Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 1098cm Posted on Tuesday 8th March 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here The sun is shining through my window as I write this. Outside there's quite a lot of blue sky and some cloud up there too. It's a nice morning and feels quite mild. Oh yes, some fresh snow too. Mustn't forget that! Ski areas are reporting around 10cm on the slopes. All lifts should be open today. Mild temps will be continuing for the next stretch of days and we're probably going to enjoy some calm conditions and sunny skies. ----- Niseko Avalanche Report Moiwa base: -3℃, light wind, 5cm new snow. Moiwa 800m: -5.1℃, W3.1m/s, 10cm new snow, small snowdrift development. Annupuri 1150m: -7.9℃, WNW4.5m/s. Hirafu 1250m: -10℃, light wind, 5cm new snow. Hirafu 1000m: -7.5℃, E1.9m/s, calm. Coastal data- Benkei cape: WNW9m/s, Kamui cape: WSW8m/s, 1014hPa, wave 0.8m. There is no atmospheric pressure gradient, the seas and mountains are calm. Light wind and snow overnight developed some snowdrifts on the leeward side. Snow surface above 1000m elevation is rough and hard due to the storm from the day before yesterday. Major snowdrifts development around 800m elevation causing some delay on lift operation and recovery of some facilities. From observation and weather data, the general avalanche risk has dropped but the gates opening is depending on lift operation. Please respect the patrol's decisions. Snowmelt is continuing due to the temperature rise during the day and snow bridges can easily collapse. There are new cracks on SW facing slopes under 700m elevation due to the major snowdrifts development. Avoid riding alone as falling from those snow bridges and cracks can be fatal. Bring short ropes. Do not hang around at the bottom of gullies and steep slopes. Avalanches come from above. The day is getting longer but it’s not spring yet. ----- Planned ski area operations: Tuesday 8th March 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: 425cm (+10cm) - Base: 220cm (+5cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 10cm - Base: 10cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Ace Family quad - Ace Number 2 Center Four quad [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] - Hirafu Gondola - King Number 3 quad - King Number 4 - Swinging Monkey ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 360cm (no change) - Base: 260cm (no change) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 10cm - Base: 5cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Hanazono Number 1 - Hanazono Number 2 quad - Hanazono Number 3 quad - Hanazono Symphony Gondola [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] ----- Niseko Annupuri Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 360cm (no change) - Base: 250cm (no change) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 5cm - Base: 5cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Annupuri Gondola - Dream Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 1 quad [* open for night skiing until 7:30pm] - Jumbo Number 2 pair - Jumbo Number 4 pair ----- Niseko Village Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 300cm - Base: 220cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Niseko Gondola - Village Express - Community Chair [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] - Banzai Chair - Wonderland Chair Niseko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Tuesday 8th March 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1098cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 90 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 44cm reported on 6 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Kutchan/Niseko. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 6cm Snowfall at base this season 648cm Posted on Tuesday 8th March 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is a winters looking day with a slow trickle of powder flakes coming down from the sky. There is a 6cm layer of very light powder blanketing the ground in the village. Cloud is low but visibility on the mountain still looks to be okay. The temperature will rise to 0c during the day. Furano Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Tuesday 8th March 2022 Total snowfall at base 648cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 70 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 62cm (15th January) November 2021 snowfall 72cm reported on 5 days December 2021 snowfall 132cm reported on 18 days January 2022 snowfall 251cm reported on 20 days February 2022 snowfall 150cm reported on 20 days March 2022 snowfall 43cm reported on 7 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Furano. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 1775cm Posted on Tuesday 8th March 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Yesterday strong winds were an issue and there is some new snow on the ground this morning - around 5cm. It is cloudy this morning and that's about it really. Gradually clearer skies and increasing temperatures for the rest of this week. Courses open: All normal courses open. Planned tree run courses: all (subject to inspection and conditions and lift access) Lifts operating (subject to change): Number 1 gondola, Number 2 gondola, Number 1 and 2 pairs Quad lift now rested on weekdays this week Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Upper: 505cm Lower: 360cm Total accumulated snowfall (as reported by the ski area): 2572cm Geto Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Tuesday 8th March 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1775cm Number of days snowfall observed 73 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 82cm observed on 5 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 7cm Snowfall at base this season 1090cm Posted on Monday 7th March 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Last night we had some very strong winds. I had to take a bit of a walk outside and the snow was being blown around big time. That probably accounts for the seemingly odd mixed-up snowfall numbers today as you can see below. And difficult to put a number on it. But my relatively shielded main measuring point has 