Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 4cm Weather overview Snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Limited Posted on Sunday 11th December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Hello from Madarao. It has started snowing this morning and coming down quite nicely at the moment with just a thin layer. Fingers crossed for more today. Tomorrow, probably not, with a better chance of clearer skies again. There's more snow still due around Wednesday though and that's going to be important. Madarao is saying that it will decide on the planned Saturday opening on Thursday. Madarao Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Sunday 11th December 2022 Total snowfall at base 4cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 3 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 1cm (on 1st December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 4cm 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 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 6cm Snowfall at base this season 155cm Posted on Saturday 10th December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here 10:30am update: And now the snow has stopped and it is quite bright. OK, I'll shut up for the day! :) 10:00am update: I am in Hanazono and just wanted to share that it is snowing quite heavily at the moment. Big flakes. Original morning report: Good morning from Niseko. It is a calm morning and snowing in places (and not in others), with light snow showers are still due through the day. Looks like it was clearer earlier in the morning, but I missed that. Looking at the Annupuri webcam, it seems like it is snowing over right now. Yesterday I enjoyed a few hours over at Hanazono. There was lots of snow (actually, more than what I measured and reported in my morning report), and I had a very enjoyable morning. And Hanazono is now pretty much all open. The course connection between Hirafu and Hanazono is available too, with the King Number 3 quad making its debut for the season at Niseko Grand Hirafu. (That connection officially closes at 3pm). The Niseko Gondola at Niseko Village also makes its debut this morning. The mountain is still of course a fair way to being fully open, but we are on the way and there's plenty of snow to enjoy for the moment. --------------- Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain base 7am: -6℃, 5cm snow overnight, light winds, sunny. Coastal data: Benkei cape W4m/s, Kamui cape W7m/s, 1017hPa, 1.2m waves. Elevation 600m: 5cm snow overnight at 600m, -5℃, light winds, sunny, no snowdrift development. The winter type weather pressure system has weakened and the seas and mountains are calm. Above 1000m the light W10m/s wind continues with slow cornice and snow drift development. From data evaluation avalanche risk is low on all aspects. Still low tide out there though, bamboo and bushes are not covered. Do not duck the ropes to ride out of the resort areas. Currently we are under a high pressure system, with shallow pressure gradient and no significant snow clouds. Groomers are running top notch so take note of your speed. An injury now could take you out for the season, be cautious. Have a good weekend. --------------- Individual ski area information for Saturday 10th 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: 10cm - Base: 10cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 110cm (+20cm change since yesterday) - Base: 70cm (+5cm change since yesterday) Lifts: - Ace Number 2 quad (Center Four) (8:30am-3:10pm) - Ace Number 3 pair (8:40am-3:30pm) - King Number 3 quad (8:40am-3:15pm) Courses: - Jumbo (lower area ungroomed) - Rinkan (lower area) - Beginners access - Center - Kokutai - Green - Alpen (lower area ungroomed) - Sennoki - Family ------- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 5cm - Base: 3cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 106cm (-4cm change since yesterday) - Base: 80cm (-10cm change since yesterday) Lifts: - Hanazono Number 1 (8:30am-3:00pm) - Hanazono Number 2 quad (8:30am-3:00pm) - Hanazono Number 3 quad (8:30am-3:00pm) - Hanazono Symphony Gondola (8:30am-4:00pm) Courses: - All main courses are now available ------- Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 15cm - Base: 15cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 90cm (+5cm change since yesterday) - Base: 75cm (+10cm change since yesterday) Lifts: - Annupuri Gondola (8:30am-3:15pm) - Dream Number 1 quad (9:00am-4:30pm) - Jumbo Number 1 quad (8:30am-4:00pm) Courses: - Utopia - Shirakaba - Paradise - Family - Junior - Beginner course by the Dream lift ------- Niseko Village Ski Resort Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 8cm - Base: 10cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 98cm (+8cm change since yesterday) - Base: 90cm (+10cm change since yesterday) Lifts: - Niseko Gondola (8:30am-3:00pm) - Village Express (8:30am-4:00pm) - Community Chair (8:30am-4:00pm) - Banzai Chair (8:30am-4:00pm) ------- Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Lifts: - Number 1 pair lift (8:30am-3:30pm) - Number 2 pair lift (8:30am-3:30pm) Niseko Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Saturday 10th December 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 155cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 15 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (2nd December) November 2022 snowfall 17cm reported on 5 days December 2022 snowfall 138cm 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 Kutchan/Niseko. