Independent snow and weather reporting from the Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 0cm Posted on Monday 21st November 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Hello and good morning from Hakuba. We got rain on overnight, but this morning the clouds have cleared, and it's a beautiful morning with just some clouds in places... but mostly blue skies. Around Wednesday and into Thursday, we will probably get more rain down in the village, but it should be snowing higher up in the mountains again. Hopefully, I will have some fun snowy news for you again later in the week. By the way, while Hakuba Sanosaka does plan to re-open this season, there's no official info/details out there just yet. Will let you know when I know. News from Hakuba Norikura coming soon too. Hakuba Now 2022-2023 season Data as Monday 21st November 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 0cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 0 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 0cm November 2022 snowfall 0cm 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 15cm Posted on Friday 18th November 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here After that nice amount of snow yesterday things have eased off for this morning. I have just about 1cm more to add since my report yesterday. I thought it would be more than that because it was coming down at quite a rate at some points during the day. This morning felt really cold early on and outside it has been icy too. I am guessing the coldest of the autumn/winter so far. There is quite a lot of cloud around now, but some blue sky still with the sun at least trying to break through at times. We might get some rain later on today. Forecasts don't seem to show much potential for significant snow in the coming week. Basically, don't be too surprised if the current lovely snow turns into slush and then disappears, at least at lower areas. Whatever happens, I will keep you updated. ---------- Planned opening dates: Niseko Village: Saturday 3rd December 2022 Niseko Annupuri: Saturday 3rd December 2022 Niseko Grand Hirafu: Saturday 3rd December 2022 Niseko Hanazono: Saturday 3rd December 2022 Niseko Moiwa: Saturday 3rd December 2022 Niseko Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Friday 18th November 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 15cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 3 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 12cm (17th November) November 2022 snowfall 15cm 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. 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 0cm Posted on Friday 18th November 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . It was a foggy morning at Mt. Myoko; when the mists moved the snow is still up there, almost down to the Akakura Kanko Hotel. It’s going to melt in the nice sun today (and we all have last-minute snow preparations to finish up, and it’s nice to have some good weather to rush around in), but that snow tells me it’s time to give a little pre-season presentation on our fair mountain. And surroundings. No major changes on the hills in terms of lifts and runs and such. The only thing to note is the closure of the Champion No. 1 lift, the very bottom lift and run at the bottom of the Akakan side of the two Akakura areas. The lift actually stopped running last season, due to low numbers and the run kind of being set apart from the rest of the Akakan runs. Just remember if you do head to the bottom of the area that you either need a ticket at Akakura Onsen to go back up, or walk the 10 minutes or so down the road back to the Akakan gondola. There’s a new decorative waterfall now being completed at the base of Akakura Kanko (Kanko) next to the Myoko Sky Cable gondola. Don’t know how much of it will actually be visible in the snowy months (did you know there’s another waterfall between the gondola and the main road? It’s under there). The biggest news is, of course, the pending return of international travelers after two viral-influenced years. Hotels look like they’re filling up all over the area, with guides and others reporting an increasing number of requests for tours and lessons and other activities. One worry is that two of the larger/more popular restaurants have closed in the last year or so, so it could be pretty hard to get a meal in town - reservations became a requirement in the pre-covid days, so it could be even more difficult this season. Take the friendly local train to Joetsu! There are all the usual rumors: Will Prince sell Myoko Suginohara? Madarao did get a new owner in the fall, we hear. Will Kanko finally replace its aging gondola (it’s coming up on 40 - I understand it is Japan’s longest gondola with the least change in altitude, if that makes sense)? Will we get as much snow as last season’s amazing falls? Will I actually finish repairing my snow-damaged container house before the snow really falls? Things are changing, no doubt about it, with more international money and more international guests. I hope we keep some of our traditional feeling through it all, though - and the mountains aren’t going to change. In the end, I guess, those great peaks are what’s most important about being here. Look up to Mt. Myoko, and it's always a good day. Looking forward to welcoming you to Myoko! Myoko Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Friday 18th November 