Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 868cm Posted on Friday 1st March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning. Here we are in March. Still a long way to go... all being well! 10cm of fresh snow this morning, with the ski area reporting 15cm on the mountain. There's more due for the day and perhaps quite a lot tonight if forecasts are to be believed. It doesn't feel particularly cold so it'll be interesting to see what this new snow is like (maybe a bit wetter than usual). Lifts operating (planned): All scheduled lifts operating. The Number 2 gondola and Number 2 do not operate on weekdays in March. Runs open (planned): Main ski runs open with some restrictions. Available tree run courses: All except Extreme and Cascade. Subject to change after inspection. Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 245cm (top) 185cm (base) Geto Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Friday 1st March 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 868cm Number of days snowfall observed 59 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 10cm 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 14cm Snowfall at base this season 515cm Posted on Friday 1st March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . March is starting snowy with another 10-15cm or so (and that being reported by Yakebitaiyama and Kumanoyu early this morning). My measuring point was 14cm and there is more in places where the wind has been blowing it around. And there's more due tonight into tomorrow. It isn't very cold this morning (relatively of course) and as such this delivery of snow is a little heavy. We'll take it (...and tomorrow will be colder). Shiga Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Friday 1st March 2024 Total snowfall at base 515cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 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 14cm 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 12cm Snowfall at base this season 480cm Posted on Friday 1st March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Good morning from Nozawa. It's a decent start to March with 10-20cm of fresh snowfall across the mountain, according to the ski area. It is currently snowing lightly and it seems we can expect some potentially 'heavy snow' overnight tonight and into tomorrow morning. Yes please! Currently just over 0C at base. Fresh snowfall since yesterday morning (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 18cm Uenotaira: 20cm Hikage: 10cm Nagasaka: 10cm Karasawa: 10cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 215cm Uenotaira: 190cm Hikage: 70cm Nagasaka: 70cm Karasawa: 45cm All lifts scheduled to operate apart from these: Challenge pair (usually closed on weekdays) Utopia pair (usually closed on weekdays) Yunomine Mizunashi Karasawa Kandahar All courses apart from the following are now open: Hachiman Utopia B Kandahar Nozawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Friday 1st March 2024 Total snowfall at base 480cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 43 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 12cm reported on 1 day Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Nozawa Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 858cm Posted on Thursday 29th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Geto Kogen. There's some blue sky and (fast moving) cloud above the mountain this morning. (The ski area is reporting 5cm of snowfall since yesterday morning). From tomorrow we should be back to fresh snow and, actually, it looks rather promising! Let it be so! Lifts operating (planned): All scheduled lifts operating. Currently, the Number 2 gondola and Number 2 do not operate on weekdays. Runs open (planned): Main ski runs open with some restrictions. Available tree run courses: All except Extreme and Cascade. Subject to change after inspection. Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 230cm (top) 175cm (base) Geto Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Thursday 29th February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 858cm Number of days snowfall observed 58 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 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 366cm Posted on Thursday 29th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Zao. It has been a cold start with a lot of ice patches on the road and trees are looking good with the snow on them. Lots of cloud early on but they may start clearing. The first few days of March are looking to be interesting though with the chance of some consistent snowfall over several days. Ski area operations: Night skiing has now finished for the season Official snow depth (reported by ski area): Yokokura area: 50cm Uwanodai area: 65cm Utopia area: 120cm Chuo area: 120cm Paradise area: 120cm Summit area: 140cm Zao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Thursday 29th February 2024 Total snowfall at base 366cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 50 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 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 501cm Posted on Thursday 29th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from a sunny Shiga Kogen with a touch of thin cloud. After the snow of the last few days we are enjoying an excellent end to February. I wonder what March will bring. More of that, hopefully. Shiga Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Thursday 29th February 2024 Total snowfall at base 501cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 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 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 7cm Snowfall at base this season 419cm Posted on Wednesday 28th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba. We've been blessed with another 7cm of fresh snow overnight, adding to our winter survival kit. Today, winds are not as strong, allowing the Number 2 and all other lifts to run as scheduled this morning. Dragondola opening was postponed until 10am. While off-piste black runs remain closed due to wind-affected snow and patches of grass peeking through, the slopes are still very enjoyable. Keep an eye out for deeper snow sections on the sides of the slope on the way down from the top of the gondola. The sun is shining through the clouds, and we might even see more clear sky later today. ------------------------- Official snow depth: Summit: 110cm Base: 50cm Scheduled lift operations & other info: Prince Number 2 Gondola Takenokoyama romance pair lift Takenokodaira romance pair lift 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 Dragondola 17 of 24 courses are open this morning. Naeba Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Wednesday 28th February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 419cm Number of days snowfall observed 28 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 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 857cm Posted on Wednesday 28th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto Kogen. Wind was a factor yesterday but there was some good new fresh to enjoy. 