Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 479cm Posted on Wednesday 9th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . This morning is very much a ditto of yesterday. Most of the cloud has gone and the sun is out. However, the sun is likely to be obscured by the cloud coming back in the afternoon. A peaceful day ahead. Tomorrow is likely to be back to cloud and fog with a fair amount of snow to usher in the long weekend. Official snow depth Summit: 160cm Paradise: 215cm Chuo: 215cm Utopia: 250cm Uwanodai: 160cm All areas and lifts should be opening as scheduled. Zao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Wednesday 9th February 2022 Total snowfall at base 479cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 52 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 54cm observed 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 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 488cm Posted on Wednesday 9th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is snowing very lightly at base level. From above halfway up the ski resort there is low morning cloud. Overnight there has been around 2cm of fresh snow in the Kitanomine village, and the resort is reporting 18cm at the top. Conditions are calm with no wind. Visibility is good on the lower half and fair on the upper half until the cloud lifts. Kitanomine Zone OPEN Furano Zone OPEN Furano Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Wednesday 9th February 2022 Total snowfall at base 488cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 49 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 33cm 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 12cm Snowfall at base this season 1324cm Posted on Wednesday 9th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . A bit of sun today! A cloud front has slowly been moving in from the ocean/north, but the sun is still out in Myoko, which to be honest is a nice change. It's also helping to bring lingering snow off roofs (although with some older buildings with roofs in poor condition, that snow is really hanging on in big quantities, which is a little scary right now. When it comes down, it will genuinely be avalanche time). A little bit of fluffy, sparkly, very light snow fell overnight. A nice white coating, and hardly worth shoveling. Akakura Kanko: 420cm, -6° Myokokogen Sky Cable gondola and Champion No. 1 not running; Champion No. 3 is back today Akakura Onsen: 475cm, -5° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick Snow Resort Top 430cm, bottom 415cm; -12° Myoko Suginohara: Top 340cm, bottom 265cm; -13° Seki Onsen: 500cm, -8° Myoko Ski Park: Closed again this season Kyukamura RunRun: 470cm, -1° Tangram: 300cm, -3° Madarao Mountain Resort: 430cm, -8° Lotte Arai Resort 565cm, 0.7° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 260cm, -9° Myoko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Wednesday 9th February 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1324cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 51 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 289cm 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 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 914cm Posted on Wednesday 9th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . I am on my way out of the village this morning so a bit of a quick, early report. A bit of a dusting of snow overnight and a mostly just cloudy morning. We are expecting to see some sunshine today. Rested lifts today: Skyline connecting pair, Challenge pair, Utopia pair, Karasawa pair Fresh snowfall recorded by the ski area (since yesterday early morning): - Yamabiko (1615m): 4cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 4cm - Hikage (660m): 0cm - Nagasaka (616m): 0cm - Karasawa (563m): 0cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): - Yamabiko (1615m): 420cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 360cm - Hikage (660m): 350cm - Nagasaka (616m): 340cm - Karasawa (563m): 240cm All courses apart from the following plan to be open: - Grand Prix Nozawa Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Wednesday 9th February 2022 Total snowfall at base 914cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 44 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 243cm 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 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 460cm Posted on Wednesday 9th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Early this morning there were some beautiful shades of pink and blue and now there is some cloud around the mountains but a lot of blue sky and sunshine. The only new snow being reported this morning is 4cm by Hakuba Cortina. I thought there might be some reported from other ski areas as it does seem to have been snowing in the dark, but no. There's a thin icy dusting thing going on the road outside my place. It's still keeping cold so with the good weather, spectacular scenery and good snow, it should be another very fine day. Currently forecasts are for cloud and some snow during the day tomorrow. ----- Total snowfall accumulation this season so far [*upper areas] [As reported by official sources at time of this report] Hakuba Goryu: 755cm Hakuba 47: 710cm Hakuba Happo-one: 623cm Hakuba Cortina: 843cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort: 712cm ----- Hakuba Goryu