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 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 774cm Posted on Thursday 15th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here I don't have any new cm to report to you but it is actually snowing lightly this morning. It's the kind that might stop at any time, or perhaps I will be able to report a new layer tomorrow. Take that as a challenge, Nature-san! Looks like all lifts should be opening as planned. Beyond tomorrow, clearer skies are forecast over the weekend with another mild/warm spell into early week. There seem to be quite a few ski areas in Japan that have not been able to open at all this winter due to low/no snowfall, and have basically already given up on the season. The Japan-wide warm spell this week really is going to be hitting some places hard. And while we have been fortunate here in Niseko, some areas of Hokkaido are similarly troubled with low snowfall. That kind of news is obviously really sad to hear. It also makes me want to do all I can to appreciate what we have when we have it. ------------------ Individual ski area information for Thursday 15th 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: 310cm (-10cm since yesterday) - Base: 110cm (-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: 0cm - Base: 0cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 245cm (-7cm since last update) - Base: 165cm (-9cm 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: 234cm (-24cm since yesterday) - Base: 140cm (-29cm 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 Thursday 15th February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 774cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 71 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 109cm 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 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 774cm Posted on Tuesday 13th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good morning from Niseko. No fresh snow to report this morning as we enter this week that seems destined to be warm throughout Japan (including up here). Perhaps until Thursday or Friday when it should get colder again. It has been a cloudy start and very noticeably milder, with southerly winds are stopping top ski lifts. Pesky! I am feeling much more genki this morning, something of a relief after a few days of feeling tired and dreary. I found this interesting; as I lazed about yesterday afternoon, I was flicking through the TV channels and, lo and behold, yet another 'Niseko bubble' feature on one of the discussion shows. It was pretty much the same kind of content as the other recent ones I have noticed (the main points being it is very expensive but not too much for international visitors, real estate stuff, and a few related issues and thoughts). Having seen so many of these things over the last few weeks, it makes me wonder, do these TV companies see something on other channels and basically copy each other, or is there some cunning marketing going on? Or perhaps a bit of both. Anyway, I'm getting bored of those things now, as they all pretty much say the same thing. Soon after that, they went to the weatherman who said that the forecast for the next month was basically 'warmer than normal' - for every prefecture in Japan. Obviously, it was a very general forecast, but still, it was not good to hear. It will be as warm as 20C in Tokyo this week, which is April weather. Expect all sorts of spring talk this week. I'll try my best to avoid it! ------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain base 6am: 0℃, no snowfall and calm. Moiwa 800m: -3.2℃, W3.2m/s, no snowfall. Mikaeri 764m: -4℃, no snowfall, good visibility. Annupuri 1100m: -4.4℃, W8.3m/s, drifting snow. Village 1000m: -2.7℃, SW7.4m/s. Hirafu Hanazono1000m: -4.1℃, SSE5.0m/s. Hanazono#3 800m: -0.9℃, WSW0.4m/s. Coastal data: Benkei cape W16m/s, Kamui cape SSW26m/s, 1016hPa, 2.3m waves. Strong SW wind is blowing above 1150m elevation, it has developed wind blown cornices. Cornices formed by wind even without snowfall are easy to break and dangerous. Accidents occurred under this condition at Moiwa bowl in the past. Do not ride carelessly over the cornices. Wind blown snow can develop snowdrifts in the valley in a short time. Slabs formed by wind blown snow can easily break and cause avalanches. Be careful on the slopes over 1,400m, and on Mt. Yotei. Gate opening is yet to be decided. Please listen to the patrol’s instructions. Off-piste area is tracked out. We recommend riding the groomed runs today. Powder snow is fun but groomers are just as much fun. Beware of speeding and crashing. Over 1,000 people hiked up the peak yesterday but no accidents were reported. We are relieved and grateful for everyone respecting the Niseko Rules. Have a nice day. ------------------ Individual ski area information for Tuesday 13th 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. *** TOP LIFTS ON HOLD THIS MORNING *** 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: 330cm (-15cm since yesterday) - Base: 120cm (-20cm 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: 0cm - Base: 0cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 263cm (-15cm since last update) - Base: 190cm (-10cm 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: 258cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 169cm (-2cm 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 Moiwa Ski Resort Lifts (scheduled): - All lifts Niseko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Tuesday 13th February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 774cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 71 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 109cm 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 Kutchan/Niseko. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 774cm Posted on Monday 12th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here It's a mostly cloudy start to the day over the mountain with some light snow still falling in places and up to 20cm of fresh being reported by ski areas. There's some blue sky and sun looking east. The next few days are probably going to be getting warmer. (I'm feeling closer to normal this morning, but still feel the need to get back to sleeping. Once I've had my toast. Hopefully I'll be back to normal by tomorrow). ------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain Base 6am: -6°, 10cm new snow, calm. Moiwa 800m: -8.6°, NNW11.3m/s(gusts 16m/s@6am, cornice and snowdrift development. Mikaeri 764m:-7.0°, snow depth increasing, good visibility,. Annupuri 1100m: -9.5°, WNW8.2m/s. Village 1000m: -7.9°, NNW6.9m/s. Hanazono 1000m: -9.1°, WNW4.6m/s, 10cm new snow. Hanazono 3 : -6.3°, N3.2m/s. Coastal data: Benkei Cape: NNW12m/s. Kamui Cape: NW7m/s, 1021hPa, wave 1.1m. We are currently on the edge a a high pressure zone with a steep pressure gradient. A strong westerly with snow blew overnight, bringing snowdrift development and re setting areas above 800m. The avalanche risk is elevated on West ridge around 1100m and Backbowl cornice face. Avoid traversing under cornices. Do not wait in the valley or gully bottom. Avalanches are a natural phenomenon, without people involved, accidents would not happen. All gates are expected to be open. Please listen to the Patrols advice before going out the gates. More and more people are mindlessly ducking ropes. For some reason, a high proportion are Japanese. The Osaka Anchan group have been knowingly dropping into Yunosawa and Harunotaki too many times. Although its been decreasing lately, there are still lots of bad boys and hard men around. Do not duck the ropes to enter Osawa or Fujiwara. Do not enter strictly off limits areas. Niseko respects your freedom to ride off-piste, but you must use the gates. If the gates are closed, don't go. The snow is good. Do you have your beacon? It could save you or your friends life. Beware of a sudden change in weather. Have a good day. ------------------ Individual ski area information for Monday 12th 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: 20cm - Base: 20cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 345cm (+15cm since yesterday) - Base: 140cm (+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: 18cm - Base: 15cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 278cm (+13cm since last update) - Base: 200cm (+15cm 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 (+5cm 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: 258cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 171cm (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 Moiwa Ski Resort Lifts (scheduled): - All lifts ------------------ 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 Monday 12th February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 774cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 71 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 109cm 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 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 432cm Weather overview Light snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Fair Posted on Monday 12th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning from Madarao. We got a some snow during the day yesterday and some more overnight, though it didn't get up to 5cm by my measurement. (This morning the ski area appears to be reporting 20cm of fresh snow, but that seems odd to me; I am unable to report 20cm this morning). Whatever, it is keeping fairly cold early morning today and it should be a fun last day of the long weekend kind of morning. Interestingly there's more cloud now that earlier on, and some light snow too, though we are forecast clearer skies during the day today. OK, so, this coming week. It's going to be warm, perhaps a bit more every day until Thursday. And then a dip in temperatures around Friday. Tomorrow will be a day to enjoy clear skies and sunshine (probably). Let's see how this goes... Madarao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Monday 12th February 2024 Total snowfall at base 432cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 35 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 77cm reported on 7 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 795cm Posted on Monday 12th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Geto Kogen. Fine with cloud yesterday with a bit of snowfall overnight. The ski area is reporting 5cm of fresh on the mountain. This morning it's another fine one with some cloud again and the sun is out. It will probably get up to around 0C today at base. The next few days are going to be warming up much more than we would like, hopefully cooling down again by Friday. Lifts operating (planned): All scheduled lifts operating. Runs open (planned): Most of the main runs should be open with some restrictions. Scheduled to open tree runs: All should be open apart from Extreme and Cascade. All subject to change due to conditions. Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 260cm (top) 195cm (base) Geto Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Monday 12th February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 795cm Number of days snowfall observed 51 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 32cm 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

