Independent snow and weather reporting from the Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 285cm Posted on Friday 27th January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Ski areas reporting another (up to) 20cm or so of snow in upper areas this morning. Light snow is falling right now and that's what we expect for the day, before it gets heavier tonight. We should have a good news layer on the mountains for the start of the weekend. The cold temps should also be continuing, so be prepared! --------------- 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: 386cm Hakuba 47: 333cm Hakuba Happo-one: 337cm Hakuba Cortina: 345cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort: 379cm --------------- ABLE Hakuba Goryu Reported snowfall: Upper: 5cm (Alps Daira) Official snow depth: Upper: 245cm Toomi: 100cm Hakuba 47 Reported snowfall since last night: Upper: 20cm Base: 15cm Official snow depth: Top: 250cm Base: 135cm Hakuba Cortina Top: 20cm Official snow depth: 210cm Hakuba Happo-one Reported snowfall: Kurobishi: 20cm Usagidaira: 14cm Top of Riesen quad: 20cm (social media) Nakiyama: 5cm Official snow depth: Kurobishi: 290cm Usagidaira: 136cm Nakiyama: 83cm Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Reported snowfall: Mountain Side: 10cm Village Side: 5cm Official snow depth: Mountain Side: 110cm Village Side: 70cm Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth: 215cm Jigatake Official snow depth: 85cm Kashimayari Official snow depth: 130cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort Official snow depth: Upper: 198cm Lower: 95cm White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Official snow depth: 100cm Hakuba Now 2022-2023 season Data as Friday 27th January 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 285cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 30 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 121cm reported on 13 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Hakuba. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 12cm Snowfall at base this season 606cm Posted on Thursday 26th January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here I have another tidy 10+cm of fresh snow to report this morning, delivered on and off since my last report and mostly after dark. Strong winds kept me awake for a time late last night. It's better to have the wind overnight than during the day, I suppose. Hopefully the wind won't be quite as strong today, but it is still affecting a few lifts early on (Annupuri gondola and top lifts). It remains very cold, down below -10C outside my place now. Regular snowfall is expected across the coming week. Conditions should be super! --------------- Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain base -12C, 20cm snowfall, windblown snow. Moiwa 800m: -14.7C, WSW11.3m/s, significant snowdrift development. Annupuri 1100m: -17.7C, WNW13.3m/s, significant snowdrift development. Mizuno no Sawa: -16.1C, NNW7.1m/s. Hirafu Hanazono: -17.4C, SSE3.0m/s. Hanazono#3: -14.5C, NNW8.1m/s. Coastal data: Benkei cape NW19m/s, Kamui cape WNW13m/s, 1010hPa, 3.6m waves. Wave heights have dropped from 6m to 3m and the isobar is beginning to spread out. According to the observation at 5am, westerly wind is still blowing strong over 800m elevation. Based on the observation, tests, and snowfall transition, avalanche risk is high on ridgeline leeward slopes over 800m elevation where snowdrifts have developed rapidly. The winds will come down at 10:00am and top lifts will open, but the gates opening is yet to be decided. Please follow the patrol's instructions. Do not stimulate knolls. Do not traverse steep slopes under cornices. When traversing gullies and under the sidewalls, keep the distance and traverse one person at a time. Beware of crashing into trees. Avalanche risk remains high all day on Kozan no sawa, westridge at 1000m elevation, Annupuri Osawa cornice slopes, and East ridge. Better to be cautious even if the weather recovers. The conditions are the same in the surrounding mountains. Guides and leaders have a great responsibility. Plan your tours wisely. Tree-runs have been reset with new snow. Beware of falling, crashing into trees and choking. Have a good day. --------------- Ski area information for Thursday 26th January 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: 15cm - Base: 15cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 310cm (+5cm since yesterday) - Base: 120cm (no change 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: 20cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 250cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 210cm (+5cm change 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 (ignore this!) - Base: 0cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 185cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 160cm (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: 180cm (+10cm since yesterday) - Base: 165cm (+5cm 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 Thursday 26th January 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 606cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 22cm (2nd and 16th January) November 2022 snowfall 17cm reported on 5 days December 2022 snowfall 336cm reported on 27 days January 2023 snowfall 253cm reported 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 Kutchan/Niseko. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 20cm Snowfall at base this season 265cm Posted on Thursday 26th January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . A bit more snow than anticipated last night so everyone is busy clearing it. After the bad visibility conditions yesterday, it is better today although Paradise and up is very murky and not so clear to see the ground in front. A bit of wind still around but not like yesterday. It will continue to snow during the day adding a bit more. Temperatures have eased somewhat and will rise a tad more tomorrow with expected sunny spells in the morning. Zao Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Thursday 26th January 2023 Total snowfall at base 265cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 42 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 103cm observed 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 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 7cm Snowfall at base this season 399cm Posted on Thursday 26th January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Furano was hit by strong winds overnight. The good news is that it is calm this morning with no wind present at base. The mountain is looking good in the early morning sun with clear sky above. There is 7cm of new snow around base, with