Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 621cm Posted on Sunday 20th March 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Zao. It's a cold almost winter like morning with light snow falling. It has been quite bright at times too, but generally quite variable so far. We might get some more light snow through tomorrow before it eases off and be generally calmer from Tuesday. Tomorrow is a national holiday, Vernal Equinox Day. Official snow depth Summit: 175cm Paradise: 220cm Chuo: 220cm Utopia: 250cm Uwanodai: 165cm The following ski lifts are now closed for the season: - Onsen Number 3 AB - Zao Kokutai pair - Ryuzan pair - Nakamori Number 2 pair Zao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 20th March 2022 Total snowfall at base 621cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 71 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 37cm observed 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 Zao Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 11cm Snowfall at base this season 1658cm Posted on Sunday 20th March 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . A little more cheerful look on the hill today: we still have some fog that mostly comes but lifts from time to time, but there's about 10cm of fresh snow on the ground. Things are just nice and white again, it's not raining, and there were a lot more people just wandering around like normal in the morning at a ski resort. It's also pretty bright, even with the fog, which means that it's likely that it's clear around the top of the lifts. I'm happy for those who decided to spend the three-day weekend here in Myoko! Looks like it's going to get better, and there's still a lot of snow on the hill. Akakura Kanko: 350cm, -4° Champion No. 1 lift closed for the season Akakura Onsen: 355cm, -1° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick Snow Resort Top 215cm, bottom 190cm; -5° Myoko Suginohara: Top 220cm, bottom 135cm; 1° Three main lifts running, including Mitahara No. 3 (top lift) Seki Onsen: 500cm, -3° Myoko Ski Park: Closed again this season Kyukamura RunRun: 310cm, 2° Tangram: 200cm, -2° Madarao Mountain Resort: 340cm, -3° Lotte Arai Resort 486cm, 2° About half of the freeride zones are closed Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 160cm, -2° Myoko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 20th March 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1658cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 71 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 47cm 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 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 1131cm Posted on Sunday 20th March 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . In their update at 3pm yesterday the ski area was reporting light rain at base and light snow up on the top areas, along with 1cm of snow. This morning they are reporting 8cm at Yamabiko and Uenotaira. There's just a 'dusting-plus' down at base areas (though actually as of 8am the ski area is reporting 0cm) and trees are looking frosted. Light snow early morning with a mostly just cloudy day expected today. It should keep cold and not get much above zero. Warmer conditions due from Wednesday onwards once again. Have a good Sunday. Fresh snowfall recorded by the ski area (since yesterday morning): - Yamabiko (1615m): 9cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 9cm - Hikage (660m): 0cm - Nagasaka (616m): 0cm - Karasawa (563m): 0cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): - Yamabiko (1615m): 340cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 290cm - Hikage (660m): 230cm - Nagasaka (616m): 230cm - Karasawa (563m): 125cm All courses apart from the following plan to be open: - Yunomine A - Mizunashi A - Grand Prix - Kurokura Various info: - Rested lifts today: Yunomine pair, Mizunashi triple, Karasawa pair - Nozawa Onsen plans to be open until Sunday 8th May 2022 Nozawa Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 20th March 2022 Total snowfall at base 1131cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 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 44cm 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 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 26cm Snowfall at base this season 1801cm Posted on Saturday 19th March 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning. And good news I have! This morning the ski area is reporting 40cm of fresh snow on upper areas of the mountain. And there's nearly 30cm down at base too. Excellent. It's still not too cold, so the snow isn't quite peak season quality, but it is most welcome all the same. This snow has all come since the evening yesterday. As you look at the calendar you can't help but feel this might be the last significant snowfall of the season. Light snow, cloud and perhaps some sun at times tomorrow. Courses open: Most normal courses open Planned tree run courses: inspected each morning and open if conditions allow Lifts operating (subject to change): All lifts Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Upper: 480cm Lower: 335cm Total accumulated snowfall (as reported by the ski area): 2622cm Spring season Spring season is officially from 28th March. From that date the Number 1 gondola and Number 1 pair lifts will be operating and special tickets will be available. Geto Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Saturday 19th March 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1801cm Number of days snowfall observed 74 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 