Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 527cm Posted on Monday 26th December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning. Another modest amount of snow this morning. 5cm around base and apparently 10cm higher up. It is windy and it has been blowing the snow around making it difficult to know what has exactly fallen. Cloud and light snow forecast for today but it will remain windy. Hopefully lifts will be able to move as planned, but I am thinking there is a chance that might not be the case. Snowfall statistics (as reported by the ski area): New snowfall (top): 3cm Current snow depth (top): 190cm Current snow depth (base): 130cm Total season snowfall so far at top: 630cm Lifts: WIND MIGHT AFFECT OPERATIONS TODAY - Number 1 Gondola - Number 1 pair lift - Number 2 pair lift - Quad lift Courses: - All normal courses now open (tree run courses to follow later) - Wind might be a factor today Geto Kogen Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Monday 26th December 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 527cm Number of days snowfall observed 20 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 100cm (on 16th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 527cm observed 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 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 8cm Snowfall at base this season 293cm Posted on Sunday 25th December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Merry Christmas! Some more snow for Christmas morning. Just under 10cm of it here at base though it sounds like there is more higher up. It is a little colder, but it still feels relatively mild at the moment. It feels less windy too, though wind may still be an issue. At the start of the day, lifts seem to be opening as planned. I hear the (G11) Mizu no sawa area is opening from today at Niseko Village. A few more lifts are working this morning too, including the Jumbo Number 3 pair at Annupuri and the Ace Number 3 and Swinging Monkey at Hirafu. The Super and Furiko courses at Hirafu will be closed today (or 'from today') due to a 'confirmed avalanche hazard'. The ski area is saying that those areas are dangerous and should not be entered. We have a special guest in Niseko today. Santa will be shredding the Niseko slopes today, no doubt in the most gnarliest of fashion. In previous years, I have seen him both skiing and snowboarding, and often he takes time to give out chocolates to kids... both young and old ones! I'm not sure of the timing, but I think he checks out each of the ski areas during the day. Clearly, he can't be in more than one place at any one time!! Anyway, enough silliness. I hope you have a fine day. --------------- Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain base: -1℃, 10cm snow over last 12hrs, 40cm wet wind effected snow in 24hrs. Moiwa 800m: -3℃, 30cm snowfall, damp, wind rippled snowdrift development, good visibility. Annupuri 1000m: -5℃, 30cm snowfall, snowdrift development. Hirafu Hanazono 1000m: -6.7℃, NNE12.5m/s, snowdrift development. Coastal data: Benkei cape NNE16m/s, Kamui cape NE5m/s, 1002hPa, 3.3m waves. Warm air from the south continues to flow in. A NE wind and wet snow on the mountain. Above 800m significant continued snowdrift development from the easterly wind. From data, tests and observation the avalanche risk is high on cornice and snowdrift slopes above 800m. Although avalanches wont run very far, the debris will be heavy, hard and very difficult to extract you from. Beacons, shovels and probes are highly recommended. There was an avalanche with 1m facture face on Hirafu Super Course yesterday. Please be careful today. Below the 800m tree line, the forests have caught piles of wet wind effected snow. Watch for falling branches. Conditions will improve after the storm passes. Be safe out there. --------------- Ski area information for Sunday 25th December 2022 The below snow depth and snowfall numbers are manually checked each morning from official sources. Lift information is the planned operations for the day at the time of writing. 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: 0cm - Base: 0cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 220cm (+25cm since yesterday) - Base: 80cm (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 - Swinging Monkey Courses: - All courses are now open except Large, Miharashi and Dynamic - Super and Furiko are temporarily closed due to avalanche hazard ------- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 10cm - Base: 17cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 156cm (+15cm since yesterday) - Base: 124cm (+34cm 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: 5cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 130cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 100cm (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 ------- Niseko Village Ski Resort Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm - Base: 0cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 95cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 90cm (no change 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] ------- Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Lifts: - Number 1 pair lift - Number 2 pair lift - Quad lift