Independent snow and weather reporting from the Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 440cm Posted on Friday 10th March 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . When I woke up this morning it was raining. But, now that it is 9am, it isn't raining and there's more and more blue sky appearing. Hurray! Sometimes a slightly later report is a good thing. ;) Tomorrow is Saturday and the sun should be out from the start of the day. --------------- Total snowfall accumulation this season so far (in upper areas) [The information below is manually checked with official sources and updated every morning] ABLE Hakuba Goryu: 640cm Hakuba 47: 577cm Hakuba Happo-one: 568cm Hakuba Cortina: 795cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort: 643cm --------------- ABLE Hakuba Goryu Official snow depth: Upper: 260cm Toomi: 85cm Hakuba 47 Official snow depth: Top: 250cm Base: 115cm Hakuba Cortina Official snow depth: 220cm Hakuba Happo-one Official snow depth: Kurobishi (1680m): 270cm Usagidaira (1400m): 163cm Nakiyama (800m): 37cm Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Official snow depth: Mountain Side: 160cm Village Side: 40cm Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth: 215cm Jigatake Official snow depth: 60cm Kashimayari Official snow depth: 125cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort Official snow depth: Upper: 200cm Lower: 102cm White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Official snow depth: 85cm Hakuba Now 2022-2023 season Data as Friday 10th March 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 440cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 48 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 10cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 999cm Posted on Friday 10th March 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here We had a nice start yesterday but it's a much gloomier start to this Friday morning. First up, it's raining. Not great. There's some fog and limited visibility out there too, especially higher up. I'm going to give the fog icon a go this morning. The better news is that tomorrow should be clearer and bright and sunny once again. Over the last few days it has felt like winter has left us. But, having said that, there appears to be a chance of some snow on Monday. Hmmm. Once I post this report, I am going to have some toast and ponder. --------------- Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain base: +4C, light rain. Moiwa 800m: +1.4C, E6.2m/s, no new snow, foggy, bad visibility. Annupuri 1100m: -0.4C, SSE4.7m/s, thick fog, bad visibility. Mizuno no Sawa: 0.0C, S9.8m/s. Hirafu Hanazono: -0.2C, SSW11.2m/s. Hanazono#3: +1.4C, SW4.7m/s, frozen. Coastal data: Benkei cape SSW6m/s, Kamui cape S11m/s, 1011hPa, 0.8m waves. Currently raining from the passing low pressure system. There is heavy fog with poor visibility above 700m. Expect a northerly wind to pick up above 800m following the passing of the low pressure system. With the continued snow melt, the risk of block collapse from cracks and full depth avalanches is increasing in valleys and gullies. Also beware there is more water in the creeks. Peak gates will be closed due to the poor visibility. The thick fog makes challenging conditions for even veteran grooming operators, feeling their way when the visibility is down to zero. Conditions off piste are not good either. Today may be the day to hit the onsen early. This information is provided to prevent accidents for ski resort users. Have a nice day. Expect good weather tomorrow. --------------- Ski area information for Friday 10th March 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 Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm - Base: 0cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 360cm (-5cm since yesterday) - Base: 110cm (-30cm since yesterday) Lifts: - Ace Family quad [* open until for 7:00pm for night skiing] - Ace Number 2 quad (Center Four) [* open until for 7:00pm for night skiing] - Ace Number 3 pair - Hirafu Gondola - Holiday Number 1 pair - King Number 3 quad - King Number 4 - Swinging Monkey Planned season: - Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu plans to be open until Sunday 7th May 2023 ------- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm - Base: 0cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 290cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 203cm (-7cm since yesterday) Lifts: - Hanazono Number 1 - Hanazono Number 2 quad - Hanazono Number 3 quad - Hanazono Symphony Gondola [* open until 7:00pm for night skiing] Planned season: - Niseko HANAZONO Resort plans to be open until Sunday 9th April 2023 ------- 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: 250cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 150cm (-10cm since yesterday) Lifts: - Annupuri Gondola - Dream Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 1 quad [* open until 7:30pm for night skiing] - Jumbo Number 2 pair - Jumbo Number 3 pair [* normally open on weekends and holidays] - Jumbo Number 4 pair Planned season: - Niseko Annupuri Kokusai plans to be open until Sunday 7th May 2023 ------- Niseko Village Ski Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 225cm (-5cm since yesterday) - Base: 210cm (-5cm since yesterday) Lifts: - Niseko Gondola - Upper Village Gondola - Village Express - Community Chair [* open until 7:00pm for night skiing] - Banzai Chair [* open until 7:00pm for night skiing] - Wonderland Chair Planned season: - Niseko Village Ski Resort plans to be open until Sunday 9th April 2023 ------- Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Lifts: - Number 1 pair lift - Number 2 pair lift - Quad lift Planned season: - Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort plans to be open until Sunday 2nd April 2023 Niseko Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Friday 10th March 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 999cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 87 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 25cm 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 Kutchan/Niseko. