Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 21cm Snowfall at base this season 834cm Posted on Saturday 21st January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning. In a contrast to the calm and cloud/fine of yesterday, it's a blizzard-y kind of morning with snow falling and a wind blowing. Ski area already reports over 30cm of fresh snow. Even so, lifts are lining up to all be open for the morning. Let's hope they can make it. There might be a break in the snow tomorrow but from late Monday onwards consistent moderate-heavy snow is due for at least a few days. It's going to be piling up. Check out that total season snowfall number below... 1017m! Snowfall statistics (as reported by the ski area): New snowfall (top): 32cm Current snow depth (top): 230cm Current snow depth (base): 140cm Total season snowfall so far at top: 1017cm Lifts: - Number 1 Gondola - Number 2 Gondola - Number 1 pair lift - Number 2 pair lift - Quad lift Courses: - Normal courses open - Tree run courses only part open - will open as soon as is possible Geto Kogen Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Saturday 21st January 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 834cm Number of days snowfall observed 42 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 256cm 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 12cm Snowfall at base this season 244cm Posted on Saturday 21st January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Fresh snow, yey! Nice and cold too. Ski areas reporting up to 20cm on upper areas this morning and there was slightly under 12cm around my house this morning. Seems fair to think there will be 10-20cm out there across the mountains. Light snow at the moment, mostly cloudy but it feels like it might be starting to gradually clear. We might get some sun. It is the Lunar New Year weekend. Welcome to all visitors coming to celebrate in Hakuba. I'm excited about the prospect of heavy snowfall Tuesday/Wednesday. --------------- 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: 341cm Hakuba 47: 278cm Hakuba Happo-one: 297cm Hakuba Cortina: 325cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort: 336cm --------------- ABLE Hakuba Goryu Reported snowfall: Upper: 15cm (Alps Daira) Official snow depth: Upper: 225cm Toomi: 90cm Hakuba 47 Reported snowfall since last night: Upper: 15cm Base: 10cm Official snow depth: Top: 220cm Base: 110cm Hakuba Cortina Top: 20cm Official snow depth: 170cm Hakuba Happo-one Reported snowfall: Kurobishi: 10cm Usagidaira: 10cm Top of Riesen quad: 20cm (social media) Nakiyama: 7cm Official snow depth: Kurobishi: 235cm Usagidaira: 108cm Nakiyama: 55cm Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Reported snowfall: Mountain Side: 10cm Village Side: 5cm Official snow depth: Mountain Side: 75cm Village Side: 25cm Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth: 150cm Jigatake Official snow depth: 60cm Kashimayari Official snow depth: 85cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort Reported snowfall: Upper: 1cm (?!) Official snow depth: Upper: 175cm Lower: 40cm White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Official snow depth: 75cm Hakuba Now 2022-2023 season Data as Saturday 21st January 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 244cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 27 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 29cm (24th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 164cm reported on 17 days January 2023 snowfall 80cm reported on 10 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 355cm Posted on Friday 20th January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is snowing moderately and there is around 10cm of accumulation on the ground at village level. The snow is expected to ease up and there is the possibility of some sun later in the morning. Snow is forecast to return in the evening. Visibility is fair at the moment but should improve. It is a mild -6c and the high will be -2c. Wind conditions are calm. Kitanomine Zone open Furano Zone open Furano Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Friday 20th January 2023 Total snowfall at base 355cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 38 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 97cm 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 Furano. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 214cm Posted on Friday 20th January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . First thing this morning it was sunny in the valley but looking like going into Mordor at the top. It is now mostly sunny at the bottom with the sun in and out. The top of Paradise is foggy but visibility on the slopes clear. The fog may go all together, however, we do expect snow from the afternoon. The slopes are nice groomers you until hopefully tomorrow morning when there should be a good fresh layer. Zao Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Friday 20th January 2023 Total snowfall at base 214cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 37 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 52cm 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

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 7cm Snowfall at base this season 532cm Posted on Friday 20th January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good morning from Niseko. It's another fine morning. The sun is out, and we have blue skies, with just a little cloud here and there. Lovely, and with some fresh snow overnight too. It should remain below zero through the day at base. The clear and sunny skies won't be lasting long, though, with snow due by tonight. And if forecasts are correct, we will see consistent snowfall through next week. Hopefully wind won't be too... pesky. So I would recommend making the most of the sunshine today, as we might not see much of it (or at all) for a while. The Chinese New Year period is upon us again, and I believe Sunday is the main day. I am guessing we will see many people around over the next week or so. Pre-covid, this period had become one of the busiest periods of the season. Of course, it always was, with late January or early February being peak season. Visitors for Chinese New Year celebrations added to