Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 15cm Snowfall at base this season 1842cm Posted on Saturday 30th April 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto Kogen. Hey it's the last day of April, but who wants some fresh snow?! Amazingly, the ski area this morning are reporting 16cm of fresh snow at base and just over 21cm higher up on the mountain. What about that then? Not only will that feel good under the plank(s), but it has given everywhere a bit of a fresh white look. There's not that many clouds left around now and blue sky, so it is probably the best we could hope for on 30th April. I almost don't want to mention it, but we need to be ready for a good chance of some rain coming our way tomorrow. More sunshine due beyond that. Courses & lifts: The Number 1 gondola and Number 1 pair lifts plan to be operating for this last section of the season. Most normal rums remain at least part open. Daily checks are being made on opening to decide on what courses are open each day. Tree run courses now closed for the season. Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Upper: 250cm Lower: 115cm Total accumulated snowfall (as reported by the ski area): 2682cm Spring season Geto Kogen plans to be open until 8th May. Geto Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Saturday 30th April 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 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1137cm Posted on Friday 29th April 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good morning from Niseko. It's Friday but it's a national holiday and the first day of Golden Week. This is how the national holidays line up over the coming days: 29th April is Showa Day 3rd May is Constitution Memorial Day 4th May is Greenery Day 5th May is Children's Day This morning it is kind of fine, but not in that lovely blue sky kind of fine. Lighter blue with thin cloud is perhaps the best explanation? Hirafu and Annupuri should be opening as planned. Sunshine is due tomorrow but there's some more rain due at times the few days after. Not perfect Golden Week weather, for sure. Fingers crossed it ends up being better than the forecast. ----- While enjoying my toast this morning at 7:30am I caught an NHK piece about Niseko. It was less than 30 minutes long, but ended up being a rather thoughtful look at Niseko. About the beauty of nature and our snow and why Niseko has become so popular. About how the area has changed over recent years, especially with the 'inbound' thing starting up. About how things are really quiet at the moment right now due to you-know-what, but investment and development still continues. About how local Japanese owners of accommodations and businesses have gradually disappeared (to be replaced by big-money companies). About how some people question what everything means, both in personal terms and the bigger picture. Is it all just about money? I didn't think it wasn't downbeat. More... thoughtful. I found myself nodding and agreeing with various points being made. I definitely know the kind of lifestyle I choose. ----- Planned ski area operations: Friday 29th April 2022 The below snow depth and snowfall data is manually checked each morning from official sources. Lift information is the planned operations for the day (nature might intervene). Niseko Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 235cm (-5cm) - Base: 10cm (no change) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm - Base: 0cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Ace Number 2 Center Four quad - King Number 3 quad - King Number 4 Courses still open: - Detour for Beginners - Shirakaba - Center - Large - Boyo - Holiday - Rinkan - Jumbo - Dynamic Planned season: - Open from 8:30am until 4:30pm - Niseko Grand Hirafu plans to be open until Thursday 5th May ----- Niseko Annupuri Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 280cm (no change) - Base: 25cm (no change) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm - Base: 0cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Annupuri Gondola - Jumbo Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 4 pair Courses: - All are still available apart from the following: - Dynamic - Marchen - Challenge - Fukayuki Rinkan Planned season: - Open from 9:00am until 4:00pm - Niseko Annupuri plans to be open until Thursday 5th May ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort, Niseko Village Ski Resort and Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort are now closed. Night skiing has finished for the season in Niseko. Niseko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Friday 29th April 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1137cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 99 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (23rd December and 22nd February) November 2021 snowfall 85cm reported on 6 days December 2021 snowfall 307cm reported on 23 days January 2022 snowfall 325cm reported on 30 days February 2022 snowfall 337cm reported on 25 days March 2022 snowfall 81cm reported on 14 days April 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 617cm Posted on Friday 22nd April 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . It feels like the weather is changing really quickly early this morning. As I write this there is lots of cloud about but also a fair amount of blue sky and the sun shining through at times. And there has been early morning spots of rain in places too (but it looks dry in others). Complicated! We should get sun during the day with a high temp of about 20C in the village this afternoon. Cloud to sun lined up for tomorrow and not quite as warm as today. About two weeks left to go! ----- Hakuba Goryu Part open. You can still just about ride back down to Toomi base from the upper areas, but that run is now very narrow. The Iimori area is closed. Lifts (planned): Gondola Alps Number 1 pair Alps Number 3 pair Alps Number 2/4 pair (open weekends & holidays only) Courses (planned): Panorama Grand Prix Technical Super Champion Dynamic Woody Toomi Official snow depth: Upper: 220cm Toomi: 75cm Planned closing date: Sunday 8th May ---------- Hakuba 47 All runs apart from the lower sections of R7 remain open and you can ski/board back down to base on R1. Lifts (planned): Gondola (Line 8) Line AB pair Line C quad Line E high speed pair Courses (planned): All main courses are open Official snow depth: Top: 220cm Base: 35cm Planned closing date: Thursday 5th May ---------- Hakuba Happo-one Part open. Mid to upper runs at Happo-one remain open. All the lower runs are now closed and you need to get the gondola back to base. Lifts (planned): Grat quad Alpen quad Gondola Panorama pair Kurobishi Number 2 quad Skyline Number 2 pair Courses (planned): Riesen Grat Kurobishi Usagidaira Skyline Urakuro Panorama Official snow depth: Kurobishi: 245cm Usagidaira: 85cm Nakiyama: 0cm Planned closing date: Sunday 8th May ---------- Tsugaike Mountain Resort Part open. The top area and the run down to the gondola mid-station remain open. All other runs are now closed and you need to get the gondola back to base. Official snow depth: Upper: 194cm Lower: 7cm Lifts (planned): Gondola Han-no-ki high speed pair Tsuga Number 2 pair Planned closing date: Sunday 8th May Ropeway: The top Ropeway lift is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until 30th April and then 1st-8th May ---------- Other ski areas in the region are now closed for the 2021-2022 season. ---------- Total snowfall accumulation this season [*upper areas] [As reported by official sources at time of this report] Hakuba Goryu: 1002cm Hakuba 47: 956cm Hakuba Happo-one: 886cm Hakuba Cortina: 1162cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort: 920cm Hakuba Now 2021-2022 season Data as Friday 22nd April 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 617cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 54cm (14th January) November 2021 snowfall 29cm reported on 4 days December 2021 snowfall 130cm reported on 12 days January 2022 snowfall 228cm reported on 20 days February 2022 snowfall 197cm reported on 19 days March 2022 snowfall 32cm reported on 4 days April 2022 snowfall 1cm 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 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1137cm Posted on Friday 22nd April 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good morning from Niseko. This morning the weather is a mix of blue sky and cloud. There's a bit of a wind but fingers crossed the six planned lifts will all be moving as planned. Forecasts for the weekend and into Monday generally show lots of sun, with each day getting a bit warmer. The Marchen and Challenge courses are no longer available at Annupuri, but there is still a lot of terrain available at both Hirafu and Annupuri (see the lists below). There is less than two weeks left of the official season now - Niseko Grand Hirafu and Niseko Annupuri both plan to be open until Thursday 5th May. ----- Planned ski area operations: Friday 22nd April 2022 The below snow depth and snowfall data is manually checked each morning from official sources. Lift information is the planned operations for the day (nature might intervene). Niseko Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 285cm (-15cm) - Base: 50cm (-20cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm - Base: 0cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Ace Number 2 Center Four quad - King Number 3 quad - King Number 4 Courses: - All are still available apart from the following: - Path to King - Onsenzawa - Super (lower part) - Konayuki - Miharashi Planned season: - Open from 8:30am until 4:30pm - Niseko Grand Hirafu plans to be open until Thursday 5th May ----- Niseko Annupuri Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 320cm (no change) - Base: 60cm (no change) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm - Base: 0cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Annupuri Gondola - Jumbo Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 4 pair Courses: - All are still available apart from the following: - Marchen - Challenge - Fukayuki Rinkan Planned season: - Open from 9:00am until 4:00pm - Niseko Annupuri plans to be open until Thursday 5th May ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort, Niseko Village Ski Resort and Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort are now closed. Night skiing has finished for the season in Niseko. Niseko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Friday 22nd April 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1137cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 99 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (23rd December and 22nd February) November 2021 snowfall 85cm reported on 6 days December 2021 snowfall 307cm reported on 23 days January 2022 snowfall 325cm reported on 30 days February 2022 snowfall 337cm reported on 25 days March 2022 snowfall 81cm reported on 14 days April 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1827cm Posted on Friday 22nd April 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning. We did get some rain last night. Early morning today there was some fog, but there are hints of blue sky behind the clouds now. Perhaps changeable conditions today with a chance of rain again. The official snow depth numbers have not changed for at least a few days now. That seems unlikely given the warm conditions of late, but there is still a lot of snow around. Courses & lifts: The Number 1 gondola and Number 1 pair lifts plan to be operating for this last section of the season. The majority of the ski area remains (at least part) open. Daily checks are being made on opening to decide on what courses and tree runs are open each day. The Summit, Beech and Stream tree run courses should be open. Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Upper: 320cm Lower: 180cm Total accumulated snowfall (as reported by the ski area): 2657cm Spring season It is now officially spring season with cheaper lift tickets. Geto Kogen plans to be open until 8th May. Geto Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Friday 22nd April 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1827cm Number of days snowfall observed 80 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 2cm observed 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 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1665cm Posted on Saturday 16th April 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . It's colder out today; not snow cold, but colder. Thanks to that first typhoon out in the Pacific, we're getting north winds, the kind that might have brought us snow not that long ago. Ahh. Again, I don't know the actual temperature as I'm locked in, but you don't want to be out there anyway. Maybe if it clears up later in the day. Or you have that real passion for skiing and then I salute you. Twice. Oh, yeah, it is the weekend, isn't it.... Akakura Kanko: 195cm, 4° Myokokogen Sky Cable gondola and Hotel No. 3 lift only Planned season: until Thursday, May 5 Akakura Onsen: Closed Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick Snow Resort Closed Myoko Suginohara: Closed Seki Onsen: 350cm, 2° Open again Myoko Ski Park: Closed Kyukamura RunRun: Closed Tangram: Closed Madarao Mountain Resort: Closed Lotte Arai Resort 300cm, 9° Arai Gondola and Zendana Lift only Planned season: until mid May Kurohime Kogen Snow Park Closed Myoko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Saturday 16th April 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1665cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 74 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 111cm (31st December) November 2021 snowfall 30cm reported on 1 day December 2021 snowfall 389cm reported on 14 days January 2022 snowfall 616cm reported on 28 days February 2022 snowfall 576cm reported on 22 days March 2022 snowfall 53cm reported on 8 days April 2022 snowfall 1cm 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 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 617cm Posted on Friday 15th April 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Yesterday was clearly not as warm as it had been, but it was a wet one and the rain continued overnight. Not the kind of day that I feel inclined to get the gear on. Right now it is just cloudy. There's lots of low cloud hanging around making visibility rather limited even in some base areas. It is not raining just now, but still damp and there are puddles of water on the road outside my place and we might get some more light rain today. OK so very hopefully we might get some sunshine tomorrow by late morning, and then from early morning Sunday too when it will get a bit warmer once again. Today a high of around 12C is expected. Route 4 is closed at Hakuba 47 today as they remake their 47PARKS snow park. ----- Hakuba Goryu The gondola is moving but the other base Toomi lifts are now closed. However, you can still slide back down to Toomi base from the top area. The Iimori area is now closed. Lifts (planned): Gondola Alps Number 1 pair Alps Number 3 pair Courses (planned): Panorama Grand Prix Technical Super Champion Dynamic Woody Toomi Official snow depth: Upper: 265cm Toomi: 80cm Planned closing date: Sunday 8th May ---------- Hakuba 47 Hakuba 47 remains fully open and you can ski back down to base. Lifts (planned): Gondola (Line 8) Line AB pair Line C quad Line E high speed pair Courses (planned): All main courses are open Official snow depth: Top: 245cm Base: 50cm Planned closing date: Thursday 5th May ---------- Hakuba Happo-one The mid to upper runs at Happo-one are open. All the lower runs are now closed and so you need to get the gondola back to base. Lifts (planned): Grat quad Alpen quad Gondola Panorama pair Kurobishi Number 2 quad Skyline Number 2 pair Courses (planned): Riesen Grat Kurobishi Usagidaira Skyline Urakuro Panorama Official snow depth: Kurobishi: 270cm Usagidaira: 122cm Nakiyama: 0cm Planned closing date: Sunday 8th May ---------- Tsugaike Mountain Resort Most upper runs remain open at Tsugaike and you can ski back to the gondola base. Official snow depth: Upper: 223cm Lower: 18cm Lifts (planned): Gondola Han-no-ki Number 3 quad (until 17th April) Han-no-ki high speed pair Tsuga Number 2 pair Planned closing date: Sunday 8th May Ropeway: The top Ropeway lift is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until 30th April and then 1st-8th May ---------- Other ski areas in the region are now closed for the 2021-2022 season. Hakuba Now 2021-2022 season Data as Friday 15th April 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 617cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 54cm (14th January) November 2021 snowfall 29cm reported on 4 days December 2021 snowfall 130cm reported on 12 days January 2022 snowfall 228cm reported on 20 days February 2022 snowfall 197cm reported on 19 days March 2022 snowfall 32cm reported on 4 days April 2022 snowfall 1cm 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 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1137cm Posted on Friday 15th April 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here I have had some early morning word-boosting toast and coffee, so feeling up for the report this morning. A clear, blue sky morning would seem to be more appropriate, but rather it is actually a rather grey and overcast morning. Bit foggy too, according to the top area of Hirafu. The Ace Number 2 quad is already up and running and the other two lifts at Hirafu and three lifts at Annupuri should be starting up soon too. Tomorrow