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 69cm Posted on Saturday 10th December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is going to be a nice day with partly cloudy conditions. It is -5c and is going to go up to high of +1c early in the afternoon. There has been 4cm overnight. Furano Ropeway is operating for uploading and downloading from the upper mountain. It is not possible to ski back to base today. Furano Ski Area is open Kitanomine Zone: closed Furano Zone: open Operating lifts: Prince Romance Lift Downhill Romance chair 2 Furano Ropeway Furano Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Saturday 10th December 2022 Total snowfall at base 69cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 9 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 21cm (5th December) November 2022 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2022 snowfall 67cm 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 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 6cm Posted on Saturday 10th December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. It is a beautiful start to the weekend with clear blue skies and bright sunshine. It is a very fine day to be out skiing or snowboarding. And this morning, there are three choices... available from two base areas. Let me explain. Hakuba 47 is officially open this morning, but the open part is high up. You need to get there via Hakuba Goryu because the base area of Hakuba 47 is not yet open. And, after their cunning 'pre-open' yesterday afternoon, Happo-one is open again this morning. (Today is the 'grand open'). I hope that's not too confusing! No word yet on an open date from Tsugaike Kogen. I hope that by the time of my report tomorrow, I will have some fresh snow to report to you. In the meantime, I hope you have a good Saturday. --------------- ABLE Hakuba Goryu Part open Reported snowfall: - Upper: 0cm - Base: 0cm Lifts: - Telecabin gondola (8:30am-4:30pm) - Alps Number 1 pair (8:45am-3:45pm) Courses: - Panorama Official snow depth: - Upper: 55cm - Toomi: --cm Notes: The top Panorama course is open. Get there and back to base via the Gondola. ------- Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park Part open Reported snowfall: - Upper: 0cm - Base: 0cm Lifts: - Line E (8:45am-3:40pm) Courses: - R-8 upper area Official snow depth: - Top: 50cm - Base: 5cm Notes: The base area of Hakuba 47 is not yet open. Access to the open Line E lift is via Hakuba Goryu. ------- Hakuba Happo-one Part open Reported snowfall: - Upper: 0cm - Base: 0cm Lifts: - Happo gondola (8:30am-4:00pm) - Panorama pair lift (8:40am-3:30pm) - Kokusai Number 3 pair (8:40am-3:30pm) Courses: - Panorama Official snow depth: - Kurobushi (1680m): -- - Usagidaira (1400m): 40cm - Nakiyama (800m): -- Notes: The mid-mountain Panorama course is open. Access is via the Gondola. Hakuba Now 2022-2023 season Data as Saturday 10th December 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 6cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 2 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 3cm (7th and 8th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 6cm 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 Hakuba. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 19cm Snowfall at base this season 149cm Posted on Friday 9th December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good morning from Niseko. At this risk of boring you, another 19cm of fresh snowfall to report this morning, bringing us up to 147cm so far and most that coming over the last 9-10 days. ;) It is snowing very lightly as I write, this with just a light wind. Visibility seems varied around the mountain as I look at the different webcam images, though it's quite bright looking outside my window. OK, some ski area news. The Family Course at Niseko Annupuri is open from today. I am guessing that there is a good chance of more opening for the weekend, but for now the only piece of information I can confirm is that the Niseko Gondola (at Niseko Village) will be open tomorrow. I'll let you know of other changes tomorrow morning. --------------- Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain base: -9℃, calm, 15cm snow overnight, good visibility. Coastal data: Benkei cape NW10m/s, Kamui cape WSW11m/s, 1019hPa, 1.5m waves. 