Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 763cm Posted on Wednesday 10th April 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Greetings from Shiga Kogen. Yesterday was cold. It started off wet and then we did actually get some snow! Up to 5cm or so in places. Always great to see snow. The skies have parted and this morning starts off fairly chilly with blue skies. It will gradually start to get warmer again and we should have fine weather into the weekend. The section of Route 292 between Shiga Kogen and Kusatsu in Gunma Prefecture is scheduled to re-open at 10:00am on 24th April. Ski area planned closing dates Below are the planned closing dates of ski areas in Shiga Kogen. In the late season, ski areas often scale back operations and/or may be closed on weekdays or on certain days. All the dates below are the planned dates and they are subject to change due to snow conditions. Plans to be open until 6th May: Ichinose Family (daily) Yakebitaiyama (daily) Okushiga Kogen (daily) The following ski areas plan to be open only on 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st April and 27th April until 6th May: Terakoya Takamagahara Mammoth Ichinose Diamond Plans to be open daily until 12th May: Kumanoyu Plans to be open daily until late May: Yokoteyama Shibutoge The following ski areas have now closed for the 2023-2024 season: Sun Valley Maruike Hasuike Giant Higashidateyama Nishidateyama Hoppo Bundadaira Tannenomori Okojo Ichinose Yamanokami Shiga Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Wednesday 10th April 2024 Total snowfall at base 763cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 77 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (21st March) November 2023 snowfall 32cm reported on 8 days December 2023 snowfall 95cm reported on 13 days January 2024 snowfall 259cm reported on 21 days February 2024 snowfall 115cm reported on 15 days March 2024 snowfall 259cm reported on 19 days April 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 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 602cm Posted on Sunday 7th April 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Hello from Naeba. It's the last day of the ski season at Naeba and the sun is out and it feels like it is going to end up being a hazy spring-like day. Warm too. Spring is definitely here. Naeba ends the season with the Number 2 gondola and two lifts operating. You can just about ski down to base (just about!) with decent cover still up on the Takenokodaira run. Thoughts turn to the green season now and in particular the big Fuji Rock Festival event that is held here in late July (26th-28th). This year the headliners include Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Kraftwerk and Sza. Thanks for reading the reports and see you in the run up to the next ski season. Naeba Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Sunday 7th April 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 602cm Number of days snowfall observed 42 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 50cm (23rd December) * total over the days before 23rd December 2023 snowfall 58cm observed on 3 days January 2024 snowfall 260cm observed on 14 days February 2024 snowfall 101cm observed on 11 days March 2024 snowfall 183cm observed on 14 days Previous 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 884cm Posted on Friday 5th April 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here It's another sunny morning. We have mostly blue skies again with some nice looking clouds here and there. A fine morning with more of the same still forecast into next week. Starting to get gradually warmer during the days too. Heaters still being used in the early mornings and nights, though. ------------------ Individual ski area information for Friday 5th April 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 and subject to change. Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm - Base: 0cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 290cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 55cm (no change since yesterday) Planned closing date (subject to conditions): - Monday 6th May 2024 Lifts (scheduled): - Hirafu Gondola - Holiday Number 1 pair - King Number 3 quad - King Number 4 - Last lift closes at 4:30pm Open runs (scheduled): - Beginners access - Center - Large - Kogen - Boyo - Dai-ni no kabe - Konayuki - Holiday - Rinkan - Jumbo - Dynamic ------------------ Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm - Base: 0cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 230cm (-5cm since yesterday) - Base: 125cm (no change since yesterday) Planned closing date (subject to conditions): - Sunday 7th April 2024 Lifts (scheduled): - Hanazono Number 1 - Hanazono Number 2 quad - Hanazono Number 3 quad - Hanazono gondola - Last lift closes at 4:00pm ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 220cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 80cm (-10c since yesterday) Planned closing date (subject to conditions): - Monday 6th May 2024 Lifts (scheduled): - Annupuri Gondola - Dream Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 4 pair - Last lift closes at 4:30pm ------------------ Niseko Village Ski Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 200cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 96cm (-4cm since yesterday) Planned closing date (subject to conditions): - Sunday 7th April 2024 Lifts (scheduled): - Niseko Gondola - Village Express - Banzai Chair - Wonderland Chair - Last lift closes at 4:30pm ------------------ Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Planned closing date (subject to conditions): - Sunday 7th April 2024 Lifts (scheduled): - Number 1 and Number 2 pair lifts are operating - Last lift closes at 3:30pm ------------------ Night skiing has now finished for the 2023-2024 season. Niseko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Friday 5th April 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 884cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 94 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 62cm (8th January) November 2023 snowfall 120cm reported on 11 days December 2023 snowfall 247cm reported on 24 days January 2024 snowfall 298cm reported on 24 days February 2024 snowfall 144cm reported on 20 days March 2024 snowfall 70cm reported on 13 days April 2024 snowfall 5cm 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 480cm Posted on Friday 5th April 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Hello from Zao Onsen. The sun is out this morning. There's thin cloud around but it's a nice and bright morning. The weekend is set to get warmer with temps possibly approaching 20C during the daytime. Forecasts generally show sunny skies for the weekend too. This weekend is the last for a few more ski lifts as we enter the final part of the season with the ski runs in the Chuo area set to remain open from Monday. Official snow depth (reported by ski area): Yokokura area: 15cm Uwanodai area: 60cm Utopia area: 130cm Chuo area: 135cm Paradise area: 135cm Summit area: 130cm The following lifts remain open: Zao Ropeway Zao Chuo Ropeway Sky Cable Onsen Number 1 pair (* open until 7th April) Mikaeri pair (* open until 7th April) Chuo Number 1 pair (* open until 6th May) Chuo Number 2 pair (* open until 14th April) Utopia Number 2 pair (* open until 6th May) Planned ski season closing date: Monday 6th May Zao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Friday 5th April 2024 Total snowfall at base 480cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 65 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 39cm (on 25th January) November 2023 snowfall 32cm observed on 4 days December 2023 snowfall 66cm observed on 14 days January 2024 snowfall 176cm observed on 19 days February 2024 snowfall 92cm observed on 13 days March 2024 snowfall 114cm observed on 15 days April 2024 snowfall 0cm 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 561cm Posted on Friday 5th April 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. Earlier there was some light rain but right now I have sunshine. Away from the mountains there is quite a lot of blue sky... clouds still around the mountains. It is a mild morning and should be a warm day with temperatures rising to mid-teens in the village. --------------- ABLE Hakuba Goryu Official snow depth: Upper: 280cm Toomi: 125cm Planned closing date: Monday 6th May Hakuba 47 Official snow depth: Top: 270cm Base: 90cm Planned closing date: Monday 6th May Hakuba Cortina Official snow depth: Top: 210cm Base: 130cm Planned closing date: Today Hakuba Happo-one Official snow depth: Kurobishi: 280cm Usagidaira: 176cm Nakiyama: 25cm Planned closing date: Monday 6th May Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth: 160cm Planned closing date: Today Tsugaike Mountain Resort Official snow depth: Upper: 252cm Lower: 38cm Planned closing date: Monday 6th May White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Official snow depth: 80cm Planned closing date: Today Hakuba Now 2023-2024 season Data as Friday 5th April 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 561cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 61 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 35cm (8th January) November 2023 snowfall 28cm reported on 4 days December 2023 snowfall 93cm reported on 13 days January 2024 snowfall 187cm reported on 16 days February 2024 snowfall 72cm reported on 13 days March 2024 snowfall 181cm reported on 15 days April 2024 snowfall 0cm 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 884cm Posted on Tuesday 2nd April 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here There has been a dusting of snow overnight. It's only about 0.5cm so I feel a bit naughty adding 1cm to the report... but it somehow seems appropriate. Executive decision! We have cloud and some blue sky at the start of lift operations, with the upper areas of Mt Yotei covered in cloud. I have added the 'runs open' info for Hirafu to the list below. Other ski areas are less forthcoming with such information each morning (so that is why it's only Hirafu. Oh yes, and the huge wads of cash that they are slipping me to do so*). It doesn't feel like there's a big heat up imminent just yet, which is great. (* Just in case: obviously, they're not!) ------------------ Individual ski area information for Tuesday 2nd April 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 and subject to change. Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm - Base: 0cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 300cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 65cm (no change since yesterday) Planned closing date (subject to conditions): - Monday 6th May 2024 Lifts (scheduled): - Hirafu Gondola - Holiday Number 1 pair - King Number 3 quad - King Number 4 - Last lift closes at 4:30pm Open runs (scheduled): - Beginners access - Center - Large - Kogen - Boyo - Dai-ni no kabe - Konayuki - Holiday - Rinkan - Jumbo - Dynamic ------------------ Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm - Base: 5cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 240cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 135cm (no change since yesterday) Planned closing date (subject to conditions): - Sunday 7th April 2024 Lifts (scheduled): - Hanazono Number 1 - Hanazono Number 2 quad - Hanazono Number 3 quad - Hanazono gondola - Last lift closes at 4:00pm ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 220cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 110cm (no change since yesterday) Planned closing date (subject to conditions): - Monday 6th May 2024 Lifts (scheduled): - Annupuri Gondola - Dream Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 4 pair - Last lift closes at 4:30pm ------------------ Niseko Village Ski Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 205cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 104cm (no change since yesterday) Planned closing date (subject to conditions): - Sunday 7th April 2024 Lifts (scheduled): - Niseko Gondola - Village Express - Banzai Chair - Wonderland Chair - Last lift closes at 4:30pm ------------------ Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Planned closing date (subject to conditions): - Sunday 7th April 2024 Lifts (scheduled): - Number 1 and Number 2 pair lifts are operating - Last lift closes at 3:30pm ------------------ Night skiing has now finished for the 2023-2024 season. Niseko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Tuesday 2nd April 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 884cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 94 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 62cm (8th January) November 2023 snowfall 120cm reported on 11 days December 2023 snowfall 247cm reported on 24 days January 2024 snowfall 298cm reported on 24 days February 2024 snowfall 144cm reported on 20 days March 2024 snowfall 70cm reported on 13 days April 2024 snowfall 5cm 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 1124cm Posted on Tuesday 2nd April 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto Kogen. We had a little snowfall yesterday afternoon and evening with 1cm to report. Better than 0cm! This morning there is cloud but blue sky too. It should be a fine day. Forecasts show settled weather over the coming week with increasing temperatures and quite a lot of sun. Proper spring at last? Runs open (planned): Most ski runs remain open, with some restrictions. Number 1 gondola and Number 2 pair lift operating. Some tree run courses may be open after inspection. Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 270cm (top) 160cm (base) Geto Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Tuesday 2nd April 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 1124cm Number of days snowfall observed 77 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 73cm (on 30th November) November 2023 snowfall 138cm observed on 5 days December 2023 snowfall 243cm observed on 16 days January 2024 snowfall 382cm observed on 21 days February 2024 snowfall 95cm observed on 16 days March 2024 snowfall 265cm observed on 18 days April 2024 snowfall 1cm 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 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 883cm Posted on Monday 1st April 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good morning from Niseko. We start April with some fresh snow. Really! And the sun is out this morning. It's a fine morning and it should be fun up on the mountain. Less lifts moving from this morning and I will elaborate further on that situation tomorrow. Thanks Ace Number 2 Center Four lift. Now resting after carrying lots of people up the mountain for 38 years. And now for something completely different... ------------------ A look back at the season so