Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 390cm Posted on Saturday 3rd February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Light snow falling early on this Saturday morning giving us a dusting on otherwise generally hard runs. More substantial snowfall is currently forecast for later in the day on Monday which might stretch into Tuesday. The information below is manually checked with official sources and updated for every report. All of the ski areas in Shiga Kogen are open. Ichinose Family Official snow depth: 110cm Kumanoyu Official snow depth: 160cm Okushiga Kogen Official snow depth: 160cm Takamagahara Mammoth Official snow depth: 270cm Yakebitaiyama Official snow depth: 170cm Yokoteyama & Shibutoge Official snow depth: 160cm Shiga Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Saturday 3rd February 2024 Total snowfall at base 390cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 45 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 4cm reported on 3 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 373cm Weather overview Cloud, light snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Varied Posted on Saturday 3rd February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning from Madarao. A cloudy start with light snow falling and just a slight amount of snow since yesterday. (The ski area is reporting 0cm). Might we get to see some sun this weekend? We might, if some forecasts are right (they are wrong as of 8:30am). Looking ahead a bit further, there's fresh snow on the way starting Monday, so let's hope we can get a decent amount from that. Unfortunately it looks like the Number 2 quad lift at Madarao will be closed for the day, due to some kind of mechanical issue. Hopefully they will be able to get that back up and running for tomorrow. Madarao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Saturday 3rd February 2024 Total snowfall at base 373cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 30 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 18cm reported on 2 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 11cm Snowfall at base this season 703cm Posted on Saturday 3rd February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Here we are at the first weekend in February and there's more fresh snow to report. 11cm is my measurement and both Hirafu and Hanazono are reporting up to 20cm on the mountain. We're on a roll, and hopefully it will continue for a bit longer. Nice and cold too. With less wind this morning, the top lifts are scheduled to open so it should be an excite morning all round. See below for some gate info. Roll. Mmmmmm. Time for some toast. ------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain Base 6am: -9°, 10cm new snow, calm. Moiwa 800m: -13.0°, NNE12.4m/s, 20cm new snow, snowdrift development. Mikaeri 764m: no data. Annupuri 1100m: -15.2°, NNE4.7m/s. Niseko Village 1000m: -13.6°, NNW6.9m/s, heavy snowfall, bad visibility. Hanazono 1000m: -14.8°, NNE11.5m/s, snawfall easing. Hanazono 3 : -12.2°, NNE3.3m/s. Coastal data: Benkei Cape:N13m/s. Kamui Cape N9m/s, 1026hPa, wave 2.6m. The isobars are starting to open up and the snowfall is easing, but it's cold. Above 800m cornices and snowdrifts are slowly developing. From observation and data the avalanche risk is still high on Backbowl Sidewall, West ridge SW face, Annupuri Osawa 1100m cornice face and East Ridge upper cornice face. Gates 1, 2, 3 will be closed. Other gates yet to be decided. Please respect the patrols decisions. Snowdrifts are starting to stabilise, however the peak gates cannot be opened yet due to the sheer numbers of inexperienced people heading out the gates. Experienced riders please be patient. Once you go through the gates you are not in the ski area anymore, you are on your own. The snow is fantastic in the trees below 1000m. Avoid carelessly stimulating knolls above the tree line. Avoid avalanche paths by staying out of the valley bottoms. Avalanches are a natural occurrence, people being involved makes them an accident. There is no 100% safety guarantee in this sport. Always be cautious. Accidents can be avoided if you think and act accordingly. Is the beacon on? Have a nice day. ------------------ Individual ski area information for Saturday 3rd 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: 340cm (+10cm since yesterday) - Base: 130cm (+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: 17cm - Base: 15cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 265cm (+5cm since yesterday) - Base: 203cm (+6cm 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: 210cm (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: 260cm (+14cm since yesterday) - Base: 170cm (+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 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 Saturday 3rd February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 703cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 62 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 38cm reported on 3 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 773cm Posted on Friday 2nd February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Up to 15cm of snow being reported by the ski area this morning after a mostly windy day yesterday. It's still quite windy (not as much) and snow is still falling though we aren't expecting much in terms of new cm. A cold morning and the wind probably makes it feel that bit extra cold. The forecast looks like it will be some kind of mix of cloud, sun, snow at times. Hopefully wind won't get in the way. Lifts operating (planned): All scheduled lifts operating but there may be some lift disruption due to wind today. The Number 2 gondola is normally closed on weekdays. Runs open (planned): Most of the main runs should be open with some restrictions. Scheduled to open tree runs: Unclear at the start of the day, but Extreme and Cascade are not opening. All subject to change due to conditions. Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 268cm (top) 205cm (base) Geto Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Friday 2nd February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 773cm Number of days snowfall observed 44 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 10cm observed on 2 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 25cm Snowfall at base this season 606cm Posted on Friday 2nd February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Well, we got some snow overnight; not a huge amount, but with plenty of wind to give us a lot of drifts and blowing snow in the evening. It's pretty small, dense snow, too; no fluffy white smoke today. Some ice down there from the rain that preceded the snow, so car windows and doors were pretty well covered this morning. Lots of icicles hanging around, too. There was some talk that the No. 5 chair at Akakan, the top lift wasn't running, but it seems to be going now. Nothing much else exciting, to be honest. It's cold enough today, which is better than the usual cycle of snow and then sun/warm. Looks like it will stay colder—and could that be a few continuous days of snow from the 5th or so? Better not jinx it by saying more (yes, I am getting superstitious about this, since the snow walls are only about a meter tall, where we should be astounding the tourists with huge walls of snow everywhere). Akakura Kanko: 160cm, -7° Akakura Onsen: 190cm, -5° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick: 140cm, -6° (no new report since the 31st, it seems....) Myoko Suginohara: 120cm, -10° Kyukamura RunRun: 150cm, -5° Seki Onsen: 240cm, -3° Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 85cm, -5° Madarao Mountain Resort: 135cm, -7° Lotte Arai Resort: 294cm, -0.5° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 85cm, -5° (looks like less snow at the southern and eastern resorts) Myoko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Friday 2nd February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 606cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 30 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 25cm reported on 1 day Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 339cm Posted on Friday 2nd February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Hello and good morning from Nozawa. As it got colder yesterday we go some fresh snow and by this morning the ski area has reporting almost 20cm in the top areas of the ski area and 5cm down at base areas. Nice to see that, of course. It is still quite cold this morning and there has been some light snow on the mountain but it is generally just cloudy. Looks like there will be some sun over the weekend with the next fresh snow due early week. My main wish for the weekend is that it stays cold. And that everyone has a safe and fun time! Fresh snowfall since yesterday morning (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 13cm Uenotaira: 19cm Hikage: 5cm Nagasaka: 5cm Karasawa: 5cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 200cm Uenotaira: 165cm Hikage: 70cm Nagasaka: 60cm Karasawa: 40cm All lifts apart from the following are scheduled to be operating: Challenge pair Utopia pair Both of those lifts are normally closed on weekdays All courses apart from the following are now open: Mukobayashi Hachiman Kandahar (not open to general public) Grand Prix Nozawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Friday 2nd February 2024 Total snowfall at base 339cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 27 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 6cm reported on 1 day Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Nozawa Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 389cm Posted on Friday 2nd February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Shiga Kogen. Yesterday it did start getting colder and with wet snow falling, though it didn't amount to much. Yakebitaiyama reported 5cm; Kumanoyu 0cm. It is a much colder start from early on this morning. And clouds are clearing leaving us with increasing blue sky. Tomorrow should also be sunny and remain cold. Fresh snow is forecast from early in the week. Shiga Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Friday 2nd February 2024 Total snowfall at base 389cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 44 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 3cm reported on 2 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 17cm Snowfall at base this season 372cm Weather overview Cloud Wind NW Temperature - Visibility Fair Posted on Friday 2nd February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao. Lots of cloud around early on... and some fresh snow too. Yes, it did get colder and we did get fresh snow and a fairly nice amount too. I was very pleased when I went out and measured 17cm ; the ski area (Madarao) is reporting 20cm. So there's some fresh to enjoy this morning. It's good and cold too so wrap up well if you are heading out. Some forecasts tell us we might get some sun later today and tomorrow too. Madarao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Friday 2nd February 2024 Total snowfall at base 372cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 29 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 17cm reported on 1 day Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 13cm Snowfall at base this season 692cm Posted on Friday 2nd February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here At 8:30am I measured 13cm of fresh snow and wiped off my measuring point. There's probably going to be more there already as it has continued snowing and as I write this at 10am it is snowing quite heavily. (I'm writing this from Hanazono. It doesn't look like it is snowing as much over at Village). There's lots of those folks in bright orange wear too, so put on your sunglasses before you look at