that! To those visitors this year... welcome. :) The Sapporo Snow Festival this year is being held from 4th-11th February, by the way. --------------- Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain base -4C, 10cm new snow, Strong wind and low pressure snow pre-dawn. Moiwa 800m: -7.0C, WNW8.8m, snowdrift development, fracture face 40cm. Annupuri 1100m: -10.2C, NW6.4m/s, pre-dawn blizzard with cornice collapses. Mizuno no Sawa: -9.1C, NNW2.8m/s. Hirafu Hanazono 1000m: -8.9C, NNE11.8m/s, trace new snow, snowdrift development. Hanzono#3: -6.7C, N5.2m/s. Coastal data: Benkei Cape NNE7m/s, Kamui Cape ENE2m/s, 1015hPa, 1.5m waves. --------------- Ski area information for Friday 20th 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: 5cm - Base: 0cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 280cm (-10cm since yesterday) - Base: 105cm (-5cm since yesterday) Lifts: - Ace Family quad [* open until for 7:00pm for night skiing] - Ace Number 2 quad (Center Four) [* open until for 7:00pm for night skiing] - Ace Number 3 pair - Hirafu Gondola - Holiday Number 1 pair - King Number 3 quad - King Number 4 - Swinging Monkey ------- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 10cm - Base: 10cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 208cm (-2cm since yesterday) - Base: 160cm (-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: 10cm - Base: 10cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 160cm (+20cm since yesterday) - Base: 140cm (+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: 155cm (+10cm since yesterday) - Base: 140cm (+5cm since yesterday) Lifts: - Niseko Gondola - Upper Village Gondola - Village Express - Community Chair [* open until 7:00pm for night skiing] - Banzai Chair [* open until 7:00pm for night skiing] - Wonderland Chair ------- Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Lifts: - Number 1 pair lift - Number 2 pair lift - Quad lift Niseko Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Friday 20th January 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 532cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 48 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 179cm 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 Kutchan/Niseko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 813cm Posted on Friday 20th January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto Kogen. A 10cm layer of snow on the ground this morning and 15+cm higher up. The snow started in the evening after a fine day. Today and tomorrow we are expecting snow to be falling. Just light snow at the moment and visibility is fairly ok. Wind might be an issue later or overnight. Tree run courses still on standby for more snow. Snowfall statistics (as reported by the ski area): New snowfall (top): 15cm Current snow depth (top): 220cm Current snow depth (base): 135cm Total season snowfall so far at top: 987cm Lifts: - Number 1 Gondola - Number 1 pair lift - Number 2 pair lift - Quad lift Courses: - Normal courses open - Tree run courses only part open - Heart, Garden, Rabbit. Waiting for more fresh snow for others to open Geto Kogen Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Friday 20th January 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 813cm Number of days snowfall observed 41 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 235cm observed 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 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 345cm Posted on Thursday 19th January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is a beautiful sunny morning with clear skies and views across Furano town. Smoke from chimneys is rising vertically, so no wind around town. Over night there has been a nice fresh layer of snow around 4cm. The temperature is very cold at -17c now and will rise to a high of -5c. Snow is expected tomorrow. Kitanomine Zone open Furano Zone open Furano Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Thursday 19th January 2023 Total snowfall at base 345cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 37 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 87cm 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 Furano. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 213cm Posted on Thursday 19th January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . The summit is positively dazzling on this bright day. Finally, a perfect day for 360 photos. There are a few clouds around but should go away. Temperatures are well down so the crisp slopes shouldn't suffer too much. Make the most of the day. Those coming tomorrow, get out quick as this clear spell is likely to change tomorrow afternoon when we expect a replenishment of the soft stuff. Don't forget to change the lenses in your goggles if you have changeable ones. Zao Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Thursday 19th January 2023 Total snowfall at base 213cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 36 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 51cm observed 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 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 226cm Posted on Thursday 19th January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Brrrrr. It's a cold early morning today, and clear skies too with the sun shining down on us. I like the sound of 'heavy snow' that some forecasts still say we should get tomorrow night, but it doesn't look like that should last much into Saturday. There's also a cold front due to move in and be with us next week which looks promising. We should expect sun today and probably tomorrow morning too. Early morning groomers should be really nice. Shiga Kogen Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Thursday 19th January 2023 Total snowfall at base 226cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 35 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 28cm (4th and 10th January) November 2022 snowfall 6cm reported on 2 days December 2022 snowfall 109cm reported on 21 days January 2023 snowfall 111cm 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 Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 525cm Posted on Thursday 19th January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good morning from