Niseko Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Sunday 25th December 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 293cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 28 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 21cm (17th December) November 2022 snowfall 17cm reported on 5 days December 2022 snowfall 276cm reported on 23 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 14cm Snowfall at base this season 57cm Weather overview Cloud, light snow Wind NW Temperature - Visibility Fair Posted on Sunday 25th December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning and Merry Christmas! Get in that traditional fried chicken last night? Santa has brought us some snow. The ski area reports 15cm. So while it's not a huge amount, we'll take it and there is more on the way. The new snow lets more open up this morning too with the official snow depth at Madarao up to 55cm. Feels like we are getting started, at last, even though clearly we would like lots more snow. Madarao Mountain Resort - Number 1 lift - Number 2 quad - Super quad - Number 11 lift - Number 2 lift - Number 15 lift - Official snow depth: 55cm - 14 courses open - Tree run courses not open yet Tangram Ski Circus - Number 1 pair - Number 3 quad - Number 5 quad - Number 6 pair - Official snow depth: 40cm Madarao Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Sunday 25th December 2022 Total snowfall at base 57cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 12 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 14cm (on 25th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 57cm 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 Madarao. 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 15cm Snowfall at base this season 131cm Posted on Sunday 25th December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . A very Merry Christmas from Zao Onsen. Snowing again but light and those annoying pin pricks if your face is uncovered. Wind comes and goes but is likely to pick up later on. Viz-wise, the Chuo is ok, but upper Uwanodai is murky with that disconcerting feeling of lack of gravity when you can't quite see the ground. A shame as some great powder there. Much higher up and across to Hyakuman is likel to be be denser fog. Some lifts again are slow in opening e.g. the Mikaeri from Diamon to Chuo and the Katagai triple from Paradise to Chuo. Have fun and work up that appetite for those who celebrate. Zao Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Sunday 25th December 2022 Total snowfall at base 131cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 18 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (on 24th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 131cm 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 18cm Snowfall at base this season 37cm Posted on Sunday 25th December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Happy Christmas! And we have some fresh snow to celebrate it with. It's a fairly modest amount looking outside early on. The ski area reports 12-20cm overnight on top of 12-15cm up top during the day yesterday and a few cm down at base. If my sums are correct, that gives us 30+cm on the top areas since this time yesterday, so that sounds good. It doesn't feel particularly cold this morning but it should be snowing through the day and tomorrow too. Yes, that please. After a day closed due to wind yesterday, the ski area is open again this morning and there's a fair few people waiting for the gondola. The Paradise quad is up and running too this morning. Let's enjoying. Fresh snowfall since yesterday morning (reported by the ski area): - Yamabiko: 32cm - Uenotaira: 27cm - Hikage: 25cm - Nagasaka: 25cm - Karasawa: -cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): - Yamabiko: 60cm - Uenotaira: 60cm - Hikage: 35cm - Nagasaka: 35cm - Karasawa: - Lifts: - Nagasaka Gondola (8:30am open) - Hikage Gondola (8:30am open) - Yamabiko Number 2 Four quad - Yamabiko Four quad - Skyline pair - Uenotaira quad - Paradise quad - Yu Road (8:00am open) Courses: - Yamabiko A - Yamabiko B - Yamabiko C - Yamabiko D - Yamabiko E - Paradise - Uenotaira - Uenotaira Family Lane - Kokenashi AB The top section of the ski area is open, down to Paradise. The gondolas need to be used to get back down to base. Nozawa Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Sunday 25th December 2022 Total snowfall at base 37cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 9 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 18cm (25th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 38cm reported on 9 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 12cm Snowfall at base this season 72cm Posted on Sunday 25th December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Snow continued to fall on and off through the day yesterday, but we didn't get a massive amount of new snow. The trees are all covered with snow on their north sides, reflecting the pretty good winds we had in the evening. The winds tapered off just in time for Christmas Eve fireworks at Akakura Kanko last night, and it was a pretty fun event. A really long fireworks display and free local sake, Niigata-exclusive beer and lots of snacks. Nice way to kick off the opening of a lot more lifts today. We can use more, of course, but