Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 571cm Posted on Friday 24th February 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is a bluebird morning over Furano, but on the ski area early morning fog is covering the mountain from base upwards. This should lift soon and the forecast is for a sunny clear morning. The temperature is -12c and the high will peak at 0c early in the afternoon. There is no wind. Kitanomine Zone open Furano Zone open Furano Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Friday 24th February 2023 Total snowfall at base 571cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 67 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 163cm reported on 21 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 12cm Snowfall at base this season 567cm Posted on Thursday 23rd February 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It has been snowing all morning and there has been 12cm of accumulation. Visibility is variable due to the snow coming down combined with light to moderate wind. It is +3c in town but temperatures will head back down below freezing by 6pm. Kitanomine Zone open Furano Zone open Furano Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Thursday 23rd February 2023 Total snowfall at base 567cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 66 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 159cm reported on 20 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 1247cm Posted on Thursday 23rd February 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto Kogen. Up to 11cm of snow being reported this morning by the ski area and I see their total has zoomed up to over 17m of snowfall for the season. The snowfall numbers for recent days have been very modest for Geto, hopefully we can get some bigger numbers again. It's still February! This morning all lifts open as it is a national holiday in Japan and it should be busy. Snowfall statistics (as reported by the ski area): New snowfall (top): 11cm Current snow depth (top): 370cm Current snow depth (base): 265cm Total season snowfall so far at top: 1728cm Lifts: - Number 1 Gondola - Number 2 Gondola (open 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 Thursday 23rd February 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 1247cm Number of days snowfall observed 69 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 207cm observed on 18 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Geto Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 11cm Snowfall at base this season 907cm Posted on Wednesday 22nd February 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here I am measuring another 11cm of snow since yesterday, with Hirafu and Hanazono both reporting 20-25cm, so I would expect more on the slopes. Like yesterday, we are starting with some blue sky, sun and good visibility. Early morning snow has eased off and there is still some cloud around, but it looks really nice out there at the start of lift operations. All should be opening as planned. It's always nice to have some clearer weather along with the fresh snow delivery. --------------- Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain base: -6C, 10cm snowfall, calm. Moiwa 800m: -10.0C, W7.9m/s, 15cm snowfall, cornices/snowdrifts developing. Annupuri 1100m: -13.0C, WNW6.6m/s, cornices/snowdrifts development. Mizuno no Sawa: -11.6C, NNW3.5m/s. Hirafu Hanazono: -12.8C, SSE0.8m/s, 10cm snowfall and cal. Hanazono#3: -9.7C, N6.6m/s. Coastal data: Benkei cape NW11m/s, Kamui cape NNW8m/s, 1026hPa, 1.7m waves. A high-pressure system is approaching and the wind is calming down on the sea and the mountains. 30cm or less wind-affected snow has blanketed the treeruns. The snow is a little heavy and forming soft slabs. Cornices fall with slight stimulation. According to weather data, the avalanche risk is starting to stabilize, however remains high above 1000m elevation. Be conscious of the past/present wind direction when riding places like the Backbowl. Heavy loads of snow from strong westerly wind makes the avalanche risk rise in there. Yesterday’s slide in Higashi-One 2nd gully was caused by the previous day’s strong northerly storm. 40-50cm crown and 100m distance, it was a relatively small avalanche, however avalanches can happen in under the treeline when the conditions align. Always be prudent. Praise to the first person dropping into the Backbowl sidewall yesterday for his courage. But the whole group dropping in at the same time was not a wise move. This information is issued for accident prevention in the out of bounds area. All gates will open from the morning. Have a nice day. --------------- Ski area information for Wednesday 22nd February 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: 395cm (+10cm since yesterday) - Base: 180cm (+10cm 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: 20cm - Base: 23cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 335cm (+10cm since yesterday) - Base: 270cm (+5cm 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 (really?) (again, sorry) - Base: 0cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 260cm (+10cm since yesterday) - Base: 190cm (+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 ------- Niseko Village Ski Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 245cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 220cm (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 Wednesday 22nd February 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 907cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 79 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 222cm reported on 20 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 390cm Posted on Wednesday 22nd February 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . The