Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 49cm Weather overview Snow Wind Northerly Temperature - Visibility Limited Posted on Sunday 8th December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning. Perhaps not as much as we thought we might get since yesterday, but it is still snowing and forecast to continue today and perhaps heavily at times. Tomorrow and Tuesday will see a break in this snow and sunshine too, though I am hopeful it will keep cold. With more snow expected before the weekend, I'd say we are good for opening on Saturday as planned. (My guess, nothing official). ----------------- Planned ski area opening dates: Madarao Mountain Resort: Saturday 14th December 2024 Tangram Ski Circus: Saturday 21st December 2024 Madarao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Sunday 8th December 2024 Total snowfall at base 49cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 6 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 11cm (on 19th November) November 2024 snowfall 19cm reported on 4 days December 2024 snowfall 30cm 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 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 35cm Snowfall at base this season 136cm Posted on Sunday 8th December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Geto Kogen. Up to nearly 80cm up top since yesterday, bringing the snow depth on the mountain to 190cm. How about that then? I'm also adding 35cm to my report from around base. It's full on at the moment with snow continuing to fall this morning and set to continue into tomorrow. All main courses now open! Runs open (planned): All main courses now open Tree run courses not yet open Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 190cm (top) 100cm (base) Geto Kogen Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Sunday 8th December 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 136cm Number of days snowfall observed 10 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 35cm (on 8th December) November 2024 snowfall 48cm observed on 5 days December 2024 snowfall 88cm observed 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 Geto Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 14cm Snowfall at base this season 62cm Posted on Sunday 8th December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Update: Announcement alert. The Chuo run will remain open tomorrow (Monday) and weekdays this week. So it looks like this weekend wasn't just a special two-day 'pre-open', but rather the proper start of the season. Original morning report: The good snowy news continues with another 14cm on the ground and light snow falling still. Not too much change and we still can't see the top. Utopia is also now open for this 'pre-open'. No announcement yet regarding tomorrow. As things are, the ski area plans to be closed from tomorrow through Friday before the proper 'opening' on 14th. But with all this snow, perhaps that might change (will update this report if anything has been announcement before this evening). Zao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Sunday 8th December 2024 Total snowfall at base 62cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 8 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 21cm (on 6th December) November 2024 snowfall 18cm observed on 4 days December 2024 snowfall 44cm 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 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 7cm Snowfall at base this season 27cm Posted on Sunday 8th December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . We have had more snow since yesterday. Not a huge amount, with the ski are reporting 15cm this morning (and 1cm yesterday lunchtime). Some potentially heavy snowfall is expected today so I hope to bring you exciting news about that tomorrow. As I post this report the top Yamabiko webcam is looking very snowy (with what you can see with low visibility, anyway!) With the fresh snow on the mountain, more is starting to become available. All of the Yamabiko runs are scheduled to be open today, with the Uenotaira course set to open from tomorrow. I wonder if Naski, our fave bright green skiing vegetable, will be out on the slopes today. Be sure to say hi. Fresh snowfall since yesterday morning (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 16cm Uenotaira: - Hikage: - Nagasaka: - Karasawa: - Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 50cm Uenotaira: - Hikage: - Nagasaka: - Karasawa: - Lifts operating: Nagasaka Gondola Yamabiko Four quad lift Yamabiko Number 2 Four quad lift Courses available: Yamabiko A Yamabiko B Yamabiko C Yamabiko D Yamabiko E (ungroomed snow) You need to get the gondola up to (and back down from) the open ski run. All base areas are closed. Nozawa Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Sunday 8th December 2024 Total snowfall at base 27cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 3 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 17cm (7th December) November 2024 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2024 snowfall 24cm 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 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 12cm Snowfall at base this season 55cm Posted on Sunday 8th December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Nothing much to add from yesterday, apart form about 12cm more snow. Looks like a pretty good fall later today, and more in the coming week. We will keep you posted as we get closer to opening! 