Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 19cm Snowfall at base this season 422cm Posted on Wednesday 4th January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here It is another very cold and snowy morning, and I have another 20cm or so of fresh snow to report since yesterday. Niseko Village are reporting a temperature of -17C again this morning, it's more like -10C at base. Snowfall might be getting less over the coming days and there might even be some sun. We haven't seen much of that since the season started a month ago. Temperatures look set to remain low, so conditions should be remain excellent. I need to post earlier than usual today and so don't have any specific lift news. Hopefully they will be able to open as planned. See you tomorrow. --------------- Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain base -11C, 20cm snowfall, moderate visibility. Moiwa800m: -13C, W11.6m/s, windy snowfall, bad visibility, snowdrifts development. Annupur1100m: -16.1C, WNW10.1m/s, snowing, bad visibility, large snowdrifts difficult to groom. Mizuno no Sawa top: -14.8C, NNW5.2m/s. Hirafu Hanazono 1000m: -13.8C, NNE1.4m/s. Coastal data: Benkei cape NNW15m/s, Kamui cape NW6m/s, 1012hPa, 2.6m waves. The winter pressure distribution has weakened and the weather is ameliorating. The snowdrifts kept developing until pre-dawn but slowed down after 6am. The avalanche risk in slopes under 900m elevation is lowering, however higher elevation slopes are still very unstable and the avalanche risk remains high. Stay away from the gully bottom, avalanche strikes from above you. All gates opening are yet to be determined. Please follow the ski patrol’s instructions. Peak gates should open after the 6th Jan. Please be patient and do not cross ropes. The Niseko Rules respect the freedom to ride out of bounds, however is also concerned about the safety of all resort users. This is a ski resort and everybody using the resort’s facility must abide by the rules. Someone that didn’t follow the rules, crossed the rope, went out of bounds and got lost yesterday. He eventually got rescued, but overconfidence could kill you. It is best to leave the Backbowl, Annupuri bowl cornice slopes, Mikaeri bowl steep slopes and East ridge cornice slopes untouched for today, even if the weather gets better. Stay away from strictly off-limits areas such as Haru no Taki. Japan Meteorology Center says heavy loads of snow are inherently dangerous. We base our risk evaluation on the amount of snowfall as well as how the snowfall transitioned each day. The slopes have been mostly reset again. Have a nice day. --------------- Ski area information for Wednesday 4th 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: 30cm - Base: 30cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 290cm (+15cm since yesterday) - Base: 110cm (-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: 32cm - Base: 30cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 225cm (+15cm since yesterday) - Base: 185cm (+7cm since yesterday) Lifts: - Hanazono Number 1 - Hanazono Number 2 quad - Hanazono Number 3 quad - Hanazono Symphony Gondola [* open until 7:00pm for night skiing] ------- Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 10cm - Base: 10cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 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 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm (I don't think they are updating these numbers...) - Base: 0cm (If this continues, I might take this out of the report) Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 125cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 130cm (+15cm since yesterday) Lifts: - Niseko Gondola - Village Express - Community Chair [* open until 7:00pm for night skiing] - Banzai Chair [* open until 7:00pm for night skiing] - Morino Chair - 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 4th January 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 422cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 36 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 22cm (2nd January) November 2022 snowfall 17cm reported on 5 days December 2022 snowfall 336cm reported on 27 days January 2023 snowfall 69cm reported on 4 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 178cm Posted on Wednesday 4th January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Well we didn't quite get the hoped for sunny patches yesterday but hope that it improves today. It is snowing lightly which should be at least the case most of the day but unlikely to produce anything of note. The sign is a bright orb behind the cloud cover but there is fog on the mountain. Viz is therefore variable as is wind. It feels jolly cold today so be prepared. Numbers will have reduced so enjoy. Zao Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Wednesday 4th January 2023 Total snowfall at base 178cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 26 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 16cm observed on 3 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 34cm Snowfall at base this season 194cm Posted on Wednesday 4th