Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 426cm Posted on Thursday 22nd February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Happy to say that after some rain (noooo!), this morning it has started snowing. Hopefully we will get a layer during the day. Early week is looking promising for snow too, actually. This is the kind of thing we like to hear... Friday 23rd February is the Emperor's Birthday, a national holiday. That means that it's a 3-day weekend and so tomorrow will probably be busier than a normal weekday. Shiga Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Thursday 22nd February 2024 Total snowfall at base 426cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 51 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 40cm 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 455cm Weather overview Cloud, fog, light snow Wind NW Temperature - Visibility Varied Posted on Thursday 22nd February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao. There is fresh snow on the ground this morning possibly 5+cm on the mountain, and it is still snowing. Investigations required. All cm are very welcome, of course. And importantly it should be keeping colder over the coming days. Let's returning to winter! Looks like only several tree runs are open at Madarao this morning - Rabbit, Kamoshika and Bear. Madarao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Thursday 22nd February 2024 Total snowfall at base 455cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 38 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 100cm 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 787cm Posted on Thursday 22nd February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here 4cm of fresh snowfall to report this morning with ski areas reporting up to 10cm out on the mountain. There should be more over the coming few days and it should be keeping cold. As I type it is snowing lightly but there is sunshine peeking through clouds around the mountain too. There's a fair amount of blue sky and sun over towards Mt Yotei. Tomorrow a national holiday in Japan, giving many people another 3-day long weekend. ------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain base 6am: 10cm snowfall, calm. Moiwa 800m: -17.4℃, NNW8.9m/s, cornice and snowdrift development up to 50cm. Mikaeri 764m: -10℃, N3.5m/s, visibility improved. Annupuri 1100m: -14.3℃, WNW5.2m/s. Village 1000m: -12.8℃, NW4.5m/s. Hirafu Hanazono 1000m: -13.2℃, SW4.6m/s, 15cm snowfall. Hanazono 800m: -11.1℃, N4.8m/s. Coastal data: Benkei cape NNW12m/s, Kamui cape W7m/s, 1023hPa, 1.2m waves. New cornices above 800m elevation break instantly, and snowdrifts break easily with small impact. Surface slab avalanches are likely to occur on the 40°slopes in the morning. Avoid stimulating knolls. Avalanches at this time of the season tend to occur by breaking snowdrifts (triggered by humans) or natural phenomena such as collapsing of cornices. In any case, accidents only occur when people get caught in it. Some good snow overnight but watch out for hard snow underneath. There was an accident with a broken femur in Fujiwara no Sawa yesterday. Mind your speed, and make reasonable turns. Avoid riding simultaneously on the steep open slopes. Dangerous. Do not stay in the gully bottoms. Gates are expected to open. Please listen to the patrol’s instructions. It is quite crowded on the groomers too. Ride according to your skills. Always use gates when you go out of bounds. Do you have a beacon with you? Do not duck ropes. ------------------ Individual ski area information for Thursday 22nd 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: 10cm - Base: 10cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 300cm (+10cm since yesterday) - Base: 100cm (+10cm since yesterday) Lifts (scheduled): - All lifts apart from King Number 1 pair and King Number 2 quad (normal operations) - The Ace Family quad, Ace Number 2 quad (Center Four), Hirafu Gondola and Holiday Number 1 pair lifts are scheduled to be open until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 14cm - Base: 8cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 228cm (+3cm since yesterday) - Base: 155cm (+5cm since yesterday) Lifts (scheduled): - All lifts - The Hanazono Symphony Gondola is scheduled to be open until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 220cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 140cm (no change since yesterday) Lifts (scheduled): - All lifts - The Jumbo Number 1 quad lift is scheduled to be open until 7:30pm ------------------ Niseko Village Ski Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 215cm (-10cm since yesterday) - Base: 127cm (-7cm since yesterday) Lifts (scheduled): - All lifts apart from Country Road - The Upper Village Gondola, Village Express and Banzai Chair are scheduled to be open until 7:00pm Niseko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Thursday 22nd February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 787cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 75 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 122cm 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 Kutchan/Niseko. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 294cm Posted on Wednesday 21st February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good news. It is snowing. Let's keep it going! The ski area has said that, following on from yesterday, there will be no night skiing today. We will have to see if that starts up again... Official snow depth (reported by ski area): Yokokura area: 40cm Uwanodai area: 50cm Utopia area: 95cm Chuo area: 100cm Paradise area: 100cm Summit area: 120cm Zao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Wednesday 21st February 2024 Total snowfall at base 294cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 44 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 20cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 783cm Posted on Wednesday 21st February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good morning from Niseko. I am happy to report some fresh snow this morning. Hurray! It's a modest amount, for sure, but it is most welcome and it is good to feel colder conditions too. All being well, there's more coming over the coming several days. Ski lifts all seem to be opening as scheduled too, so we should be able to check out how much there is across the mountain. ------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain base 6am: 3cm snowfall. Moiwa 