15cm snow overnight at 800m with slow snowdrift development. The winter type weather pressure system has weakened and the seas and mountains are calm. Above 1000m there is a light W10m/s wind with occasional snow. Slow cornice and snow drift development continues and overall avalanche risk is low. Gates are not installed or open yet due to insufficient snow. Do not duck the ropes. Niseko Rules were created to stem the frequent accidents that were occurring in the area. The Rules foremost purpose is to balance the safety and freedoms of resort users, not for the ski resorts to avoid responsibilities. The sun will poke through a bit today and the groomers are very good. The snow is good. --------------- Individual ski area information for Friday 9th 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: 10cm - Base: 10cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 90cm (+5cm) - Base: 65cm (+5cm) Lifts: - Ace Number 2 quad (Center Four) (8:30am-3:10pm) - Ace Number 3 pair (8:40am-3:30pm) Courses: - Center Course - Beginners access (part open) - Kokutai - Green (part open) - Alpen (part open) - Sennoki - Family (skiable but not serviced by ski lift) ------- 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: 110cm (+15cm) - Base: 90cm (+15cm) Lifts: - Hanazono Number 1 (8:30am-3:00pm) - Hanazono Number 2 quad (8:30am-3:00pm) - Hanazono Number 3 quad (8:30am-3:00pm) - Hanazono Symphony Gondola (8:30am-4:00pm) Courses: - Juicy Fruit - Yotei Sunset - Mango Salad - Silver Dream - Crystal Garden - Stairway to Heaven ------- 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: 85cm (no change) - Base: 65cm (+5cm) Lifts: - Annupuri Gondola (8:30am-3:15pm) - Dream Number 1 quad (9:00am-4:30pm) - Jumbo Number 1 quad (8:30am-4:00pm) Courses: - Utopia - Shirakaba - Paradise - Family - Junior - Beginner course by the Dream lift ------- Niseko Village Ski Resort Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm - Base: 10cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 90cm (+15cm) - Base: 80cm (+20cm) Lifts: - Village Express (8:30am-4:00pm) - Community Chair (8:30am-4:00pm) - Banzai Chair (8:30am-4:00pm) ------- Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Lifts: - Number 1 pair lift (8:30am-3:30pm) - Number 2 pair lift (8:30am-3:30pm) --------------- Night skiing Floodlit night skiing is planned from Saturday 17th December 2022 until Sunday 19th March 2023. Niseko Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Friday 9th December 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 149cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 14 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (2nd December) November 2022 snowfall 17cm reported on 5 days December 2022 snowfall 132cm 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 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. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 65cm Posted on Friday 9th December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Good news to report. The resort will open the Downhill Romance 2 chair this morning on the upper mountain - this gives access to courses C2 and D1. Furano Ropeway will be operating for uploading and downloading, as it is still not possible to ski back to base level. There is 4cm of new snow and snow is falling moderately. There is no wind around base, and it is another wintery start to the day at -7c. The high will go up to -2c. Furano Ski Area is open Kitanomine Zone: closed Furano Zone: open Operating lifts: Prince Romance Lift Downhill Romance chair 2 Furano Ropeway Furano Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Friday 9th December 2022 Total snowfall at base 65cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 8 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 21cm (5th December) November 2022 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2022 snowfall 63cm reported on 7 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 24cm Posted on Friday 9th December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Zao. How about this then!? It appears that the ski area is open this morning. Or should I say, 'pre-open' (the word being used). Information is thin on the ground early this morning, but it seems that at least part of the Chuo area is going to be part open. I can also see Uwanodai lift moving, though no people around there yet so it might just be practice. The summit is reporting a temperature of -7C. Zao Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Friday 9th December 2022 Total snowfall at base 24cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 6 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 12cm (on 8th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 24cm observed on 6 