snow is forecast for the coming days so the conditions will just keep on getting better. Several resorts are opening today, but as I complained about yesterday, it can be kind of tricky to tell exactly which lifts and runs will be open. I'd like to get these reports out to you before 8am, but, at least in the early season when things are just beginning to get going, that can be difficult. Oh, well, the main thing is that there's more snow today than yesterday, more is coming, and all the resorts are open. Openings and operations Akakura Kanko: 80, -6° All lifts except Hotel No. 1 Akakura Onsen: 38cm, -1° Yodel Nos. 1 and 4 lifts Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick Open, but they get the boo! for today: no condition or lift information in the must-click link. Myoko Suginohara: No snow/slope info Suginohara gondola, Mitahara Nos. 2 and 3 lifts (again, why is this buried in a new page, rather than right on top?) Seki Onsen: 90cm, -4° Open Kyukamura RunRun: 60cm, -1° Open (actually, it opened yesterday but didn’t announce it!) Tangram Ski Circus: 20cm, -3° Says two lifts on the top page, four lifts being prepared on the link.... Madarao Mountain Resort: 55cm, -3° Six lifts, covering all the main slopes Lotte Arai Resort 136cm, 4.1° Looks like all lifts except Sanroku No. 2 Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 35cm, -5° All lifts except No. 8 (note: link is not opening in all browsers) Myoko Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Sunday 25th December 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 72cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 15 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 16cm (24th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 72cm reported on 15 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Myoko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 141cm Posted on Sunday 25th December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Ho ho ho! Seasons greetings from Hakuba. This morning ski areas are reporting 10-15cm of fresh snowfall on their slopes to add to all the goodies we already have. Snow and wind during the day yesterday. It was really blowing it around at Hakuba 47 when I was there for a short while. Great to see some familiar faces from overseas, too, including a few friends here visiting. The weather might not have been the most friendly, but some fine snow to enjoy. It's cloudy now with light snow falling but quite bright in places. Wind is still an issue this morning and affecting lifts at Happo-one where only lower areas are open. The top section of the Tsugaike gondola is also on hold. Goryu/47 appear to be open as planned. Light snow is forecast, with perhaps some heavier snow tonight. Beyond that, the snow might ease off for a few days, and we might get to enjoy some sunshine. I am tentatively adding the reported new snowfall numbers to the list below. That list is, of course, checked and updated with each report. Hopefully, it will work out, and ski areas will be consistent with their reporting. I've put the number in red so that it stands out. Remember, I am only reporting what I find that is reported by the official websites (and official social media) of ski areas each morning. And some don't consistently post any new snowfall numbers. I will also certainly mention those snowfall numbers in the text of my reports here at the top... especially when they are Hakubatastic! My observed snowfall will, as always, be the amount of snowfall observed by myself at base (and backed up by reports from friends nearby each morning). --------------- ABLE Hakuba Goryu Lifts: - Almost all ski lifts are now operating if weather permits - Exceptions: Alps Number 2/4, Toomi Number 1 and 2 pair lifts Courses: - Almost all ski runs are now open - Exceptions: Ungroomed tree area, Cosmo River, Straight Whisky, Adventure Official snow depth: - Upper: 180cm - Toomi: 80cm Reported snowfall (as per official site): - 10cm (Alps daira) ------- Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park Lifts: - All lifts are now operating if weather permits - Exception: The Line D lift, but that is usually only moves when the Gondola is closed Courses: - All ski runs are now open - Exceptions: Tree Riding Zones Official snow depth: - Upper: 175cm - Base: 90cm Reported snowfall (as per official site): - 10cm (upper) - 0cm (base) ------- Hakuba Happo-one Lifts: - Almost all ski lifts are now operating if weather permits - Exceptions: Top Riesen Grad quad - Winds are affecting upper lifts this morning Courses: - Almost all ski runs are now open if weather permits - Exceptions: Riesen Grat, Tenbo, Urakuro, Omusubi Official snow depth: - Kurobushi (1680m): 190cm - Usagidaira (1400m): 140cm - Nakiyama (800m): 85cm Reported snowfall (as per official site): - Kurobushi (1680m): 15cm - Usagidaira (1400m): 0cm - Nakiyama (800m): 5cm ------- Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Lifts & Courses: - Part of the Mountain Side is open (4 lifts) - Part of the Village Side is open (1 lift) Official snow depth: - Upper: 100cm - Base: 30cm Reported snowfall (as per official site): - 0cm ------- Hakuba Norikura Onsen Lifts: - 5 of 10 lifts operating Courses: - 6 of 12 runs open Official snow depth: - 130cm ------- Hakuba Cortina Lifts: - 5 of 6 lifts open Courses: - 13 of 16 courses open Official snow depth: - 160cm Reported snowfall (as per official site): - 15cm ------- Tsugaike Mountain Resort Lifts: - Almost all ski lifts are now operating if weather permits Courses: - Almost all ski runs are now open - Exceptions: Champion and a few others Official snow depth: - Upper: 177cm - Base: 74cm ------- Hakuba Valley Kashimayari Lifts & Courses: - 4 lifts - 2 courses Official snow depth: - 70cm Hakuba Now 2022-2023 season Data as Sunday 25th December 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 141cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 13 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 29cm (24th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 141cm 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. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 522cm Posted on Sunday 25th December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto Kogen and Happy Christmas. Seasons greetings to you all. We don't have a huge amount of fresh snow to report this morning, but 630cm of snow by Christmas Day ain't nothing to scoff at! It was calm earlier this morning but appears to be getting more windy now. And the light snow is getting a bit heavier. And that is what we are expecting today. Have a good one. Snowfall statistics (as reported by the ski area): New snowfall (top): 3cm Current snow depth (top): 190cm Current snow depth (base): 130cm Total season snowfall so far at top: 630cm Lifts: - Number 1 Gondola - Number 1 pair lift - Number 2 pair lift - Quad lift Courses: - All normal courses now open (tree run courses to follow later) Geto Kogen Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Sunday 25th December 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 522cm Number of days snowfall observed 19 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 100cm (on 16th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 522cm 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 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 1252cm Posted on Saturday 25th February 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . We ended up having generally fine weather yesterday. It started snowing overnight and it is snowing this morning. Up to 12cm is reported by the ski area and I have 4cm to report from base. Hopefully there will be more during the day today and into tomorrow too. All lifts are go! Snowfall statistics (as reported by the ski area): New snowfall (top): 12cm Current snow depth (top): 360cm Current snow depth (base): 255cm Total season snowfall so far at top: 1741cm Lifts: - Number 1 Gondola - Number 2 Gondola (open today: usually open on weekends and holidays) - Number 1 pair lift - Number 2 pair lift - Quad lift Courses: - Normal runs open - Tree run courses will be checked and a decision on opening made after that Geto Kogen Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Saturday 25th February 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 1252cm Number of days snowfall observed 71 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 100cm (on 16th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 578cm observed on 25 days January 2023 snowfall 462cm observed on 26 days February 2023 snowfall 212cm observed 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 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 6cm Snowfall at base this season 285cm Posted on Saturday 24th December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here It is snowing this Christmas Eve morning, but it hasn't got back to being as cold as we might have hoped, and there has been some more rain too. So as you might expect, the quality of the snow isn't back to being top-notch. (The Avalanche Report shows more snowfall than I have seen with my own eyes, so hopefully, there's a thicker layer out there on the ski runs). It's also windy, and that wind is affecting a bunch of lifts at the start of the day. At 8:30am only lower lifts are opening, and none at Hanazono. That may change, depending on how the weather might change this morning. We are expecting continued snowfall into early week and it remains to be seen just how pesky the wind will be... --------------- Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain base: +3℃, 15cm wet snow over last 12hrs. Moiwa 800m: -3℃, 20cm snowfall, poor visibility, blizzard conditions, snowdrift development. Annupuri 1000m: -4℃, 30cm snowfall, 1.5m snowdrift development, snow wind continues, poor visibility. Hirafu Hanazono 1000m: -4℃, 20cm snowfall, snow wind, poor visibility. Coastal data: Benkei cape E6m/s, Kamui cape ENE9m/s, 989hPa, 4.7m waves. A low pressure is bringing stormy conditions to the seas and mountains. Due to multiple low pressure zones, the wind will temporarily calm this morning, but after noon the NE snow wind will intensify and snowdrift development will rapidly increase. The snow below 800m is reset and conditions are not too bad. Be careful riding though, the snow is heavy, due to the winds and wet snow. Many accidents occur during snowstorms. Stay off open steep slopes open above the forest treeline until the weather improves. Take it easy and make a smart plan based on the weather. Conditions will get better. From observation and data