Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 177cm Posted on Sunday 31st December 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Warm and a bit wet to start the last day of 2023. It is raining, but very lightly at the moment. Looks a bit white way up top above the lifts, and hopefully that will extend further down the hill as the wind shifts around to the north later this evening. It could be a pretty good amount, it seems, and the ski areas definitely need more right away. There's a pretty good gap of three days or so after that until the next forecasted snowfall, so the more the better tonight! Akakura Kanko: 70cm, 3° All lifts running Akakura Onsen: 50cm, 2° All main lifts running (there are several lifts on the Onsen side that are listed, but don't often run) Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick: 50cm, 0° Four main lifts running Myoko Suginohara: 35cm, 2° Gondala, Mitahara Nos. 2 and 3 Seki Onsen: 100cm, -1° Open Kyukamura RunRun: 70cm, 4° Open Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 30cm, 1° Four of five lifts running Madarao Mountain Resort: 50cm, 3° All main lifts running Lotte Arai Resort: 158cm, 3.1° All lifts except Sanroku No. 2 Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 35cm, 1° All main lifts running Myoko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Sunday 31st December 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 177cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 10 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 65cm (23rd December) November 2023 snowfall 42cm reported on 1 day December 2023 snowfall 135cm reported on 9 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Myoko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 367cm Posted on Sunday 31st December 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here I have another 4cm of snowfall to add to the total for 2023. That means that so far this season I have observed a total of 367cm of snowfall close to Hirafu base. (I'll be posting my thoughts on that and a summary of the season so far in the report on 2nd January). It is still snowing and quite nicely at the moment too, so we might get more cm during the day. Because of the snow coming down visibility is generally quite limited as I am putting the report together. It doesn't seem too windy, though, which is good. There will be various events going on this evening. Take care out there (both on the slopes and in the bars!) and I'll be back with you tomorrow morning after my first toast of 2024. ------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain Base 6am : -2°, 2cm wet snow over last 12hrs, light winds, good visibility. Moiwa 800m: -4.8°, SE2.4m/s. Mikaeri 764m: -6°, SE5m/s, poor visibility slight increase in snow depth. Hirafu Hanazono 1000m: -4.6°, SSW5.3m/s, trace new snow. Hanazono 3 : -2.9°, SSW1.5m/s (max15m/s@4am). Coastal data: Benkei Cape: SSE4m/s. Kamui Cape: ENE4m/s, 1014hPa, wave 0.5m. Low-pressure snowfall began in the early morning and the mountain is reset with 2-3cm of snow top to bottom. Winds are light and the overall avalanche risk will stay low until the next wave of wind and snow arrives. The current snow surface will become a notable avalanche generating surface in the future snowpack. During and immediately after the development of snowdrifts, wind generated snow slabs are susceptible to rider induced weak line fractures and avalanches are likely to occur. Be aware of the snowfall trends. We cannot ignore that so many people have been flagrantly ducking the ropes lately. This is a ski resort and if you want to ride the lifts you must follow the rules. Gate opening/closing is undecided due to lack of snow and impassable conditions in many out of bounds areas, please respect these decisions. Don't ignore the rules. Everyone has better things to do than rescuing someone where from a place where they shouldn't have been anyway. Do you really know what you are doing? Maybe its just overconfidence? Its really easy to get hooked in the bamboo and go cartwheeling into a tree. Follow the rules. Have a nice new year's eve. ------------------ Individual ski area information for Sunday 31st December 2023 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: 15cm - Base: 0cm never seems to get updated, so usually I won't show it Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 210cm (+5cm since yesterday) - Base: 80cm (-5cm 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 - Swinging Monkey ------------------ Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 5cm - Base: 5cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 148cm (+3cm since yesterday) - Base: 105cm (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 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: ?cm does not seem to have been updated - Base: ?cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 140cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 110cm (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: 155cm - Base: 105cm Lifts: - Niseko Gondola - Upper Village Gondola (until 7:00pm) - Village Express (until 7:00pm) - Community Chair - Banzai Chair (until 7:00pm) - Morino 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 Sunday 31st December 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 367cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 35 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 31cm (18th December) November 2023 snowfall 120cm reported on 11 days December 2023 snowfall 247cm 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. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 363cm Posted on Saturday 30th December 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Lovely period of sunshine yesterday. It was so lovely. Anyway, since that there has been just over 4cm of fresh (and very light) snowfall to report at base this morning. Ski areas aren't reporting any more than that (even in higher elevations). It is kind of overcast this morning. Tomorrow should bring us perhaps more snow and New Years Day is looking set to be very cold. The Avalanche Report is saying that the 6 and 11 gates will be opening today. Yey! I'm going to be getting in all my supplies today to celebrate the New Year in style. With toast, of course. ------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain Base 6am : -3C, 5cm new snow over last 12hrs, light winds, good visibility. Moiwa 800m: -6.7C, NW7.1m/s (max15m/s@4am). Mikaeri 764m: -6C, W10m/s, snow depth 180cm. Hirafu Hanazono 1000m: -7.5C, WNW3.7m/s. Hanazono 3 : -4.3C, WNW5.2m/s (max15m/s@4am). Coastal data: Benkei Cape:NNW12m/s. Kamui Cape: WSW9m/s, 1020hPa, wave 1.3m. Although there is a moderately strong westerly at sea, the mountains are calm and there has been no significant cornice or snowdrift development. The avalanche risk below 1000m is low. However above 1100m on cornice slopes and around knolls the danger persists. Snow depth is still shallow, the bushes below 500m are still thick and the creeks have not filled in yet. The mountain has been reset fairly well, but be careful of hidden undulations and vines hanging out of trees. Gates 6 and 11 will open today, please follow the patrols instructions. There's not much snow, but it's not bad. Have a nice day. ------------------ Individual ski area information for Saturday 30th December 2023 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 Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 205cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 85cm (no change 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 - Swinging Monkey ------------------ Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 5cm - Base: 5cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 145cm (-5cm since yesterday) - Base: 105cm (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 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 5cm - Base: 2cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 140cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 110cm (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: 155cm - Base: 105cm Lifts: - Niseko Gondola - Upper Village Gondola (until 7:00pm) - Village Express (until 7:00pm) - Community Chair - Banzai Chair (until 7:00pm) - Morino 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 Saturday 30th December 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 363cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 34 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 31cm (18th December) November 2023 snowfall 120cm reported on 11 days December 2023 snowfall 243cm 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. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 381cm Posted on Saturday 30th December 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Just another thin layer of snow since last night and a cloudy morning. Visibility looks ok in lower area areas but perhaps more limited higher up. All lifts are open. Lifts operating (planned): All lifts operating over the New Year. Runs open (planned): All the main runs should be open. Scheduled to open tree runs: Rabbit, Heart and Garden. More will open when there is enough snow. Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 140cm (top) 100cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area; data may be delayed): 695cm Geto Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Saturday 30th December 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 381cm Number of days snowfall observed 21 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 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 380cm Posted on Friday 29th December 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto Kogen. Decent weather yesterday with some light snowfall overnight and cloudy conditions early this morning. Today the forecast is cloud with the chance of light snow at times and it feels like it might snow at any time. All lifts and gondolas operating for the New Year period and night skiing too. Lifts operating (planned): All lifts operating over the New Year. Runs open (planned): All the main runs should be open. Scheduled to open tree runs: Rabbit, Heart and Garden. More will open when there is enough snow. Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 140cm (top) 100cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area; data may be delayed): 693cm Geto Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Friday 29th December 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 380cm Number of days snowfall observed 20 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 73cm (on 30th November) November 2023 snowfall 138cm observed on 5 days December 2023 snowfall 242cm observed on 15 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 359cm Posted on Friday 29th December 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here I can just about justify the 1cm in the report today, just a little snowfall yesterday. Early morning there is cloud but there is also blue sky and a bit of sun in places, too. It does feel like we might get to enjoy sunshine today (and various forecasts tell us to expect that, to varying degrees). Occasional light snow possible over the next few days, but as I said yesterday, we probably can't expect much. Still, many other regions of Japan appear to be really struggling for snowfall at the moment, so we perhaps shouldn't feel badly done to. And, if you read the report below, you'll find some exciting news! (Gate action?!) ------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain Base 6am : -6°, no new snow over last 12hrs, calm, good visibility. Moiwa 800m: -9.2°, NNW5.0m/s, no new snow. Mikaeri 764m: -9°, snow depth 210cm. Hanazono 1000m: -9.9°, NNE4.5m/s. Hanazono 3 : -7.0°, NNW2.2m/s, trace new snow, good visibility. Coastal data: Benkei Cape:N6m/s. Kamui Cape: WSW4m/s, 1022hPa, wave 0.7m. We