Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 22cm Snowfall at base this season 192cm Posted on Saturday 13th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Here at base as of 8:15am, it is snowing, though just very lightly at the moment. Visibility looks much more limited up on the top Yamabiko area, where 30cm of fresh snowfall is being reported by the ski area. My measurement from here at base is 22cm and it is currently about -1.6C. More snow is due through the day today, particularly later on this afternoon. And then tomorrow, sun. And then on Monday, snow again. I think it is going to be a very busy weekend. Fresh snowfall since yesterday morning (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 30cm Uenotaira: 30cm Hikage: 25cm Nagasaka: 25cm Karasawa: ?cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 130cm Uenotaira: 130cm Hikage: 80cm Nagasaka: 55cm Karasawa: 40cm All lifts apart from the following are now scheduled to be operating: Kandahar Utopia pair All courses apart from the following are now open: Skyline Grand Prix Jumping Mukobashi Karasawa Karasawa connecting Nozawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Saturday 13th January 2024 Total snowfall at base 192cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 17 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 78cm reported on 5 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 12cm Snowfall at base this season 543cm Posted on Friday 12th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here It is (still) snowing and I have another 12cm of snowfall to add to this report. Visibility looks kind of varied, more limited higher up. The snowfall is probably going to continue on and off into early next week, perhaps the heaviest due around Monday. ------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain Base 5am: -2°, light winds, 10cm wet new snow. Moiwa 800m: -10.5, °NW1.7m/s(max S12m/s @ 12am), poor visibility. Mikaeri 764m: -4°, strong west wind, bad visibility, increasing snowpack. Annupuri 1100m: -5.7°, W3.0m/s(max S20m/s @ 12am), visibility 400m, 15cm wet snow. Village 1000: -4.5°, WNW2.6m/s. Hanazono 1000m: -5.1°, E2.9m/s(max S22m/s @ 12am). Hanazono 3 : -3.2°, NE2.6m/s. Coastal data: Benkei Cape:NNW13m/s(S20m/s @12am). Kamui Cape W10m/s, 1002hPa, wave 1.2m. A front passed through around midnight with strong southerly winds and wet snow causing cornice and snowdrift development. The wind shifted to the west at dawn、light wind and snow continue above 800m. Hanazono Gate 9 is expected to open today. Other gates are still to be decided. Please respect the patrols decisions. A correction to yesterdays information: The avalanche reported 2 days days ago was on the SE open slope of Chisenupuri, not Nitonupuri, however still rider induced. During periods of strong wind and snow, fresh slabs (drifts, thick snow sheets) can easily break regardless whether there is a weak layer or not. Do not ride these slopes carelessly. From data and observations, there is a possibility of avalanche under cornices and around knolls today as well. The snow changes every day. Do not hang around in creek gullies or the bottom of valleys, these are an avalanche path. Do not traverse the top of steep slopes, it can cause an accident. Avalanches are a natural phenomenon, but accidents are caused by humans. This information is provided to prevent accidents in Niseko. Have a nice day.　 ------------------ Individual ski area information for Friday 12th 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: 10cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 300cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 130cm (no change since yesterday) Lifts: - All lifts operating 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: ?cm - Base: ?cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 240cm - Base: 195cm Lifts: - All lifts operating - The Hanazono Symphony Gondola is scheduled to be open until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 180cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 160cm (no change since yesterday) Lifts: - All lifts operating apart from Jumbo Number 4 pair - 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: 255cm - Base: 155cm Lifts: - All lifts operating 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: - All lifts operating ------------------ 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 12th January 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 543cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 45 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 176cm reported on 10 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 12cm Snowfall at base this season 531cm Posted on Thursday 11th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here 12cm super lovely snow to report this morning. It wasn't snowing a little earlier, but there are some lovely flakes falling just now, along with a bit of sun shining through too. Lovely! Forecasts are still looking very snowy. The very pleasing consistency that we have been enjoying looks set to continue. :) -------- After my light-hearted comment about the Louis Vuitton Niseko Winter Resort Pop-up Store at the base of Hanazono the day before yesterday, someone asked what I have against Louis Vuitton. The answer to that is, I suppose, absolutely nothing. It's just not my, er, bag. In my mind, that kind of thing has nothing to do with the sport I love and/or the place I love. It's just one of those signs of 'big money' taking over, isn't it? And