7cm. There will be more in places. And less in others. It was snowing just lightly when I started writing this but right now it has got heavier. Really coming down just now and visibility has gone down too. That's not expected to last. Unfortunately, it's still windy enough at the start of the day to stop the top lifts at all four ski areas from opening. We can probably enjoy some sunshine and calmer conditions for a few days from tomorrow. ----- Just two more weeks of night skiing left in the Niseko region. Hirafu and Annupuri plan to be open in the daytime until 5th May, so there's two more months left there! Village and Hanazono plan to be open until 3rd April. Niseko Moiwa is also planning on being open until 3rd April. ----- Niseko Avalanche Report Moiwa base: -4℃, periodic strong winds, 20cm new snow, wind effected snow. Moiwa 800m: -6.4℃, NNW5.2m/s, 20cm new snow, major snowdrift development. Annupuri 1150m: -9.4℃, NNW7.7m/s, D:100cm L:250cm snowdrift development, strong gusts, good visibility. Hirafu 1250m: -10℃, N gusts to 15m/s, good visibility. Hirafu 1000m: -9.1℃, N12.1m/s, major leeward snowdrift development. Coastal data- Benkei cape: NNE9m/s, Kamui cape: E2m/s, 1011hPa, wave 2.5m. Stormy seas and a blizzard from the base to the top of the mountain raged until midnight. The isobars are starting to space apart and the weather is rapidly improving. There was major snowdrift development above 800m, measuring D:100-150cm in some locations. From observation and data, the general avalanche risk is starting to drop and all gates are expected to open. Please respect the patrol's decisions. The aeolian snow slabs have a high crystal density and are hard and heavy. During development and immediately after they break easily on weak layers causing slab avalanches. Also cornices break off further back than you would expect. An elevated avalanche risk continues above 1000m all day. It's still too early to get on high altitude open steep slopes. There is no safety in this sport. Have a good day. The war in Ukraine hurts my heart. ----- Planned ski area operations: Monday 7th March 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: 415cm (-20cm) - Base: 215cm (-5cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm - Base: 0cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Ace Family quad - Ace Number 2 Center Four quad [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] - Hirafu Gondola - King Number 3 quad - King Number 4 - Swinging Monkey ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 360cm (no change) - Base: 260cm (-10cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 2cm - Base: 0cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Hanazono Number 1 - Hanazono Number 2 quad - Hanazono Number 3 quad - Hanazono Symphony Gondola [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] ----- Niseko Annupuri Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 360cm (no change) - Base: 250cm (no change) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 15cm - Base: 15cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Annupuri Gondola - Dream Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 1 quad [* open for night skiing until 7:30pm] - Jumbo Number 2 pair - Jumbo Number 4 pair ----- Niseko Village Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 300cm - Base: 230cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Niseko Gondola - Village Express - Community Chair [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] - Banzai Chair - Wonderland Chair Niseko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 7th March 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1090cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 89 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 36cm reported on 5 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Kutchan/Niseko. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 642cm Posted on Monday 7th March 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Conditions are clear and mostly cloudy. High cloud is above and there are a few small breaks of blue sky. Winds picked up overnight and strong wind remains at base level. There is a light dusting of 2cm of new snow on the ground. Furano Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 7th March 2022 Total snowfall at base 642cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 69 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 62cm (15th January) November 2021 snowfall 72cm reported on 5 days December 2021 snowfall 132cm reported on 18 days January 2022 snowfall 251cm reported on 20 days February 2022 snowfall 150cm reported on 20 days March 2022 snowfall 37cm reported on 6 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Furano. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 13cm Snowfall at base this season 617cm Posted on Monday 7th March 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . After the harsh conditions of yesterday seeing a lot of people congregating at base stations, today is positively mild and peaceful. With a fresh batch of snow built up during the day and night, another powder day which can be enjoyed this time. The fog is retreating upwards and the sky is bright albeit overcast and large blue areas in the valley are trying to come in. It should, therefore be a patchy sunny day with winds at the top reducing. It is still very cold higher up though. This may be the last powder day of the season (or at least for the foreseeable future). Official snow depth Summit: 190cm Paradise: 260cm Chuo: 260cm Utopia: 300cm Uwanodai: 185cm All lifts that are scheduled to be open should be open. Almost all runs open. Zao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 7th March 2022 Total snowfall at base 617cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 69 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 33cm observed on 5 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Zao Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 28cm Snowfall at base this season 1129cm Posted on Monday 7th March 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Hello and good morning from Nozawa. Listen to this... the ski area was reporting 30cm of fresh snow up at Yamabiko yesterday afternoon... and another 35cm this morning. 