are under a high pressure system with a shallow pressure gradient and the seas and mountains are calm. Snowdrift development has slowed, based on observation and data the general avalanche risk is low. The groomers are in good condition, visibility is also good. Moiwa gate No. 6 and Village no.11 will open today. No. 6 from 9:30 to 12 noon, however gate No. 11 hours are yet to be set. Please prepare and follow the patrol's instructions before heading out the gates. The bushes are still thick lower down, so start traversing early, around 500m, to return to the lifts. We recommend carrying climbing skins or snow shoes. Be careful not to fall into creeks, the water is cold. Niseko allows out of bounds skiing. However you must go out of bounds through a gate and if the gates are closed do not exit. The mountains are an uncontrolled environment and your wits are constantly being tested. Be careful. Lets hope for no accidents as any rescue efforts will be difficult. Although helmets and beacons are not compulsory, they are strongly recommended. Is your beacon on? Have a nice day. ------------------ Individual ski area information for Friday 29th December 2023 The below snow depth and snowfall numbers are manually checked each morning from official sources. Lift information is the planned operations for the day at the time of writing and subject to change. Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 5cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 205cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 85cm (-5cm 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 - Swinging Monkey ------------------ Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 2cm - Base: 5cm (same as yesterday? possibly not updated? dunno) Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 150cm (-5cm since yesterday) - Base: 105cm (-7cm since yesterday) Lifts: - Hanazono Number 1 - Hanazono Number 2 quad - Hanazono Number 3 quad - Hanazono Symphony Gondola (until 7:00pm) ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm - Base: 0cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 140cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 110cm (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: 155cm - Base: 105cm Lifts: - Niseko Gondola - Upper Village Gondola (until 7:00pm) - Village Express (until 7:00pm) - Community Chair - Banzai Chair (until 7:00pm) - Morino 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 Friday 29th December 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 359cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 33 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 31cm (18th December) November 2023 snowfall 120cm reported on 11 days December 2023 snowfall 239cm reported on 22 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. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 6cm Snowfall at base this season 177cm Posted on Thursday 28th December 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . A bit more snow overnight — kind of an interesting, sugary, crystaly snow — and we're back to a cloudless sky again this morning. It got pretty cold overnight, so the snow is sparkly as well. A nice morning, nice weather, but we're going to need more snow soon! Akakura Kanko: 80cm, -5° All lifts running Akakura Onsen: 60cm, -1° (no new report) Most main lifts running Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick: 60cm, -7° Four main lifts running Myoko Suginohara: 50cm, -9° Gondala, Mitahara Nos. 2 and 3 Seki Onsen: 130cm, -4° Open Kyukamura RunRun: 80cm, -1° Open Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 40cm, -5° Four of five lifts running Madarao Mountain Resort: 60cm, -4° Six main lifts running Lotte Arai Resort: 178cm, 0.7° Arai Gondola, Zendana, Sanroku No. 1 Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 40cm, -9° All main lifts running Myoko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Thursday 28th December 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 177cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 10 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 65cm (23rd December) November 2023 snowfall 42cm reported on 1 day December 2023 snowfall 135cm reported on 9 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Myoko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 358cm Posted on Thursday 28th December 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here This morning I only have 2cm to report after light snow during the daytime yesterday. It is a cloudy/overcast kind of morning but seems quite bright and visibility generally looks decent. I can see some faint shades of light blue. Forecasts continue to look a bit milder and less snowy and so while I'll probably be able to report some fresh snow over the next several days, it will likely be smaller numbers. My observed snowfall for December so far stands at 238cm. I'll do my traditional monthly summary in the first few days of January. (As I am about to post this report, some very/very light snow is falling). ------------------ Individual ski area information for Thursday 28th December 2023 The below snow depth and snowfall numbers are manually checked each morning from official sources. Lift information is the planned operations for the day at the time of writing and subject to change. Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 5cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 205cm (-5cm since yesterday) - Base: 90cm (-5cm 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 - Swinging Monkey ------------------ 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: 155cm - Base: 112cm Lifts: - Hanazono Number 1 - Hanazono Number 2 quad - Hanazono Number 3 quad - Hanazono Symphony Gondola (until 7:00pm) ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 15cm - Base: 10cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 140cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 110cm (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: 155cm - Base: 105cm Lifts: - Niseko Gondola - Upper Village Gondola (until 7:00pm) - Village Express (until 7:00pm) - Community Chair - Banzai Chair (until 7:00pm) - Morino 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 Thursday 28th December 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 358cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 32 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 31cm (18th December) November 2023 snowfall 120cm reported on 11 days December 2023 snowfall 238cm 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 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 11cm Snowfall at base this season 377cm Posted on Wednesday 27th December 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Yesterday we got some snow in the morning but unfortunately it was raining later on in the day. Thankfully, it was back to snow in the evening and this morning is a calm and fairly bright morning. It has started snowing lightly again. Ski area operations remain unchanged. The forecasts are all not showing much chance of snowfall, or at least anything significant, for the rest of the month. Lifts operating (planned): Gondola Number 1, pair lifts and quad. Runs open (planned): All the main runs should be open. Open tree runs: Rabbit and Heart. Looks like Garden might also be opening. More will open when there is enough snow. Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 155cm (top) 110cm (base) Cumulative snowfall this season (reported by the ski area; data may be delayed): 683cm (big change again, going to ask someone about this) Geto Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Wednesday 27th December 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 377cm Number of days snowfall observed 19 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 73cm (on 30th November) November 2023 snowfall 138cm observed on 5 days December 2023 snowfall 239cm observed 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 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 14cm Snowfall at base this season 171cm Posted on Wednesday 27th December 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . A pleasant surprise this morning, with a nice fall of pretty heavy snow. Good for building up that base, right? Getting a little concerned about the snow conditions, so it's great to have any extra added. Looks like we could have a really big fall on New Year's Day, too; looking at the long forecast, and it could be rain leading into it, but I want to see some heavy, real Myoko-style stuff coming down. Sun and blue skies? Highly overrated, in my opinion (as regular readers know). Heavy snow, poor visibility, make those real skiers happy. Akakura Kanko: 80cm, -3° All lifts running Akakura Onsen: 60cm, -1° All main lifts running Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick: 60cm, -4° Four main lifts running Myoko Suginohara: 55cm, -3° Gondala, Mitahara Nos. 2 and 3 Seki Onsen: 130cm, -3° Open Kyukamura RunRun: 80cm, -1° Open Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 40cm, -1° Four of five lifts running Madarao Mountain Resort: 60cm, -2° Six main lifts running Lotte Arai Resort: 180cm, 2.4° All except Sanroku No. 2 Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: 40cm, -3° All main lifts running Myoko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Wednesday 27th December 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 171cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 9 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 65cm (23rd December) November 2023 snowfall 42cm reported on 1 day December 2023 snowfall 129cm 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 114cm Posted on Wednesday 27th December 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . After a very fine day yesterday, the ski area is reporting 9-10cm of fresh snow on upper areas overnight. Visibility looks very limited up there at 8am and light snow appears to be falling. It is generally just cloudy/foggy down at base with just a dusting-plus in places. Not much. We'll probably get more sun tomorrow. Fresh snowfall since yesterday morning (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 10cm Uenotaira: 9cm Hikage: - Nagasaka: - Karasawa: - Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 90cm Uenotaira: 85cm Hikage: 45cm Nagasaka: 35cm Karasawa: - Lifts operating: Nagasaka Gondola (from 8:30am) Hikage Gondola (from 8:30am) Yamabiko Four lift Yamabiko Number 2 Four quad lift Skyline connecting pair lift Uenotaira quad lift Paradise quad lift Yu Road (from 8:00am) Courses available: Yamabiko A-E Kokenashi A/B Uenotaira (some restrictions) Paradise Top areas of the ski area are open. You need to get a gondola back down to base. All runs back to base are closed. Nozawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Wednesday 27th December 2023 Total snowfall at base 114cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 12 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 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 127cm Posted on Wednesday 27th December 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Shiga Kogen. We have light snow forecast for this morning but it is only snowing in some parts of the area, with just a little overnight. Yakebitaiyama are reporting 3cm of it. Beyond today we're still down for relatively mild conditions and some sun before New Years Eve. That will hopefully be when we get a fresh delivery of snow. Shiga Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Wednesday 27th December 2023 Total snowfall at base 127cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 21 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 48cm (23rd December) November 2023 snowfall 32cm reported on 8 days December 2023 snowfall 95cm reported on 13 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