January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . I'm enjoying this. Shovelling required again this morning with another 30+cm of snow, most of that coming in overnight. Nozawa itself has reported over 50cm on the top Yamabiko area since yesterday too. Visibility is limited, but snow conditions should be excellent. I will surely be reporting some more snow numbers tomorrow too, though it might start easing off. The New Year holidays are probably over for most people now, but there sure seems like a lot of people lining up for the gondola this morning! Fresh snowfall since yesterday morning reported by the ski area (reported at 3pm yesterday in brackets): - Yamabiko: 51cm - Uenotaira: 45cm - Hikage: 35cm - Nagasaka: 35cm - Karasawa: 25cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): - Yamabiko: 180cm - Uenotaira: 180cm - Hikage: 130cm - Nagasaka: 125cm - Karasawa: 80cm All lifts now normally operating except these lifts: - Challenge pair [usually closed on weekdays] - Utopia pair [usually closed on weekdays] - Hikage quad (due to maintenance) All courses are now open except the following: - Mukobayashi - Hachiman - Kandahar (restrictions) Planned night skiing (Nagasaka quad): - 8th January 2023 - Every Saturday until 25th March 2023 Nozawa Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Wednesday 4th January 2023 Total snowfall at base 194cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 16 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 93cm reported on 3 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 31cm Snowfall at base this season 251cm Posted on Wednesday 4th January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . More snow overnight, about 30cm of nice, lighter snow. The temperatures stayed pretty consistent; my little unit says it stayed between -2 and -4°C throughout the night and into the morning. Going out to explore the woods this morning, so I want to give an early report, but, again, the resorts haven't updated, and it's right at 8am! Sorry, but if I wanted to plan my day, I'd like to know a bit more about conditions earlier than 8am. Minor rant ended. Akakura Kanko: 170cm, -6° (no new data yet?) Akakura Onsen: 185cm, -2° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick Top 130cm, bottom 90cm; -5° (no new info) Myoko Suginohara: Top 145cm, bottom 60cm; -4° Seki Onsen: 150cm, -5° Kyukamura RunRun: 130cm, -2° (no new info) Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: 85cm, -6° Madarao Mountain Resort: 130cm, -5° Lotte Arai Resort 294, 0.5° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 95cm, -6° Myoko Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Wednesday 4th January 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 251cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 22 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 46cm (2nd January) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 134cm reported on 19 days January 2023 snowfall 117cm reported on 3 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 6cm Snowfall at base this season 196cm Posted on Wednesday 4th January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning to you all from Hakuba. There was some blue sky to enjoy yesterday in the early afternoon before it started snowing again. It is another cold morning with light snow falling. That's what is forecast for the day, on and off. The New Year holidays are over for lots of people, now going back to work. So it will probably be quieter this morning. Hakuba Now 2022-2023 season Data as Wednesday 4th January 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 196cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 21 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 32cm reported on 4 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 11cm Snowfall at base this season 309cm Posted on Wednesday 4th January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is another typical cold start to the day so if heading out early morning add that extra layer. The temperatures is currently -12c and during the day it will rise to -7c. The weather is forecast to be high cloud through until afternoon. Looking up at the resort the visibility looks good. Snow conditions are excellent and there has been another 11cm since yesterday. Kitanomine Zone open Furano Zone open Furano Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Wednesday 4th January 2023 Total snowfall at base 309cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 28 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 51cm reported on 4 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 133cm Posted on Tuesday 3rd January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Light snow falling in some areas this morning. I am in the Ichinose area just now and it's quite bright, even feels like the sun might break through the clouds. Kumanoyu reporting just 5cm this morning. Not huge amounts but it's nice and cold and conditions seem good. More of the same forecast through at least tomorrow. Shiga Kogen Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Tuesday 3rd January 2023 Total snowfall at