Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 355cm Weather overview Fine Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Excellent Posted on Saturday 27th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . I’m in Nagano (city) at the moment so it’s one of those remote reports, but a fairly easy one as there has not been any fresh snow. Today is going to be the peak of the current mild spell before it gets colder tomorrow. Hopefully it will be snowing as well so let’s look forward to that. Back to base this afternoon. Madarao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Saturday 27th January 2024 Total snowfall at base 355cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 28 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 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 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

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 763cm Posted on Tuesday 30th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Yesterday we ended up with a mix of fine, cloud and light snow at times. And there has been a bit of a dusting this morning, nothing significant. It is a cloudy start this morning with (very) light snow falling at times. About -1.5C at 7am. Tomorrow still looking like it'll be quite mild with a good chance of sun. Lifts operating (planned): All scheduled lifts operating. 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: All apart from Extreme and Cascade. 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 Tuesday 30th January 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 763cm Number of days snowfall observed 42 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 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 581cm Posted on Monday 29th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Clear and cold this morning, with beautiful red mountains at the sunrise around 7am. Beautiful sparkly snow on the surface after some pretty cold temperatures overnight. Glad it's staying cold for at least a few more days, before we enter a cycle of warming (rain maybe? hope not), then some more snow. I am reporting early today, so I doubt there will be a lot of new reports... Just subtract a few degrees and you're set. (In fact, I just looked at the town aggregator site; only Kyukamura RunRun and its single run and lift are reporting so far). Akakura Kanko: 180cm, -5° Akakura Onsen: 195cm, -5° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick: 155cm, -8° Myoko Suginohara: 140cm, -8° Kyukamura RunRun: 170cm, -3° (our sole new report) Seki Onsen: 240cm, -5° Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 85cm, -5° Madarao Mountain Resort: 140cm, -4° Lotte Arai Resort: 291cm, 0.9° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 120cm, -6° Myoko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Monday 29th January 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 581cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 29 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 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 386cm Posted on Monday 29th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . There has been a dusting of snow around some areas overnight but probably not much more than a few cm on the slopes in places (Okushiga Kogen reporting 3cm. Trees are looking good and loaded with snow. Just how we like them! We had some cloud early morning but as we approach midday it's mostly clear and sunny. Bright blue skies making for a beautiful morning. It was cold and is less so now and we're actually going to be experiencing some milder temperatures in the next few days, particularly Wednesday. Shiga Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Monday 29th January 2024 Total snowfall at base 386cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 42 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 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 665cm Posted on Sunday 28th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good morning from Niseko. It's a lovely Sunday morning. And I'm not just saying that because I've had some particularly yummy toast. Just a little fresh snow to report (varying amounts across the region). Lots of blue sky. Sunshine. Some cloud hanging around the for views too. Not windy. Top lifts open. A real feel-good and excite morning. ------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain Base 6am: -4°, trace new snow, calm. Moiwa 800m: -4.8, N4.7m/s. Mikaeri 764m: no data. Annupuri 1100m: -7.7°, N6.2m/s. Village 1000m: -6.5°, NNW9.3m/s. Hanazono 1000m: -7°, no wind data. Hanazono 3 : -4.5°, SSE – windspeed n/a. Coastal data: Benkei Cape: ENE7m/s. Kamui Cape NE3m/s, 1020hPa, wave 1.6m. There is a high pressure zone with shallow gradient over the Okhotsk. The sea and mountains are calm. From data and observation the general avalanche risk is low. The snow isn't bad. All gates are expected to be open. Please listen to the patrols advice before going out of bounds. Do not go out of bounds when the gates are closed. Do not duck ropes, they are not a suggestion, dangers exist. It is not compulsory to carry beacons or search tools, but highly recommended if you are going out of bounds. With them you can not only save your own life, but your friends too. Causing a cornice to collapse can trigger an avalanche, don't be the fool who causes an avalanche. There are many people in the valley below. Also for your own safety don't stop in the valley below these fools. There is no safety in this sport. However, most accidents can be prevented if you are careful. Have a nice day. ------------------ Individual ski area information for Sunday 28th January 2024 The below snow depth and snowfall numbers are manually checked each morning from official sources. Lift information is the planned operations for the day at the time of writing and subject to change. Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm - Base: 0cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 300cm (-10cm since yesterday) - Base: 115cm (-5cm since yesterday) Lifts (scheduled): - All lifts apart from Ace Number 1 pair, 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: 15cm (?!) Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 240cm (+10cm since yesterday) - Base: 190cm (+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: 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: 240cm (+1cm since yesterday) - Base: 160cm (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 Sunday 28th January 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 665cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 59 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 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 761cm Posted on Sunday 28th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Yesterday was light snow in the morning and just cloudy for the afternoon. Just a little new snowfall to report with up to 5cm being reported by the ski area itself. We have some blue sky this morning. There's still cloud around, but it is nice to have a bit of a bright morning. Should be a fine day today and perhaps tomorrow too. All tree runs apart from Extreme and Cascade are now shown to be opening this morning. 