the image below! We expect snow through the day today. Alas, top lifts aren't moving at the moment due to wind. And neither is the Annupuri gondola according to the official site. Hopefully tomorrow will be calmer... In case you missed it, I posted a season review kind of thingy yesterday. ------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain Base 5am: -8°, 5cm new snow, calm. Moiwa 800m: -12.7°, WNW3.4m/s, 15cm new snow, cornice and snowdrift development. Mikaeri 764m: no data. Annupuri 1100m: -14.9°, WNW7.0m/s. Village 1000: -13.4°, WNW6.4m/s. Hanazono 1000m: -14.3°, NNE4.6m/s. Hanazono 3 : -11.2°, NNW0.8m/s. Coastal data: Benkei Cape:NNW18m/s. Kamui Cape N7m/s, 1020hPa, wave 2.1m The atmospheric pressure gradient will temporarily relax and it will be relatively calm at 800m. Expect intermittent wind and snow storms to continue into the afternoon though. Cornices and snow drifts are starting to stabilise, however on SW slopes above 1000m slabs are insufficiently compacted and there is the risk of over 50cm deep avalanches all day. Gate openings are still to be decided. Please respect the patrols decisions. Be careful on steep leeward slopes and knolls at all elevations where heavy amounts of wind blow snow have deposited, even below 800m. Careless stimulation could trigger an avalanche. Do not stop in the valley or gully bottoms, this is where an avalanche will run. If you are not there, there will be no avalanche accident. Conditions are similar on surrounding mountains. People have been seen brazenly ducking ropes to go out of bounds. Respect Niseko rules. Is your beacon on? The snow in the trees is wonderful. ------------------ Individual ski area information for Friday 2nd 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: 20cm - Base: 20cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 330cm (+20cm since yesterday) - Base: 120cm (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: 17cm - Base: 12cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 260cm (+10cm since yesterday) - Base: 197cm (+2cm 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: 210cm (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: 246cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 163cm (no change 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 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 Friday 2nd February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 692cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 61 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 27cm reported on 2 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 765cm Posted on Thursday 1st February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . It is a windy and relatively mild morning, with wet snow coming in and being flown around. Not very friendly conditions outside. Tomorrow is also due to be windy - possibly enough to affect some lifts. As for temps, they are due to dip during the day today so hopefully that wet snow might become... nicer snow. Lifts operating (planned): All scheduled lifts operating but there may be some lift disruption due to wind today. The Number 2 gondola is normally closed on weekdays. Runs open (planned): Most of the main runs should be open with some restrictions. Scheduled to open tree runs: Unclear at the start of the day today due to wind. All subject to change due to conditions. Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 260cm (top) 200cm (base) Geto Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Thursday 1st February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 765cm Number of days snowfall observed 43 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 2cm observed on 1 day Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Geto Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 387cm Posted on Thursday 1st February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. A very mild day yesterday and mild temperatures overnight. I believe it is raining down in the valleys but it is snowing lightly up here in Shiga Kogen... just a dusting on the ground in places so far. It's quite windy out there too. Temps are forecast to drop hour by hour today and hopefully they will stay lower, even if we get some sun tomorrow (as predicted on some forecasts). Shiga Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Thursday 1st February 2024 Total snowfall at base 387cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 43 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 1cm reported on 1 day Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 333cm Posted on Wednesday 31st January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . We had fabulous blue skies across the region yesterday and a very mild +4C mid-afternoon. It was as bright as... a very bright thing. (Perhaps even brighter than the green of Naski!) And that is pretty much what we are expecting today, too. It perhaps might not be as clear, and there is some cloud early morning, but it is definitely going to be another mild day. Thursday is still forecast to be colder again with snowfall expected. See you in February. Fresh snowfall since yesterday mid-afternoon (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 0cm Uenotaira: 0cm Hikage: 0cm Nagasaka: 0cm Karasawa: 0cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 190cm Uenotaira: 150cm Hikage: 70cm Nagasaka: 65cm Karasawa: 40cm All lifts apart from the following are scheduled to be operating: Challenge pair Utopia pair Both of those lifts are normally closed on weekdays All courses apart from the following are now open: Mukobayashi Hachiman Kandahar (not open to general public) Nozawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Wednesday 31st January 2024 Total snowfall at base 333cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 26 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 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