Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 0cm Posted on Wednesday 8th November 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good morning from Niseko. After coming out of hibernation a few weeks ago, I have been gradually waking up and filling myself with lots of delicious toast. I now feel all (almost) ready for the season and am increasingly excited at the thought of getting back out there on the snow... and reporting on the season for you. With the ski areas in Niseko planning on opening on the first weekend of December, we are now just over 3 weeks away from the official start of the season. For that to happen, of course, we need our beautiful precious snow. There's not much to report just yet, but it looks like temperatures will drop over the weekend, and I might have something excite to report to you next week. Let it be so! I have a few things to talk about before the season starts. Today, let's take a look at ski lift ticket prices, which are more expensive across the board this year. And in some cases, eye-wateringly so! Let's check them out. Below are the charges for a 1-day ski lift ticket, bought from the ticket office, on the day. Most expensive first: Rusutsu: 11,500 yen (over 30% increase; last year 8,800 yen) Niseko United: 9,500 yen (about 12% increase; last year 8,500 yen) Niseko Moiwa: 8,800 yen (60% increase; last year 5,500 yen) Niseko Tokyu Hirafu: 7,800 yen (about 18% increase; 6,600 yen last year) Kiroro: 7,400 yen (about 14% increase; last year 6,500 yen) Yikes! Ski lift tickets are increasing across Japan this year, but some of these really stand out. (It's worth noting that cheaper tickets are usually available online, so if you are keen to save a few yens, that is probably a good idea). It perhaps just goes to show how much these big Hokkaido resorts are aiming for the 'inbound' market. I know some visitors may feel that Japanese ski areas have traditionally been relatively cheap compared with other countries. Still, some locals have a somewhat different perspective on the rapidly rising costs of skiing in their country. One example: I have a Japanese friend in Tokyo who has decided to concentrate on Nagano and Niigata this season and forfeit his annual trip to Niseko. (Due to costs). While I am sure he is not alone, I somehow doubt that the popularity of the ski areas here will stall. Actually, I expect it to be a very busy season indeed! I'll be back again with more next week. Niseko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Wednesday 8th November 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 0cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 0 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 0cm November 2023 snowfall 0cm 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 444cm Posted on Friday 5th May 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. That's it, folks. Today is officially the last day of the season for ski lifts at the ski areas in the region. Nice weather for it too. We already knew Hakuba Goryu and Hakuba 47 would close at the end of today, but yesterday evening Tsugaike also announced that today would be its last day for skiing and snowboarding. With the season officially ending today, this will be my last report of the season. The season started with a whole lot of excitement as the international borders opened, allowing people to actually get here once again. What a relief that was for so many people! Once it got going, we had a good start with fine, consistent snowfall starting from 14th December. A positive start to the season like that makes such a big difference. Aside from snow conditions themselves, obviously, it just makes everything feel right and creates its own buzz. Overall, we got less snowfall than last season, and spring arrived early. However, those phenomena seem to have been Japan-wide, not just in this region. Still, as you can see from this report, some ski areas have managed to remain open until 5th May. They did really well, and I thank them. I was determined to get out, enjoy this season as much as possible, and appreciate the fine things we are blessed with. And I did just that, enjoying many days of excellent conditions this season. I love this place. It has been great to see some old (but young, at least at heart) friends from overseas again, and places have definitely felt livelier this year. With the Japanese government finally dropping all remaining covid-related entry requirements in recent days, it feels like 2023-2024 will be a big one. Strap in, folks; a lot of people are going to be coming! I only cover the winter season, of course, but remember that Hakuba is a beautiful place throughout the year, with many things to enjoy. If this week is any indication, the green season will also be quite lively here this year. It has been a pleasure to share the Hakuba ski season with you. It has seemed very long... but also short. Such complicated feelings. So, thanks for reading. I'll return with Hakuba Now reports in November as the 2023-2024 winter season approaches. Hakuba Now 2022-2023 season Data as Friday 5th May 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 444cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 50 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 31cm (25th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 164cm reported on 17 days January 2023 snowfall 178cm reported on 17 days February 2023 snowfall 88cm reported on 13 days March 2023 snowfall 12cm reported on 2 days April 2023 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day May 2023 snowfall 0cm Previous report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Hakuba. 