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 apart from Extreme and Cascade. All subject to change due to conditions. Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 275cm (top) 215cm (base) Geto Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Sunday 28th January 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 761cm Number of days snowfall observed 41 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 380cm observed on 20 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 274cm Posted on Sunday 28th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Zao. A little snow falling early morning with lots of cloud and some blue sky in places. Forecasts seem to indicate that over the next several days we will get at least periods of sunshine. Zao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Sunday 28th January 2024 Total snowfall at base 274cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 37 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 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 578cm Posted on Sunday 28th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Nice day today, with some sun shining through thin clouds, a nice view of the mountains, and maybe a little snow coming in later in the day. The snow is pretty nice and settled, too; some good, rich Myoko powder is out there to enjoy. Not much else to say except it's a good day to be out skiing in Myoko! Akakura Kanko: 180cm, -5° Akakura Onsen: 195cm, -5° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick 155cm, -8° Myoko Suginohara: 140cm, -8° Kyukamura RunRun: 170cm, 0° Seki Onsen: 240cm, -5° Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 85cm, -5° Madarao Mountain Resort: 140cm, -4° Lotte Arai Resort: 291cm, 0.9° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 120cm, -6° Myoko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Sunday 28th January 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 578cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 28 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 401cm reported on 18 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 385cm Posted on Sunday 28th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . There was some light snow overnight (I am told!), and there is still cloud in places but we have an increasing amount of blue sky this morning. The sun is making its presence felt but it is nice and cold, so conditions should be excellent. Looking ahead, clear skies and sunshine are forecast for the first half of the week. We're all hoping that it will remain cold through until the next snow comes (not much on the weekly forecast right now). The next few days should be particularly good. Shiga Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Sunday 28th January 2024 Total snowfall at base 385cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 41 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 258cm reported on 20 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 333cm Posted on Sunday 28th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . It's Sunday morning and it's going to be another busy day on the mountain. We start the day with cloudy skies and that is pretty much how the forecasts are, with the chance of some light snow at times. Just a little snowfall from yesterday to add this morning. There are signs that tomorrow we might get some sun. Indeed, clearer skies are likely in the first half of the week. It should be a fine time to be here. Fresh snowfall since yesterday mid-afternoon (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 3cm Uenotaira: 3cm Hikage: 0cm Nagasaka: 0cm Karasawa: 0cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 205cm Uenotaira: 160cm Hikage: 75cm Nagasaka: 70cm Karasawa: 45cm All lifts apart from the following are scheduled to be operating: None - all lifts should be opening All courses apart from the following are now open: Mukobayashi Hachiman Kandahar Nozawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Sunday 28th 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

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 662cm Posted on Saturday 27th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Just about 1cm of snow to report since yesterday. As I write this, it is snowing over at Hanazono, but there is a bit of sun breaking through on the Annupuri side of the mountain. So we have some varied weather conditions at the start of the weekend. It does feel milder this morning and is currently just over freezing at base. But perhaps the biggest news of the day is that there is less wind and those top lifts should be opening as planned. Hurray! Expect a mad rush to the top. Take care, folks. Let's Saturday. ------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain Base 6am: -2°, calm, no new snow. Moiwa 800m: -4.8°, N4.7m/s, snowdrift development, good visibility. Mikaeri 764m: -5°, wind crust. Niseko Village 1000m: -5.6°, N5.1m/s. Hanazono 1000m: -6.0°. Hanazono 3 : -4.2°, NNE5m/s, 30cm new snow. Coastal data: Benkei Cape:NE7m/s. Kamui Cape E3m/s, 1015hPa, wave 2.2m. The typical winter atmospheric pressure pattern continues, the isobars are moving further apart, the wind is dropping and yesterdays wind blown snow is starting to stabilise. From observation and data peak gates are expected to be open. Please follow the patrols advice. And as always – outside the gates is not the ski resort. Niseko respects rider freedom and allows them to ride outside the ski resort, subject to conditions though, by opening and closing the gates. Do not leave the ski area when the gate are closed. Never duck any ropes and never enter Strictly Off Limits areas Haru no Taki or Yunosawa. Today's heavy accumulation of aeolian snow can easily cause boards to get stuck. Ride carefully. The East Ridge (Higashi One) cornice has grown massively, do not go near it. Beware cracks around 1200m onthe East Ridge. The avalanche danger continues on Osawa cornice slope and Backbowl sidewall. Do not traverse under the cornices. Avoid being in the bottom of a valley, which is an avalanche path. There is no safety in winter mountains. Avalanches are a natural phenomenon, but accidents happen because people are involved. Is the beacon on? Have a nice day. ------------------ Individual ski area information for Saturday 27th January 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 (-5cm since yesterday) - Base: 120cm (no change since yesterday) Lifts (scheduled): - All lifts apart from Ace Number 1 pair, King Number 1 pair and King Number 2 quad - 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: 2cm - Base: 5cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 230cm (-10cm since yesterday) - Base: 180cm (-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: 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: 239cm (+1cm since yesterday) - Base: 160cm (-3cm 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 Saturday 27th January 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 662cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 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 295cm reported on 23 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