800m: -17.7℃, NNW8.7m/s, 5cm snowfall with snowdrifts up to 40cm. Mikaeri 764m: -10℃, N4m/s, good visibility. Annupuri1000m: -14.6℃, WNW7.1m/s, snowdrifts developing. Village 1000m: -13℃, WNW5.0m/s. Hirafu Hanazono 1000m: -14.6℃, NNW3.1m/s, 5cm snowfall. Hanazono 800m: -11.3℃, NNW6.6m/s. Coastal data: Benkei cape NNW15m/s, Kamui cape W9m/s, 1027hPa, 1.7m waves. The atmospheric pressure gradient is flattening and the wind is calming down on the sea and the mountains, however snowdrifts are slowly accumulating in areas above 900m elevations, slabs up to 40cm thickness are forming in knoll terrains. These new snowdrifts are starting to stabilize, however avalanche risk will remain highly considerable in areas such as Backbowl sidewalls, Nishi-One (west ridge) south aspects and Mikaeri Bowl. Gates are scheduled to open. Please follow the ski patrol’s instructions. Do not duck the rope to access Fujiwara no Sawa, or strictly off limits Haru no taki and Yu no sawa area. You'll lose your pass and your trust. Long awaited new snow has arrived, a little insufficient but better than not. Ski carefully. This information is issued to provide information of the backcountry area. Accidents can be prevented if you’re careful. If the Rules are neglected, the restrictions will become more strict, and nobody wants that to happen. Niseko is a ski resort and has its own rules and background. Please respect the Niseko Rules. ------------------ Individual ski area information for Wednesday 21st 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: 10cm - Base: 10cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 290cm (+10cm since yesterday) - Base: 90cm (no change since yesterday) Lifts (scheduled): - All lifts apart from King Number 1 pair and King Number 2 quad (normal operations) - The Ace Family quad, Ace Number 2 quad (Center Four), Hirafu Gondola and Holiday Number 1 pair lifts are scheduled to be open until 7:00pm ------------------ 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: 225cm (+5cm since yesterday) - Base: 150cm (+10cm since yesterday) Lifts (scheduled): - All lifts - The Hanazono Symphony Gondola is scheduled to be open until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 220cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 140cm (-20cm since yesterday) Lifts (scheduled): - All lifts - The Jumbo Number 1 quad lift is scheduled to be open until 7:30pm ------------------ Niseko Village Ski Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 225cm (-2cm since yesterday) - Base: 134cm (-2cm since yesterday) Lifts (scheduled): - All lifts apart from Country Road - The Upper Village Gondola, Village Express and Banzai Chair are scheduled to be open until 7:00pm ------------------ 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 Wednesday 21st February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 783cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 74 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 118cm 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 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 451cm Weather overview Sunny Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Excellent Posted on Saturday 17th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Hello from Madarao. It's another contrast this morning after that snow I reported yesterday and a generally colder day. Only a little more snow since the report in the morning yesterday. So, yes, this morning we have blue skies and sunshine, it's a beautiful morning across the entire region. Tomorrow should be sunny too and for the next few days we are going to be having gradually warmer temps in the daytime too. Colder conditions currently forecasts from Wednesday. Madarao Mountain Resort - Fresh snowfall reported by the ski area: 0cm - All lifts operating for the weekend - Tree runs that are open: All apart from Powder Wave 2, River Line and Crystal Bowl - Official snow depth: 130cm Tangram Ski Circus - All five lifts are operating - Official snow depth: 90cm Madarao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Saturday 17th February 2024 Total snowfall at base 451cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 37 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 96cm 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 778cm Posted on Saturday 17th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Another few cm of snowfall this morning and some sunny skies to start the weekend. It's more shades of light blue than deep blue early on. Sun is expected across the weekend with some warmer temperatures during the day, particularly tomorrow and Monday. It will be getting colder once again from Tuesday, and hopefully we'll get back to enjoying some fresh snow then too. Anyway, it's time for some toast. I hope you have a fine Saturday wherever you are. It should be fun! ------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain Base 6am: 3cm crystal snow in last 12hrs. Moiwa 800m: -10.5°, NW1.5m/s, 3cm new snow, snowdrift development. Mikaeri 764m: -12°, N1.2m/s, 5cm new snow. Annupuri 1100m: -10.9°, WNW6.1m/s. Niseko Village 1000m: -9.9°, W2.4m/s. Coastal data: Benkei Cape: SSE4m/s. Kamui Cape SW6m/s, 1025hPa, wave 0.8m. We would like to apologize for using inappropriate words such as "Osaka's Anchan Group" and "Yakara" in Avalanche Information No. 67 on February 14th. These expressions were used to refer to specific people who did not follow the rules of the time, and were not used to refer to everyone in Kansai, such as Osaka and Amagasaki. We apologize for causing a big misunderstanding and for making the people of Osaka feel uncomfortable. However, the Niseko Rules are applied fairly to everyone visiting Niseko, regardless of race or nationality. This Avalanche bulletin will be suspended from tomorrow to discuss these issues. ------------------ Individual ski area information for Saturday 17th 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: 5cm - Base: 5cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 310cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 110cm (no change since yesterday) Lifts (scheduled): - All lifts apart from King Number 1 pair and King Number 2 quad (normal operations) - The Ace Family quad, Ace Number 2 quad (Center Four), Hirafu Gondola and Holiday Number 1 pair lifts are scheduled to be open until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 5cm - Base: 1cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 250cm (+3cm since last update) - Base: 