Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 17cm Snowfall at base this season 1073cm Posted on Thursday 14th March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto Kogen and good news... fresh snow and over 20cm of it being reported by the ski area in upper areas. After a windy day yesterday (which halted the quad lift in the afternoon), most of the snow came overnight. There may be some rain during the day today as it will be warmer but all being well it'll be snow again tonight. Lifts operating (planned): All scheduled lifts operating. The Number 2 Gondola and Number 2 pair lift are normally not open 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): 305cm (top) 215cm (base) Geto Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Thursday 14th March 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 1073cm Number of days snowfall observed 69 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 215cm observed on 11 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 445cm Posted on Thursday 14th March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Morning from Zao. It's overcast this morning with fog around upper areas. There was a bit of snow last night though no new overnight. We might be heading into a few days of clearer weather conditions. Ski area operations: Night skiing has now finished for the season Official snow depth (reported by ski area): Yokokura area: 85cm Uwanodai area: 80cm Utopia area: 180cm Chuo area: 180cm Paradise area: 180cm Summit area: 160cm Zao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Thursday 14th March 2024 Total snowfall at base 445cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 61 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 79cm observed on 11 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 1000cm Posted on Thursday 14th March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . After a day of snowfall—and it was pretty wet, dense snow—and a brief period early in the morning with some pretty strong winds, we're back to blue skies, sun and a breeze coing in from the southwest today. Pretty good snowpack, now, though; looks like we'll make it to the end of the season (which is coming fast!) with plenty of snow. Only Lotte Arai is running into spring, but more on the season-end information in a week or so. Early morning today, so a lot of the reports are going to be yesterday's news. Still pretty cold, so the temperatures should be about the same as yesterday. Akakura Kanko: 270cm, -3° (yesterday's report) Akakura Onsen: 290cm, -3° (yesterday's report) Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick: 230cm, -9° (yesterday's report) Myoko Suginohara: 190cm, -2° (yesterday's report) Only the gondola and Mitahara No. 2 lifts running Kyukamura RunRun: 230cm, 2° (yesterday's report) Seki Onsen: 280cm, -3° Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 175cm, -2° (yesterday's report) Madarao Mountain Resort: 240cm, -4° (yesterday's report) Lotte Arai Resort: 425cm, 4.0° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 120cm, -1° (yesterday's report) Myoko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Thursday 14th March 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 1000cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 56 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 201cm reported on 10 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 6cm Snowfall at base this season 658cm Posted on Thursday 14th March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . After that snow yesterday we have been enjoying some blue skies this morning. Conditions should be almost peak season-like this morning which is a great thing to be saying in the middle of March. It's feels quite windy, but not enough to stop lifts. We will probably have more sun along with mild temps across the next few days. Possibly back to some fresh snow and cold again come Monday. Sounds like a plan!! Shiga Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Thursday 14th March 2024 Total snowfall at base 658cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 69 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 157cm reported on 12 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 674cm Weather overview Fine and sunny Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Very good Posted on Thursday 14th March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao. Got to be quick this morning. We are due several days of settled fine and mild weather with perhaps more fresh snow early next week. It has been quite cold early on but it will be getting milder during the days. Should be a good few days. Madarao Mountain Resort - Fresh snowfall reported by the ski area: 0cm - All lifts operating apart from Number 3 and Number 5 - Tree runs that are open: All appear to be planning on opening - Official snow depth: 240cm Tangram Ski Circus - All five lifts are operating - Official snow depth: 170cm Madarao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Thursday 14th March 2024 Total snowfall at base 674cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 53 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 180cm reported on 11 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 40cm Snowfall at base this season 535cm Posted on Wednesday 13th March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba. Despite heavy wet snowfall last night, this morning greeted us with light and fluffy snow. We've accumulated a whopping 40cm at the parking lot! Unfortunately, strong winds have forced the closure of the gondola, but four base lifts are still running. Snow continues to fall steadily, accompanied by strong winds. Tomorrow might just be the day we've been waiting for with some sun forecast. Good times. ------------------------- Official snow depth: Summit: 150cm Base: 70cm Scheduled lift operations & other info: Prince Number 2 Gondola ** ON HOLD Takenokoyama romance pair lift ** ON HOLD Takenokodaira romance pair lift ** ON HOLD Number 4 romance pair lift Number 3 high speed lift Number 4 high speed lift Number 5 high speed lift (open until 8:30pm) Hiuchi pair lift ** ON HOLD Dragondola ** ON HOLD 9 of 24 courses are open this morning. Naeba Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Wednesday 13th March 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 535cm Number of days snowfall observed 37 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 116cm 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 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 1056cm Posted on Wednesday 13th March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning. Cloudy yesterday for the most part and another overcast start with light snow at times. Might be windy and temperatures remain relatively kind of mild feeling (though not warm). Hopefully we might get some more cm by tomorrow, though sun is currently forecast for Friday. Lifts operating (planned): All scheduled lifts operating. The Number 2 Gondola and Number 2 pair lift are normally not open on weekdays in March. Runs open (planned): Main ski runs open. Available tree run courses: All except Extreme and Cascade, possibly also Shooter, Alta and Garden. Subject to change after inspection. Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 293cm (top) 210cm (base) Geto Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Wednesday 13th March 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 1056cm Number of days snowfall observed 68 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 198cm observed on 10 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 443cm Posted on Wednesday 13th March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning. A windy and snowy start to the day early on. The wind has created huge snow drifts in places. The wind is strong and almost certainly going to be affecting at least some ropeways/ski lifts. It's still early so don't know if this fog will be hanging around. The trees in front of my place looks like snow monsters in the beginning stages of development. Snow depth numbers still rising. Tomorrow should be clearer and hopefully less windy but wind may remain an issue over the next few days according to forecasts. This is a very weird season! Zao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Wednesday 13th March 2024 Total snowfall at base 443cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 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 77cm observed on 10 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 33cm Snowfall at base this season 997cm Posted on Wednesday 13th March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Snow again! A pretty good depth of very heavy snow (there's moisture in there, as well as lots of graupel, or soft hail). Still, it's nice to see winter finally arrive, even if it is at the end of the season. And even if it's going to get very sunny and spring like in the coming days. All part of that rich tapestry that is nature (although with a pretty mind-blowing pattern this year!) Not too much wind at the moment, although high winds were predicted. Watch for lift closures if it does start to blow. Akakura Kanko: 270cm, -3° Akakura Onsen: 290cm, 0° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick: 230cm, -9° (3/11 report) Myoko Suginohara: 160cm, -2° (yesterday's report) Only the gondola and Mitahara No. 2 lifts running Kyukamura RunRun: 230cm, 2° Seki Onsen: 280cm, -5° (the snow never seems to increase at Seki) Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 175cm, -2° Madarao Mountain Resort: 240cm, -4° Lotte Arai Resort: 425cm, 6.3° (unexpectedly warm at the base there!) Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 120cm, -1° Myoko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Wednesday 13th March 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 997cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 55 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 198cm 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 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 48cm Snowfall at base this season 652cm Posted on Wednesday 13th March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Wow. Kumanoyu: 50cm fresh snowfall Okushiga Kogen: 50cm fresh snowfall Yakebitaiyama: 40cm-50cm fresh snowfall My measurement: 46cm Just, wow. Windy and poor visibility this morning - affecting a number of lift operations across Shiga Kogen - but sun, calm(er) and milder conditions are due tomorrow. It will be great. I'm taking out the official snow depth data numbers, mainly because I feel they are close to meaningless. They hardly ever change, even after heavy snowfall, and I feel they cause more confusion than anything. Much more useful at this stage of the season are the planned spring ski dates and closing dates. You can see those below. I will, of course, continue to report observed snowfall and snowfall reported by ski areas (and the snow depth if I feel it is meaningful). Shiga Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Wednesday 13th March 2024 Total snowfall at base 652cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 68 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 151cm reported on 11 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 32cm Snowfall at base this season 672cm Weather overview Snow, fog Wind Windy Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted on Wednesday 13th March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao. (I'll ignore some rain yesterday but) March continues to deliver in surprising ways. At 7am the ski area was this morning reporting 30cm of fresh (kind of heavy and moist) snow! How about that? Visibility is an issue this morning and so might wind be. So there is a good chance of some lifts not moving, or moving slowly. Snow depths are the highest they have been this season. It's almost confusing. But in a good way. From tomorrow there should be several sunny days and so a fine time to be here and enjoy these good March conditions. Madarao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Wednesday 13th March 2024 Total snowfall at base 672cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 52 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 178cm reported on 10 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 6cm Snowfall at base this season 1055cm Posted on Monday 11th March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto Kogen. Yesterday was quite windy with limited visibility and there were some strong winds overnight too. The sun is out this morning with just a bit of cloud remaining. There might be more fresh snow coming later tomorrow through Thursday, though perhaps just light (nothing major). Weekday operations. Lifts operating (planned): All scheduled lifts operating. The Number 2 Gondola and Number 2 pair lift are normally not open 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): 316cm (top) 230cm (base) Geto Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Monday 11th March 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 1055cm Number of days snowfall observed 67 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 197cm 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 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