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: 120cm, 00° Planned opening late December Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: Planned opening December 21 Madarao Mountain Resort: Planned opening December 14 Lotte Arai Resort: 187cm, 13° Gondola and Zendana lift Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: Planned opening December 21 Myoko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Sunday 8th December 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 55cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 4 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 34cm (7th December) November 2024 snowfall 8cm reported on 1 day December 2024 snowfall 47cm 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 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 6cm Snowfall at base this season 29cm Posted on Sunday 8th December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . There was 6cm of fresh snow in the morning and Naeba looks all white at this point. It keeps dusting at the bottom of Naeba. Kagura keeps getting lots of snow. It's cloudy with little wind although it supposed to be more windy in the afternoon. Let's hope for some better number tomorrow! Naeba Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Sunday 8th December 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 29cm Number of days snowfall observed 4 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 14cm (on 7th December) November 2024 snowfall 9cm observed on 2 days December 2024 snowfall 20cm 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 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 23cm Snowfall at base this season 86cm Posted on Sunday 8th December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . The good news from Hakuba continues this Sunday morning! Ski areas are reporting 30cm and more again, with Happo-one boasting 55cm of fresh snow up at Kurobishi. Yikes. You can now ride back down to base at both Hakuba 47 and Tsugaike. It is still snowing at a moderate rate and more snow is forecast today, with some 'relief' in the form of clearer skies due tomorrow. But there's more snow on the forecasts for the second half of the coming week too. Visibility is limited to poor. Take care out there. We really couldn't ask for more than this. Well, we could, of course. But you know what I mean! ;) Hard to believe it's still only 8th December. I wouldn't be surprised if any of the other ski areas opened earlier than planned, though haven't heard anything. Will investigate. -------------------------------- ABLE Hakuba Goryu New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Top: 30cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Top: 125cm Top: 20cm Lifts: Telecabin gondola Alps Number 1 pair Alps Number 3 pair Courses: Panorama Grand Prix Super Technical Notes: Take the gondola up to (and down from) the ski runs that are open ------------ Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park New snowfall (reported as 'todays snowfall' by the ski area): Top: 30cm Base: 30cm Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Top: 125cm Base: 50cm Ski lifts: All lifts operating (apart from Line D which usually only operates when the gondola is closed) Courses: All main courses open Notes: The Tree Riding Zones are not yet open ------------ Hakuba Happo-one New snowfall (as reported by the ski area): Kurobushi (1680m): ?cm Usagidaira (1400m): 25cm Nakiyama (800m): - Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Kurobushi (1680m): 147cm Usagidaira (1400m): 155cm Nakiyama (800m): -cm Ski lifts: Alpen quad Adam Gondola Panorama pair Kokusai Number 3 pair Kurobishi Number 2 quad Courses: Kurobishi Usagidaira Panorama Notes: Take the gondola up to (and down from) the ski runs that are open ------------ Tsugaike Mountain Resort Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Upper: 148cm Base: 34cm Ski lifts: Eve Gondola Han-no-ki pair lift Tsuga Number 2 pair Notes: You can now ride back down to base -------------------------------- Other planned opening dates for ski areas around Hakuba. All are subject to change and depend on snowfall. Friday 13th December 2024: Jigatake Saturday 14th December 2024: Hakuba Cortina Hakuba Norikura Onsen Kashimayari Friday 20th December 2024: Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Hakuba Now 2024-2025 season Data as Sunday 8th December 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 86cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 7 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (30th November) November 2024 snowfall 42cm reported on 3 days December 2024 snowfall 44cm 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 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 14cm Snowfall at base this season 23cm Posted on Saturday 7th December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Sorry for the quick and late report today, just to keep up with the snow. More is expected tomorrow. Naeba Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Saturday 7th December 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 23cm Number of days snowfall observed 3 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 14cm (on 7th December) November 2024 snowfall 9cm observed on 2 days December 2024 snowfall 14cm observed 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 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 14cm Snowfall at base this season 96cm Posted on Saturday 7th December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good morning from Niseko. It is still snowing and this morning I have another 14cm to add. With some rather windy conditions, it's one of those mornings when there is more/less than that in places. More snow is expected across the coming days, hopefully with less wind. Oh, and welcome back to the Niseko Avalanche Reports! A big thank you and yoroshiku in advance for all the effort put into them. ------------------------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain base 6:30am: 20cm snowfall in 12h, wind affected snow. Moiwa 800m: -9.3℃, average NNW9.5m/s, 25m/s gusts at 4am. Hanazono 1000m: -11.5ど, wind direction n/a, 25m/s gusts at 4am. Coastal data: Benkei cape NW17m/s, NNW25m/s at 4am, Kamui capeW2.6m/s, WNW25m/s at 4am, 1009hPa. The Sea of Japan is in a very rough condition due to the strong winter pressure distribution. The wind has started to calm down, however the wind slabs formed in the past 12h have developed dramatically and the avalanche risk in leeward slopes above treeline (800m elevation) with heavy snowdrift formation is high. 120cm thick slides are expected in the Backbowl’s high slopes area until this afternoon. The off piste areas are still