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 999cm Posted on Sunday 5th March 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here It's a fine start to the day here. Blue sky, sun, cloud. I'm posting 2cm of snow which is from yesterday morning just after my report. And it's looking unlikely that I will have more to report for at least a few days. The forecasts all pretty much say the same - the same kind of mix as this morning with variations on fine and cloudy, with milder temperatures. Having said that, it's a fairly chilly morning, in a pleasant way. And all being well, wind will not be an issue. Yes, it is a pleasant morning. I believe that today is the last planned day of the season for the small Asahigaoka near Kutchan Station. I have added the planned closing dates of the other ski areas to the below list. --------------- Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain base -4C, refrozen, no new snow. Moiwa 800m: -4.2C, W7.2m/s, snowdrift development. Annupuri 1100m: -6.9C, W6.7m/s. Mizuno no Sawa: -5.9C, WNW5.8m/s. Hirafu Hanazono: -6.2C, NNE3.5m/s. Hanazono#3: -3.5C, ESE2.7m/s. Coastal data: Benkei Cape WNW8m/s, Kamui Cape SW15m/s, 1025hPa, 1.4m waves. We are on the edge of a high pressure ridge with strong SW winds at higher levels. Although there was no snowfall overnight, there was some shallow snowdrift development on leeward slopes. Tests showed a sudden drop and occasional cracks. Based on observations and data the general avalanche risk is low. Peak gates are expected to be open. Please prepare properly before leaving the ski area. Also listen to the patrols advice as they are there to protect your safety. Never wait in avalanche zones - like gullies, valleys or at the bottom of steep slopes. There is no safety in this sport, but with care fatal accidents can be avoided. Don't overestimate your knowledge and always be cautious. The Avalanche Report is n/a tomorrow due to a mission review. However data and observations will continue. Be careful of sudden changes in the weather. Have a good day. --------------- Ski area information for Sunday 5th March 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 Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 5cm - Base: 5cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 395cm (-5cm since yesterday) - Base: 165cm (-5cm since yesterday) Lifts: - Ace Family quad [* open until for 7:00pm for night skiing] - Ace Number 2 quad (Center Four) [* open until for 7:00pm for night skiing] - Ace Number 3 pair - Ace Number 4 pair - Hirafu Gondola - Holiday Number 1 pair - King Number 3 quad - King Number 4 - Swinging Monkey Planned season: - Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu plans to be open until Sunday 7th May 2023 ------- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm - Base: 0cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 320cm (-5cm since yesterday) - Base: 245cm (-7cm since yesterday) Lifts: - Hanazono Number 1 - Hanazono Number 2 quad - Hanazono Number 3 quad - Hanazono Symphony Gondola [* open until 7:00pm for night skiing] Planned season: - Niseko HANAZONO Resort plans to be open until Sunday 9th April 2023 ------- Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 5cm - Base: 5cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 270cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 210cm (no change since yesterday) Lifts: - Annupuri Gondola - Dream Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 1 quad [* open until 7:30pm for night skiing] - Jumbo Number 2 pair - Jumbo Number 3 pair [* normally open on weekends and holidays] - Jumbo Number 4 pair Planned season: - Niseko Annupuri Kokusai plans to be open until Sunday 7th May 2023 ------- Niseko Village Ski Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 245cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 225cm (no change since yesterday) Lifts: - Niseko Gondola - Upper Village Gondola - Village Express - Community Chair [* open until 7:00pm for night skiing] - Banzai Chair [* open until 7:00pm for night skiing] - Wonderland Chair Planned season: - Niseko Village Ski Resort plans to be open until Sunday 9th April 2023 ------- Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Lifts: - Number 1 pair lift - Number 2 pair lift - Quad lift Planned season: - Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort plans to be open until Sunday 2nd April 2023 Niseko Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Sunday 5th March 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 999cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 87 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 25cm 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 Kutchan/Niseko. