Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 433cm Posted on Sunday 10th March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . It's a foggy morning and not much of the lower runs even can be seen. We might have some blue sky later and a good chance that tomorrow will start off clear with some sun. Ski area operations: Night skiing has now finished for the season Official snow depth (reported by ski area): Yokokura area: 80cm Uwanodai area: 70cm Utopia area: 165cm Chuo area: 170cm Paradise area: 170cm Summit area: 150cm Zao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Sunday 10th March 2024 Total snowfall at base 433cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 59 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 67cm observed on 9 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 31cm Snowfall at base this season 964cm Posted on Sunday 10th March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . March madness continues!! (I wish I had suitable theme music for this kind of thing). Almost the same snowfall as yesterday, meaning some of the best snow of the season. I will smugly say I predicted this: most of our international friends have departed, and the snow has finally started to fall for more than one day in a row. It could be sunny tomorrow, the forecast says, then back to snow on Tuesday and Wednesday. (OK, maybe some rain in there, but let's hope). Akakura Kanko: 280cm, -6° Akakura Onsen: 290cm, -3° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick: 230cm, -7° Myoko Suginohara: 200cm, -8° Kyukamura RunRun: 220cm, -2° Seki Onsen: 280cm, -5° Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 155cm, -4° Madarao Mountain Resort: 220cm, -2° Lotte Arai Resort: 423cm, 2.1° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 120cm, -3° Myoko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Sunday 10th March 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 964cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 70cm (8th January) November 2023 snowfall 42cm reported on 1 day December 2023 snowfall 135cm reported on 9 days January 2024 snowfall 404cm reported on 19 days February 2024 snowfall 218 cm reported on 17 days March 2024 snowfall 165cm reported on 8 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 35cm Snowfall at base this season 602cm Posted on Sunday 10th March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Full-on winter continues with another 30-40cm (and more) of fresh snow. There's a bit of wind about and varied amounts in different places, but it's going to be good numbers wherever you look. I wouldn't be surprised if there wasn't over 50cm in places. Here's what ski areas are reporting. Kumanoyu: 30cm (7am) Yakebitaiyama: 25cm (3am... it has been snowing a lot since then). Snow is still coming down at quite the rate though it will likely ease off as the day progresses.\ We will get a break from the snow tomorrow with a good chance of sunshine, but there's more snow incoming around late Tuesday/Wednesday. (* Just ignore the official snow depths. Often they don't move even when there's a very large amount of fresh snow!) Shiga Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Sunday 10th March 2024 Total snowfall at base 602cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 66 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (16th January) 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 101cm reported on 9 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 26cm Snowfall at base this season 640cm Weather overview Light snow Wind NW Temperature - Visibility Varied Posted on Sunday 10th March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao. More snow. Another 20+cm of it. The ski area is reporting 20cm. There was 26cm at my measuring point. Lots. Good times. I have now reported more snowfall in March than I did for the whole of February. Wild. (Check out the Season archives tab at the top of this report). Sunshine is expected tomorrow morning. Madarao Mountain Resort - Fresh snowfall reported by the ski area: 20cm - All lifts operating apart from Number 5 - Tree runs that are open: All appear to be planning on opening - Official snow depth: 220cm Tangram Ski Circus - All five lifts are operating - Official snow depth: 155cm Madarao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Sunday 10th March 2024 Total snowfall at base 640cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 51 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 56cm (on 8th January) November 2023 snowfall 33cm reported on 4 days December 2023 snowfall 95cm reported on 8 days January 2024 snowfall 227cm reported on 16 days February 2024 snowfall 139cm reported on 14 days March 2024 snowfall 146cm reported on 9 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 19cm Snowfall at base this season 479cm Posted on Saturday 9th March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba. 19cm of snowfall overnight and a cold morning. We actually had some blue sky early morning. It has been clouding over since then with a return to light snow. It is a bit windy with the Tashiro Area of Kagura closed, so the Dragondola is too. The Number 1 gondola was scheduled to be open today but is not at the moment. More snow due into tomorrow! Very nice conditions. Naeba Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Saturday 9th March 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 479cm Number of days snowfall observed 35 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 60cm observed on 7 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 6cm Snowfall at base this season 429cm Posted on Saturday 9th March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning. White-out early on this morning. Not too much accumulation, but the winds are strong and blowing the little bit of snow around. It is also foggy and I can't see any runs at time of writing. Light snow might continue over the weekend with perhaps some sunshine due on Monday. Zao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Saturday 9th March 2024 Total snowfall at base 429cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 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 63cm observed on 8 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 28cm Snowfall at base this season 933cm Posted on Saturday 9th March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Nice snow overnight, with some pretty strong winds overnight and at times this morning. Great snow, but be ready for some lift closures if it starts to blow again, and it looks like the wind will get increasingly strong midday. Once again, too, if you're going backcountry, really think twice about heading into steep, open terrain. High winds and lots of snow are big red flags; we've had enough accidents this year! We want you safe, so pick gentle terrain in the trees if you do go