Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 4cm Posted on Saturday 25th November 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Quick report to record the snowfall at base! The snowfall has eased off now and it is mostly just cloudy. The sun might even appear. Next snow is due in the middle of the coming week. Zao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Saturday 25th November 2023 Total snowfall at base 4cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 2 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 3cm (on 25th November) November 2023 snowfall 4cm 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 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 42cm Snowfall at base this season 42cm Posted on Saturday 25th November 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Just a quick update, as this is the first day with measurable snow here at the base of Akakan. And it's a pretty solid 40+ cm of heavy, wet, sticky snow. Every shovel load is a great pre-season workout when you lift it; all the phone and power lines are covered in snow; small trees are being right down to the ground. And it keeps on coming, so the snowthrower might also get a good early-season workout today. As I mentioned in the previous pre-season posting, I'll have lots of official information after the opening meeting here on December 1 (a party follows, so I might not post immediately, just to ensure clarity. Building good human communications is such an important part of Japanese culture....) See you again in a few more days; I will report in the meantime if a lot more snow falls, but it looks like some sunny and warmer weather just before we get into December. Myoko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Saturday 25th November 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 42cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 day Most snowfall observed in 1 day 42cm (25th November) November 2023 snowfall 42cm reported on 1 day Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Myoko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 13cm Snowfall at base this season 13cm Posted on Saturday 25th November 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Good news with snow on the ground at base this morning. 10-15cm of it, and it is still snowing, though it might ease off during this morning. Expect some sunshine tomorrow and it won't be quite as cold. Nozawa Onsen ski area is waiting for enough snow to open. Nozawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Saturday 25th November 2023 Total snowfall at base 13cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 day Most snowfall observed in 1 day 13cm (25th November) November 2023 snowfall 13cm reported on 1 day Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Nozawa Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 18cm Posted on Saturday 25th November 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . First of all, it's a cold morning! And we have some fresh snow, though not a huge amount, and as of 8am it is still snowing. Having said that, it is already quite bright in some areas and feels like it might well end up being a fine day. Clearer and milder weather conditions are forecast for the next few days with a return to cold and snow later in the week. Currently open ski areas: Yokoteyama Number 4 pair lift Kumanoyu Number 2 pair lift Other ski area planned opening dates: Takamagahara Mammoth (Friday 1st December) Ichinose Family (Friday 1st December) Yakebitaiyama (Saturday 2nd December) Okushiga Kogen (Saturday 16th December) Others generally opening around mid-December. Shiga Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Saturday 25th November 2023 Total snowfall at base 18cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 5 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 5cm (19th and 25th November) November 2023 snowfall 18cm 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 Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 16cm Posted on Saturday 25th November 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Well, it's colder but I can't help but be somewhat disappointed this morning. There is just a dusting of snow to report at base and clear roads. Not to fear. Wednesday/Thursday is the next snow event to look forward to and hopefully one that will produce much better results! As I write this there is still a lot of cloud around but the sun is peeking through in places too and I can see some blue sky. It might be clearing up. Sunshine and clear skies forecast for tomorrow and Monday. Anyway, have a nice weekend! -------------------------------- Here are the planned opening dates for ski areas around Hakuba. All are of course subject to change and depend on snowfall. Late November (basically when there is enough snow): ABLE Hakuba Goryu Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park Tsugaike Mountain Resort Friday 1st December: Hakuba Happo-one Friday 15th December: Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Jigatake White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Saturday 16th December: Kashimayari Mid-December 2023: Hakuba Norikura Onsen Hakuba Now 2023-2024 season Data as Saturday 25th November 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 16cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 2 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 15cm (19th November) November 2023 snowfall 16cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 7cm Snowfall at base this season 73cm Posted on Saturday 25th November 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here It is a cold start to the weekend and has been a bit of a stormy start too with wind and snow. Lovely light snow quality, though perhaps not as much as we would like (is it ever?!). I have just measured 7cm. Looking ahead, there seems to be a good chance of some consistent snow over the coming week, particularly from mid-week. Will it be enough for ski areas to open as planned? That would be great. I will keep you informed along the way. ---------- Planned opening date:1st December 2023: Niseko Village Ski Resort Planned opening date: 2nd December 2023: Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Niseko HANAZONO Resort Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Planned opening date: unconfirmed (probably late December): Asahigaoka Niseko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Saturday 25th November 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 73cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 7 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (14th November) November 2023 snowfall 73cm 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 66cm Posted on Tuesday 21st November 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Things are different this morning - it's sunny blue skies from early on with just some cloud in places. Mt Yotei is looking fetching, effortlessly pulling off a 'fluffy cloud hat' look. There is also a thin layer of snow on the ground from snow yesterday and I can just about justify adding 1cm to the report this morning. (That probably won't last long this morning with mild temperatures due). Tomorrow will probably be fine too, but the weather looks interesting from Friday onwards. It