisional ski area opening dates: 16th November Kumanoyu 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 Friday 8th November 2024 Total snowfall at base 4cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 2 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 2cm (7th and 8th November) November 2024 snowfall 4cm reported 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 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 3cm Posted on Thursday 7th November 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Greetings from Hirafu. This morning I have the first snowfall of the season to report from base level. Hurray! I think some celebratory toast is most definitely called for. Depending on location, there has been least a few cm on the ground. I just measured just under 3cm. As of 10am it is still snowing lightly, though it is not the kind of snowfall that will amount to any additional cm. For now, anyway. It is feeling a bit brighter actually. While it is always exciting to get the first snow on the ground, we really can't expect this to remain. Slightly warmer conditions, along with a fair bit of sun, is forecast across the coming week or so. But not to worry, it is still very early. If you haven't already seen them, please do check out my first reports of the season. 6th November 2024 report (lift ticket price discussion) 1st November 2024 report (welcome back message) The ski areas plan to open on Saturday 30th November. Niseko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Thursday 7th November 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 3cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 day Most snowfall observed in 1 day 3cm (7th November) 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 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 2cm Posted on Thursday 7th November 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Hello again from Shiga Kogen. I have some snowfall to report... yes, we have a light covering of snowfall across the Shiga Kogen region. That is, of course, always exciting to see! So I can report the first few cm of snowfall of the season. There will no doubt be a bit more than that in some higher areas. Over the next few days clearer skies are currently forecast and it will be a bit warmer than this rather cold morning. Provisional ski area opening dates: 16th November Kumanoyu 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 Thursday 7th November 2024 Total snowfall at base 2cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 day Most snowfall observed in 1 day 2cm (7th November) November 2024 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day 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