I do have conflicting feelings about that. Perhaps it is inevitable as this destination continues to evolve quickly, but that doesn't mean I have to like it or be part of it. That said, if you enjoy such things, that's cool too. We all have different things we love, don't we? (Toast). I do kind of wonder how many people reading this report might take some moments off from pounding the powder to pop on over to buy expensive 'travel luggage, leather goods, ready-to-wear, shoes, accessories, fragrances, watches and jewellery'. Anyway, said ‘yurt’ will be there until Sunday, 25th February 2024. ------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain base: -10C, 10cm/12h snowfall, calm. Moiwa800m: -17.4C, NNW1.2m/s,15cm snowfall, no snowdrifts development. Mikaeri 764m: -13C, light breeze, 250cm snowpack. Annupuri 1000m: -13.1C, W5.3m/s. Niseko Village 1000m: -12.1C, W3.1m/s. Hirafu Hanazono 1000m: -12.2C, SSE3.4m/s. Hanazono#3: -9.7C, SSW1.8m/s. Coastal data: Benkei cape WSW5m/s, average less than 10m/s in 12h. Kamui cape SW11m/s, 1015hPa, 1.0m waves. Winds are weakening under the high pressure system. Deeper layers are starting to consolidate and stabilise. Hirafu No.3 gate, Fujiwara No. 4 gate, Hanazono No. 5 gate will be open with a time gap today. Gates No. 1 & 2 are still closed. Please follow the ski patrol’s instructions. The avalanche risks remain high on the slopes like Kozan no sawa side walls at 1100m elevation, O-sawa (Annupuri bowl) cornice slopes at 1000m elevation area, and Higashi-One (East ridge) steep slopes under the cornices. Do not traverse from Hirafu to reach Osawa. Osawa gates are not open. Top chair lift in Annupuri is not in operation, so you will not be able to return to Hirafu. Do not traverse knolls and cornice slopes. Avalanche is a natural phenomenon, but accidents occur when people are involved. Stay away from the gully bottoms. Those steep slopes in gullies are very likely to collapse. If you fall and get buried, you may suffocate. Be careful. There was an avalanche in Nitonupuri yesterday. Regardless of the presence or absence of a weak layer, avalanches are likely to occur during a snowstorm as it forms new snowdrifts that can break easily. Be careful even in the forest during bad weather. Is your beacon switched on? Today is cold. Have a good day. ------------------ Individual ski area information for Thursday 11th 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: 20cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 300cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 130cm (-10cm since yesterday) Lifts: - All lifts operating 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: 20cm - Base: 25cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 240cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 195cm (+15cm since yesterday) Lifts: - All lifts operating - The Hanazono Symphony Gondola is scheduled to be open until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 180cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 160cm (no change since yesterday) Lifts: - All lifts operating apart from Jumbo Number 4 pair - 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: 255cm - Base: 155cm Lifts: - All lifts operating 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: - All lifts operating ------------------ 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 Thursday 11th January 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 531cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 44 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 164cm 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 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 500cm Posted on Thursday 11th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Geto Kogen. Snow during the day yesterday, stopping overnight and a cold start to this morning. We expect fine clearer weather today. It won't be windy too and so should be a really nice day to be out on the slopes. And then we will be getting more snow again from tomorrow. Lifts operating (planned): All lifts apart from the Number 2 gondola operating. (It is usually closed on normal weekdays and does not affect available terrain). Runs open (planned): All the main runs should be open. Scheduled to open tree runs: Heart, Garden, Rabbit. More will open when there is enough snow. Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 190cm (top) 155cm (base) Geto Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Thursday 11th January 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 500cm Number of days snowfall observed 29 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 119cm observed 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 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 6cm Snowfall at base this season 304cm Posted on Thursday 11th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Pretty cold out there this morning; cold enough that the powered doors on my van refused to budge (after making some icy crunching sounds). Very fine, powdery snow was on the ground today. The snow actually continued through the day, although the flakes got smaller and smaller over time. Good snow conditions on the hill now, though. All the early-season thin spots are now well covered. Akakura Kanko: 140cm, -5° All lifts running Akakura Onsen: 130cm, -5° Seven lifts running Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick: 130cm, -9° (no new report) All main lifts are going; park is not yet open Myoko Suginohara: 110cm, -4° (no new report) All