will get colder again and we might receive some decent snowfall. Yey! ---------- Planned opening date:1st December 2023: Niseko Village Ski Resort Planned opening date: 2nd December 2023: Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Niseko HANAZONO Resort Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Planned opening date: unconfirmed (probably late December): Asahigaoka Niseko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Tuesday 21st November 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 66cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 6 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (14th November) November 2023 snowfall 66cm reported 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 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 13cm Posted on Monday 20th November 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Windy and snow this morning and while we might get some cm today, tomorrow and the day after are probably going to be milder with sunshine. Friday is looking good for the chance of some decent snow, perhaps down to the valleys too. Sounds good to me! There are no ski lifts open today as Yokoteyama takes 3 days off before (the planned) re-opening on Thursday. Ski area opening status & planned opening dates: Yokoteyama (closed today after being open at the weekend; re-open planned for 23rd November) Kumanoyu (on standby to open as there is soon as enough snow) Takamagahara Mammoth (planned opening on Friday 1st December) Ichinose Family (planned opening on Friday 1st December) Yakebitaiyama (planned opening on Saturday 2nd December) Okushiga Kogen (planned opening on Saturday 16th December) Shiga Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Monday 20th November 2023 Total snowfall at base 13cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 4 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 5cm (19th November) November 2023 snowfall 13cm reported on 4 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 6cm Weather overview Mostly cloudy Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Sunday 19th November 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Greetings from Madarao. There has been a little snowfall overnight, more on the Madarao side than Tangram, amounting to a few cm in places. Currently cloudy with some glimpses of blue sky, it might clear up and get to be fine and sunny later on. Madarao Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Sunday 19th November 2023 Total snowfall at base 6cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 2 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 4cm (on 13th November) November 2023 snowfall 6cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 10cm Posted on Sunday 19th November 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. We have had some fresh snow overnight. As always, the amount varies depending on where you are, but I have measured 5cm at my main measuring point near Ichinose Family, observing about the same around Hasuike. The Yokoteyama ski area is still open today with one ski lift and the Number 4 course available. (Bafflingly, though no entirely surprisingly, the 'lift operation' page on the official Shiga Kogen website is not reflecting this. According to that, all lifts at Yokoteyama are closed). I believe the ski area still plans to be closed from tomorrow through Wednesday, with a proper official opening due from Thursday 23rd. I don't have any news from Kumanoyu yet. They will be open just as soon as they feel they can. Looking at various forecasts, clear and sunny skies and mild conditions seem likely on Tuesday-Wednesday, with the next cold front moving in by the weekend. Shiga Kogen Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Sunday 19th November 2023 Total snowfall at base 10cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 3 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 5cm (19th November) November 2023 snowfall 10cm reported on 3 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 15cm Snowfall at base this season 15cm Posted on Sunday 19th November 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. And what a good morning it is, with a layer of snow on the ground! Yes, it was snowing yesterday and into the night - actually quite heavily at times - and this morning I have my first snow of the season to add to the reports. Around 15cm of it too in base areas. I can't find any info posted by ski areas this morning but I wonder how much there was at higher elevations. (Interesting how the snow that was hanging on trees around my place late last night seems to have gone. Some forecasts seem to indicate it might have turned to rain early morning. Unconfirmed, I was sleeping). Anyway, great stuff. My gear is calling me... Right now there is still some cloud around, but there's blue sky and sun at times too. With clearer skies due over the next few days the snow at lower levels may not (probably won't) last. The next snow is due perhaps later in the coming week, around Friday. I'll keep you posted. -------------------------------- Here are the planned opening dates for ski areas around Hakuba. All are of course subject to change and depend on snowfall. Late November (basically when there is enough snow): ABLE Hakuba Goryu Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park Tsugaike Mountain Resort Friday 1st December: Hakuba Happo-one Friday 15th December: Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Jigatake White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Saturday 16th December: Kashimayari Mid-December 2023: Hakuba Norikura Onsen Hakuba Now 2023-2024 season Data as Sunday 19th November 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 15cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 day Most snowfall observed in 1 day 15cm (19th November) November 2023 snowfall 15cm 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 65cm Posted on Wednesday 15th November 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here It is a cloudy and calm morning early on today. We did get some more snowfall during the day yesterday, and it was actually quite heavy at times, clearing up somewhat before evening. There was even some blue sky showing through the clouds. Not a whole lot more to report in terms of cm, though. We are expecting some clearer skies later today and generally warming temperatures across Friday and Saturday. We must try not to get too upset when we get rained on! Looking outside now with everything looking white, I remember that we are still over two weeks away from opening. ---------- Planned opening date:1st December 2023: Niseko Village Ski Resort Planned opening date: 2nd December 2023: Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Niseko HANAZONO Resort Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Planned opening date: unconfirmed (probably late December): Asahigaoka Niseko Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Wednesday 15th November 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 65cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 5 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (14th November) November 2023 snowfall 65cm 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 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