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 614cm Posted on Thursday 4th May 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Furano Ski Area is now closed for the season. As the ski season ends the green season begins, and the area is now abound in cherry blossoms. Overall it was a fairly good season in terms of snowfall with a total of 614cm of snow recorded by Furano Now in the Kitanomine ski village. The months of December, January and February performed very well. This season will be remembered as the first winter season post covid with the borders reopen. International skiers returned to Furano and brought the winter season back to life. We are now looking forward to the summer tourists arriving to see the splendor of the area's natural scenery and flower fields that the valley is famous for. Furano Now will be taking a break until the cooler weather returns in the build up to winter 2023/24. Have a good summer and see you back here in a few months time. Furano Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Thursday 4th May 2023 Total snowfall at base 614cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 77 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 31cm (15th and 18th December) November 2022 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2022 snowfall 256cm reported on 23 days January 2023 snowfall 150cm reported on 22 days February 2023 snowfall 179cm reported on 24 days March 2023 snowfall 27cm reported on 7 days April 2023 snowfall 0cm May 2023 snowfall 0cm Previous report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Furano. 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 444cm Posted on Wednesday 3rd May 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Hakuba Goryu and Hakuba 47 have announced that Friday (5th May) will be their last day of the season, rather than Sunday 7th May. They are even saying that they might not make it that long... Obviously the snow situation is getting increasingly difficult, but poor forecast weather over the coming weekend possibly made the decision easier. They have done well to keep open this long. For the record, there has been no such announcement from Tsugaike (yet). For the next few days, we should enjoy clear skies and quite a lot of sunshine and warmth. --------------- ABLE Hakuba Goryu The Panorama run at Hakuba Goryu remains open. All base areas of Hakuba Goryu are now closed and you need to get the gondola back down to base. Lifts operating: Goryu Telecabin gondola Alps Number 1 Course available: Panorama Official snow depth: Upper: 60cm Toomi: 0cm Planned closing date: Friday 5th May 2023 [*changed] ---------- Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park The top Line E pair lift is still operating, but it can only be accessed via Hakuba Goryu. You need to take the Goryu gondola up to the lift. All lower areas of Hakuba 47 - including the base area - are now closed. Lifts operating: Line E pair Course available: R-8 Official snow depth: Upper: 55cm Lower: 0cm Planned closing date: Friday 5th May 2023 [*changed] ---------- Tsugaike Mountain Resort All base and mid areas of Tsugaike are now closed and you need to get the gondola back down from the open top area. Lifts operating: Eve Gondola Han-no-ki pair Ropeway (separate ticket and climbing notification required) Official snow depth: Upper: 35cm Lower: 0cm Planned closing date: Sunday 7th May 2023 --------------- Hakuba Cortina Hakuba Cortina closed on Wednesday 29th March Hakuba Happo-one Hakuba Happo-one closed on Sunday 30th April Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Hakuba Iwatake closed on Sunday 26th March Hakuba Norikura Onsen Hakuba Norikura closed on Sunday 26th March Jigatake Jigatake closed on Thursday 16th March Kashimayari Skijo Family Park Kashimayari closed on Tuesday 21st March White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Sanosaka closed on Tuesday 21st March Hakuba Now 2022-2023 season Data as Wednesday 3rd May 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 444cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 50 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 31cm (25th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 164cm reported on 17 days January 2023 snowfall 178cm reported on 17 days February 2023 snowfall 88cm reported on 13 days March 2023 snowfall 12cm reported on 2 days April 2023 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day May 2023 snowfall 0cm 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 Hakuba. 