lifts running except Suginohara No. 2 Romance Kyukamura RunRun: 150cm, -5° (no update since the 9th) Open Seki Onsen: 170cm, -6° Open Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 80cm, -4° Four of five lifts running Madarao Mountain Resort: 100cm, -3° All main lifts running Lotte Arai Resort: 238cm, -2.1° Four lifts definitely open; Kokenashi listed as being prepared Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 70cm, -6° All main lifts running Myoko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Thursday 11th January 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 304cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 18 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 127cm 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 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 16cm Snowfall at base this season 519cm Posted on Wednesday 10th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here I am pleased to report more fresh snow again this morning. This morning my measurement (24 hours since 8:30am yesterday) was 16cm. Very nice. Forecasts show consistent snowfall across the coming week too. It is a cold morning and visibility is varied but ranging from OK to poor depending on where you are. It seems windy out there and the Annupuri gondola isn't going to be open as scheduled because of that. The top Hirafu lift too and, I suppose, possibly more. Some fine person asked about the top Jumbo Number 4 pair lift at Niseko Annupuri, wondering why it is not yet open. It is a good question. As far as I can tell, up until a few days ago, the reason was 'not enough snow'. But after the last few days of heavy snow, the reason changed to that there is 'too much snow'. Doh! I imagine the ski area will be trying to open it as soon as they feel comfortable, and I have heard that it might be open by this weekend. But I don't know if that is the official thinking, and of course, the opening will, in the end, depend on weather and snow. Hopefully, pesky winds won't try to kick up a fuss. (Hey, I know I have mentioned wind in todays report, but I feel like I haven't had to talk much about pesky winds this season so far. That's a good thing, of course). ------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain base 6am: -8C, 5cm/12h snowfall. Moiwa800m: -18.9C, NW9.5m/s, Snowdrifts 100-150cm in 12h, moderate visibility. Mikaeri 764m: -11C, NW15m/s, 250cm snowpack and snowdrifts developing. Annupuri 1000m: -15C, WNW7.0m/s. Niseko Village 1000m: -13.6C, WNW7.7m/s. Hirafu Hanazono 1000m: -14.2C, SSE3.8m/s. Hanazono#3: -9.2C, ENE3.2m/s. Coastal data: Benkei cape NW16m/s, Kamui cape W13m/s (max17@1:25am), 1011hPa, 2.2m waves. Isobars remains moderately tight and westerly wind & snow are persisting on the seas and the mountains. Cornices and snowdrifts are still slowly developing in slopes above 800m elevation. Avalanche risk remains high in leeward slopes in the Backbowl and Nishi-One (west ridge), O-sawa (Annupuri bowl) 1000m cornice slopes, Higashi-One (East ridge) cornice slopes. Crusts, wind-ripples and snowdrifts are present in tree-runs below 800m. The avalanche risk is lowering, however traversing knolls or under cornices in above mentioned slopes could trigger an 80cm thick surface slope avalanche. Moiwa gate#6 & 10 are scheduled to open. Gate#3, 4 & 5 are being prepared to open tomorrow (11th). Please follow the ski patrol’s instructions. Mountain activities are inherently dangerous. There has been over 10 casualties caused by avalanches in this small mountain and nobody should forget or ignore that fact. Respect the Rules. Stay away from avalanche paths. Always be vigilant. The snow in the trees is in good shape. Beware of frostbites. Is you beacon turned on? ------------------ Individual ski area information for Wednesday 10th 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: 20cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 300cm (no change cm since yesterday) - Base: 140cm (no change cm since yesterday) Lifts: - Ace Family quad (until 7:00pm) - Ace Number 2 quad (Center Four) (until 7:00pm) - Ace Number 3 pair - Hirafu Gondola (until 7:00pm) - Holiday Number 1 pair (until 7:00pm) - King Number 3 quad - King Number 4 ** ON HOLD AT START OF DAY - Swinging Monkey ------------------ Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 20cm - Base: 20cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 240cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 180cm (no change since yesterday) Lifts: - Hanazono Number 1 - Hanazono Number 2 quad - Hanazono Number 3 quad - Hanazono Symphony Gondola (until 7:00pm) ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 180cm (+10cm since yesterday) - Base: 160cm (+10cm since yesterday) Lifts: - Annupuri Gondola ** ON HOLD AT START OF DAY - Dream Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 1 quad (until 7:30pm) - Jumbo Number 2 pair - Jumbo Number 3 pair ------------------ Niseko Village Ski Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 255cm - Base: 175cm Lifts: - Niseko Gondola - Upper Village Gondola (until 7:00pm) - Village Express (until 7:00pm) - Community Chair - Banzai Chair (until 7:00pm) - Morino Chair - Wonderland Chair ------------------ Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Lifts: - Number 1 pair - Number 2 pair - Quad ------------------ Floodlit night skiing is planned daily until Wednesday 20th March 2024. Night skiing is usually until 7:00pm at Hirafu, Hanazono, Village and until 7:30pm at