far: until end of March 2024 The numbers I introduce in this report are all snowfall measurements I have observed near the base of Hirafu. The numbers are all year-on-year comparable because they have come from the same spot every day over the last 12 seasons. Also, remember, there is usually more snow at higher elevations than are base, etc. More on the About page on the top tab of this report. OK so how did March go? Here is how much snowfall I have measured during the month of March over the most recent 12 seasons. March 2024: 70cm March 2023: 32cm March 2022: 81cm March 2021: 79cm March 2020: 59cm March 2019: 45cm March 2018: 49cm March 2017: 83cm March 2016: 109cm March 2015: 139cm March 2014: 113cm March 2013: 164cm I was able to report snow on 12 days in March 2024, with seven of those in the first ten days of the month. So, unlike some other regions of Japan that enjoyed a rather unexpected and snowy March, we didn’t get that up here. Still, it was more than last season and fairly average for March in recent years. As a guide to what we might expect from April, here’s the snowfall numbers for that month in recent years: April 2023: 0cm (doh!) April 2022: 2cm April 2021: 9cm April 2020: 10cm April 2019: 6cm April 2018: 13cm April 2017: 0cm (doh!) April 2016: 6cm April 2015: 3cm April 2014: 13cm April 2013: 32cm Basically, we shouldn’t expect much (any) snow in April... and just be pleasantly surprised if we get any. (* See the pleasant surprise of fresh snowfall in this report!) Here’s the total snowfall number for the season (up until 31st March 2024), compared with the total snowfall for other seasons. 2023-2024 season: 879cm (until 31st March 2024) 2022-2023 season: 1006cm 2021-2022 season: 1137cm 2020-2021 season: 1210cm 2019-2020 season: 728cm 2018-2019 season: 951cm 2017-2018 season: 1260cm 2016-2017 season: 686cm 2015-2016 season: 989cm 2014-2015 season: 1144cm 2013-2014 season: 1163cm 2012-2013 season: 1491cm ------------------ Some thoughts at the end of March I have been thinking about what I could talk about this month, but not really coming up with much (other than what I have said above). I suppose the main headline for March hasn’t really involved us here in Niseko... After low snowfall this season in many regions of the country, March really seemed to deliver for some places with record amounts of snowfall (for the month of March). A fair few of the other daily reports on SnowJapan seemed to mention how March was much more winter-like than February. That welcome snow revived the fortunes of some ski areas that, at one point, were looking like they might not make it through March. Some even enjoyed their best conditions of the season! Sadly, it was too late for some that had already closed. Interesting that we didn’t get a similar ‘big-snow’ March up here in this region. It all adds to the feeling that Nature’s patterns are getting increasingly... wonky. ------------------ I will continue to post daily reports until the last day of the season. As always, it will be interesting to see how the last stretch of the season develops. Will it warm up much? Will the ski areas be able to remain open until 6th May? Those questions will be answered! ------------------ Individual ski area information for Monday 1st April 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 and subject to change. Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 5cm - Base: 5cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 300cm (+5cm since yesterday) - Base: 65cm (+5cm since yesterday) Planned closing date (subject to conditions): - Monday 6th May 2024 Lifts (scheduled): - Hirafu Gondola, Holiday Number 1 pair, King Number 3 quad and King Number 4 remain open - Last lift closes at 4:30pm ------------------ Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 5cm - Base: 5cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 240cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 135cm (-5cm since yesterday) Planned closing date (subject to conditions): - Sunday 7th April 2024 Lifts (scheduled): - All lifts are operating - Last lift closes at 4:00pm ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 220cm - Base: 110cm Planned closing date (subject to conditions): - Monday 6th May 2024 Lifts (scheduled): - All lifts operating apart from the Jumbo Number 2 and Number 3 pair lifts - Last lift closes at 4:30pm ------------------ Niseko Village Ski Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 205cm (-5cm since yesterday) - Base: 104cm (-1cm since yesterday) Planned closing date (subject to conditions): - Sunday 7th April 2024 Lifts (scheduled): - Niseko Gondola, Village Express, Banzai Chair and Wonderland Chair remain open - Last lift closes at 4:30pm ------------------ Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Planned closing date (subject to conditions): - Sunday 7th April 2024 Lifts (scheduled): - Number 1 and Number 2 pair lifts are operating - Last lift closes at 