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 418cm Posted on Saturday 29th April 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Hello on this first day of Golden Week. After some whispers and opinions about whether the ski area could remain open through Golden Week, I have confirmed news... it can't. The snow melt has been too quick, and unfortunately, in what seems like a rather sudden announcement, it has been confirmed that today will be the last day of the 2022-2023 season. Looking back at the season, 2022-2023 felt like a return to 'something-like-normal' after all of the major covid-related disruption of the previous several seasons. I don't know about visitor statistics, but there have definitely been many more people around this season - including a return of overseas visitors. That has been great to see. The story of the snow/snowfall can be followed through the daily archive reports. This last spring section of the season has felt very long, with very little fresh snow once we got into March. I am reading about many ski areas closing earlier than planned this year, so it seems to be an all-Japan thing. Hope you really enjoyed all that Zao has to offer if you visited. Anyway, with the ski area closing today, this is the last Zao Now report of the season. The reports will return as the 2023-2024 winter season approaches in November. See you then. And thanks for reading. Zao Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Saturday 29th April 2023 Total snowfall at base 418cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 66 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (on 24th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 162cm observed on 23 days January 2023 snowfall 137cm observed on 24 days February 2023 snowfall 99cm observed on 15 days March 2023 snowfall 10cm observed on 3 days April 2023 snowfall 10cm observed on 1 day Previous 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 444cm Posted on Friday 28th April 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. Believe it or not, there was some fresh snowfall around on the mountains yesterday morning (while it was raining down at base). Hakuba 47 were reporting about 5cm. Hurray! :) On to today and it's a lovely morning in Hakuba and it is going to be warmer once again - temps will be rising above 20C later on. There's some news from the Happo-one ski area: it will be open for skiing/snowboarding until (hopefully) Sunday 30th April, which is a week earlier than planned. The remaining three ski areas that remain open still seem to be hoping to be able to remain open until Sunday 7th May... so we have just over one week left to go. There isn't much snow left, but there's enough to get some last turns in if you want to! Weekend weather? Forecasts show fine weather tomorrow during the day, with rain moving in overnight and on Sunday morning. Hopefully that won't last long and leave us with a mostly cloudy day. --------------- ABLE Hakuba Goryu The Panorama run at Hakuba Goryu remains open. All base areas of Hakuba Goryu are now closed and you need to get the gondola back down to base. Lifts operating: Goryu Telecabin gondola Alps Number 1 Courses available: Panorama Official snow depth: Upper: 80cm Toomi: 0cm Planned closing date: Sunday 7th May 2023 ---------- Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park The top Line E pair lift is still operating, but it can only be accessed via Hakuba Goryu. You need to take the Goryu gondola up to the lift. All lower areas of Hakuba 47 - including the base area - are now closed. Lifts operating: Line E pair Courses available: R-8 Official snow depth: Upper: 85cm Lower: 0cm Planned closing date: Sunday 7th May 2023 ---------- Hakuba Happo-one The Kurobishi and Usagidaira upper areas of Hakuba Happo-one remain part open. All base areas of Happo-one are now closed and you need to get the gondola back down to base. Lifts operating: Adam Gondola Grat quad [* the Grat ski run is closed] Alpen quad Kurobishi Number 2 quad Kurobishi Number 3 pair Courses available: Kurobishi Usagidaira (part) Official snow depth: Kurobishi (1680m): 40cm Usagidaira (1400m): 30cm Nakiyama (800m): 0cm Planned closing date: Sunday 30th April 2023 (a week earlier than original planned closing date) ---------- Tsugaike Mountain Resort All base and mid areas of Tsugaike are now closed and you need to get the gondola back down from the open top area. Lifts operating: Eve Gondola Han-no-ki pair Ropeway (open Fridays, weekends and 1st-7th May; separate ticket and climbing notification required) Official snow depth: Upper: 59cm Lower: 0cm Planned closing date: Sunday 7th May 2023 --------------- Hakuba Cortina Hakuba Cortina closed on Wednesday 29th March Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Hakuba Iwatake closed on Sunday 26th March Hakuba Norikura Onsen Hakuba Norikura closed on Sunday 26th March Jigatake Jigatake closed on Thursday 16th March Kashimayari Skijo Family Park Kashimayari closed on Tuesday 21st March White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Sanosaka closed on Tuesday 21st March Hakuba Now 2022-2023 season Data as Friday 28th April 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 444cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 50 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 31cm (25th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 164cm reported on 17 days January 2023 snowfall 178cm reported on 17 days February 2023 snowfall 88cm reported on 13 days March 2023 snowfall 12cm reported on 2 days April 2023 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Hakuba. 