108cm observed on 6 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Geto Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 619cm Posted on Saturday 19th March 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Limited visibility with some fresh snow - the ski area adding 10cm to upper area snow depths, just a little down at base. The early snow is easing off but visibility still generally poor. We might see some sun tomorrow. Official snow depth Summit: 170cm Paradise: 220cm Chuo: 220cm Utopia: 250cm Uwanodai: 165cm The following ski lifts are now closed for the season: - Onsen Number 3 AB - Zao Kokutai pair - Ryuzan pair - Nakamori Number 2 pair Zao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Saturday 19th March 2022 Total snowfall at base 619cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 70 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 35cm observed on 6 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Zao Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 1112cm Posted on Friday 18th March 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good morning from Niseko. Hey, there's some good snow news this morning. I have measured 8cm of fresh snow. (Yey!) It is clearly colder again this morning and it was great to see some snow coming down at a good rate last night. Not bad at all! As I look outside my window now light snow is falling. Visibility seems to be pretty decent and all lifts are opening as planned. We might even get some sunshine during the day, but hopefully it won't warm up much. The weekend looks set up to be a mix of cloudy skies and light snow at times and it should remain fairly cold. It should be a decent mid March weekend, I think. ----- Niseko Avalanche Report Moiwa base: -4℃, calm, 5cm snowfall in 12h. Moiwa 800m: -6.1℃, NNW4.5m/s. Annupuri 1150m: -8.9℃, WNW4.3m/s, 15cm snowfall. Hirafu 1000m: -8.6℃, NNW3.2m/s, 15cm snowfall. Coastal data Benkei cape: NNW7m/s, Kamui cape: WSW5m/s, 1021hPa, 0.8m waves. Cold air is flowing in through a high-pressure sticking out from the continent. The pressure gradient is small, however a relatively strong NW wind is blowing in high elevation making snowdrifts slowly grow. Snowdrifts of 30cm or less is found in leeward areas below 1000m. A hoar layer due to changing temperature can be observed on the old snow surface. Caution is required on steep slopes with new snow deposit. Better not stimulate cornices and knolls. All gates are scheduled to open. Ask the ski patrol’s advice and be equipped for the back country when going out of bounds. Outside the ski resort is outside ski management. Do not ride all the way down to the bottom of Kozan no Sawa and Osawa valleys. Giant glide avalanche in Spring time Niseko can occur anytime. Better not underestimate its danger. The mountain is back to winter today, but it’s not too long before Spring comes for good. Woodpeckers are loudly knocking on the house’s walls. Have a nice day. ----- Planned ski area operations: Friday 18th 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: 420cm (+10cm) - Base: 200cm (+10cm) 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 Planned season: - Niseko Grand Hirafu plans to be open until Thursday 5th May ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 350cm (+2cm) - Base: 235cm (+5cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 10cm - Base: 7cm 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] Planned season: - Niseko HANAZONO plans to be open until Sunday 3rd April ----- Niseko Annupuri Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 360cm (no change) - Base: 200cm (-10cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm - Base: 0cm 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 Planned season: - Niseko Annupuri plans to be open until Thursday 5th May ----- Niseko Village Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 300cm - Base: 200cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Niseko Gondola - Village Express - Community Chair [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] - Banzai Chair - Wonderland Chair Planned season: - Niseko Village plans to be open until Sunday 3rd April Niseko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Friday 18th March 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1112cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 93 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 58cm reported on 9 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Kutchan/Niseko. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 1052cm Weather overview Cloud and fog Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Limited Posted on Friday 18th March 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao. The ski area is reporting 0cm of snow, but there has been a dusting and I can spot snow hanging on the trees. Not much else to see though with some more early morning fog/cloudy conditions as the ski area opens. We're probably going to get rain later today though, even if it will be snowing at higher elevations. With colder temps due over the weekend the chances of snow increase so we might get to enjoy some fresh conditions. Fingers crossed! At Madarao, they now have Powder Theater and Powder Wave 2 tree runs as being closed - others remain open. Madarao Mountain Resort - Snowfall reported by the ski area (24 hours): 0cm - All lifts apart from the Number 3A and 5 are open this morning - Tree run courses: Powder Theater and Powder Wave 2 closed, others open - 340cm official snow depth - Madarao plans to be open