sun is out albeit the 2nd ropeway to the summit is going into cloud. Cloud is drifting in and out but a lovely morning. Snow is mostly soft but a bit of a crunch underneath in less exposed areas and hard where exposed to wind. Lovely on the main Chuo slope. As a result, most are going high. Stay low if you want to be almost entirely alone! Don't expect to be in sun all day though so bring two lenses if you have them as where sun is it is very bright. Zao Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Wednesday 22nd February 2023 Total snowfall at base 390cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 59 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 91cm observed on 12 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 555cm Posted on Wednesday 22nd February 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is looking like another great day in Furano. There is clear weather over the resort this morning but the outlook is for a mainly cloudy day. Very light snow is falling and there is a light 2cm dusting of new snow. Visibility is good and a light breeze is present at base. Another chilly start at -15c with the high reaching -4c in the afternoon. Kitanomine Zone open Furano Zone open Furano Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Wednesday 22nd February 2023 Total snowfall at base 555cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 65 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 147cm reported on 19 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 26cm Snowfall at base this season 956cm Posted on Wednesday 22nd February 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . A beautiful blue sky today after several days of snow and wind and cold. Nice to see the mountain, finally covered in some deep white snow after a slow start in January. The sun should help to settle the snow a bit; almost too much for climbing outside the resorts. But looks like we'll be getting more snow towards the weekend, just to keep things nice and fresh on the mountain. Akakura Kanko: 300cm, -8° Akakura Onsen: 360cm, -6° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick Top 280cm, bottom 250cm; -12° Myoko Suginohara: Top 220cm, bottom 150cm; -12° Seki Onsen: 410cm, -7° (No new report, but only the temperature changes anyway) Kyukamura RunRun: 310cm, -6° Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 220cm, -8° Madarao Mountain Resort: 300cm, -6° Lotte Arai Resort 462cm, -0.6° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 160cm, -14° Myoko Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Wednesday 22nd February 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 956cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 50 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 331cm reported on 12 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 21cm Snowfall at base this season 766cm Posted on Wednesday 22nd February 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Yesterday afternoon the ski area was reporting 50cm of snowfall during the day on the top Yamabiko area. Another 23cm this morning, so there has been another impressive amount of fresh snow delivered. Smaller numbers lower down the mountain, but we still got another 20+cm around base areas. There's a lot of cloud around at the start of the day but some breaks in it too with bits of blue sky and the sun visible at times. If forecasts are right, we will probably see more of that as the day goes on. Fine weather due tomorrow too, and it is a national holiday. So lots of fresh snow and some bright weather is due. Sounds good! Lots of people lined up for the gondola this morning, and who can blame them! Fresh snowfall reported by the ski area at 8am (since yesterday morning): - Yamabiko: 73cm - Uenotaira: 30cm - Hikage: 27cm - Nagasaka: 27cm - Karasawa: 18cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): - Yamabiko: 335cm - Uenotaira: 270cm - Hikage: 185cm - Nagasaka: 195cm - Karasawa: 130cm 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 - Kamoshika - Kandahar (restrictions) Planned night skiing (Nagasaka quad): - Every Saturday until 25th March 2023 Nozawa Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Wednesday 22nd February 2023 Total snowfall at base 766cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 48 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 277cm reported 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 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 425cm Posted on Wednesday 22nd February 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . The clouds remained yesterday with a little new snow up there, at least where I was (Happo-one). Cortina are this morning reporting 5cm of snow. This morning it is not snowing with no fresh snow overnight. It is cold early on with cloud around but also (what seems like an increasing amount of) blue sky. Feels like it is going to be a fine day. The next snow due around Friday night into Saturday. Tomorrow is a national holiday in Japan. It will probably be noticeably busier than a regular Thursday. --------------- 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: 610cm Hakuba 47: 552cm Hakuba Happo-one: 528cm Hakuba Cortina: 730cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort: 543cm --------------- ABLE Hakuba Goryu Reported snowfall: Upper: 3cm (Alps Daira) Official snow depth: Upper: 305cm Toomi: 105cm Hakuba 47 Reported snowfall since last night: Upper: 0cm (reported 5cm yesterday afternoon) Base: 0cm Official snow depth: Top: 300cm Base: 160cm Hakuba Cortina Base (12 hours): About 5cm Official snow depth: 280cm Hakuba Happo-one Reported snowfall: Kurobishi: 0cm Usagidaira: 1cm Top of Riesen quad: ?cm (social media) Nakiyama: 0cm Official snow depth: Kurobishi: 