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 0cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 0 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 0cm November 2022 snowfall 0cm 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 12cm Snowfall at base this season 14cm Posted on Thursday 17th November 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Well, well, well! We did get more snowfall during the day yesterday and it has been snowing this morning, too. The Hanazono image from below is from earlier this morning when lovely big flakes were coming down. Snow is still falling at lunchtime, though not quite at the same rate as before. But we have had a fairly decent amount of snow and there's going to be a nice layer out there on the mountain. I wonder how much. But it definitely feels like winter now. (Excite!) It also feels like I will have to get used to the daily early morning routine fairly soon... Someone asked about covid. Since my first main report a week or two ago, the reported covid case numbers in Japan have been rising quite quickly, and there is talk of the '8th wave'. Japan is still kind of obsessed with those case numbers, even if perhaps less so than before. And perhaps it's mostly a media-driven thing. As things are, it seems the government isn't planning on introducing restrictive measures. The mask-wearing thing isn't going anywhere soon, though. But anyway, rest assured, I do not intend to mention covid in my reports unless it feels very relevant. Hopefully, it won't often be. ---------- Planned opening dates: Niseko Village: Saturday 3rd December 2022 Niseko Annupuri: Saturday 3rd December 2022 Niseko Grand Hirafu: Saturday 3rd December 2022 Niseko Hanazono: Saturday 3rd December 2022 Niseko Moiwa: Saturday 3rd December 2022 Niseko Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Thursday 17th November 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 14cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 2 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 12cm (17th November) November 2022 snowfall 14cm 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 Kutchan/Niseko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 0cm Posted on Thursday 17th November 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Greetings! Hope everyone is well. It has been six months. We've had summer and we've had autumn. There's still some nice autumn colours around but this morning there is also some white on the mountain (though not down to base). Geto Kogen Now will be with you this season again and hopefully able to report huge amounts of snow. As is the tradition! :) Geto Kogen plans and hopes to be able to open by 26th November. They even have a 'pre-open' plan if there's enough snow. I will keep you posted. Geto Kogen Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Thursday 17th November 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 0cm Number of days snowfall observed 0 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 0cm November 2022 snowfall 0cm Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Geto Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 2cm Posted on Thursday 17th November 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Welcome back! The snowfall report kicks off today with 2cm of accumulation on the ground in the village. As the day rolls on that snow has melted away but it is likely we will see more in the afternoon according to the forecast. The temperature high today will be +3c. Furano Ski Resort has a tentative opening date of 26 November 2022. Furano Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Thursday 17th November 2022 Total snowfall at base 2cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 day Most snowfall observed in 1 day 2cm (17th November) November 2022 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 2cm Posted on Wednesday 16th November 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good morning everyone. Just a quick report this morning to tell you about some snow! Just a bit, but it is always quite exciting to get some down to town areas and be able to report the first cm of the season. There has been lot of cloud swirling around this morning. Some breaks in the cloud at times too, and it is still snowing in other places as I write this. Hopefully we might get some more during the day today. Two and a half weeks to go! ----- Planned opening dates: Niseko Village: Saturday 3rd December 2022 Niseko Annupuri: Saturday 3rd December 2022 Niseko Grand Hirafu: Saturday 3rd December 2022 Niseko Hanazono: Saturday 3rd December 2022 Niseko Moiwa: Saturday 3rd December 2022 Niseko Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Wednesday 16th November 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 2cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 day Most snowfall observed in 1 day 2cm (16th November) November 2022 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Kutchan/Niseko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 5cm Posted on Wednesday 16th November 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Welcome back and morning from Shiga Kogen. I have fresh snowfall to report, and it's all around too - not just on the upper mountains. There's 5cm outside my place and more than that in some places. Nice. Yokoteyama is part open for those needing a super early fix. Kumanoyu has 19th November as a planned opening date. There's not enough