out. And, frankly, a lot of you "I never ski groomed" folks could really work on your turns! Carving a perfect arc is right up there with overhead powder in the feels-good category. The Yama no Kami mini-festival happens at the little shrine next to the Hotel No. 2 lift at 11 this morning. The hotel is giving away a whole bunch of wooden masu cups, with saké in it for the kampai! of course. Akakura Kanko: 250cm, -6° Akakura Onsen: 265cm, -4° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick: 200cm, -7° Myoko Suginohara: 180cm, -10° (yesterday's report) Kyukamura RunRun: 220cm, -2° Seki Onsen: 280cm, -5° Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 150cm, -3° Madarao Mountain Resort: 200cm, -7° Lotte Arai Resort: 407cm, 2.8° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 100cm, -5° (up to a meter snowpack!) Myoko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Saturday 9th March 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 933cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 53 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 70cm (8th January) November 2023 snowfall 42cm reported on 1 day December 2023 snowfall 135cm reported on 9 days January 2024 snowfall 404cm reported on 19 days February 2024 snowfall 218 cm reported on 17 days March 2024 snowfall 134cm reported on 7 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 18cm Snowfall at base this season 567cm Posted on Saturday 9th March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen as the mid-winter-like early March continues to deliver. It's cold. It's snowy. It's quite windy too. Kumanoyu: 15cm (7am) Yakebitaiyama: 10cm (3am...there will be lots more since then) I'm guessing there might be 30+cm out there on the slopes this morning. Perhaps even more. Whatever the number, there's some good fresh snow out there with more expected today and into tomorrow. Shiga Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Saturday 9th March 2024 Total snowfall at base 567cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 65 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (16th January) 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 66cm reported on 8 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 20cm Snowfall at base this season 614cm Weather overview Overcast Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Varied Posted on Saturday 9th March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . It's a good start to the weekend. Around 20cm or so of fresh snow overnight with more due through tomorrow. As of 8:30am it is not snowing and there is even a hint of the sun breaking through, so I wonder how the day will turn out. The brighter vibes might be temporary. Monday is currently forecast to be sunny. Sounds like it might be a good day to take a holiday! Madarao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Saturday 9th March 2024 Total snowfall at base 614cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 50 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 56cm (on 8th January) November 2023 snowfall 33cm reported on 4 days December 2023 snowfall 95cm reported on 8 days January 2024 snowfall 227cm reported on 16 days February 2024 snowfall 139cm reported on 14 days March 2024 snowfall 120cm reported on 8 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 1039cm Posted on Friday 8th March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Geto Kogen. Some light snow falling this morning and a few cm to report. Snow is still forecast for tomorrow. Let's have another Geto Kogen like dump, please! Lifts operating (planned): All scheduled lifts operating. The Number 2 Gondola and Number 2 pair lift do not normally operate on weekdays in March. Runs open (planned): Main ski runs open. Available tree run courses: All except Extreme and Cascade. Subject to change after inspection. Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 310cm (top) 230cm (base) Geto Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Friday 8th March 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 1039cm Number of days snowfall observed 65 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 181cm observed on 7 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 423cm Posted on Friday 8th March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . There are cloudy skies and fog at Zao this morning, but just look at the photos below, taken yesterday. Nice surprise! And... more snow due over the coming several days. Zao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Friday 8th March 2024 Total snowfall at base 423cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 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 57cm observed on 7 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 846cm Posted on Friday 8th March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Just 1cm to report this morning, but that was from yesterday morning post-report. This Friday morning is starting largely clear and sunny. It's a beautiful morning. If it keeps cold, conditions should remain pretty decent. And it's always a treat to get these blue skies and sun. We might be back to some fresh snow tomorrow, though I wouldn't expect much. ------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain Base 6am: -10°, no new snow, sunny. Moiwa 800m: -9°, SE2.5m/s , calm. Mikaeri 764m: -10°, SSE1.3m/s, sunny. Annupuri 1100m: -12.7°, WNW0.0m/s, sunny. Village 1000: -11.0°, SSE2.5m/s. Hanazono 1000m: -12.2°, ENE6.1m/s. Hanazono 3 : -9.2°, S0.0m/s, sunny. Coastal data: Benkei Cape: S4m/s. Kamui Cape S4m/s, 1015hPa, wave 0.8m. There is no atmospheric pressure gradient, and both the sea and the mountains are calm. The mountains are covered in fresh snow from yesterday's snowfall. Winds moderate and there is no significant snowdrift development above 1000m. The general avalanche risk is low. Each gate is expected to be open. Moiwa Gate 10 is currently under consideration to be permanently closed due to the frequent number of accidents caused by beginners in the Anbetsu area. In order to keep Gate 10 open, we need the cooperation of locals and enthusiasts. For now, we ask that you respect the Niseko rules and cooperate with the patrol. If everyone works together we can keep Gate 10 open. Outside of the gates is not part of the ski area and there is always great dangers lurking there. A strong awareness is required for those who ride out of bounds. This is a ski resort and if you want to ride the lifts you are obligated to follow the rules. The snow is still miraculously good. Did you have a beacon? Have a nice day. Niseko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Friday 8th March 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 846cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 85 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 37cm 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