Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 809cm Posted on Tuesday 27th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good morning from Niseko. It is an overcast start to the day. Quite windy and not particularly cold. Ski areas are reporting up to 5cm of fresh snow and the Avalanche Report mentioned 10cm (wind affected), but I can only report 1cm to you this morning. Wind is a factor again this morning and at the start of the day all but the base lift at Annupuri and all summit lifts are closed. Niseko Village gondola too. The next delivery of new cm of snow looks due to be around Friday and Saturday, which would be a good way to start March. Gosh, can you believe it's almost March?! (That Niseko Village video webcam is scary to watch when it's windy... with all the wobbling going on, it looks like footage from a very strong earthquake). ------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain base 6am: -5℃, 10cm wind affected snowfall in 12h. Moiwa 800m: -13.2℃, SSW3.5m/s, snowdrifts developing. Mikaeri 764m: No data. Annupuri 1100m: -9.1℃, NNE7.7m/s. Village 1000m: -7.9℃, N11.9m/s. Hirafu Hanazono 1000m: -8.7℃, WSW12m/s. Hanazono 800m: -6.7℃, N4.9m/s. Coastal data: Benkei cape ENE7m/s, Kamui cape NE5m/s, 1022hPa, 2.2m waves. Looking at the weather transition and observations data, the snowdrifts are relatively stable below 900m elevation. The avalanche risk is low below treeline except in knolls and steep 40° slopes. Snowdrifts have accumulated in SW aspects due to last night’s strong (25+m/s) NE wind and they remain very unstable above 1200m elevation. 40-50cm thick surface slab avalanches are to be expected in those areas. This snowfall is due to the low pressure system in the east. It does not consolidate quickly and can let go easily. The avalanche risk in slopes above 1200m will remain high throughout the day. Better stay away from the large bowls today. The slopes under 800m elevation is, although shallow, mostly reset with new snow. Gates opening is yet to be decided, please follow the ski patrol’s decision. Avalanches are natural phenomena and are only a problem when a human being is caught in it. Please refrain from accessing the Anbetsu area from Gate 6. Many cases of beginners following these tracks and getting lost has been happening recently. We appreciate your understanding. Is your beacon switched on? This report is the official information of the Niseko Rules and is released every morning. ------------------ Individual ski area information for Tuesday 27th February 2024 The below snow depth and snowfall numbers are manually checked each morning from official sources. Lift information is the planned operations for the day at the time of writing and subject to change. Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm - Base: 0cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 300cm (-15cm since yesterday) - Base: 90cm (-20cm since yesterday) ------------------ Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 5cm - Base: 5cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 250cm (-5cm since yesterday) - Base: 160cm (-2cm since yesterday) ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 220cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 140cm (no change since yesterday) ------------------ Niseko Village Ski Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 220cm (-24cm since yesterday) - Base: 126cm (-7cm since yesterday) ------------------ Floodlit night skiing is planned daily until Wednesday 20th March 2024. Night skiing is usually until 7:00pm at Hirafu, Hanazono, Village and until 7:30pm at Annupuri. Niseko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Tuesday 27th February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 809cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 79 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 Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Kutchan/Niseko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 22cm Snowfall at base this season 494cm Weather overview Snow Wind NW Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted on Tuesday 27th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao. Fresh snow! And a decent amount of it too. Madarao has 20cm as the new snowfall on their website and mentioning up to 30cm in others. I have measured just over 20cm myself, though with some wind blowing around this morning there are places where there is more and places where there is less. Whatever, the big news is that we have a nice good new fresh layer of snow out there, with hopefully more on the way. :) Limited visibility this morning. Good to be excited but extra care needed in these conditions. Wind might also affect some lifts. Madarao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Tuesday 27th February 2024 Total snowfall at base 494cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 42 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 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 36cm Snowfall at base this season 412cm Posted on Tuesday 27th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba. Lots of snow! Not been able to say that much this season, but this morning there's over 35cm of it, and it's still snowing with more due during the day. It's also windy, though, and all lifts are currently on hold... but at least some of them might get moving if the weather conditions improve. Once this calms down conditions should be really fun! ------------------------- Official snow depth: Summit: 110cm Base: 50cm Not updated yet, apparently Scheduled lift operations & other info: Lifts on hold this morning due to conditions Naeba Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Tuesday 27th February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 412cm Number of days snowfall observed 27 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 94cm 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 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 12cm Snowfall at base this season 854cm Posted on Tuesday 27th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Yesterday we had light snow and some wind with more snow overnight resulting in 12cm at base and a bit more being reported on the mountain. It is snowing this morning too and quite windy so it is being blown around. Visibility is very limited. Super care needed. Sun forecast tomorrow but there's more snow due over the first few days of March. 