snow right now and we are expecting some clearer skies for a few days beyond today, so we can expect a delay there. Shiga Kogen Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Wednesday 16th November 2022 Total snowfall at base 5cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 day Most snowfall observed in 1 day 5cm (16th November) November 2022 snowfall 5cm reported on 1 day 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 0cm Posted on Wednesday 16th November 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Hello everyone. There's snow on our mountain! The webcams show a layer of covering the top Yamabiko slopes, Uenotaira and down to at least Paradise. No snow down to lower areas yet. Nozawa Onsen hopes to be able to open on Saturday 26th November. That is now just 10 days away. We don't need snow on lower areas for the top area to open, of course, and we'll just have to see what the weather brings over the next week. It does look like we can expect slightly warmer temps over the next few days and a fair share of sunshine too. Nozawa Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Wednesday 16th November 2022 Total snowfall at base 0cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 0 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 0cm November 2022 snowfall 0cm 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 0cm Posted on Wednesday 9th November 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Hello everyone! After six months of hibernation, I'm back, out and about, and getting ready for the winter season. I was, of course, very happy to see the news about the Japanese borders re-opening. I am looking forward to seeing some old friends again and hopefully meeting new ones too. I know the situation isn't quite 'back to normal' in every respect, but I have sensed a real change since May. Some people remain very cautious, and everyone is pretty much still wearing masks, but there seems to be much less sense of worry and a willingness to get on with things. Let's hope that continues, that flights to Japan increase, that the world stops being quite as bonkers as it is, and all that kind of stuff. The ski areas in Niseko plan to open on Saturday, 3rd December. So just three and a half weeks from now. As noted in the previous reports, there has been snowfall on the mountains over the last few weeks. A little snow remains at the top of our mountain this morning. It's a fine day with lots of blue skies and just a bit of cloud. That's it for the moment. Time for some toast. It's good to be back. I look forward to posting throughout the 2022-2023 Niseko season. Niseko Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Wednesday 9th November 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 0cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 0 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 0cm November 2022 snowfall 0cm Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Kutchan/Niseko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1842cm Posted on Sunday 8th May 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Sunday 8th May, the last day of the 2021-2022 season. It is a cloudy morning but as long as rain holds off I think most people will be happy. Truly impressive snowfall this season. The ski area itself reported a whopping 2682cm on the mountain. Nearly 27m! At base, these reports clocked up an observed 1842cm over the season. (Incredibly that is actually 18cm short of the 1860cm last season!) What's missing is the visitors from overseas, but we are all hopeful that situation will be improved for 2022-2023 season. Thank you for reading the reports. Until next season! Geto Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 8th May 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1842cm Number of days snowfall observed 81 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 83cm (on 15th January) November 2021 snowfall 106cm observed on 5 days December 2021 snowfall 431cm observed on 18 days January 2022 snowfall 655cm observed on 24 days February 2022 snowfall 501cm observed on 21 days March 2022 snowfall 132cm observed on 11 days April 2022 snowfall 17cm observed on 2 days Previous 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 627cm Posted on Thursday 5th May 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Hello from Zao and to the last report of the season. After some very changeable weather including some late April snow, this last part of Golden Week is treating us to some sunny and warm conditions with temperatures getting up to around 20C. It has been a long season, and the story is there in the reports and on these pages. Zao will now be clicking into summer mode and it is of course a fine place to visit throughout the year. Here's to Japan being open to overseas visitors in time for next winter! Thanks for reading. Zao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Thursday 5th May 2022 Total snowfall at base 627cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 74 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (on 27th and 28th December) November 2021 snowfall 38cm observed on 3 days December 2021 snowfall 160cm observed on 14 days January 2022 snowfall 227cm observed on 26 days February 2022 snowfall 159cm observed on 21 days March 2022 snowfall 39cm observed on 9 days April 2022 snowfall 4cm observed on 1 day Previous 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