65cm. Good at any time, excellent for March. Less down on lower areas but there is still a very respectable new layer covering the mountain. Light snow has been on and off early morning today, but it's due to be turned off by lunchtime. Back to weekdays so the Challenge pair and Utopia part are being rested. Otherwise all other lifts should be open as planned. Still remaining chilly today but a proper early spring warm up is coming later this week. Fresh snowfall recorded by the ski area (since yesterday morning): - Yamabiko (1615m): 65cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 65cm - Hikage (660m): 32cm - Nagasaka (616m): 32cm - Karasawa (563m): 13cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): - Yamabiko (1615m): 440cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 385cm - Hikage (660m): 320cm - Nagasaka (616m): 320cm - Karasawa (563m): 210cm All courses apart from the following plan to be open: - Yunomine A Various info: - Rested lifts today: Yunomine pair, Mizunashi triple, Challenge pair, Utopia pair, Karasawa pair Nozawa Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 7th March 2022 Total snowfall at base 1129cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 86cm (6th February) November 2021 snowfall 15cm reported on 2 days December 2021 snowfall 272cm reported on 11 days January 2022 snowfall 384cm reported on 22 days February 2022 snowfall 416cm reported on 20 days March 2022 snowfall 42cm 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 Nozawa Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 18cm Snowfall at base this season 1646cm Posted on Monday 7th March 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . A real mixed day yesterday, with snow falling pretty much through the day, some wind, some sun. Variety. Not a whole lot of new snow, but there was enough yesterday to get gliders up above the ice underneath the fresh. There still is a noticeable layer of breakable wet snow under the new snow of the past two days; it seems to be hardening a bit but the warmer weather over the coming days will really change things a lot, I'd bet. So there's a bit of powder right now, and spring skiing seems to be right around the corner. Hey, it's starting to snow again.... Akakura Kanko: 450cm, -7° All lifts running (Champion B run closed for a competition) Akakura Onsen: 465cm, -4° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick Snow Resort Top 330cm, bottom 310cm; -7° Myoko Suginohara: Top 320cm, bottom 245cm; -5° Seki Onsen: 600cm, -5° Myoko Ski Park: Closed again this season Kyukamura RunRun: 440cm, 0° Tangram: 270cm, -3° Madarao Mountain Resort: 390cm, -4° Lotte Arai Resort 598cm, 2.9° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 240cm, -5° No new report Myoko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 7th March 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1646cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 69 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 35cm reported on 4 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Myoko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 32cm Snowfall at base this season 1770cm Posted on Monday 7th March 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Hello from Geto Kogen on this Monday morning. And what do we have this morning. Well, snow during the day yesterday and some more overnight. Just over 30cm and no doubt more higher up. It's just cloudy now, with gusty winds at times. While we might get some light flakes, over the next few days the trend is going to be towards more clearer skies and something of a warm up by the weekend. That word 'spring' is being heard mentioned more and more. Courses open: All normal courses open. Planned tree run courses: all (subject to inspection and conditions and lift access) Lifts operating (subject to change): Number 1 gondola, Number 1 and 2 pairs, Quad lift Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Upper: 490cm Lower: 340cm Total accumulated snowfall (as reported by the ski area): 2562cm Geto Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 7th March 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1770cm Number of days snowfall observed 72 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 77cm observed on 4 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 16cm Snowfall at base this season 1051cm Weather overview Lots of cloud Wind NW Temperature - Visibility Varied Posted on Monday 7th March 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . The snow clouds are gradually moving on or just running out of fluff and things seem to be getting clearer this morning. There may be some lingering going on though, with more clearer clear weather more likely from tomorrow. We do have a layer of fresh snow on the ground so conditions should be good this morning. Madarao Mountain Resort - Snowfall reported by the ski area (24 hours): 20cm - All lifts apart from the Number 3A and 5 are open this morning - Tree run courses: All appear to be scheduled to open - 390cm official snow depth Tangram Ski Circus - All 5 lifts operating - 270cm official snow depth Madarao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 7th March 2022 Total snowfall at base 1051cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 62 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 66cm (on 6th February) November 2021 snowfall 11cm reported on 2 days December 2021 snowfall 237cm reported on 13 days January 2022 snowfall 401cm reported on 23 days February 2022 snowfall 373cm reported on 21 days March 2022 snowfall 29cm reported on 3 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 12cm Snowfall at base this season 613cm Posted on Monday 7th March 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Yesterday felt like a winters day once again. There was fresh snow and it continued snowing. By mid afternoon Hakuba 47 were reporting 20cm of snowfall. There is more snow to report this morning too. 10+cm of it around base since yesterday and more as you go higher. Nice weather this morning too. The sun is out, there's some blue sky and a bunch of white cloud around