Annupuri. Niseko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Wednesday 10th January 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 519cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 43 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 152cm 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 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 38cm Snowfall at base this season 490cm Posted on Wednesday 10th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning. Another day of good news. The ski area is reporting 75cm of fresh on the mountain. More like 40cm down below... and it is still snowing and should continue until tonight. And some sun tomorrow. This feels very normal for this location. Hopefully we might be close to more of the tree runs opening. Lifts operating (planned): All lifts apart from the Number 2 gondola operating. (It is usually closed on normal weekdays and does not affect available terrain). Runs open (planned): All the main runs should be open. Scheduled to open tree runs: Heart, Garden, Rabbit. More will open when there is enough snow. Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 190cm (top) 150cm (base) Geto Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Wednesday 10th January 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 490cm Number of days snowfall observed 28 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 109cm observed on 7 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 8cm Snowfall at base this season 130cm Posted on Wednesday 10th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Snow has been falling since last night. Little by little, with another just under 10cm to report from base. There is fog covering the slopes some nice large snowflakes falling. The snowfall might not last the day, though, and clear skies are expected tomorrow during the day. Zao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Wednesday 10th January 2024 Total snowfall at base 130cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 25 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 18cm (on 30th November) November 2023 snowfall 32cm observed on 4 days December 2023 snowfall 66cm observed on 14 days January 2024 snowfall 32cm observed on 7 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Zao Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 12cm Snowfall at base this season 298cm Posted on Wednesday 10th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Another morning that started with real, Myoko-style snow; big flakes coming down nice and steadily. Not a huge fall, and the forecast is that it will taper off around lunchtime, but nice to see. Nice to have the snow continuing, too (OK, one beautiful sunny day in there, but the condition on the hill is so much better than earlier). It was also fun to see real "snowflake" crystals during a snow check. Bigger arms on those little stars means more air, fluffy powder, white smoke (we really need a bit more to enjoy that, but it's the right idea). I'm also pleased to see that, on this slightly late-reporting day, that most of the resorts have updated information for you. Even better if they had that a little earlier, as you make your plans for the day, but step by step.... Akakura Kanko: 150cm, -2° All lifts running Akakura Onsen: 120cm, -2° Six lifts running Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick 130cm, -9° All main lifts are going; park is not yet open Myoko Suginohara: 110cm, -4° All lifts running except Suginohara No. 2 Romance Kyukamura RunRun: 150cm, -5° (yesterday's report) Open Seki Onsen: 170cm, -3° Open Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 80cm, -2° Four of five lifts running Madarao Mountain Resort: 120cm, -2° All main lifts running Lotte Arai Resort: 238cm, 1.2° All lifts running Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 60cm, 0° All main lifts running Myoko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Wednesday 10th January 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 298cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 17 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 121cm 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 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 24cm Snowfall at base this season 503cm Posted on Tuesday 9th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here As of 8:30am I had measured another 24cm of snowfall on top of what we got on the previous report. It is still snowing so there will be more to add tomorrow too. (To be clear: my count is up to 8:30am, any after that will be in the next report). It probably goes without saying but snow conditions are currently, I humbly suggest, fantastic. Unfortunately, yesterday the top lifts were closed and unfortunately they are this morning too (not counting the 'top' lift at Hanazono). Talking of which... Someone asked what that tent-like thingy is that you can see on the webcam close to the lifts at Hanazono. (Sorry, HANAZONO). No, it is not a discount bunk-bed type backpacker accommodation. A bit too posh looking for that, right? It is, in fact, the 'Louis Vuitton Niseko Winter Resort Pop-up Store'. I kid you not. Yet one more fabulous reason to choose Niseko! But don’t go in there expecting to find some toast or onigiri. You’re better off at Seico Mart for those. (Well, the onigiri, anyway). ------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain base 7am: -6℃, 10cm snowfall in 12h, 80cm in 24h, moderate visibility. Moiwa 800m: -10.5℃, WNW1.1m/s, 150cm snowfall in 24h. Mikaeri 764m: -9℃, W2m/s, 250cm snowpack. Hirafu Hanazono 1000m: -9.9℃, 50cm snowfall in 12h, 100cm in 24h, SSW4.5m./s. Hanazono#3: -9.2℃, ENE3.2m/s. Coastal data: Benkei cape WNW11m/s, Kamui cape W19m/s, 1011hPa, 1.2m waves. 