until Sunday 3rd April Tangram Ski Circus - 4 of 5 lifts operating (Number 2 pair lift closed) - 210cm official snow depth - Tangram plans to be open until Sunday 3rd April Madarao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Friday 18th March 2022 Total snowfall at base 1052cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 63 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 30cm 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 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 666cm Posted on Friday 18th March 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Some morning valley fog is rolling down the resort - and looks like it may lift soon. The day is forecast to be high cloud with a high of +1c. It is currently -4c. There is no wind and light snow falling at the moment. Kitanomine Zone OPEN Furano Zone OPEN Furano Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Friday 18th March 2022 Total snowfall at base 666cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 73 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 61cm reported on 10 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 1647cm Posted on Friday 18th March 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . A little fresh snow this morning, just to whiten things up a bit. Interesting fog conditions; we can see the clouds here at the Akakan base level, but it's foggy below and foggy above. It was pretty tough on the ski slopes yesterday, with visibility in the tens of meters at best. Hopefully this non-fog layer will expand so at least you can see the snow ahead. Other than that, I almost lost all of you as a backhoe clearing the walls of snow decided to dig in front of my place and got hung up on the fiber optic line bringing communications to me. And to you. I thought it was going to pop right out - that's a thin cable - but the operator did see it, luckily, and gingerly moved the arm away. The things that happen in snow country.... Akakura Kanko: 360cm, 0° Myokokogen Sky Cable gondola not running on weekdays; Champion No. 1 lift now closed for the season Akakura Onsen: 380cm, -1° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick Snow Resort Top 225cm, bottom 200cm; 0° Three lifts running today Myoko Suginohara: Top 230cm, bottom 140cm; 1° Suginohara Gondola and No. 2 Mitahara lifts only Seki Onsen: 500cm, -3° (the data is back!) Myoko Ski Park: Closed again this season Kyukamura RunRun: 320cm, 5° (no new info) Tangram: 210cm, 1° No. 2 lift not running Madarao Mountain Resort: 340cm, no temperature data Lotte Arai Resort 483cm, 4° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 170cm, -1° Myoko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Friday 18th March 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1647cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 70 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 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 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 1130cm Posted on Friday 18th March 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Light snow this morning on the mountain with the ski area reporting up to 5cm on upper areas. Just a little down below and as I write this some limited visibility that might end up being an early morning thing. The forecast for the day is cloud with rain tonight (hopefully that will be snow above a certain level) and then snow tomorrow too. It will be colder that it has been over the next few days but not drastically so. Let's hope we are on the good side of the rain-sleet-snow borderline. As always, Naski looks happy. We can all (and always) learn from Naski. Fresh snowfall recorded by the ski area (since yesterday morning): - Yamabiko (1615m): 5cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 5cm - Hikage (660m): 1cm - Nagasaka (616m): 0cm - Karasawa (563m): 0cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): - Yamabiko (1615m): 335cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 290m - Hikage (660m): 235cm - Nagasaka (616m): 235cm - Karasawa (563m): 135cm All courses apart from the following plan to be open: - Yunomine A - Mizunashi A - Grand Prix - Kurokura - Kamoshika Various info: - Rested lifts today: Yunomine pair, Mizunashi triple, Challenge pair, Utopia pair, Karasawa pair - Nozawa Onsen plans to be open until Sunday 8th May 2022 Nozawa Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Friday 18th March 2022 Total snowfall at base 1130cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 59 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 43cm 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 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 613cm Posted on Friday 18th March 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. It was cloudy yesterday, not much wind. But this morning there has been some snow. Not on their official site but Hakuba 47 and Tsugaike are both reporting 5cm of fresh snow in places this morning. 