too. Atmospheric, I'd say. Having said that it seems wind is hanging around and messing with a few top lifts at the start of the day at Happo-one, 47 and Tsugaike. No snow on the forecasts now this week, or if so only very light, with things on the way to start warming up, particularly as we get to the weekend. Wind shouldn't be a problem either, so a nice time to be out. ----- Hakuba Cortina back to '12 hours' for their snowfall number this morning. Sorry if that's confusing, there's nowt I can do about it. I'll just be carefully to check whether it's 12 or 24 for each report. ----- Total snowfall accumulation this season so far [*upper areas] [As reported by official sources at time of this report] Hakuba Goryu: 939cm (not updated today) Hakuba 47: 915cm Hakuba Happo-one: 822cm Hakuba Cortina: 1117cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort: 899cm ----- Hakuba Goryu Reported snowfall this morning: - Upper: 20cm Official snow depth: - Upper: 410cm - Toomi: 190cm Hakuba 47 Reported snowfall this morning: - Summit: 20cm - Lower: 10cm Official snow depth: - Top: 420cm - Base: 190cm Hakuba Happo-one Reported snowfall this morning: - Kurobishi: 20cm - Riesen: 26cm - Usagidaira: 20cm - Nakiyama: 20cm Official snow depth: - Kurobishi: 435cm - Usagidaira: 267cm - Nakiyama: 145cm Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Reported snowfall this morning: - Mountain Side: 10cm - Village Side: 10cm Official snow depth: - Mountain Side: 250cm - Village Side: 130cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort Reported snowfall this morning: - Upper: 21cm (same as yesterday?) Official snow depth: - Upper: 410cm - Lower: 138cm Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth: - 395cm Hakuba Cortina Reported snowfall (12 hours): - Summit: 20cm - Lower: 20cm Official snow depth: - Top: 420cm - Base: 286cm Hakuba Now 2021-2022 season Data as Monday 7th March 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 613cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 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 29cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Hakuba. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 11cm Snowfall at base this season 1083cm Posted on Sunday 6th March 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here It might have been windy but I do have some fresh snow to report since yesterday morning. 11cm of it. It's another relatively mild morning but thankfully the wind is not quite as pesky and we should be able to enjoy the whole mountain. Actually let me leave that in there and update you in real time.... top lifts at Hirafu and Village not opening as planned at 8:30am. Doh! Looks like it might just be a maintenance kind of delay thingy. Anyway, it's time for some Sunday morning toast. I hope you have a nice day. ----- Niseko Avalanche Report Moiwa base: -5℃, 15cm new snow, calm. Moiwa 800m: -6℃, WSW2.1m/s, 15cm new snow, major snowdrift development. Annupuri 1150m: -9.5℃, WNW2.4m/s, 15cm new snow, snowdrift development. Hirafu 1000m: -9.1℃, SSW3.2m/s, snowdrift development. Hirafu 1250m: -10℃, snow data n/a, snowdrift development. Coastal data- Benkei cape: SW4m/s, Kamui cape: S9m/s, hPa n/a , wave 1.5m. The wind has dropped and it's calm in the middle of a wide low pressure trough. The trees below 900m are covered in rime from yesterday's low pressure snowfall. Above 800m, slab avalanches are likely to occur on steep slopes, gullies and creek sidewalls this morning due to the snowdrifts accumulated during the 18hr southerly blizzard yesterday. From observation, the snow is starting to stabilize and all gates are expected to open. Please listen to the patrols instructions and prepare before exiting the gates. The low pressure snowfall is made up of non uniform crystals and follows a different process of snowdrift development and stabilization than the more usual uniform snow slabs formed in a winter type pressure distribution. However if development is rapid both will break under external stimuli. To judge the danger it is better to pay attention to how the snow has fallen rather than the amount fallen. If the atmospheric pressure gradient increases again the avalanche risk will also increase. Today's snow is better than expected. Be careful in poor visibility and of a sudden change in weather. The snow is different everyday. Have a good day. ----- Planned ski area operations: Sunday 6th March 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: 435cm (+20cm) - Base: 220cm (+5cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 15cm - Base: 15cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Ace Family quad - Ace Number 2 Center Four quad [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] - Hirafu Gondola - Holiday Number 1 pair - King Number 3 quad - King Number 4 - Swinging Monkey ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 360cm (+10cm) - Base: 270cm (+10cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 5cm - Base: 10cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Hanazono Number 1 - Hanazono Number 2 quad - Hanazono Number 3 quad - Hanazono Symphony Gondola [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] ----- Niseko Annupuri Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 360cm (no change) - Base: 250cm (no change) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 15cm - Base: 15cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Annupuri Gondola - Dream Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 1 quad [* open for night skiing until 7:30pm] - Jumbo Number 2 pair - Jumbo Number 3 pair - Jumbo Number 4 pair ----- Niseko Village Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 300cm - Base: 230cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Niseko Gondola - Village Express - Community Chair [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] - Banzai Chair - Wonderland Chair Niseko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 6th March 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1083cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 88 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 29cm reported on 4 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