165cm (no change since last update) Lifts (scheduled): - All lifts - The Hanazono Symphony Gondola is scheduled to be open until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 220cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 180cm (no change since yesterday) Lifts (scheduled): - All lifts - The Jumbo Number 1 quad lift is scheduled to be open until 7:30pm ------------------ Niseko Village Ski Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 230cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 140cm (no change since yesterday) Lifts (scheduled): - All lifts apart from Morino Chair and Country Road - The Upper Village Gondola, Village Express and Banzai Chair are scheduled to be open until 7:00pm Niseko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Saturday 17th February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 778cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 73 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 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 Kutchan/Niseko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 805cm Posted on Friday 16th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto Kogen. Much improved news this morning. We had some strong winds blowing around last night but this morning there is a layer of fresh snow across the mountain. The ski area is reporting up to 15cm of fresh. The snow is being blown around early morning as it remains windy. I need to post my report early today but this wind might cause disruption to lift(s) so a check before heading out is highly recommended. It's good to feel some cold again. This storm should be over by tomorrow with clearer skies expected. (It'll be mild again, too). Lifts operating (planned): All scheduled lifts operating but wind might be a factor. Runs open (planned): Scheduled to open tree runs: Unclear early morning. All subject to change due to conditions. Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 250cm (top) 190cm (base) Geto Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Friday 16th February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 805cm Number of days snowfall observed 52 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 42cm 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 13cm Snowfall at base this season 715cm Posted on Friday 16th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Exciting weather in Myoko. Very dynamic; couldn't be more changeable. It was warm yesterday, with spring-like conditions and stickiness under the skis. Went to Arai for dinner, and on the return at about 8:30 the car's outside thermometer was reading 18°C. Big lightning flashes above Mt. Myoko and increasing rain as we got closer to the Akakura area. A little cooler up at base level, but still 11°. Then wind overnight, and blowing snow by early morning. Not a whole lot fell, but it was stuck on everything facing north. Wet rain turned to ice and topped off with small ice pellet snow which turned into soft hail by 7am. It's still snowing, and the wind is still blowing, so hopefully we'll get a little more to reset the snowpack a bit. Once again, though, it's not going to last and we'll have sun and warmer temps again shortly. Myoko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Friday 16th February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 715cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 39 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 134 cm 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 6cm Snowfall at base this season 420cm Posted on Friday 16th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Hello from Nozawa Onsen. So... after the wonkily warm weather yesterday, temps got much lower and we did get some snow overnight. The ski area is reporting up to 14cm out there which sounds good. Sunny skies are expected across the coming weekend and after the temporary cold of today it will getting mild/warmish again. Should be feel-good anyway. Fresh snowfall since yesterday morning (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 6cm Uenotaira: 14cm Hikage: 5cm Nagasaka: 5cm Karasawa: 3cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 205cm Uenotaira: 175cm Hikage: 60cm Nagasaka: 60cm Karasawa: 40cm All lifts apart from the following are scheduled to be operating: Challenge pair (usually closed on weekdays) Utopia pair (usually closed on weekdays) All courses apart from the following are now open: Hachiman Kandahar (not open to general public) Nozawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Friday 16th February 2024 Total snowfall at base 420cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 35 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 87cm 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 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 424cm Posted on Friday 16th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. After the spring-like day yesterday, things have swung the other way considerably this morning. It's much colder. And there has been some snow too. Okushiga Kogen this morning were reporting 3cm of snowfall and Kumanoyu 5cm, so just a bit of fresh snow overnight. Earlier snowfall has eased off and as midday approaches there is some blue sky on show in places. The weekend will be sunny and mild. Shiga Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Friday 16th February 2024 Total snowfall at base 424cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 50 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 38cm 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 18cm Snowfall at base this season 450cm Weather overview Light snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Fair Posted on Friday 16th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao. This is pretty good actually. Cold again and around 15-20cm of fresh snow (with the ski area itself reporting 20cm), and light snow still falling this morning. It probably won't continue for that long today, so come on... let's have a bit more! Tomorrow the sun will be back and it will be warmer once again; hopefully it won't get to be as warm as yesterday. Weird weather! Anyway, this morning should be fun, even with the limited visibility. Madarao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Friday 16th February 2024 Total snowfall at base 450cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 36 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 95cm 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