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 600cm Posted on Saturday 4th March 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is snowing and it is typical winter weather today. Snow is coming down quite heavily at the moment and there is around 5cm of new snow on the ground. With low cloud conditions and snowfall, visibility is not the best, but generally okay. There is a light wind. Kitanomine Zone open Furano Zone open Furano Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Saturday 4th March 2023 Total snowfall at base 600cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 73 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 13cm 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 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 404cm Posted on Saturday 4th March 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . The day is starting off with very light snow falling and fog higher up. Quite thick and not easy to see. It should begin to brighten up later and into the afternoon so it may be better to start low. Temperatures are still low so the added snow yesterday still leaves the slopes in a not bad state post grooming. Softer and nicer higher up naturally. There is still frost on the trees higher up so nice views when riding the lifts. There is some wind about so it will feel colder higher up. Tomorrow is expected to be a sunny day. Zao Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Saturday 4th March 2023 Total snowfall at base 404cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 64 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 6cm 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 14cm Snowfall at base this season 997cm Posted on Saturday 4th March 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here It's snowing this morning with more snow due through the day to add to the 14cm that I measured as of 8am. Nice. Let's hope we get some more good cm in today, as from tomorrow that promised sunshine is very likely to be with us along with milder conditions. All lifts appear to be opening as scheduled and gates should be open too. --------------- Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain base -2C, cloudy, 10cm new snow. Moiwa 800m: -5.7C, WSW0.5m/s, 10cm new snow. Annupuri 1100m: -8.4C, W2.9m/s, 10cm new snow. Mizuno no Sawa: -7.9C, NNW1.2m/s. Hirafu Hanazono: -8.3C, WNW0.2m/s. Hanazono#3: -5.6C, SSW0.1m/s. Coastal data: Benkei Cape N4m/s, Kamui Cape WSW3m/s, 1022hPa, 0.6m waves. We are under a high pressure ridge, the sea and mountains are calm and the mountain is covered with fresh crystal snow from top to bottom. There was no cornice development and the general avalanche risk is low. All gates are expected to be open. The groomers are covered in a layer of fresh snow and will be good riding this morning. However you will still be hitting the bottom in ungroomed areas. Plane generated avalanches are likely to occur on slopes where slabs have formed regardless of snow quantity or quality. Also avoid excessive stimulation on cornice and knoll slopes today. Stay out of the valley and gully bottoms as these are avalanche tracks. Avalanches are a natural phenomenon and accidents only happen when people are there. This avalanche information is provided in the hope that it will make people think about the dangers of winter mountains. Accidents can be avoided by being careful. Have a nice day. --------------- Ski area information for Saturday 4th March 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 Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 20cm - Base: 20cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 400cm (+15cm since yesterday) - Base: 170cm (+5cm since yesterday) Lifts: - Ace Family quad [* open until for 7:00pm for night skiing] - Ace Number 2 quad (Center Four) [* open until for 7:00pm for night skiing] - Ace Number 3 pair - Ace Number 4 pair - Hirafu Gondola - Holiday Number 1 pair - King Number 3 quad - King Number 4 - Swinging Monkey ------- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 15cm - Base: 12cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 325cm (+15cm since yesterday) - Base: 252cm (+7cm since yesterday) Lifts: - Hanazono Number 1 - Hanazono Number 2 quad - Hanazono Number 3 quad - Hanazono Symphony Gondola [* open until 7:00pm for night skiing] ------- Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 10cm - Base: 10cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 270cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 210cm (no change since yesterday) Lifts: - Annupuri Gondola - Dream Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 1 quad [* open until 7:30pm for night skiing] - Jumbo Number 2 pair - Jumbo Number 3 pair [* normally open on weekends and holidays] - Jumbo Number 4 pair ------- Niseko Village Ski Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 245cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 225cm (no change since yesterday) Lifts: - Niseko Gondola - Upper Village Gondola - Village Express - Community Chair [* open until 7:00pm for night skiing] - Banzai Chair [* open until 7:00pm for night skiing] - Wonderland Chair ------- Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Lifts: - Number 1 pair lift - Number 2 pair lift - Quad lift Niseko Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Saturday 4th March 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 997cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 86 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 23cm 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 Kutchan/Niseko. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 1274cm Posted on Friday 3rd March 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning. We had snow falling yesterday, lazily for a lot of the time and so it hasn't added up to a huge amount... 3cm down at base with the ski area reporting 5cm. This morning starts cloudy and we may get some more light snow. From tomorrow, it's mostly clearer skies forecast into next week and getting milder -- not a whole lot of chance of snow. Still, Geto Kogen plans to be open until early May, so there is a long time to go. Conditions on the tree run courses are getting a bit dodgy in places, I hear, and so openings might be limited going forward. Every day they go out and check at the start of the day and make a decision then. Snowfall statistics (as reported by the ski area): New snowfall (top): 5cm Current snow depth (top): 340cm Current snow depth (base): 245cm Total season snowfall so far at top: 1791cm Lifts: - Number 1 Gondola - Number 2 Gondola (closed today: usually open on weekends and holidays until 26th March) - Number 1 pair lift - Number 2 pair lift (closed today: open on weekends and holidays until 21st March) - Quad lift Courses: - Normal runs open - Tree run courses will be checked and a decision regarding opening made after that Geto Kogen Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Friday 3rd March 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 1274cm Number of days snowfall observed 75 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 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 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 595cm Posted on Friday 3rd March 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is a nice cold start to the morning with good weather. There is a fresh 2cm dusting of new snow at base level. The temperature is -7c and the high will reach 0c. Wind conditions are calm. Above is high broken cloud with plenty of clear blue patches and morning sun at the moment. On snow conditions will be firm to start and gradually softening. Kitanomine Zone open Furano Zone open Furano Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Friday 3rd March 2023 Total snowfall at base 595cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 72 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 8cm 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 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 23cm Snowfall at base this season 1020cm Posted on Friday 3rd March 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . A lot more snow than expected yesterday; it seemed like we were just going to have some flurries, but it really started to come down hard in the late afternoon/early evening. Not a huge snowfall, but nice to have this time of year. Today it's sunny and warm (from the sun; the air temperature isn't like it was several days ago, when we were over 10°). Really nice day to be out skiing! Akakura Kanko: 290cm, -6° Akakura Onsen: 335cm, -4° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick Top 230cm, bottom 210cm; -6° Myoko Suginohara: Top 205cm, bottom 150cm; -1° Seki Onsen: 380cm, -4° Kyukamura RunRun: 220cm, -5° Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 180cm, -5° Madarao Mountain Resort: 265cm, -5° Lotte Arai Resort 446cm, 3.3° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 140cm, -8° Myoko Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Friday 3rd March 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 1020cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 55 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 66cm (21st February) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 134cm reported on 19 days January 2023 snowfall 491cm reported on 19 days February 2023 snowfall 371cm reported on 15 days March 2023 snowfall 24cm 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 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 15cm Snowfall at base this season 829cm Posted on Friday 3rd March 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . A nice surprise this morning, with over 10cm of fresh snow on the ground, and the ski area is reporting 20cm on upper areas (in addition to the 3cm reported yesterday afternoon). We start the morning with a lot of blue sky, some cloud and some sun. It feels like it is going to be a fine day. Lots of sun on the forecasts for the upcoming week. Hopefully it will keep fairly cold today and tomorrow, with temps gradually rising next week. Let's March! Fresh snowfall reported by the ski area at 8am (since yesterday morning): - Yamabiko: 23cm - Uenotaira: 22cm - Hikage: 10cm - Nagasaka: 10cm - Karasawa: 10cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): - Yamabiko: 305cm - Uenotaira: 255cm - Hikage: 155cm - Nagasaka: 150cm - Karasawa: 85cm All lifts now normally operating except these lifts: - Mizunashi triple - Yunomine pair - Karasawa pair - Challenge pair (usually closed on weekdays) - Utopia pair (usually closed on weekdays) All courses are now open except the following: - Yunomine A - Kandahar (restrictions) Planned night skiing (Nagasaka quad): - Every Saturday until 25th March 2023 Nozawa Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Friday 3rd March 