50cm in 24h, 100cm in 48h, heavily wind affected dense snow. The last 15cm in 12h is light and not so much affected by the wind. According to observations and weather data, the stabilisation of the new slabs above 800m elevation is delayed and the avalanche risk will remain high during the morning. Caution in O-sawa 1100m cornice slopes, Backbowl sidewalls, Nishi-One (west-ridge) 1000m cornice slope, Mikaeri Bowl, Higashi-One (East ridge) cornice slope. The risk will be high all day in south facing slopes strictly off-limits areas of Haru-no-taki, Yu no sawa. The new snow is deep and dense. It is recommended to carry snowshoes/skins and poles even in the sidecountry. All gates opening is undecided. Please follow the ski patrol’s instructions. Do not duck ropes to enter backcountry areas, stay away from gully bottoms. Beware of collisions in and out of bounds. The snow is really good. Have you switched your beacon on? ------------------ Individual ski area information for Tuesday 9th 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. ** TOP LIFTS ON HOLD ** Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 45cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 300cm (+10cm since yesterday) - Base: 140cm Lifts: - Ace Family quad (until 7:00pm) - Ace Number 2 quad (Center Four) (until 7:00pm) - Ace Number 3 pair - Hirafu Gondola (until 7:00pm) - Holiday Number 1 pair (until 7:00pm) - King Number 3 quad - King Number 4 - Swinging Monkey ------------------ Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 35cm - Base: 25cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 240cm (+10cm since yesterday) - Base: 180cm (+5cm since yesterday) Lifts: - Hanazono Number 1 - Hanazono Number 2 quad - Hanazono Number 3 quad - Hanazono Symphony Gondola (until 7:00pm) ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 170cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 150cm (no change since yesterday) Lifts: - Annupuri Gondola - Dream Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 1 quad (until 7:30pm) - Jumbo Number 2 pair - Jumbo Number 3 pair ------------------ Niseko Village Ski Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 250cm - Base: 175cm Lifts: - Niseko Gondola - Upper Village Gondola (until 7:00pm) - Village Express (until 7:00pm) - Community Chair - Banzai Chair (until 7:00pm) - Morino Chair - Wonderland Chair ------------------ Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Lifts: - Number 1 pair - Number 2 pair - Quad ------------------ Floodlit night skiing is planned daily until Wednesday 20th March 2024. Night skiing is usually until 7:00pm at Hirafu, Hanazono, Village and until 7:30pm at Annupuri. Niseko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Tuesday 9th January 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 503cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 42 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 136cm 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 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 126cm Posted on Tuesday 9th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba. Sunny blue skies this morning with just a few cm to add to what we got by yesterday morning. A beautiful day to be out there. We still need more snow and we might get some tomorrow but the best chance of a lot is Friday and Saturday, according to forecasts. ------------------------- Official snow depth: Summit: 50cm Base: 30cm Scheduled lift operations: Prince Number 2 Gondola Takenokodaira romance pair lift Number 4 romance pair lift Number 3 high speed lift Number 4 high speed lift Number 5 high speed lift Hiuchi pair lift Dragondola Courses planned to be open: - 14 of 24 courses are open - You can ski/board back down from Takenokodaira back to base - Summit lift not yet available Naeba Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Tuesday 9th January 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 126cm Number of days snowfall observed 8 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 50cm (23rd December) * total over the days before 23rd December 2023 snowfall 58cm observed on 3 days January 2024 snowfall 68cm observed on 5 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Naeba. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 30cm Snowfall at base this season 452cm Posted on Tuesday 9th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning. Another 30cm to add today. And as we have had since yesterday the snow is due to be falling on and off during the day today... it might get heavier later on. More snow on Friday and Saturday. All welcome, we could still do with more for the tree run courses to get open. Lifts operating (planned): All lifts apart from the Number 2 gondola operating. Runs open (planned): All the main runs should be open. Scheduled to open tree runs: Heart, Garden, Rabbit. More will open when there is enough snow. Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 180cm (top) 135cm (base) Geto Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Tuesday 9th January 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 452cm Number of days snowfall observed 27 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 71cm 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 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