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 293cm Posted on Monday 12th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . The clouds look to be very thinly covering the top early this morning. There was a little snowfall last night at base, but it didn't last for long. Hopefully there might be some more at higher elevations (though the ski area isn't reporting any this morning). A cold morning, with sun is forecast over the next several days along with warmer conditions this week. Today is the last day of the long weekend. Zao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Monday 12th February 2024 Total snowfall at base 293cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 43 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 19cm observed on 6 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 14cm Snowfall at base this season 702cm Posted on Monday 12th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . We've had some of the nicest snow of the season falling over the past two days. Not a whole lot more today (the snow pretty much stopped overnight, but there was some accumulation during the day). Good snow on the slopes, nice conditions high up on the mountain for those venturing off into the hills. Still lower than normal, but it's feeling a bit more Myoko-y these days. And the snow is starting to fall again; it was sunnier around 7, with very fine snow falling, but it's looking a bit more substantial now. And it's staying cold, so we'll have a couple of days of good conditions before it gets warm again. Akakura Kanko: 220cm, -5° Akakura Onsen: 235cm, -5° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick: 175cm, -5° (yesterday's report) Myoko Suginohara: 150cm, -7° (yesterday's report) Kyukamura RunRun: 200cm, -2° (yesterday's report) Seki Onsen: 280cm, -4° Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 115cm, -5° Madarao Mountain Resort: 170cm, -4° Lotte Arai Resort: 358cm, 1.0° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 120cm, -3° Myoko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Monday 12th February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 702cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 38 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 121 cm 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 421cm Posted on Monday 12th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It's cold and snowing. Not sure I was expecting this, as there was a bit of sun early morning, but I am over in Okushiga Kogen now and as I write this report it is actually snowing quite heavily. A look round the regions via webcam and it seems to be snowing across Shiga Kogen to varying degrees. Forecasts still show clearer skies and so perhaps it will stop and the clouds will start clearing... let's keep it coming! Clear skies are definitely due tomorrow morning - with those rising temps that we have been warned about for at least a few days. Shiga Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Monday 12th February 2024 Total snowfall at base 421cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 49 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 35cm reported on 7 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 414cm Posted on Monday 12th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Changing weather during the day yesterday from snow to sunshine, and a bit more snow overnight. The ski area yesterday was reporting 10-12cm of snow on upper slopes and this morning there's another 1-2cm being reported this morning. There is some snow falling this morning across the region, though it is holding off just now here outside my place. That might change at any moment. Having said that, we're expecting some sun today. (Kind of confusing!) What seems almost certain is sunny skies across the region tomorrow and temps starting to rise tomorrow and further still on Wednesday when it might get up to over 10C in the village during the day. Hmmm. Anyway, it's pretty cold this morning. Time to enjoy. Fresh snowfall since yesterday morning (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 12+2cm Uenotaira: 10+1cm Hikage: ?+1cm Nagasaka: ?+1cm Karasawa: ?+1cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 220cm Uenotaira: 190cm Hikage: 95cm Nagasaka: 90cm Karasawa: 60cm All courses apart from the following are now open: Hachiman Kandahar (not open to general public) Nozawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Monday 12th February 2024 Total snowfall at base 414cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 34 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 81cm 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 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 764cm Posted on Sunday 11th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here 8cm of fresh snow to report this morning. I'm not feeling too good this morning, so forgive the brief words today. ------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain Base 6am: -5°, 10cm new snow in the last 12hrs. Moiwa 800m: -10.4°, N4.4m/s(18m/s gusts at dawn) 30cm snowdrift development. Mikaeri 764m:-10°, snow depth increasing, poor visibility,. Annupuri 1100m: -11.7°, NNW0.7m/s. Village 1000m: -10.4°, N3.2m/s. Hanazono 1000m: -11.3°, WNW7.0m/s(18m/s@3am). Hanazono 3 : -8.6°, N2.1m/s. Coastal data: Benkei Cape: NNW14m/s. Kamui Cape: NNW10m/s, 1017hPa, wave 0.7m. The atmospheric pressure gradient steepened overnight, winds and snow increased and we had 30 to 40cm of snowdrift development above the 800m tree line. Although slab formation is weak, based on tests and data evaluation the general avalanche risk is low. Avoid cutting under knolls and cornices though, there is the possibility of causing an avalanche. Gates will open depending on lift operation. Remember that outside the gates is not part of the ski resort. Inside the gates is though and there are rules to be followed. If the width of isobars narrows expect snow storms. Be careful of a sudden weather change. The mountains are a dangerous environment and sometimes even your knowledge and experience wont help. Always be cautious. The snow isn't too bad. Is your beacon on? Have a good day. Niseko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Sunday 11th February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 764cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 70 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 99cm 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 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