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 18cm Posted on Friday 9th December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It's a fine morning here in Shiga Kogen. Blue skies and sunshine. Quite cold to start off with but it will probably get somewhat milder feeling later on. Fine weather due tomorrow too, followed by snow on Sunday. From this morning, the Yakebitaiyama and Ichinose Family ski areas are part open, joining Yokoteyama and Kumanoyu. At Yakebitaiyama, the Number 4 romance pair lift is operating with the South Course open (973m). At Ichinose Family the Number 2 pair lift is operating with 400m of course open. There might be more tomorrow (I am hearing rumours that Mammoth might be trying to open). My report might be later tomorrow as I made some adjustments and try and collect as much information as possible. Shiga Kogen Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Friday 9th December 2022 Total snowfall at base 18cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 8 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 5cm (16th November) November 2022 snowfall 6cm reported on 2 days December 2022 snowfall 12cm reported on 6 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 14cm Snowfall at base this season 130cm Posted on Thursday 8th December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here It's snowing outside (light at times, moderate at times) and gradually building up nicely. I measured 14cm to add to this report, as observed since yesterday morning. As far as I can tell, lifts and runs open this morning remain the same as yesterday. We have 2 ski lifts open at Hirafu, 4 at Hanazono, 3 at Village, 3 at Annupuri and 2 at Moiwa (14 in total). Official snow depth numbers published by the ski areas are all now in the range 75cm-95cm, with base numbers coming in at 60cm-75cm. After today there may be less snow for a few days, though even so, it might still be incoming. As the avalanche report says, there's certainly no need to be impatient. Many areas of Japan are still looking at the skies and waiting for their first proper snowfall of the season, so I think we're doing pretty good up here. ---------- Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain base 6am: -4℃, calm and light snowfall, 7cm snow in 12h. Annupuri 1000m: moderate westerly wind, 10cm snowfall. Coastal data: Benkei cape WNW8m/s, Kamui cape W8m/s, 1011hPa, 1.8m waves. The cold airmass inflow has weakened and snowfall is minimal. The atmospheric pressure gradient is steepening from time to time, making westerly winds momentarily blow strongly above 1000m elevation. The avalanche risk is lowering in leeward slopes of the south and southeast aspects of the mountain. The snowpack is growing steadily. The light is weak and the slopes’ undulations are difficult to see, please ride carefully. Overspeeding can result in bad injuries. Bushes and bamboos are still thick outside the groomed runs, better not push too hard seeking fresh snow. The season forecast is looking favorable for a good snow condition throughout the mountain. It’s still beginning of the December and there’s the whole season ahead, don’t waste it by being too impatient. We might be able to open a few gates by Christmas if the snow keeps falling at the current pace. Have a great season. ---------- Individual ski area operations: Thursday 8th 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 Grand Hirafu Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 10cm - Base: 10cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 85cm (-30cm) (!) - Base: 60cm (+5cm) Planned lift operations: - Ace Number 2 quad (Center Four) (8:30am-3:10pm) - Ace Number 3 pair (8:40am-3:30pm) Planned courses available: - Center Course - Beginners access (part open) - Kokutai - Green (part open) - Alpen (part open) - Sennoki - Family (skiable but not serviced by ski lift) ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 20cm - Base: 20cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 95cm (+8cm) - Base: 75cm (+20cm) Planned lift operations: - Hanazono Number 1 (8:30am-3:00pm) - Hanazono Number 2 quad (8:30am-3:00pm) - Hanazono Number 3 quad (8:30am-3:00pm) - Hanazono Symphony Gondola (8:30am-4:00pm) Planned courses available: - Juicy Fruit - Yotei Sunset - Mango Salad - Silver Dream - Crystal Garden - Stairway to Heaven ----- Niseko Annupuri Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 10cm - Base: 10cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 85cm (+15cm) - Base: 60cm (-5cm) Planned lift operations: - Annupuri Gondola (8:30am-3:15pm) - Dream Number 1 quad (9:00am-4:30pm) - Jumbo Number 1 quad (8:30am-4:00pm) Planned courses available: - Utopia - Shirakaba - Paradise - Junior - Beginner course by the Dream lift ----- Niseko Village Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm - Base: 0cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 75cm (no change) - Base: 60cm (no change) Planned lift operations: - Village Express (8:30am-4:00pm) - Community Chair (8:30am-4:00pm) - Banzai Chair (8:30am-4:00pm) ----- Niseko Moiwa Planned lift operations: - Number 1 pair lift (8:30am-3:30pm) - Number 2 pair lift (8:30am-3:30pm) ---------- Night skiing: Floodlit night skiing is planned from Saturday 17th December 2022 until Sunday 19th March 2023. Niseko Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Thursday 8th December 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 130cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 13 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (2nd December) November 2022 snowfall 17cm reported on 5 days December 2022 snowfall 113cm 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 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. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 24cm Snowfall at base this season 72cm Posted on Thursday 8th December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto. It is a good morning too, with over 20cm of snow down at base since yesterday morning. Slightly less exciting to report is a period of rain yesterday evening, but thankfully it got back to snowing once again. Phew. Snow is falling lightly at the moment and is on the forecast for the day. The ski area is still closed, but it can't be far away now... Snowfall statistics (as reported by the ski area): Current snow depth (top): 45cm Current snow depth (base): 30cm Total season snowfall so far at top: 111cm Geto Kogen Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Thursday 8th December 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 72cm Number of days snowfall observed 6 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 24cm (on 8th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 72cm observed on 6 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 12cm Snowfall at base this season 21cm Posted on Thursday 8th December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Zao. More snow, and the most yet so far this season. Shovels at the ready, as it is still falling with snowfall due for the day. The ski area isn't saying anything yet regarding a potential opening. The opening ceremony, where they pray for a safe season, takes place on Saturday (10th December) at Uwanodai base. Ideally, skiing would be possible then too! Zao Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Thursday 8th December 2022 Total snowfall at base 21cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 5 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 12cm (on 8th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 21cm observed on 5 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 7cm Posted on Thursday 8th December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . I know that many of you get very excited in the days leading up to ski areas opening, and while it really doesn't make that much difference in thinking about those openings some get rather frustrated if you don't mark every new fall of snow. Such as today, where it has been snowing. It is snowing, but you wouldn't know unless you look at the windows of parked cars. There's a little more up on the ski area, but you can tell that those runs are still a long way from having enough cover to be slide upon. So I will be generous and say there is one more cm of snow out there, at least high on the hill, but also that, unless we get an unexpected storm - unlikely with the pretty good forecasting we get now - the resorts hoping to open on the 10th aren't going to make it. And that, looking at the forecast, you might not want to bet on 17th opening, either. Every year, though, I write the same thing: look to Christmas Day to make sure you can actually ski. For some reason it seems like it won't snow, and then it turns around right around Christmas. Back to you again when we actually get some measurable snow! The official openings: Planned opening dates 2022-2023 season Akakura Kanko: Saturday 17th December Akakura Onsen: Saturday 10th December Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick Saturday 17th December Myoko Suginohara: Top 350cm, bottom 270cm; -7° Saturday 24th December Seki Onsen: Mid-December Kyukamura RunRun: Saturday 17th December Tangram Ski Circus: Saturday 17th December Madarao Mountain Resort: Saturday 17th December Lotte Arai Resort Mid-December Kurohime Kogen Snow Park Saturday 24th December Myoko Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Thursday 8th December 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 7cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 3 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 5cm (4th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 7cm 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