wind effect. It is -13c now and will hit a high of -8c. Looks like a nice day ahead after the recent bad weather. Kitanomine Zone open Furano Zone open Furano Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Thursday 26th January 2023 Total snowfall at base 399cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 44 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 141cm 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 17cm Snowfall at base this season 470cm Posted on Thursday 26th January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . The snow tapered off during the day yesterday, but really hasn't completely stopped falling. The forecast is that it will pick up this afternoon once again, and pretty much keep falling, heavier or lighter, over the coming days. It's been cold, too, going into double digits overnight (it's a lot colder where I grew up, but I've gotten used to Myoko's mild and snowy winters!). It is starting to feel a bit more normal here now, with the snow walls on the roads starting to rise, and the small trees and vines starting to disappear. Many lifts were delayed yesterday because of the cold and snow (as were trains coming in from Nagano, apart from the reliable Shinkansen). Akakura Kanko: 180cm, -10° Akakura Onsen: 235cm, -6° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick Top 185cm, bottom 170cm; -8° Myoko Suginohara: Top 150cm, bottom 75cm; -13° (no new report) Seki Onsen: 320cm, -12° Kyukamura RunRun: 200cm, -8° (no new report) Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 170cm, -10° Madarao Mountain Resort: 190cm, -10° Lotte Arai Resort 294cm, -1.7° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 110cm, -10° Myoko Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Thursday 26th January 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 470cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 33 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 55cm (25th January) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 134cm reported on 19 days January 2023 snowfall 336cm 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 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 384cm Posted on Thursday 26th January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Good morning from Nozawa. It's another cold one! Sorry I missed the ski area updates yesterday afternoon - a few urgent things that required my attention are the culprit (and Naski can't shed any light on them). So the ski area snowfall numbers this morning are from 3pm yesterday afternoon. (There wasn't much during the day yesterday though, at least in base areas, in terms of cm. It mostly came night time). We are due cloud and light snow today, particularly this afternoon, with more snow over the coming days too. The top areas of the mountain are back open and I'm guessing conditions should be excellent this morning. I think I need to go and check. Just to be sure. :) Fresh snowfall reported by the ski area at 7am (since yesterday afternoon): - Yamabiko: 20cm - Uenotaira: 18cm - Hikage: 10cm - Nagasaka: 10cm - Karasawa: 10cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): - Yamabiko: 175cm - Uenotaira: 140cm - Hikage: 105cm - Nagasaka: 90cm - Karasawa: 55cm All lifts now normally operating except these lifts: - Challenge pair (usually closed on weekdays) - Utopia pair (usually closed on weekdays) All courses are now open except the following: - Yunimine A - Challenge 39 - Grandprix - Kandahar (restrictions) Planned night skiing (Nagasaka quad): - Every Saturday until 25th March 2023 Nozawa Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Thursday 26th January 2023 Total snowfall at base 384cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 29 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 283cm reported on 16 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 277cm Posted on Thursday 26th January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Yesterday it was cold and snowy up on them there mountains. Wrapped up well and prepared for it, there was some great snow conditions to enjoy. It is snowing lightly at base just now, though the cloud isn't thick and I can see the shape of the sun behind some of the clouds. Should be another good morning with ski areas reporting 10cm or so of fresh on upper areas. With snow due to set in tomorrow night and overnight into Saturday, there should be a further fresh layer for weekend visitors to enjoy. Hakuba Now 2022-2023 season Data as Thursday 26th January 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 277cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 29 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 113cm 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 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 42cm Snowfall at base this season 945cm Posted on Thursday 26th January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Some really good snow since yesterday, and lots of it too. The ski area reports over 70cm up top. There is a good 40cm around base too. It is still snowing this morning and it is still windy, though not quite as much as yesterday. Forecasts say it might whip up again more from this afternoon. Still... Heart, Rabbit, Garden, Summit, Beech and Shooter tree runs should be open this morning. Expect more snow in the coming days. The taps have been turned on once again. Snowfall statistics (as reported by the ski area): New snowfall (top): 72cm Current snow depth (top): 300cm Current snow depth (base): 230cm Total season snowfall so far at top: 1177cm Lifts: - Number 1 Gondola - Number 1 pair lift - Number 2 pair lift - Quad lift Courses: - Normal runs open - Heart, Rabbit, Garden, Summit, Beech and Shooter tree runs should be open, subject to safety checks Geto Kogen Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Thursday 26th January 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 945cm Number of days snowfall observed 47 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 367cm 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 9cm Snowfall at base this season 594cm Posted on Wednesday 25th January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Gosh, it's very cold this morning. -14C! Niseko Village are reporting -24C at the top. There is fresh snow since my report yesterday morning. Not a huge amount, but it's top quality and conditions should be excellent if you can move your body with all those layers on. Visibility looks decent at the start of the day, but that might well be changeable. It is snowing lightly at the moment. At 8:30am, the Annupuri gondola is on hold and so are all of top lifts due to windy conditions up there. The coming days