should be fine and sunny. (Hey, is that some snow on the forecast for the upper mountains on Sunday night?! Wouldn't that be nice! Even if we get rained on at base) ----- Planned ski area operations: Friday 15th April 2022 The below snow depth and snowfall data is manually checked each morning from official sources. Lift information is the planned operations for the day (nature might intervene). Niseko Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 330cm (no change) - Base: 100cm (no change) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm - Base: 0cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Ace Number 2 Center Four quad - King Number 3 quad - King Number 4 Courses: - All available apart from Onsenzawa, lower part of Super, Konayuki and Miharashi Planned season: - Open from 8:30am until 4:30pm - Niseko Grand Hirafu plans to be open until Thursday 5th May ----- Niseko Annupuri Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 320cm (no change) - Base: 95cm (no change) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm - Base: 0cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Annupuri Gondola - Jumbo Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 4 pair Courses: - All available apart from Fukayuki Rinkan Planned season: - Open from 9:00am until 4:00pm - Niseko Annupuri plans to be open until Thursday 5th May ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort, Niseko Village Ski Resort and Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort are now closed. Night skiing has finished for the season in Niseko. Niseko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Friday 15th April 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1137cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 99 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (23rd December and 22nd February) November 2021 snowfall 85cm reported on 6 days December 2021 snowfall 307cm reported on 23 days January 2022 snowfall 325cm reported on 30 days February 2022 snowfall 337cm reported on 25 days March 2022 snowfall 81cm reported on 14 days April 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 1137cm Posted on Friday 8th April 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here I have some fresh snow to report this morning! Just a little, just over 1cm, but I'll take it and add it to my numbers. (No fresh snow to be seen just a little further down towards town). Just now there's a lot of cloud around but some blue sky too, and we are expecting some sun today. The planned six lifts should be opening as normal today. Looking ahead, it's going to be a warm weekend with temps rising about 10C during the day. ----- Planned ski area operations: Friday 8th April 2022 The below snow depth and snowfall data is manually checked each morning from official sources. Lift information is the planned operations for the day (nature might intervene). Niseko Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 370cm (no change) - Base: 140cm (no change) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 1cm - Base: 1cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Ace Number 2 Center Four quad - King Number 3 quad - King Number 4 Courses: - All available apart from lower part of Super, Konayuki, Miharashi and and Shirakaba Planned season: - Open from 8:30am until 4:30pm - Niseko Grand Hirafu plans to be open until Thursday 5th May ----- Niseko Annupuri Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 360cm (no change) - Base: 130cm (no change) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm - Base: 0cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Annupuri Gondola - Jumbo Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 4 pair Planned season: - Open from 9:00am until 4:00pm - Niseko Annupuri plans to be open until Thursday 5th May ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort, Niseko Village Ski Resort and Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort are now closed. Niseko HANAZONO Resort Niseko Village Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Night skiing has finished for the season in Niseko. Niseko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Friday 8th April 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1137cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 99 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (23rd December and 22nd February) November 2021 snowfall 85cm reported on 6 days December 2021 snowfall 307cm reported on 23 days January 2022 snowfall 325cm reported on 30 days February 2022 snowfall 337cm reported on 25 days March 2022 snowfall 81cm reported on 14 days April 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 617cm Posted on Friday 8th April 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. This morning Happo-one (Usagidaira) is reporting 9cm of snowfall, and Hakuba Goryu and Hakuba 47 are both reporting 2cm on their upper areas. So while there's no snow to report from base, it sounds like there's a bit in higher areas. There's also a wind blowing this morning. At the time of writing all lifts at Happo-one are on hold. Hopefully that will improve quickly and they can get going. The gondola and a few other lifts are moving so they seem to be preparing. The top Tsuga Number 2 pair lift at Tsugaike Kogen is also on hold. Goryu and 47 appear to be opening as planned. [Updated at 8:50am - Happo-one gondola opened!] Clear and sunny skies are very likely through the weekend and early in the week. It is also going to be warm. Expect 20+C Sunday/Monday. ----- Hakuba Goryu The gondola is moving but the other base Toomi lifts are now closed. However, you can still slide back down to Toomi base from the top area. The Iimori area is now closed. Lifts (planned): Gondola Alps Number 1 pair Alps Number 3 pair Courses (planned): Panorama Grand Prix Technical Super Champion Dynamic Woody Toomi