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 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 6cm Snowfall at base this season 593cm Posted on Thursday 2nd March 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . After a couple of days of spring weather it is pleasing to wake up this morning to find the town and resort once again blanketed in a layer of fresh snow. There is 6cm of new snow at base level and a very light breeze. Cloud is covering the mountain and visibility looks like it will be limited. During the morning the cloud should lift. The temperature is -3c and the high will go up to 0c. Kitanomine Zone open Furano Zone open Furano Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Thursday 2nd March 2023 Total snowfall at base 593cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 71 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 6cm 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 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 997cm Posted on Thursday 2nd March 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Gray with some snow - but not a bad day in Myoko! It's pretty bright; I wonder if the sun is shining way up the hill above the ski resorts. Last day of precipitation for a while... Akakura Kanko: 270cm, 0° Akakura Onsen: 325cm, -1° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick Top 220cm, bottom 200cm; 0° Myoko Suginohara: Top 180cm, bottom 130cm; 1° Seki Onsen: 380cm, -1° Kyukamura RunRun: 200cm, 0° Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 180cm, -1° Madarao Mountain Resort: 240cm, 5° Lotte Arai Resort 425cm, 4.4° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 130cm, -1° Myoko Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Thursday 2nd March 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 997cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 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 1cm 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 1271cm Posted on Thursday 2nd March 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Hello from Geto Kogen. Just a dusting more of snow to report to you. Not been much in terms of fresh of late as we wonder what March might deliver... It was warm with some rain yesterday. This morning is cloudy with light snow and clearly not as warm early on but it is going to remain relatively mild. Perhaps we need to accept that spring is with us. Or certainly knocking loudly on the door. Snowfall statistics (as reported by the ski area): New snowfall (top): 2cm Current snow depth (top): 345cm Current snow depth (base): 250cm Total season snowfall so far at top: 1786cm 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 Thursday 2nd March 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 1271cm Number of days snowfall observed 74 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 1cm 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 Geto Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 398cm Posted on Monday 27th February 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Anyone here just needs to look out the window to see that a sunny day is ahead of us so lenses for a very bright day. Fortunately, temperatures remain low so that the sunny day forecasted for tomorrow as well means that the snow should not be too affected. It snowed a bit more than anticipated last night so overall a great day ahead. Enjoy. Zao Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Monday 27th February 2023 Total snowfall at base 398cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 62 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 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 587cm Posted on Monday 27th February 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . The clear sky last night has translated into a beautiful bluebird morning. It is sunny, and the clear conditions are forecast to stay through the day. The temperature is currently a chilly -16c and the high is expected to shoot up to +1c early afternoon. Wind conditions are calm around base area. There was quite a snow blast before midday yesterday, and this provided a nice fresh top up for the mountain. Kitanomine Zone open Furano Zone open Furano Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Monday 27th February 2023 Total snowfall at base 587cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 70 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 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 996cm Posted on Monday 27th February 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . The snow has stopped, with very little added overnight, and the sun is getting ready to come out today. It's already pretty clear to the north around Lotte Arai Resort, but a big shadow of clouds is still hanging around Mt. Myoko. This is supposed to break up through the day, but it's also nice in that it will keep the snow shaded and cool and fresh for a little longer. Warmer weather is ahead, then maybe some snow again around Thursday. March may be just about here, but it's not spring yet! Akakura Kanko: 290cm, -6° Akakura Onsen: 340cm, -4° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick Top 230cm, bottom 200cm; -3° Myoko Suginohara: Top 210cm, bottom 160cm; -7° Seki Onsen: 410cm, -4° Kyukamura RunRun: 330cm, -3° (no new report) Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 200cm, -4° Madarao Mountain Resort: 260cm, -3° Lotte Arai Resort 455cm, 2.3° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 150cm, -3° Myoko Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Monday 27th February 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 996cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 53 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 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 11cm Snowfall at base this season 814cm Posted on Monday 27th February 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Well, we got another 20+cm of snow since yesterday on the mountain, according to the ski area, and around 10-15cm around base areas. This morning starts with a mix of cloud and blue sky but forecasts all point to clear and sunny weather for the day today, so we should probably expect the cloud to go away. It is a chilly start but the day will be fairly mild... and warmer still tomorrow and Wednesday. We shouldn't be surprised if it gets to +10C in the village. Yes, friends, we are soon going to have to start talking about spring. But March is always interesting and can bring various surprises. Hopefully snowy ones. And the ski area is open until early May, so there's a long way to go! Fresh snowfall reported by the ski area at 8am (since yesterday morning): - Yamabiko: 19cm - Uenotaira: 25cm - Hikage: 10cm (possibly not updated this morning by ski area at time of my report) - Nagasaka: 15cm - Karasawa: 10cm (possibly not updated this morning by ski area at time of my report) Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): - Yamabiko: 315cm - Uenotaira: 265cm - Hikage: 195cm - Nagasaka: 190cm - Karasawa: 125cm 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 Monday 27th February 2023 Total snowfall at base 814cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 51 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 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 1270cm Posted on Monday 27th February 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Hello from Geto Kogen. We had snow and wind yesterday and this morning there is still a bit of wind around but not like yesterday. The sun is out too. 3cm of fresh snow at base and up to 10cm on the mountain. It is forecast to be a warming day - and tomorrow too. Not too much please! Snowfall statistics (as reported by the ski area): New snowfall (top): 10cm Current snow depth (top): 390cm Current snow depth (base): 265cm Total season snowfall so far at top: 1784cm Lifts: - Number 1 Gondola - Number 2 Gondola (closed today: usually open on weekends and holidays) - Number 1 pair lift - Number 2 pair lift - Quad lift Courses: - Normal runs open - Tree run courses will be checked and a decision on opening made after that Geto Kogen Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Monday 27th February 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 1270cm Number of days snowfall observed 73 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 Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Geto Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 393cm Posted on Sunday 26th February 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . A small amount last night but together with yesterday's keeps the higher slopes softer. It is brightening earlier than expected but the tops are still in fog albeit not that bad to see the terrain as you go. Expect high winds today so look out for potential closures. Those still here tomorrow, don't forget that the Ryuzan slopes (far left) are only open on the weekend/long weekends and are worth going to. Light snow showers may be prevalent throughout the day which will add but not a lot. We need it as temperatures and blue skies are expected early in the week. Official snow depth: - Summit: 185cm - Paradise: 200cm - Chuo: 200cm - Utopia: 195cm - Uwanodai: 130cm - Yokokura: 125cm Zao Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Sunday 26th February 2023 Total snowfall at base 393cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 61 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 94cm observed on 14 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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