3cm more snow on the ground with perhaps double that higher up. It is still quite windy and it is currently snowing thought it might not last. There is more snow on the weekly forecast too, so perhaps we can enjoy a good end to February and start of March. You might have heard of some heavy snow in parts of northern Tohoku yesterday... some of which was in places that doesn't usually get much snow (and doesn't 'need' it). Lifts operating (planned): All scheduled lifts operating. Currently, the Number 2 gondola and Number 2 do not operate on weekdays. Runs open (planned): Main ski runs open with some restrictions. Available tree run courses: All except Extreme and Cascade. Subject to change after inspection. Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 230cm (top) 173cm (base) Geto Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Wednesday 28th February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 857cm Number of days snowfall observed 57 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 94cm observed 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 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 16cm Snowfall at base this season 364cm Posted on Wednesday 28th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Morning from Zao. Last night we had some strong winds again and it looks to have snowed through the night. There is 16cm of snow, but the wind has been a factor and there are larger snow drifts around. This fresh snow should be nice! Ski area operations: Night skiing has now finished for the season Official snow depth (reported by ski area): Yokokura area: 55cm Uwanodai area: 65cm Utopia area: 130cm Chuo area: 120cm Paradise area: 120cm Summit area: 140cm Zao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Wednesday 28th February 2024 Total snowfall at base 364cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 49 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 90cm observed 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 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 18cm Snowfall at base this season 797cm Posted on Wednesday 28th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . I sort of got sidetracked in my report yesterday; I was looking at the increases in snowpack at the resorts, and forgot to go back and warn that lift closures were likely due to the wind. And then went to Akakura Onsen, and only the two very bottom lifts were running. Same at Kanko for part of the day, too. Lots of wind-swept slopes and mini tornadoes. That means this is a really good day to not go on the steep and deep in the backcountry, as that wind could build up and make for dangerous conditions. Low angle and in the trees would be a better choice (or just wait a day or two for things to settle, and the sun is coming out right now....). Akakura Kanko: 190cm, -6° Akakura Onsen: 205cm, -2° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick 140cm, -7° Myoko Suginohara: 115cm, -7° Kyukamura RunRun: 130cm, -2° Seki Onsen: 280cm, -4° (I wonder how long it will stay at 280cm?) Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 120cm, -3° Madarao Mountain Resort: 140cm, -4° Lotte Arai Resort: 324cm, 3.2° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 70cm, -2° Myoko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Wednesday 28th February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 797cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 45 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 216cm reported on 16 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 30cm Snowfall at base this season 499cm Posted on Wednesday 28th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Shiga Kogen. Yesterday, the snow that fell all day with strong winds blowing it all around making measurements difficult. Here's what the ski areas are saying this morning: Kumanoyu: 50cm fresh snow Yakebitaiyama: 30cm fresh since closing yesterday (and more during the day); up to 70cm in some wind-blown Okushiga Kogen: 70cm of snow over the last few days I'm going with 30cm from a few samples around my place, but again I must stress that there is going to be real variations today. But, zoom out, the great news is all this new snow. More snow is due into the weekend. It has been a very good end to the month. Let's hope March can keep that up! (Top tip: ignore most of the official snow depth numbers, they never seem that bothered to update them) The information below is manually checked with official sources and updated for every report. All of the ski areas in Shiga Kogen are open. Ichinose Family Official snow depth: 110cm Kumanoyu Official snow depth: 185cm Okushiga Kogen Official snow depth: 120cm Takamagahara Mammoth Official snow depth: 155cm Yakebitaiyama Shiga Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Wednesday 28th February 2024 Total snowfall at base 499cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 56 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 113cm reported 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 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 15cm Snowfall at base this season 468cm Posted on Wednesday 28th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . There has been more snow since my last report in what is turning out to be a good end to February. The ski area reports 20-30cm on the upper areas since yesterday afternoon, as you can see in the numbers below. Weekend visitors might be in for a further treat with what looks like the possibility of some 'heavy snow' Friday night into Saturday. Naski looks pleased. Oh yes more good news. The fresh snowfall is allowing the lower section of Skyline to get back open. Fresh snowfall since yesterday afternoon (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 20cm Uenotaira: 30cm Hikage: 15cm Nagasaka: 15cm Karasawa: 10cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 210cm Uenotaira: 180cm Hikage: 80cm Nagasaka: 75cm Karasawa: 50cm All lifts scheduled to operate apart from these: Challenge pair (usually closed on weekdays) Utopia pair (usually closed on weekdays) Yunomine Mizunashi Karasawa Kandahar All courses apart from the following are now open: Hachiman Utopia B Kandahar Nozawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Wednesday 28th February 2024 Total snowfall at base 468cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 42 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 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