base 133cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 25 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 7cm (11th and 18th December) November 2022 snowfall 6cm reported on 2 days December 2022 snowfall 109cm reported on 21 days January 2023 snowfall 18cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 20cm Snowfall at base this season 403cm Posted on Tuesday 3rd January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good morning from Niseko. It is another (very) cold morning here, and I have another 20cm of beautiful fresh snowfall to report. Wrap up to venture out for some very fine conditions out there. Though visibility is limited and that care I was talking about still needs to be taken. Annupuri continue their gradual march towards being fully open with the opening of the Fukayukirinkan (Deep Snow Forest) course. And I think that means that Annupuri is now, indeed, fully open (weather permitting). They were planning on having their 'first run' operations over New Year but that didn't happen due to windy conditions. They are planning on that happening on 7th, 8th and 9th January. I'll mention more in a few days. As of 8:30am, the Annupuri Gondola is on hold due to wind conditions. Other lifts are opening as planned, but there may be disruptions. If you are one of the naughty people who missed the report yesterday (with some thoughts on the season-so-far), I forgive you. You can find it here. --------------- Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain base -11℃, 30cm of heavy wind-affected snowfall. Moiwa800m: -12.8℃, SW10.5m/s. Annupuri1100m: -16℃, WNW7.3m/s, large snowdrift development, difficult to groom. Mizuno no Sawa top: -14.5℃, NNW4.9m/s. Hanazono1000m: -15.4℃, SW3.5m/s, 30cm snowfall with snowdrifts. Coastal data: Benkei cape NW17m/s, Kamui cape W10m/s, 1012hPa, 3.3m waves. A strong westerly wind continues to blow up high, bringing in cold air. Heavy snowfall and snowdrifts are developing big. The avalanche risk remains high in all elevations. Avalanches of 120cm crown, 120km/h speed and running for 500m are expected in leeward slopes above 900m elevation. The new snowpack consists of high density wind-drifts of firm snow particles. This type of snow is likely to surface slab slide, not only at knolls and steep slopes, but in the tree-runs too. Caution is required when riding soft slabbed slopes below the ridge line or sidewalls. The wind is forecasted to calm down by noon and the gondola might start running, but please refrain from entering Yu no Sawa (strictly off-limits) and/or O-sawa (Annupuri bowl), or access Haru no Taki (strictly off-limits) area by ducking Mizuno no Sawa (controlled area) ropes. You may never come back. Gates opening is not decided at this stage. Please respect the ski patrol’s instructions. The slopes have been reset and in good shape. Have you switched your beacon on? Have a nice day. --------------- Ski area information for Tuesday 3rd 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: 25cm - Base: 25cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 275cm (+5cm since yesterday) - Base: 115cm (+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: 30cm - Base: 30cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 210cm (+15cm since yesterday) - Base: 178cm (+13cm 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 ON HOLD - Dream Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 1 quad [* open until 7:30pm for night skiing] - Jumbo Number 2 pair - Jumbo Number 3 pair [* open on weekends and holidays] - Jumbo Number 4 pair ------- Niseko Village Ski Resort Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm (huh?, again) - Base: 0cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 125cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 115cm (+5cm since yesterday) Lifts: - Niseko 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 3rd January 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 403cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 35 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 22cm (2nd January) November 2022 snowfall 17cm reported on 5 days December 2022 snowfall 336cm reported on 27 days January 2023 snowfall 50cm reported on 3 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Kutchan/Niseko. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 176cm Posted on Tuesday 3rd January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . It snowed lightly throughout the day yesterday but the larger flakes this morning made up for most of the new layer. It is sunny in the valley with blue above the mountain but low cloud drifting over so the visibility comes and goes. Whether true sunny spells will be experienced to day remains to be seen as snow fall also comes and goes. It is definitely colder and winds will be variable. The most people on the slopes was yesterday and likely to be the same during the course of the morning. I understand that today's Shinkansen is going to be the most crowded despite yesterday being the end of the public holidays. Take care with your bus schedule if you're one of them. Zao Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Tuesday 