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

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