3cm is being reported from the Riesen area of Happo-one and Goryu also reporting 3cm. So it sounds like there's a thin layer of fresh across the mountains. It's just a dusting at base level and not enough for me to award 1cm to the report. There's limited visibility up there this morning. A high of around +4C later on and unfortunately a good chance of rain with us today, particularly later on and maybe heavy rain this evening. Grrrrr. The good news is that tomorrow should be slightly colder and there is still a chance of snow. Different forecasts are saying different things, so we'll just have to wait and see what nature brings us. After that snow slide at Hakuba Goryu on Monday, the Toomi Ski Four lift is still closed. ----- Total snowfall accumulation this season so far [*upper areas] [As reported by official sources at time of this report] Hakuba Goryu: 979cm Hakuba 47: 935cm Hakuba Happo-one: 842cm Hakuba Cortina: 1137cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort: 920cm ----- Hakuba Goryu Reported snowfall this morning: - Upper: 1cm Official snow depth: - Upper: 350cm - Toomi: 135cm Hakuba 47 Reported snowfall this morning: - Summit: 1cm - Lower: 1cm Official snow depth: - Top: 340cm - Base: 125cm Hakuba Happo-one Reported snowfall this morning: - Kurobishi: 0cm - Riesen: 3cm - Usagidaira: 0cm - Nakiyama: 0cm Official snow depth: - Kurobishi: 370cm - Usagidaira: 206cm - Nakiyama: 80cm Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Reported snowfall this morning: - Mountain Side: 0cm - Village Side: 0cm Official snow depth: - Mountain Side: 200cm - Village Side: 90cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort Reported snowfall this morning: - Upper: 5cm Official snow depth: - Upper: 315cm - Lower: 89cm Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth: - 240cm Hakuba Cortina Reported snowfall (12 hours): - Summit: 1cm - Lower: 0cm Official snow depth: - Top: 270cm - Base: 180cm Hakuba Now 2021-2022 season Data as Friday 18th 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 1104cm Posted on Wednesday 16th March 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here It's a cloudy morning with foggy conditions higher up so limited visibility. I have more fresh snow to report this morning. Just under 5cm here around base, but Hirafu is reporting 20cm of fresh snowfall on upper areas. That sounds good! So head high. All the ski lifts are open as planned this morning. Once we get into this stage of the season, it gets increasingly likely that there will be times when there is snow at higher elevations and not much (or none) at base. And, perhaps like today, the quality of the snow might well be more fluffy the higher you get. (Having said that, perhaps we will get some decent snow at base over the weekend). While I don't live up on the mountain, of course, I will continue to report what I can and also always note the snowfall reported by the ski areas in the list below. You're going to have to put up with me for another 7+ weeks! ----- Niseko Avalanche Report Moiwa base: -1℃, light wind and 1cm snowfall, wet snow. Moiwa 800m: -2.4℃, W3.0m/s. Annupuri 1150m: -5.2℃, W4.4m/s, 15cm snowfall, wet snow, thick fog, bad visibility. Hirafu 1000m: -4.8℃, SSE2.5m/s, thick fog, bad visibility, 5cm snowfall. Peak ridge 1250m: -5℃, small snowdrift, good visibility. Coastal data Benkei cape: WNW8m/s, Kamui cape: WSW5m/s, 1012hPa, 0.8m waves. The atmospheric gradient is flat, dense fog below 800m elevation due to heavy airmass changes. 15cm wet snowfall in some places mainly on the west side of the mountain range. The snow is heavy but good. Light wind and trees are covered in rime. Snow was hard to groom this morning but the piste condition is good. Based on the information from the groomer operators, ski patrols, observation and weather data, general avalanche risk is low. Gates will be open but it’ll take a little time. Steep slopes, cliff slopes, slopes under chairlifts are prone to surface avalanche due to the heavy new snow. Be careful. There are glide avalanches constantly occurring on south facing slopes under 700m elevation. Do not stay at the bottom of these slopes. Slopes over 1000m elevation are still winter. Cracks in Kozan no Sawa, Annupuri O-sawa, and Mikaeri Bowl are gradually getting bigger. There is a high possibility of a large-scale avalanche occurring after 20March to the first week of April. Avoid valley bottoms, this is where avalanches run. Road surfaces freeze in the morning and evening. Drive carefully. It may be spring at the base but it is still winter in the mountains. Have a good day. ----- Planned ski area operations: Wednesday 16th 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: 195cm (+5cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 20cm - 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 Planned season: - Niseko Grand Hirafu plans to be open until Thursday 5th May ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 350cm (+10cm) - Base: 237cm (+2cm) 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] Planned season: - Niseko HANAZONO plans to be open until Sunday 3rd April ----- Niseko Annupuri Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 360cm (no change) - Base: 210cm (no change) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm - Base: 0cm 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 Planned season: - Niseko Annupuri plans to be open until Thursday 5th May ----- Niseko Village Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 300cm - Base: 200cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Niseko Gondola - Village Express - Community Chair [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] - Banzai Chair - Wonderland Chair Planned season: - Niseko Village plans to be open until Sunday 3rd April Niseko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Wednesday 16th March 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1104cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 92 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 50cm reported on 8 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Kutchan/Niseko. 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