3rd January 2023 Total snowfall at base 176cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 25 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 14cm observed on 2 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Zao Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 28cm Snowfall at base this season 160cm Posted on Tuesday 3rd January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . The snow has continued. At 3pm yesterday, the ski are was reporting 28-30cm on the upper areas and there's another 30cm to add to that this morning. I reckon that makes for about 60cm since yesterday. And this time we've had a fair amount at base too, 10-15cm yesterday and another 10-20cm overnight. I have measured 28cm to add to this report. What's even better is that there's more incoming over the next few days. This is turning out to be the most significant snow of the season so far and conditions should be great across the mountain. The next scheduled night skiing is at the weekend (7th/8th). Fresh snowfall since yesterday morning reported by the ski area (reported at 3pm yesterday in brackets): - Yamabiko: 58cm - Uenotaira: 60cm - Hikage: 33cm - Nagasaka: 33cm - Karasawa: 23cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): - Yamabiko: 165cm - Uenotaira: 165cm - Hikage: 95cm - Nagasaka: 95cm - Karasawa: 65cm All lifts now normally operating except these lifts: - Hikage quad (due to maintenance) All courses are now open except the following: - Grand Prix - Hachiman - Kandahar (restrictions) Planned night skiing (Nagasaka quad): - 8th January 2023 - Every Saturday until 25th March 2023 Nozawa Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Tuesday 3rd January 2023 Total snowfall at base 160cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 15 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 34cm (26th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 101cm reported on 13 days January 2023 snowfall 59cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 8cm Snowfall at base this season 190cm Posted on Tuesday 3rd January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Some fresh snow last night but not a whole lot. Cortina is reporting the most over the last 24 hours hours with 17cm at base. Otherwise it's a 5-15cm range with a few curious 0cms added in there to add to the numbers fun! It has been a nice chilly early morning. There's lots of cloud about and limited visibility at some ski areas, but some blue sky peeking through in places too. Feels like it could go either way, though the forecast is for the clouds with snow showers and maybe more snow tomorrow. In the meantime conditions should be good this morning. And I'm going to go and find out. --------------- 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: 252cm Hakuba 47: 215cm Hakuba Happo-one: 197cm Hakuba Cortina: 188cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort: 216cm * There is often a delay of one day in new numbers being reported --------------- ABLE Hakuba Goryu Reported snowfall: Upper: 15cm (Alps Daira) Official snow depth: Upper: 230cm Toomi: 115cm Hakuba 47 Reported snowfall since last night: Upper: 5cm Base: 5cm Official snow depth: Top: 215cm Base: 110cm Hakuba Cortina Reported snowfall (24 hours): Base: 17cm Official snow depth: 195cm Hakuba Happo-one Reported snowfall: Kurobishi: 0cm Usagidaira: 0cm Top of Riesen quad: 0cm (social media) Nakiyama: 0cm Official snow depth: Kurobishi: 220cm Usagidaira: 133cm Nakiyama: 75cm Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Reported snowfall: Mountain Side: 0cm Village Side: 0cm Official snow depth: Mountain Side: 100cm Village Side: 30cm Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth: 175cm Hakuba Valley Kashimayari Official snow depth: 100cm Jigatake Official snow depth: 70cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort Reported snowfall: Upper: 0cm Official snow depth: Upper: 174cm Lower: 80cm White Resort Hakuba Sanosaka Official snow depth: 95cm Hakuba Now 2022-2023 season Data as Tuesday 3rd January 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 190cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 20 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 26cm reported on 3 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 14cm Snowfall at base this season 298cm Posted on Tuesday 3rd January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is going to be another cold day. The temperature now is -13c and the high will reach only -9c. It is snowing very lightly and there has been 14cm of fresh snow since the last report. The cloud is forecast to stay through the day. Visibility looks to be limited, similar to yesterday. Around base the wind condition is calm. Kitanomine Zone open Furano Zone open Furano Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Tuesday 3rd January 2023 Total snowfall at base 298cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 27 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 40cm reported on 3 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Furano. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com