sees lots of continued cold, snow and possibly wind. And I think that's about all I have for you this morning. --------------- Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain base -15C, 15cm snowfall, good visibility. Moiwa 800m: -18.0C, W12m/s, 15cm snowfall, snowdrift development. Annupuri 1100m: -21.3C, WNW10.5m/s. Mizuno no Sawa 1000m: -19.8C, NW5.5m/s. Hirafu Hanazono: -20.8C, NNE3.9m/s. Hanazono#3: -17.8C, N7.0m/s. Coastal data: Benkei cape NNW15m/s, Kamui cape N19m/s, 1001hPa, 3.6m waves. The atmospheric pressure gradient steepened and seas are high. Snowdrift development at slopes over 1000m elevation in Niseko mountain range due to the strong north or north west wind. Though the snowfall is low, there are unstable 50cm thick snowdrift developments on leeward knolls. There is a packed marble-like snowdrift layer underneath today’s snowdrift, which can easily collapse with little stimulation. From the observation this morning, the avalanche risk is high on the leeward slopes over 800m elevation. The gates over 1000m are closed. Please listen to the patrol's advice. Going out of bounds from the resort is still technically prohibited by the Japanese Chair lift operations regulations. Do not duck ropes. Always use gates to go out of bounds. The weather will get worse. Beware of avalanches on the 40-degree slopes even in the woods as the blizzard intensifies. Currently NIED is conducting snowdrift observation in a temporary hut near the radio tower at Mikaeri bowl. Please cooperate. Beware of frostbites. Have a good day. --------------- Ski area information for Wednesday 25th January 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: 305cm (-5cm since yesterday) - Base: 120cm (+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: 7cm - Base: 18cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 250cm (+10cm change since yesterday) - Base: 205cm (+18cm change 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: 185cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 160cm (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: 170cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 160cm (+5cm 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 25th January 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 594cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 53 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 22cm (2nd and 16th January) November 2022 snowfall 17cm reported on 5 days December 2022 snowfall 336cm reported on 27 days January 2023 snowfall 241cm 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 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 245cm Posted on Wednesday 25th January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . It really blew last night along with a good new covering refreshing all tracks. Viz comes and goes so be wary of coming across snow drifts or sudden deep powder. Wind is pretty strong from mid level up and, as anticipated, the Sky Cable, Zao Ropeway 2nd stage and Kurohime Quad are not running The Chuo bowl main run has thick powder but hard to see. Strong wind on the lifts as well. It's a choice of thicker powder higher up but can't see too well or be lower down. It is also noticeably colder higher up. Omori would be a good place to be with the Hyakuman being in fog and wind. Similarly, Sunrise is nice as is higher Uwanodai. Note that the Shinkansen from Yamagata is not running probably due to snow drifts. It will snow for the rest of the day providing another decent layer and through tomorrow when the wind should drop so hopefully better conditions. Zao Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Wednesday 25th January 2023 Total snowfall at base 245cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 41 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 83cm 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 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 392cm Posted on Wednesday 25th January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Strong winds are present today currently between 10-15m/s. The resort will not operate the Kitanomine Gondola due to the wind. Light snow is falling and there is a dusting on the ground. Visibility doesn't look to be great due to the combination of snow, wind and cloud. Kitanomine Zone open Furano Zone open Furano Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Wednesday 25th January 2023 Total snowfall at base 392cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 43 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 134cm 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 62cm Snowfall at base this season 373cm Posted on Wednesday 25th January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . No need for letters of complaint! Here's how much fresh snow was being reported by the ski area at 3pm yesterday afternoon (snowfall since 7am): - Yamabiko: 25cm - Uenotaira: 18cm - Hikage: 20cm - Nagasaka: 20cm - Karasawa: 15cm And here's how much they are reporting this morning (since 3pm yesterday afternoon): - Yamabiko: 70cm - Uenotaira: 32cm - Hikage: 75cm - Nagasaka: 75cm - Karasawa: 40cm Adding those up comes to: - Yamabiko: 95cm - Uenotaira: 50cm - Hikage: 95cm - Nagasaka: 95cm - Karasawa: 55cm Wow, that is a lot of snow. I'm not seeing 95cm myself, rather I am still seeing just over 60cm. It has been windy, so the snow has been blowing around a lot. Perhaps that makes it one of those days when you will see more or less in different areas. Just as one more number to add to the party, as of 8am the JMA (Japan Meteorological Agency) station, near Karasawa, is reporting 53cm over the last 24 hours. Regardless of all the different numbers: there is a lot of fresh snow around, which is totally excellent news. It is still snowing and more is due across the coming days and maybe more of the heavy stuff as we enter the weekend. The two gondolas and top lifts (Yamabiko, Uenotaira, Paradise) are closed this morning due to strong winds on the mountain. Fresh snowfall reported by the ski area at 7am (since yesterday morning): - Yamabiko: 95cm - Uenotaira: 50cm - Hikage: 95cm - Nagasaka: 95cm - Karasawa: 55cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): - Yamabiko: 230cm - Uenotaira: 170cm - Hikage: 150cm - Nagasaka: 145cm - Karasawa: 90cm Planned night skiing (Nagasaka quad): - Every Saturday until 25th March 2023 Nozawa Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Wednesday 25th January 2023 Total snowfall at base 373cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 28 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 272cm 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 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