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): 245cm (top) 180cm (base) Geto Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Tuesday 27th February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 854cm Number of days snowfall observed 56 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 91cm observed on 14 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 11cm Snowfall at base this season 348cm Posted on Tuesday 27th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Morning from Zao. Great to see another layer of fresh snow; snow which has been blown around a lot by some strong winds overnight. It's still quite windy but seems as though lifts are opening as planned though. It looks like the start of March is going to be snowy too. Zao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Tuesday 27th February 2024 Total snowfall at base 348cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 48 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 74cm 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 29cm Snowfall at base this season 779cm Posted on Tuesday 27th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Wind and snow overnight, so lots of drifting; dense, wind-affected snow; mini tornadoes coming off my neighbor's roof. Nice accumulation, though, and I promise my testing area is not in a drift-affected spot. One thing for backcountry people: most of our snow-related accidents have been after strong winds have come through. That, plus an ice layer underneath (and I was out there yesterday, bouncing off hard ice topped with 15cm or so of heavy new snow) could spell trouble until it gets to settle a little. Pick some safe lines, wait a bit, etc. Akakura Kanko: 180cm, -6° Akakura Onsen: 190cm, -2° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick: 130cm, -3° Myoko Suginohara: 105cm, -7° Kyukamura RunRun: 120cm, -2° Seki Onsen: 280cm, -5° Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 110cm, -5° Madarao Mountain Resort: 140cm, -5° Lotte Arai Resort: 324cm, 4.8° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 50cm, -1° Myoko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Tuesday 27th February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 779cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 44 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 198 cm 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 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 33cm Snowfall at base this season 469cm Posted on Tuesday 27th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Excellent news this morning. It's a cold, wintery, snowy and windy morning in Shiga Kogen with limited visibility. But the best part, of course, is all the fresh snow. The wind is distributing it unevenly, but here is what is being reported by ski areas: Kumanoyu (7am): 30cm Okushiga Kogen: 30-40cm Yakebitaiyama (middle of the night): 25cm My (as not drift-affected-as-possible) measurement is 33cm. There is going to be more than that in places. Wind is affecting some lifts this morning. But once things calm down, conditions should be... almost like new! We might even get a bit of sun sometime tomorrow/Thursday, and then more snow Friday. Sounds like mid-winter, doesn't it? Shiga Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Tuesday 27th February 2024 Total snowfall at base 469cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 55 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 83cm reported on 13 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 9cm Snowfall at base this season 472cm Weather overview Snow and fog Wind NW Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted on Monday 26th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Fresh snow indeed on this Monday morning. I measured 8cm; Madarao ski area is reporting 10cm. Great to see. Hopefully, there will be more to report tomorrow, too... Madarao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Monday 26th February 2024 Total snowfall at base 472cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 41 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 117cm reported on 13 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 19cm Snowfall at base this season 842cm Posted on Monday 26th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto Kogen. There is some good news this morning with a layer of fresh snow. After starting later in the day, the ski area is reporting up to 26cm on upper areas. That should give us a welcome refresh (if not a complete reset). Today cloud and light snow at times is forecast. There is more snow forecast for the first few days of March, so signs of winter sticking with us. The Number 2 pair lift is now only open on weekends and Saturdays. 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) 170cm (base) Geto Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Monday 26th February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 842cm Number of days snowfall observed 55 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 79cm 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 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 13cm Snowfall at base this season 337cm Posted on Monday 26th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Today is an overcast day but we have a nice layer of fresh snowfall. There are thin spots of clouds with sun shining through. Light snow flurries just stopped about short while ago. Forecasts have the possibility of light snow during the day today and tomorrow and the chance of some sun at times, sounds like it might be changeable. Zao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Monday 26th February 2024 Total snowfall at base 337cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 47 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 63cm 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 750cm Posted on Monday 26th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . We have some nice snow falling in Myoko this morning, and that wind is coming right out of the north. Nice and cold (but not really THAT cold) and a good start to an addition to the base (which we really need, especially for the southern and eastern resorts). Saw some bare spots at Lotte Arai yesterday where the groomers can over a rise and got down to brown. I know it's good up top, and that's where their generous numbers come from, but most everybody's pretty low at base level. Here at the base of Akakan it's just over one meter, which is way below where it would normally be, but better than a lot of places (so no complaining!). I had a thought: wouldn't it be pretty hilarious to have a lot of snow fall in March, right after a whole lot of people (i.e., the international ski school staff, and some of the foreign-owned small hotels) head back down under? It's happened before. Lots of bad snow years where it got colder late in the season, so the spring/backcountry skiing was pretty good after the resorts close. Nature is fascinating, isn't it? Akakura Kanko: 150cm, -3° Akakura Onsen: 170cm, -2° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick: 120cm, -2° (yesterday's report) Myoko Suginohara: 95cm, -6° Kyukamura RunRun: 120cm, -2° (yesterday's report) Seki Onsen: 280cm, -5° Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 80cm, -1° Madarao Mountain Resort: 120cm, -3° Lotte Arai Resort: 312cm, 2.6° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 45cm, -1° Myoko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Monday 26th February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 750cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 43 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 169 cm 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 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 436cm Posted on Monday 26th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. Okushiga Kogen is reporting 5-10cm of fresh snow this morning. Yakebitaiyama was reporting about 10cm in the middle of the night. Kumanoyu reported at 5cm as of 7am. So we can probably expect up to 10cm on the slopes, maybe a bit more if we are lucky. It's still snowing and a bit windy. Hopefully we'll be getting more of the snow through tomorrow. (More than more, please!) Shiga Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Monday 26th February 2024 Total snowfall at base 436cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 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 50cm 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