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 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 440cm Posted on Friday 3rd March 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . It has got to be a quick report today. We have fresh snow (see ski area numbers below). Slightly under 10cm outside my place. Nice. The mountains are looking stunning. --------------- Total snowfall accumulation this season so far (in upper areas) [The information below is manually checked with official sources and updated every morning] ABLE Hakuba Goryu: 630cm Hakuba 47: 567cm Hakuba Happo-one: 558cm Hakuba Cortina: 775cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort: 643cm --------------- ABLE Hakuba Goryu Reported snowfall: Upper: 10cm (Alps Daira) Official snow depth: Upper: 280cm Toomi: 100cm Hakuba 47 Reported snowfall since last night: Upper: 10cm Base: 5cm Official snow depth: Top: 290cm Base: 145cm Hakuba Cortina Top: ?cm Base: 15cm Official snow depth: 270cm Hakuba Happo-one Reported snowfall: Kurobishi: 10cm Usagidaira: 14cm Top of Riesen quad: 15cm (social media) Nakiyama: 14cm Official snow depth: Kurobishi: 320cm Usagidaira: 191cm Nakiyama: 75cm Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Reported snowfall: Mountain Side: 10cm Village Side: 5cm Official snow depth: Mountain Side: 190cm Village Side: 60cm Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth: 265cm Jigatake Official snow depth: 75cm Kashimayari Official snow depth: 160cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort Official snow depth: Upper: 232cm Lower: 122cm White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Official snow depth: 115cm Hakuba Now 2022-2023 season Data as Friday 3rd March 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 440cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 48 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 10cm 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 9cm Snowfall at base this season 983cm Posted on Friday 3rd March 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good morning from Niseko. I have fresh snow to report this morning. 9cm of it at 8:20am, and it is snowing still this morning. It feels colder too. Actually, when I started putting this report together it was only snowing lightly, but as we approach 8:30am it is snowing quite heavily. While it's not a full reset (yet?), it should be nice to get out on a fluffy surface. And we should probably enjoy it while we can, as we shouldn't expect much (any?) snow over the coming week. Once this current snow stops, of course! ----- A look back at the season so far: until the end of February 2023 February always seems to whizz by quickly and this year was no exception. So here we are in March already, with lots of talk of ‘spring’. I will begin with my observed snowfall numbers. Please remember, these numbers are observed by me, close to the base of Hirafu, and there is often more snowfall at higher elevations. (Alas, I do not live at the top of the mountain, so the base is where I can consistently report to you from every morning). This season so far, up to and including 28th February 2023, I have observed snowfall on 84 days: 5 days in November 2022 27 days in December 2022 27 days in January 2023 25 days in February 2023 The most reported snowfall on any one day remains 24cm. So, the daily haul has not provided us with any massive numbers this season, but certainly consistent ones. And one could argue that consistent numbers are the best kind – especially in a place as popular as Niseko, where things can get tracked out quickly. As always, this data and more, updated daily with each report, can be found on the Season archive page here: 2022-2023 season (data from this season) This is how much snowfall I have measured during February over the last eleven seasons: February 2023: 289cm February 2022: 337cm February 2021: 325cm February 2020: 143cm February 2019: 198cm February 2018: 299cm February 2017: 160cm February 2016: 266cm February 2015: 196cm February 2014: 178cm February 2013: 316cm Again, I feel that consistency is the main thing that comes across looking at those numbers. Here's how much snowfall I have observed up until the end of February in each of the seasons: 2022/2023 season up to the end of February 2023: 974cm 2021/2022 season up to the end of February 2022: 1054cm 2020/2021 season up to the end of February 2021: 1122cm 2019/2020 season up to the end of February 2020: 659cm 2018/2019 season up to the end of February 2019: 900cm 2017/2018 season up to the end of February 2018: 1198cm 2016/2017 season up to the end of February 2017: 603cm 2015/2016 season up to the end of February 2016: 874cm 2014/2015 season up to the end of February 2015: 1002cm 2013/2014 season up to the end of February 2014: 1037cm 2012/2013 season up to the end of February 2013: 1295cm Here is how much of the total snowfall for the whole season we have already had fallen on us by the end of February in previous seasons: By the end of February 2022, as a % of the season total: about 93% By the end of February 2021, as a % of the season total: about 93% By the end of February 2020, as a % of the season total: about 91% By the end of February 2019, as a % of the season total: about 95% By the end of February 2018, as a % of the season total: about 95% By the end of February 2017, as a % of the season total: about 88% By the end of February 2016, as a % of the season total: about 