Official snow depth: Upper: 290cm Toomi: 95cm Planned closing date: Sunday 8th May ---------- Hakuba 47 Hakuba 47 remains pretty much fully open. Lifts (planned): Gondola (Line 8) Line AB pair Line C quad Line E high speed pair Courses (planned): All main courses are open Only the lowest short section of R-7 is closed Official snow depth: Top: 285cm Base: 65cm Planned closing date: Thursday 5th May ---------- Hakuba Happo-one Generally the mid to upper areas all remain open. Lifts (planned): Grat quad Alpen quad Gondola Panorama Kurobishi Skyline 2 Courses (planned): Riesen Grat Kurobishi Usagidaira Skyline Urakuro Riesen Slalom Panorama Lower Usuba Lower Shirakaba South Official snow depth: Kurobishi: 310cm Usagidaira: 170cm Nakiyama: 20cm Planned closing date: Sunday 8th May ---------- Tsugaike Mountain Resort Most runs remain open at Tsugaike. Official snow depth: Upper: 276cm Lower: 62cm Lifts (planned): Gondola Han-no-ki Number 3 quad Han-no-ki high speed pair Tsuga Number 2 pair Courses (planned): Most courses remain open Planned closing date: Sunday 8th May Ropeway: The top Ropeway lift is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between 9th April and 30th April and 1st-8th May Hakuba Now 2021-2022 season Data as Friday 8th April 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 617cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 54cm (14th January) November 2021 snowfall 29cm reported on 4 days December 2021 snowfall 130cm reported on 12 days January 2022 snowfall 228cm reported on 20 days February 2022 snowfall 197cm reported on 19 days March 2022 snowfall 32cm reported on 4 days April 2022 snowfall 1cm 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 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 1827cm Posted on Friday 8th April 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto. And good news - we did get a bit of snow... up to 5cm on the mountain according to the ski area. Nice! It's just generally cloudy now. Clear and sunny skies are due for the weekend along with some warmth as temperatures rise into the teens. Courses open: Most of the ski area remains at least part open. Tree run courses dependent on morning inspection. Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Upper: 415cm Lower: 270cm Total accumulated snowfall (as reported by the ski area): 2657cm Spring season It is now officially spring season with cheaper lift tickets. The Number 1 gondola and Number 1 pair lifts plan to be operating for this last section of the season. Geto Kogen plans to be open until 8th May. Geto Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Friday 8th April 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1827cm Number of days snowfall observed 80 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 2cm observed 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 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1135cm Posted on Monday 4th April 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Yesterday was of course the last day of the season for Niseko HANAZONO (capitals, please), Niseko Village and Niseko Moiwa. Otsukaresama deshita! That leaves us with just Niseko Hirafu and Niseko Annupuri open for the remaining month or so of the season. This morning there are six ski lifts still moving - three at each ski area. I have noted those below and also added a list of the courses (at Hirafu) that are now closed. I will keep an eye on such information every morning and update the lists below as necessary. As a note for today, I believe the Shirakaba course at Hirafu is closed today and tomorrow as they prepare 'spring items'. And the Ace Number 2 Center Four lift is closed just for today. It's a beautiful spring morning. Blue skies, sunshine, not much wind. Tomorrow will probably be quite similar too. The HANAZONO webcam has gone all retro black and white again, perhaps because it's now closed. Anyway, I've had my morning toast and done my report - I'm off outside! ----- Planned ski area operations: Monday 4th April 2022 The below snow depth and snowfall data is manually checked each morning from official sources. Lift information is the planned operations for the day (nature might intervene). Niseko Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 380cm (-5cm) - Base: 155cm (-5cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm - Base: 0cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Hirafu Gondola - Ace Number 2 Center Four quad (closed just for today) - King Number 3 quad - King Number 4 Courses that are now closed: - Family - Sennoki - Alpen - Path to King - Onsenzawa - Shirakaba - Miharashi Planned season: - Niseko Grand Hirafu plans to be open until Thursday 5th May ----- Niseko Annupuri Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 360cm (no change) - Base: 150cm (-5cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm - Base: 0cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Annupuri Gondola - Jumbo Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 4 pair Planned season: - Niseko Annupuri plans to be open until Thursday 5th May ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort, Niseko Village Ski Resort and Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort are now closed. Night skiing has finished for the season in Niseko. Niseko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 4th April 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1135cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 98 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (23rd December and 22nd February) November 2021 snowfall 85cm reported on 6 days December 2021 snowfall 307cm reported on 23 days January 2022 snowfall 325cm reported on 30 days February 2022 snowfall 337cm reported on 25 days March 2022 snowfall 81cm reported on 14 days April 2022 snowfall 0cm 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