3:30pm ------------------ Night skiing has now finished for the 2023-2024 season. Niseko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Monday 1st April 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 883cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 93 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 62cm (8th January) November 2023 snowfall 120cm reported on 11 days December 2023 snowfall 247cm reported on 24 days January 2024 snowfall 298cm reported on 24 days February 2024 snowfall 144cm reported on 20 days March 2024 snowfall 70cm reported on 13 days April 2024 snowfall 4cm 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 561cm Posted on Sunday 31st March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. Earlier there was some light rain but right now I have sunshine. Away from the mountains there is quite a lot of blue sky... clouds still around the mountains. It is a mild morning and should be a warm day with temperatures rising to mid-teens in the village. --------------- ABLE Hakuba Goryu Official snow depth: Upper: 280cm Toomi: 125cm Planned closing date: Monday 6th May Hakuba 47 Official snow depth: Top: 270cm Base: 90cm Planned closing date: Monday 6th May Hakuba Cortina Official snow depth: Top: 210cm Base: 130cm Planned closing date: Today Hakuba Happo-one Official snow depth: Kurobishi: 280cm Usagidaira: 176cm Nakiyama: 25cm Planned closing date: Monday 6th May Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth: 160cm Planned closing date: Today Tsugaike Mountain Resort Official snow depth: Upper: 252cm Lower: 38cm Planned closing date: Monday 6th May White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Official snow depth: 80cm Planned closing date: Today Hakuba Now 2023-2024 season Data as Sunday 31st March 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 561cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 61 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 35cm (8th January) November 2023 snowfall 28cm reported on 4 days December 2023 snowfall 93cm reported on 13 days January 2024 snowfall 187cm reported on 16 days February 2024 snowfall 72cm reported on 13 days March 2024 snowfall 181cm reported on 15 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 879cm Posted on Sunday 31st March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here We have fresh snow on this last day of March. Early morning there was just under 2cm of it at my measuring point, with Hirafu reporting 5cm on the mountain. Hurray! Moving cloud, some blue sky and some sun as of 8:15am. I am happy to report that all lifts appear to be opening as planned too. A shout out and sincere thank you and respect to the people behind the Avalanche Reports as they post their last one for the season today (below). Taihen otsukarsama deshita! From tomorrow, it's just me. I'll be putting my thoughts together for my monthly review today, and will post that tomorrow. ------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain Base 6am: +2°, 1.5cm new snow, calm. Moiwa 800m/Mikaeri 764m:-n/a. Annupuri 1100m: -6.1°, WNW6.8m/s. Village 1000m: -4.8°, WNW4.6m/s. Hanazono 1000m: -5.3°, NE2.3m/s. Hanazono 3 : -2.1°, NNW0.0m/s. Coastal data: Benkei Cape: WNW7m/s. Kamui Cape: WSW9m/s, 1005hPa, wave 1.0m. Some weak snow clouds passed through overnight with light snowfall top to bottom. The isobar lines are spaced widely, winds are light and there has been no significant snowdrift development. Clear skies are expected today and peak gates are planned to be open. Watch out for shallow avalanches above 1000m, they can easily take you for a slide. Surface avalanches up to 10cm deep may occur over wide areas on Kozan no Sawa(Back Bowl) side walls. There is also an increased risk of full depth avalanches on steep sidewall slopes around 1100m. Avoid going into the bottoms of valleys, as these are avalanche paths. Avalanches are a natural phenomenon, if there is nobody present, no accidents happen. This information is provided for the safety of ski resort users when skiing out of bounds in Niseko. This is the final Avalanche Report for the 23/24 season. Thank you to everyone who respected the Niseko Rules over the winter. ------------------ Individual ski area information for Sunday 31st March 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 and subject to change. Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 5cm - Base: 0cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 295cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 60cm (-5cm since yesterday) Planned closing date (subject to conditions): - Monday 6th May 2024 Lifts (scheduled): - The Ace Number 3 pair, Ace Number 4 pair, King Number 1 pair, King Number 2 quad lifts are closed - Last lift closes at 4:30pm ------------------ Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 3cm - Base: 2cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 240cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 140cm (no change since yesterday) Planned closing date (subject to conditions): - Sunday 7th April 2024 Lifts (scheduled): - All lifts are open - Last lift closes at 4:00pm ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 250cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 115cm (no change since yesterday) Planned closing date (subject to conditions): - Monday 6th May 2024 Lifts (scheduled): - All lifts operating apart from the Jumbo Number 2 and Number 3 pair lifts - Last lift closes at 4:30pm ------------------ Niseko Village Ski Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 210cm (-4cm since yesterday) - Base: 105cm (-8cm since yesterday) Planned closing date (subject to conditions): - Sunday 7th April 2024 Lifts (scheduled): - All lifts operating apart from the Morino Chair and Wonderland Chair - Last lift closes at 4:30pm ------------------ Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Planned closing date (subject to conditions): - Sunday 7th April 2024 Lifts (scheduled): - Number 1 and Number 2 pair lifts are operating - Last lift closes at 3:30pm ------------------ Night skiing has now finished for the 2023-2024 season. Niseko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Sunday 31st March 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 879cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 92 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 62cm (8th January) November 2023 snowfall 120cm reported on 11 days December 2023 snowfall 247cm reported on 24 days January 2024 snowfall 298cm reported on 24 days February 2024 snowfall 144cm reported on 20 days March 2024 snowfall 70cm 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 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. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 657cm Posted on Sunday 31st March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Very poor visibility up on much of the mountain at the moment. So much so that Yamabiko A/B/C/D/E are closed. Let's hope that might improve, though we are expecting a cloudy day. I'll do some spring cleaning and re-arrange the report from tomorrow with details on lifts that remain open, etc. Fresh snowfall since yesterday morning (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 0cm Uenotaira: 0cm Hikage: 0cm Nagasaka: 0cm Karasawa: 0cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 220cm Uenotaira: 175cm Hikage: 40cm Nagasaka: 40cm Karasawa: 20cm Course information: All runs are still available except Hachiman, Challenge 39 degree wall (from Bunabayashi) and Kandahar. Spring season information: Nozawa Onsen ski area plans to open until Monday 6th May 2024 (subject to conditions). Cheaper spring season tickets will be available from Monday 1st April until the end of the season. Planned lift operations from 1st April 2024 are as follows: Nagasaka Gondola (daily) Yamabiko quad lifts (daily) Skyline connecting pair lift (6th-7th, 12th-14th, 20th-21st April, 27th April through 6th May) Uenotaira quad lift (6th-7th, 12th-14th, 20th-21st April, 27th April through 6th May) Paradise quad lift (6th-7th, 12th-14th, 20th-21st April, 27th April through 6th May) Nozawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Sunday 31st March 2024 Total snowfall at base 657cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 64cm (23rd December) November 2023 snowfall 21cm reported on 2 days December 2023 snowfall 93cm reported on 10 days January 2024 snowfall 219cm reported on 14 days February 2024 snowfall 135cm reported on 16 days March 2024 snowfall 189cm 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 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 602cm Posted on Sunday 31st March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Greetings from Naeba. Cloud again this morning, along with fog... (so much for clearer weather this weekend!). It is quite bright down on lower areas at times, though, and a mild day. Naeba plans to be open until next Sunday. ------------------------- Naeba planned closing date (subject to change): Sunday 7th April 2024 Current official snow depth: Summit: 120cm Base: 50cm Scheduled lift operations & other info for today: Prince Number 2 Gondola Takenokodaira romance pair lift Takenokoyama romance pair lift ON HOLD Number 4 romance pair lift Number 3 high speed lift Number 5 high speed lift Night skiing has now finished for the season. Dragondola operations have also finished for the season. Naeba Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Sunday 31st March 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 602cm Number of days snowfall observed 42 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 50cm (23rd December) * total over the days before 23rd December 2023 snowfall 58cm observed on 3 days January 2024 snowfall 260cm observed on 14 days February 2024 snowfall 101cm observed on 11 days March 2024 snowfall 183cm 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