Niseko. And it is a beautiful morning. Nice and cold, with largely clear blue skies. There are just a few small clouds around in places. There is not much of a wind too. There is another 5+cm of snow to add to the report, with that all coming in early afternoon afternoon (no more to add overnight). I think it should be a real feel-good kind of morning, complete with scenery. This is before some potentially serious snowfall coming over the next week or so. Which is extremely feel-good, of course. Just in a different way! Thank you very much to the people who sent in comments yesterday, I appreciate it. :) --------------- Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain base -10C, no snowfall, calm. Moiwa 800m: -10.6C, WNW3.7m, no snowfall, small snowdrift development. Annupuri 1100m: -14.1C, WNW4.0m/s, no snowfall, calm. Mizuno no Sawa: -13.0C, NNW2.7m/s. Hirafu Hanazono 1000m: -14.4C, light wind, calm. Hanzono#3: -11.5C, W0.5m/s. Coastal data: Benkei capeS3m/s, Kamui cape SSE4m/s, 1023hPa, 0.9m waves. The weather is calm both in the ocean and the mountains under a high pressure system. According to the observation this morning, snow has stabilized and the general avalanche risk is low. Please listen to the patrols’ advice at the gates and always be prepared before you go outbounds. Out of bounds area is not controlled or managed. As the low pressure system approaches southerly wind will pick up in the afternoon, and low pressure snowfall will begin. Then it will become a fierce blizzard. Pay attention to the weather transition and snowfall transition. Most of the avalanche accidents occur during the bad weather. We urge you to respect the Niseko Rules, the rules for skiing out of bounds of ski resorts, and not to be overconfident in your knowledge, skills, and experience. Precaution prevents most accidents. Always have an accurate understanding of the situation. The crack in the west ridge backbowl is widening. The crack is not visible from above while skiing. Beware of falling. There is no safety in this sport. Have a good day. --------------- Ski area information for Thursday 19th 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: 5cm - Base: 0cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 290cm (+5cm since yesterday) - Base: 110cm (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 - Ace Number 4 pair - Hirafu Gondola - Holiday Number 1 pair - King Number 3 quad - King Number 4 - Swinging Monkey ------- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 5cm - Base: 5cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 210cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 165cm (no 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: 10cm - Base: 10cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 140cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 120cm (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: 145cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 135cm (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 Thursday 19th January 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 525cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 47 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 172cm 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 Kutchan/Niseko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 283cm Posted on Thursday 19th January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Good morning from... Tokyo. Yes, I am away this morning but have spoken with a trusted friend back in the Nozzle. Snow didn't really happen yesterday - not in any real way. The ski area is reporting 3cm on the top Yamabiko and Uenotaira areas and there was just a dusting lower down. (My friend didn't mention rain, but perhaps just didn't want to. I know that feeling well!) I feel various forecasts have had more than their fair share of 'fail' this season so far, so I look at them with some cynicism. They currently say snow tomorrow night, and then some good proper snowfall incoming in the first half of the week. Let's have a Nozawa-like few days of heavy snow, hey? This morning the sun is out and there are blue skies above the mountain. Beauty of a morning. Cold too. Wish I was there! Fresh snowfall reported by the ski area at 8am (since yesterday morning): - Yamabiko: 3cm - Uenotaira: 3cm - Hikage: 0cm - Nagasaka: 0cm - Karasawa: 0cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): - Yamabiko: 150cm - Uenotaira: 125cm - Hikage: 100cm - Nagasaka: 80cm - Karasawa: 40cm 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: - Mukobayashi - Hachiman - Challenge 39 - Kandahar (restrictions) - Grand Prix - Kurokura Planned night skiing (Nagasaka quad): - Every Saturday until 25th March 2023 Nozawa Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Thursday 19th January 2023 Total snowfall at base 283cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 25 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 34cm (26th December and 4th January) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 101cm reported on 13 days January 2023 snowfall 182cm 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 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 803cm Posted on Thursday 19th January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Sunny it is. But we do have another layer of snow, around 10cm, from yesterday. The snow is due back tonight and we might be starting to get some bigger numbers once again. Next week is looking cold and snowy too. Sounds good! For now, fine morning. Snowfall statistics (as reported by the ski area): New snowfall (top): 10cm Current snow depth (top): 210cm Current snow depth (base): 130cm Total season snowfall so far at top: 977cm Lifts: - Number 1 Gondola - Number 1 pair lift - Number 2 pair lift - Quad lift Courses: - Normal courses open - Tree run courses only part open - Heart, Garden, Rabbit. Waiting for more fresh snow for others to open Geto Kogen Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Thursday 19th January 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 803cm Number of days snowfall observed 40 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 225cm 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 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