88% By the end of February 2015, as a % of the season total: about 88% By the end of February 2014, as a % of the season total: about 89% By the end of February 2013, as a % of the season total: about 87% Looking forward to what we might expect in March, here's how much snowfall I have recorded during previous seasons. March 2022: 81cm March 2021: 79cm March 2020: 59cm March 2019: 45cm March 2018: 49cm March 2017: 83cm March 2016: 109cm March 2015: 139cm March 2014: 113cm March 2013: 164 cm Last March, that 81cm of snowfall was reported over 14 days. And the last 2cm of snowfall of the 22/23 season was on 8th April 2022. So, smart strategy moving forward is probably not to expect much, and be nicely surprised if/when we do get fresh snow. That's what I'm going with, anyway. This data, also updated daily with each report, is also available in detail on the Snowfall analysis page here: Snowfall analysis (graphs and charts and stuff) So, yes, we have enjoyed a very consistent season; we are very fortunate. :) Not all of Japan has been so lucky. I have heard that some ski areas in western Japan have had a very rough season. It does feel like spring is now pushing its way in. I always look back at the March numbers and have the feeling that March used to be more part of winter rather than spring. Places seem to have been very busy. Some people still seem quite surprised at just how fast (and the extent to which) the ‘inbound’ market has returned. I don’t think I’m too surprised, though, as people were clearly revved up and ready to come as soon as the borders re-opened. Unless the world goes off on another mad tangent over the coming months, I would expect next winter season to be very busy indeed. Staff shortages shouldn’t be an issue either... Hirafu and Annupuri both plan to be open until Sunday 7th May, so we have over 2 months left! That’s a lot of skiing, snowboarding... and toast. --------------- Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain base -5C, lights winds, 3cm new snow. Moiwa 800m: -6.1C, WSW4.7m/s. Annupuri 1100m: -8.8C, light winds and snow, 3cm new snow. Mizuno no Sawa: -7.6C, WNW4.1m/s. Hirafu Hanazono: -8.7C, NNE1.7m/s. Hanazono#3: -5.3C, WSW2.0m/s. Coastal data: Benkei Cape NW12m/s, Kamui Cape WSW8m/s, 1017hPa, 1.5m waves. The isobars are moving further apart and cold air continues to flow in. A 10m/s westerly is blowing on the seas and mountains with only minor cornice development. From observation and data the general avalanche risk is low. Peak gates are expected to be ope. Please listen to the patrols advice. When going out of bounds you must use the gates, don't duck the ropes. Watch out for obstacles like a hard crust, rough wind crust and hidden tree bombs under the fresh snow. Maybe its safer to keep the speed down today. As the temperature is increasing the chance of an easy block collapse avalanche on south facing cracked slopes is increasing. Do not enter strictly off limits Haru no Taki and Yu no Sawa. An accident is always possible in these uncontrolled gullies. Also in the larger valleys like Backbowl and Osawa, large, 10m deep, difficult to predict, 10 year event avalanches occur in the spring. If you stay out of the valley bottoms your less likely to get caught in one. The snow has started to fall again. Have a good day --------------- Ski area information for Friday 3rd March 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 Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 5cm - Base: 5cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 385cm (+5cm since yesterday) - Base: 165cm (+5cm since yesterday) Lifts: - Ace Family quad [* open until for 7:00pm for night skiing] - Ace Number 2 quad (Center Four) [* open until for 7:00pm for night skiing] - Ace Number 3 pair - Hirafu Gondola - Holiday Number 1 pair - King Number 3 quad - King Number 4 - Swinging Monkey ------- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 5cm - Base: 8cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 310cm (+5cm since yesterday) - Base: 245cm (+3cm since yesterday) Lifts: - Hanazono Number 1 - Hanazono Number 2 quad - Hanazono Number 3 quad - Hanazono Symphony Gondola [* open until 7:00pm for night skiing] ------- 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: 270cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 210cm (no change since yesterday) Lifts: - Annupuri Gondola - Dream Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 1 quad [* open until 7:30pm for night skiing] - Jumbo Number 2 pair - Jumbo Number 3 pair [* normally open on weekends and holidays] - Jumbo Number 4 pair ------- Niseko Village Ski Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 245cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 225cm (no change since yesterday) Lifts: - Niseko Gondola - Upper Village Gondola - Village Express - Community Chair [* open until 7:00pm for night skiing] - Banzai Chair [* open until 7:00pm for night skiing] - Wonderland Chair ------- Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Lifts: - Number 1 pair lift - Number 2 pair lift - Quad lift Niseko Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Friday 3rd March 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 983cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 85 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 9cm 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 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