closed due to lack of snowpack. Please respect the Niseko Rules. Many of the avalanche accidents are caused by collapsing snowdrifts that developed quickly under strong winds. The visibility is poor. Drive safely. ------------------------------------ Individual ski area information for Saturday 7th 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: 20cm Base: 20cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 98cm (+13cm change since yesterday) Base: 75cm (+10cm change since yesterday) Lifts: All four lifts are now operating Courses: Juicy Fruit Yotei Sunset Parallel Mango Salad Silver Dream ------------------ Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): Peak: 20cm Base: 10cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 130cm (+20cm change since yesterday) Base: 50cm (no change since yesterday) Lifts: Ace Family quad Ace Gondola King Gondola King Holiday pair King Number 3 quad Swinging Monkey Courses: Family Sennoki Alpen Beginners access Green Kogen Boyo Holiday ------------------ Niseko Village Ski Resort Lifts: Upper Village Gondola Village Express Community Chair Banzai Chair ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 55cm (+5cm change since yesterday) Base: 30cm (+10cm change since yesterday) Lifts: Dream Number 1 quad Jumbo Number 1 quad Courses: Paradise Junior ------------------ Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Lifts: Number 1 pair lift Number 2 pair lift ------------------------------------ Night skiing Floodlit night skiing is planned from Saturday 14th December 2024 until Wednesday 23rd March 2025. Niseko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Saturday 7th December 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 96cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 13 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 18cm (5th December) November 2024 snowfall 38cm reported on 8 days December 2024 snowfall 58cm 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 22cm Snowfall at base this season 41cm Weather overview Snow Wind Northerly Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted on Saturday 7th December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . I wasn't looking forward to eating my hat, so I particularly pleased to be able to report snow. And another decent amount of it, too, with more expected right through until the end of tomorrow. Beyond the weekend, some sunny skies are expected early week, but we should be back to getting fresh snow Wednesday onwards. Opening next weekend for Madarao? It sure feels like there is a very good chance! Opening in style (ie. with lots of runs open) would be amazing, if they could manage that. ----------------- Planned ski area opening dates: Madarao Mountain Resort: Saturday 14th December 2024 Tangram Ski Circus: Saturday 21st December 2024 Madarao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Saturday 7th December 2024 Total snowfall at base 41cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 5 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 11cm (on 19th November) November 2024 snowfall 19cm reported on 4 days December 2024 snowfall 22cm 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 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 48cm Posted on Saturday 7th December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Today the Chuo lift will be opening from 9am through 3:30pm! You can get there via the Zao Chuo Ropeway. The ski area is calling today and tomorrow a 'pre-open' before what was the planned opening date of Saturday 14th December. I suppose if we get enough snow and conditions are good enough there might be a chance of it remaining open in the coming week. But let's see how that pans out. There is more snow forecast. There is light snowfall with moderate fog early this morning. I can't see the top of the mountain or the sky. The roads have a light covering of snow and the plows are getting to work as I write this. Ski lifts operating (planned): Chuo Number 1 pair (via Zao Chuo Ropeway) Ski runs open (planned): Chuo Official snow depth (reported by ski area): Yokokura area: -cm Uwanodai area: -cm Utopia area: 40cm Chuo area: 30cm Paradise area: -cm Summit area: -cm Zao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Saturday 7th December 2024 Total snowfall at base 48cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 7 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 21cm (on 6th December) November 2024 snowfall 18cm observed on 4 days December 2024 snowfall 30cm 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 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 17cm Snowfall at base this season 20cm Posted on Saturday 7th December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Snow! The ski area is this morning reporting 30cm of snowfall up on the open Yamabiko area, and I have just measured 17cm. So, a decent amount overnight. It's still snowing with more due over this weekend. And then perhaps we'll get some sun on Monday (but back to snow mid-week). Ski area operations remain the same as they have been at the start of the day, but as we get more snow I am guessing that some expansion is imminent! Naski is pleased. Fresh snowfall since yesterday morning (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 30cm Uenotaira: -cm Hikage: - Nagasaka: - Karasawa: - Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 40cm Uenotaira: -cm Hikage: - Nagasaka: - Karasawa: - Lifts operating: Nagasaka Gondola (8:30am-3:30pm; last one down at 4:00pm) Yamabiko Number 2 Four quad lift (8:45am-3:30pm) Courses available: Yamabiko D Yamabiko E (ungroomed) You need to get the gondola up to (and back down from) the open ski run. All base areas are closed. Nozawa Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Saturday 7th December 2024 Total snowfall at base 20cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 2 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 17cm (7th December) November 2024 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2024 snowfall 17cm 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