evaluation, the avalanche risk is very high at all elevations and on all aspects. Do not go into the valley bottoms. Watch out for snow sliding off roofs. If you have to shovel a roof make sure you wear a rope. Have a good day. --------------- Ski area information for Saturday 24th December 2022 The below snow depth and snowfall numbers are manually checked each morning from official sources. Lift information is the planned operations for the day at the time of writing. Official snow depth numbers in brackets show the change since previous report. *** MANY LIFTS AREA AFFECTED BY WIND EARLY MORNING *** 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: 195cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 80cm (+10cm since yesterday) Lifts: - Ace Family quad [* FROM TOMORROW open until for 7:00pm for night skiing] - Ace Number 2 quad (Center Four) [* open until for 7:00pm for night skiing] - Hirafu Gondola - Holiday Number 1 pair - King Number 3 quad Courses: - All courses are now open except Large, Miharashi and Dynamic ------- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm - Base: 0cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 140cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 90cm (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: 0cm - Base: 0cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 130cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 100cm (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 ------- Niseko Village Ski Resort Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm - Base: 0cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 95cm (no change since yesterday) - Base: 90cm (no change 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] ------- Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Lifts: - Number 1 pair lift - Number 2 pair lift - Quad lift Niseko Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Saturday 24th December 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 285cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 27 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 21cm (17th December) November 2022 snowfall 17cm reported on 5 days December 2022 snowfall 268cm 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 30cm Snowfall at base this season 116cm Posted on Saturday 24th December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Did it snow yesterday afternoon - blizzard and winds (and after I'd cleared around the house!). Snow continued overnight. As a result, the slopes are wonderfully powdery. Check-out the black at the Chou which is thigh deep - bliss! Most of the lifts are open now although quite a few are yet to open as they clear the snow. It is supposed to get very windy but not yet, however it is beginning. Viz is a bit poor especially at the Chuo but not that bad. Although temps are supposed to be around -8, it does not feel cold. Those here tomorrow will certainly have a white Christmas. Zao Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Saturday 24th December 2022 Total snowfall at base 116cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 17 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (on 24th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 116cm 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 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 6cm Snowfall at base this season 19cm Posted on Saturday 24th December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . A modest amount of snow overnight - dare I say not as much as we expected, again - but it's due to continue over the next few days, so let's look forward to the prospect of it building up quickly. The ski area is reporting winds of over 20m/s this morning on the top area, so the gondolas are both not opening as planned. This means that, effectively, the ski area is closed at the moment. It will open if and when they are able to. As we wait and to keep everyone jolly, check out the lovely photo below from the ski area featuring Santa and our good friend, Naski. Naski has this magical ability to cheer people up! Ho ho ho! *** CLOSED TODAY DUE TO WIND *** Nozawa Onsen The top section of Nozawa Onsen is normally open - when weather allows Fresh snowfall since yesterday morning (reported by the ski area): - Yamabiko: 2cm - Uenotaira: 8cm - Hikage: 5cm - Nagasaka: 5cm - Karasawa: -cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): - Yamabiko: 35cm - Uenotaira: 35cm - Hikage: - - Nagasaka: - - Karasawa: - Lifts: ** ALL LIFTS ON HOLD DUE TO WIND ** - Nagasaka Gondola (8:30am open) - Hikage Gondola (8:30am open) - Yamabiko Number 2 Four quad - Yamabiko Four quad - Skyline pair - Uenotaira quad - Yu Road (8:00am open) Courses: - Yamabiko A - Yamabiko B - Yamabiko C - Yamabiko D - Yamabiko E - Uenotaira - Uenotaira Family Lane - Kokenashi AB The top section of the ski area is now open, when conditions allow. You need to get a gondola back down to base. Nozawa Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Saturday 24th December 2022 Total snowfall at base 19cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 8 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 6cm (24th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 19cm reported on 8 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