Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 21cm Posted on Thursday 28th November 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here I am happy to report that it has started snowing. I can even record 1cm so far at my measuring point up by ski area base (none sticking yet down in town). Hopefully over the next few days I will be able to report quite a few more! Let's see what nature brings. There is no specific news to report from ski areas as yet. Niseko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Thursday 28th November 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 21cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 6 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 10cm (19th November) November 2024 snowfall 21cm reported on 6 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Kutchan/Niseko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 19cm Posted on Monday 25th November 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. I have some news! Kumanoyu is open from this morning. That ski area will have a 600m run open, off the mid-point of the Number 2 lift. The ski area is saying that the width of the run is 20-40m. And, as updated yesterday, Yokoteyama will be open from tomorrow (Tuesday 26th November). There is still a lot of cloud around this morning but some blue sky too and it feels like it is going to be clearing. We might get sunshine today and tomorrow. Currently open ski areas in Shiga Kogen: Kumanoyu Number 2 pair lift 600m course available Planned opening dates for other ski areas in Shiga Kogen: Open from tomorrow Yokoteyama 30th November: Ichinose Family Takamagahara Mammoth 7th December: Yakebitaiyama 14th December: Giant Hasuike Higashidateyama Hoppo Bunadaira Maruike Nishidateyama Terakoya Shiga Kogen Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Monday 25th November 2024 Total snowfall at base 19cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 6 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 8cm (24th November) November 2024 snowfall 19cm reported on 6 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 20cm Posted on Sunday 24th November 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good morning from Niseko. We had some periods of sunshine yesterday, with periods of light snow and less clear at times too. This morning there is a new thin covering of snow to report. Slightly under 2cm at my main measuring point near Hirafu base. Light snow is falling as of 8:30am. It's fairly bright and now hovering around 0C. Forecasts seem to be agreeing that the coming week will be a little on the warmer side and feature some rain, particularly around Tuesday/Wednesday. We can perhaps hope for more snow later in the week. The ski areas on our lovely mountain plan to open on Saturday, which is just six days from now. Without a decent snowfall before Friday, that is currently looking rather unlikely. I will, of course, keep you updated. --------------- Ski areas plan to open on Saturday.... but they will need lots more snow in order to be able to do that! Niseko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Sunday 24th November 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 20cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 5 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 10cm (19th November) November 2024 snowfall 20cm reported on 5 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Kutchan/Niseko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 18cm Posted on Sunday 24th November 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . I am happy to report that we have received a decent fall of snow overnight. I'm happy to be able to report approaching 10cm; more or less in places. (I am hearing reports of up to 15-20cm in Shibutoge). Yesterday, Yokoteyama ski area was saying that it might be able to make an announcement about opening 'within a few days'. Hopefully this snow overnight will have helped with their upcoming decision! Clearer skies and sunshine is forecast for tomorrow and the next few days won't be as cold as the weekend has been. Update: Yokoteyama has announced it now plans to open on Tuesday 26th November. As soon as there is enough snow: Kumanoyu (delayed) Yokoteyama (delayed) 30th November: Ichinose Family Takamagahara Mammoth 7th December: Yakebitaiyama 14th December: Giant Hasuike Higashidateyama Hoppo Bunadaira Maruike Nishidateyama Terakoya Shiga Kogen Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Sunday 24th November 2024 Total snowfall at base 18cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 5 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 8cm (24th November) November 2024 snowfall 18cm reported on 5 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 16cm Posted on Saturday 23rd November 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Just a dusting-plus of snow really, so the mountain isn't looking much different this morning. We still have a lot of cloud around but it is bright with the sun making brief appearances at times. Forecasts still not showing much snow through the second part of the coming week. The ski area will open as soon as there is enough snow. Geto Kogen Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Saturday 23rd November 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 16cm Number of days snowfall observed 3 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 10cm (on 20th November) November 2024 snowfall 16cm observed on 3 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Geto Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 4cm Posted on Saturday 23rd November 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . There's some snow to report. Just a couple of cm in places around base, and hopefully more up top. On the Chuo webcam, it looks like there might be about 5cm or so up there. It is still snowing lightly with that forecast for the day. A return to clearer skies and perhaps sun is expected tomorrow through Tuesday. Zao Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Saturday 23rd November 2024 Total snowfall at base 4cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 2 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 2cm (on 19th and 23rd November) November 2024 snowfall 4cm observed on 2 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Zao Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 10cm Posted on Saturday 23rd November 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It might be raining lower down in the valley, but up here in Shiga Kogen it is a cold, snowy and windy morning. There's a modest covering of snow around the roads here. I am guessing that the folks over at Yokoteyama and Kumanoyu will be busy checking various things right now, but there are no ski area announcements to report just yet. Provisional ski area opening dates: As soon as there is enough snow: Kumanoyu (delayed) Yokoteyama (delayed) 30th November: Ichinose Family Takamagahara Mammoth 7th December: Yakebitaiyama 14th December: Giant Hasuike Higashidateyama Hoppo Bunadaira Maruike Nishidateyama Terakoya Shiga Kogen Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Saturday 23rd November 2024 Total snowfall at base 10cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 4 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 3cm (19th and 23rd November) November 2024 snowfall 10cm 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 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1cm Posted on Saturday 23rd November 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Saturday morning greetings from Hakuba. We are now one week away from the planned opening dates of 4 major ski areas around Hakuba. There's not much of a base yet higher up on the mountains, so we are going to be needing a fair amount of snow for that to happen. Forecasts show some snow today, though nothing major, and then some on the mountains around mid-week. I'll keep you updated. There is a lot of cloud around this morning, though some blue sky (at sun at times) away from the mountains and above the village. Roads are partly wet but rain is holding off for the moment. ----- Below are the planned opening dates for ski areas around Hakuba. All are of course subject to change and depend on snowfall. 30th November / 1st December weekend: ABLE Hakuba Goryu Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park Hakuba Happo-one (Sunday 1st December) Tsugaike Mountain Resort 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 Saturday 23rd November 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 1cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 day Most snowfall observed in 1 day 1cm (19th November) November 2024 snowfall 1cm 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 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 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 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