310cm Usagidaira: 191cm Nakiyama: 93cm Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Reported snowfall: Mountain Side: 10cm Village Side: 10cm Official snow depth: Mountain Side: 200cm Village Side: 70cm Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth: 290cm Jigatake Official snow depth: 80cm Kashimayari Official snow depth: 200cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort Official snow depth: Upper: 240cm Lower: 120cm White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Official snow depth: 130cm Hakuba Now 2022-2023 season Data as Wednesday 22nd February 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 425cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 45 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 83cm reported on 11 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 1242cm Posted on Wednesday 22nd February 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . It is snowing lightly this morning with 10cm of fresh on the ground since yesterday. We are expecting more of that through the day, with a cloudy day tomorrow. Almost no wind this morning. A decision on tree run openings will be made after being checked this morning. Snowfall statistics (as reported by the ski area): New snowfall (top): 15+cm Current snow depth (top): 365cm Current snow depth (base): 265cm Total season snowfall so far at top: 1673cm 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 Wednesday 22nd February 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 1242cm Number of days snowfall observed 68 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 202cm observed 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 Geto Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 21cm Snowfall at base this season 896cm Posted on Tuesday 21st February 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here This morning Hirafu and Hanazono are reporting up to 25cm of fresh snowfall over the last 24 hours, and the Avalanche Report has up to 40cm. I have measured 21cm at my measuring point near Hirafu base. Very nice. What's more, the wind that we put up with yesterday has calmed down somewhat - lifts should be open, gates may be delayed but hopefully open, and conditions should be excellent. No further words necessary! Oh yes.... blue skies and sunshine. Bit unexpected, perhaps, but most welcome! --------------- Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain base -8℃, light wind, 25cm snowfall. Moiwa 800m: -10.3℃, NNW2.3m/s, 30cm snowfall with large snowdrift development. Annupuri1100m: -14.2℃, NNE6.3m/s, 40cm snowfall, snowdrift development. Mizuno no sawa: -12.7℃, NNE7.3m/s. Hirafu Hanazono: -13.4℃, NE6.8m/s, 30cm snowfall. Hanazono#3: -11.0℃, NNE3.2m/s. Coastal data: Benkei cape ENE11m/s, Kamui cape ESE2m/s, 1019hPa, 1.5m waves. The strong, 20+m/s, wind peaked around 6pm yesterday and started to calm down after, however 15m/s NE wind has persisted above 1000m elevation. 25cm of light crystal snow has blanketed the base, but yesterday’s high winds has made snowdrifts largely grow, 150cm or even deeper, and changed the terrain in some areas. The new snow seems relatively stable, however would widely break under snow-cat pressure test. The avalanche risk is high at the Backbowl, Annupuri bowl, Higashi-One cornice slopes during the morning. Extra caution is required. 60+cm thick avalanches running down beyond 500m distance could occur with skiing stimulation. Stay away from the gully bottoms where avalanches run through. Gates opening will be delayed, but eventually open. Ask the ski patrol some advice and gear up for the backcountry. Do not duck ropes. A large-scale slide is likely to occur in the Haru no Taki area due to slabs formed with radiant heating. Do not go there if you care about life. Cracks are hidden under the new snow. Buddy-up to avoid critical accidents. The snow in the treeruns is fantastic. Have you switched on your beacon? Have a nice day. --------------- Ski area information for Tuesday 21st February 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: 385cm (+15cm since yesterday) - Base: 170cm (? 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: 25cm - Base: 25cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 325cm (+15cm since yesterday) - Base: 265cm (+15cm 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 (really?) - Base: 0cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 250cm (-10cm since yesterday) - Base: 180cm (-20cm 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: 220cm (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 Tuesday 21st February 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 896cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 78 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 211cm reported on 19 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 15cm Snowfall at base this season 387cm Posted on Tuesday 21st February 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . The sun is creeping slowly upwards, however, upper levels still have fog but able to see ahead of you except for some murkiness at Paradise, Utopia and upper Kurohime. Still, there should be sunny spells ahead. A good fall of snow last night and it continues very lightly so to no real effect. No more real snow until later on in the week and even then, nothing notable expected. Apparently heavy snow is expected on the Yamagata coast but not reaching here. A bit of wind about today and with temperatures down, wrap up. Zao Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Tuesday 21st February 2023 Total snowfall at base 387cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 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 88cm observed on 11 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