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1282cm Posted on Sunday 23rd April 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning everyone. Today (Sunday 23rd April) is the last day of the season at Geto Kogen. It's sunny with some cloud. It felt like spring arrived early this year, but if you look at the stats the ski area still reported an impressive 1820cm of snowfall this season. It's hard to complain about that! After all the disruption due to covid, it has happily felt much more like a normal season this time round. And not only with local visitors, but people also started to come back from overseas too. No doubt that trend will continue next season. If you visited this season, I hope you loved it here. When on form, it is an amazing place! SnowJapan will be posting an end-of-season message after Golden Week (on all the Now reports). That's it from Geto Kogen for this season. All the archives and statistics are in place and can be accessed at any time. Thanks for reading. Take care and see you later in the year as the 2023-2024 season approaches. Geto Kogen Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Sunday 23rd April 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 1282cm Number of days snowfall observed 79 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 100cm (on 16th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 578cm observed on 25 days January 2023 snowfall 462cm observed on 26 days February 2023 snowfall 230cm observed on 22 days March 2023 snowfall 10cm observed on 4 days April 2023 snowfall 2cm observed on 2 days Previous 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1006cm Posted on Friday 21st April 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good afternoon from Niseko. Unfortunately, Annupuri has been closed today due to the weather conditions (wind). Hirafu has been open, though with the gondola on low speed setting. Less and less snow as the days go on now. No 'we must close early' kind of announcement so far, though Hirafu are mentioning how the snow is increasingly patchy. What is left on offer is perhaps what might reasonably be called an acquired taste! --------------- Ski area information for Friday 21st April 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, weather permitting. Official snow depth numbers in brackets show the change since previous report. Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu These runs remain available - Detour for beginners - Shirakaba - Center - Large - Boyo (part) - Holiday - Rinkan - Jumbo - Dynamic Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 215cm - Base: 0cm Lifts: - Hirafu Gondola - King Number 3 quad - King Number 4 Planned season: - Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu plans to be open until Sunday 7th May 2023 ------- Niseko Annupuri Kokusai These runs remain available: - Champion - Utopia - Silver - S-ji - Shirakaba - Paradise - Family - Junior Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 160cm - Base: 5cm Lifts: - Annupuri Gondola (closed today) - Jumbo Number 1 quad (closed today) - Jumbo Number 4 pair (closed today) Planned season: - Niseko Annupuri Kokusai plans to be open until Sunday 7th May 2023 Niseko Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Friday 21st April 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 1006cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 90 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 24cm (27th & 28th January, 6th February) November 2022 snowfall 17cm reported on 5 days December 2022 snowfall 336cm reported on 27 days January 2023 snowfall 332cm reported on 27 days February 2023 snowfall 289cm reported on 25 days March 2023 snowfall 32cm reported on 6 days April 2023 snowfall 0cm 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 418cm Posted on Friday 21st April 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Hello from Zao. The ski area is still open with just the top Chuo runs available though there's not a whole lot of people still playing in the remaining snow now. Earlier this morning rain was reported up there but it is clearer now and quite bright. We can probably expect some good weather for the weekend and it might even be quite cold at times too. The following lifts are still open (subject to change): - Zao Onsen Ropeway - Zao Ropeway - Sky Cable - Chuo Number 1 pair - Chuo Number 2 pair - All other lifts are now closed for the season The following course areas are still open (subject to change): - Chuo Official snow depth: - Summit: 40cm - Paradise: -cm - Chuo: 60cm - Utopia: 40cm - Uwanodai: -cm - Yokokura: -cm Zao Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Friday 21st April 2023 Total snowfall at base 418cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 66 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (on 24th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 162cm observed on 23 days January 2023 snowfall 137cm observed on 24 days February 2023 snowfall 99cm observed on 15 days March 2023 snowfall 10cm observed on 3 days April 2023 snowfall 10cm observed on 1 day Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 829cm Posted on Friday 21st April 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Yesterday was... very warm! It's not as warm today and there is a lot of cloud around, with limited visibility up on the open area. Sunshine is forecast for tomorrow though it won't be warming up anything like it did yesterday. Sunday too! Naski might be out and about catching some rays! The following courses are available today: - Yamabiko A - Yamabiko B - Yamabiko C - Yamabiko D - Yamabiko E Lift schedule for late season: - Nagasaka Gondola (you need to take the gondola back to base) - Yamabiko Four - Yamabiko Number 2 Four - Uenotaira [** open on weekends only] - Paradise [** open on weekends only] Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): - Yamabiko: 90cm - Uenotaira: 40cm - Lower areas: finished reporting Planned closing date: - Nozawa Onsen plans to be open until Sunday 7th May 2023 Nozawa Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Friday 21st April 2023 Total snowfall at base 829cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 52 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 62cm (25th January) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 101cm reported on 13 days January 2023 snowfall 388cm reported on 21 days February 2023 snowfall 325cm reported on 17 days March 2023 snowfall 15cm reported on 1 day April 2023 snowfall 0cm 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 444cm Posted on Friday 21st April 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. Yikes. Yesterday was just way too warm with temps in the 20s - even higher on the mountains. Hakuba 47 were reporting a temperature of 22C at 1450m (!). Will the ski areas be able to remain open until the end of Golden Week? We shall see. It's always interesting to see the huge efforts ski areas put into remaining open - perhaps some more than others. Otsukaresama, to everyone involved in the efforts. This morning is much cooler (though still 12C) and visibility is limited in many of the areas that remain open, even though it is clearer down at base. We are expecting a weekend of sunny weather with temps in the village around 10-15C during the daytime. --------------- ABLE Hakuba Goryu The upper area of Hakuba Goryu remains open. All base areas of Hakuba Goryu are now closed and you need to get the gondola back down to base. Lifts operating: Goryu Telecabin gondola Alps Number 1 Alps Number 3 Courses available: Panorama Grand Prix Technical Super Official snow depth: Upper: 105cm Toomi: 0cm Planned closing date: Sunday 7th May 2023 ---------- Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park Parts of Hakuba 47 remain open. More areas are now unavailable as the remaining snow gets less every day. Lifts operating: Gondola Line A-B pair Line C quad Line E pair Courses available: R-1 upper - R-2 (some walking) - R-4 (narrow) - R-5 (narrow) - R-6 (some walking) - R-7 upper (part) - R-8 Official snow depth: Top: 110cm Base: 15cm Planned closing date: Sunday 7th May 2023 ---------- Hakuba Happo-one Upper areas of Hakuba Happo-one remain open. All base areas of Happo-one are now closed and you need to get the gondola back down to base. Lifts operating: Adam Gondola Grat quad [* the Grat ski run is closed] Alpen quad Panorama pair Kurobishi Number 2 quad * Kokusai 3 pair plans to be open weekends and 29th April to 7th May * Kurobishi Number 3 pair plans to be open weekends and 29th April to 7th May * Usagidaira pair plans to be open from 29th April to 7th May Courses available: Kurobishi Usagidaira Panorama (part) Urakuro (upper) Official snow depth: Kurobishi (1680m): 80cm Usagidaira (1400m): 30cm Nakiyama (800m): 0cm Planned closing date: Sunday 7th May 2023 ---------- Tsugaike Mountain Resort All base and mid areas of Tsugaike are now closed and you need to get the gondola back down from the open top area. Lifts operating: Eve Gondola Han-no-ki pair Tsuga Number 2 pair Ropeway (open Fridays, weekends and 1st-7th May; separate ticket and climbing notification required) Official snow depth: Upper: 83cm Lower: 0cm Planned closing date: Sunday 7th May 2023 --------------- Hakuba Cortina Hakuba Cortina closed on Wednesday 29th March Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Hakuba Iwatake closed on Sunday 26th March Hakuba Norikura Onsen Hakuba Norikura closed on Sunday 26th March Jigatake Jigatake closed on Thursday 16th March Kashimayari Skijo Family Park Kashimayari closed on Tuesday 21st March White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Sanosaka closed on Tuesday 21st March Hakuba Now 2022-2023 season Data as Friday 21st April 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 444cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 50 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 31cm (25th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 164cm reported on 17 days January 2023 snowfall 178cm reported on 17 days February 2023 snowfall 88cm reported on 13 days March 2023 snowfall 12cm reported on 2 days April 2023 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Hakuba. 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 1282cm Posted on Monday 17th April 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto Kogen. Fresh snow! Just 1cm or so, but it's still snow! Going back to yesterday it was rainy and windy. Not great weather. It is still windy this morning but it's trying hard to snow rather than rain, though it might be borderline during the day with more rain due tomorrow. From today, just the Number 1 Gondola lift is operating until the end of the season. Snowfall statistics (as reported by the ski area): New snowfall (top): 1cm Current snow depth (top): 150cm Current snow depth (base): 65cm Total season snowfall so far at top: 1814cm The Number 1 Gondola lifts remains open. A1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and B1 remain open. Tree run courses are all now closed. Geto Kogen Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Monday 17th April 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 1282cm Number of days snowfall observed 79 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 100cm (on 16th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 578cm observed on 25 days January 2023 snowfall 462cm observed on 26 days February 2023 snowfall 230cm observed on 22 days March 2023 snowfall 10cm observed on 4 days April 2023 snowfall 2cm observed on 2 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Geto Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com