Reported snowfall this morning: - Upper: 0cm Official snow depth: - Upper: 365cm - Toomi: 180cm Hakuba 47 Reported snowfall this morning: - Summit: 0cm - Lower: 0cm Official snow depth: - Top: 355cm - Base: 180cm Hakuba Happo-one Reported snowfall this morning: - Kurobishi: 0cm - Riesen: 0cm - Usagidaira: 0cm - Nakiyama: 0cm Official snow depth: - Kurobishi: 380cm - Usagidaira: 230cm - Nakiyama: 130cm Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Reported snowfall this morning: - Mountain Side: 0cm - Village Side: 0cm Official snow depth: - Mountain Side: 200cm - Village Side: 95cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort Reported snowfall this morning: - Upper: 0cm Official snow depth: - Upper: 334cm - Lower: 120cm Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth: - 360cm Hakuba Cortina Reported snowfall (12 hours): - Summit: 4cm - Lower: 4cm Official snow depth: - Top: 367cm - Base: 248cm Hakuba Now 2021-2022 season Data as Wednesday 9th February 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 460cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 43 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 73cm 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 Hakuba. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 43cm Snowfall at base this season 1447cm Posted on Tuesday 8th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto Kogen. Over 20m of snowfall this season on the mountain. Today is the day we bust through that number as another 50cm is added today. We might get some more today but it is probably easing off now and we might go a few days without. Time to rest from shovelling and saving buildings from collapse. (That's what locals have to do). Courses open: All normal courses open. Planned tree run courses: all (subject to inspection and conditions) Lifts operating (subject to change): All lifts other than second gondola plan to be open Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Upper: 540cm Lower: 385cm Total accumulated snowfall (as reported by the ski area): 2035cm Geto Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Tuesday 8th February 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1447cm Number of days snowfall observed 55 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 255cm observed 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 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 478cm Posted on Tuesday 8th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good to see the clear skies moving in and pushing away the early morning cloud and fog (summit still covered). So, looks like we're in for a clear day unlike yesterday which was windy with poor viz until 14:00. Slopes are groomers but lovely and soft. This won't last the whole day of course so get out there! Official snow depth Summit: 160cm Paradise: 215cm Chuo: 215cm Utopia: 250cm Uwanodai: 160cm All areas and lifts should be opening as scheduled. Zao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Tuesday 8th February 2022 Total snowfall at base 478cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 51 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 53cm observed 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 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 486cm Posted on Tuesday 8th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . There is a fresh top up of 4cm of very light powder at base level that arrived late yesterday afternoon. It is a beautiful still morning with plenty of blue sky and sunshine. There is no wind. The temperature is a cold -13c but set to go as high as -4c during the day. The ski slopes are sparkling in the morning sun and the mountain looks great with the overnight grooming that has taken place. Kitanomine Zone OPEN Furano Zone OPEN Furano Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Tuesday 8th February 2022 Total snowfall at base 486cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 48 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 31cm 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 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 912cm Posted on Tuesday 8th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Things calmed down yesterday and we even had some bright weather once the snow stopped. Another 10cm or so on upper levels since the early morning yesterday, most of that yesterday morning. We only really got a dusting down at base areas. This morning there's a lot of cloud about and we're probably going to have a cloudy day. Might even get some light snow tonight. Tomorrow looks more of a safer bet for sun. Rested lifts today: Skyline connecting, Challenge pair, Utopia pair, Karasawa pair Fresh snowfall recorded by the ski area (since yesterday early morning): - Yamabiko (1615m): 11cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 12cm - Hikage (660m): 1cm - Nagasaka (616m): 1cm - Karasawa (563m): 1cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): - Yamabiko (1615m): 440cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 375cm - Hikage (660m): 360cm - Nagasaka (616m): 355cm - Karasawa (563m): 270cm All courses apart from the following plan to be open: - Yunomine A - Grand Prix - Kamoshika Nozawa Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Tuesday 8th February 2022 Total snowfall at base 912cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 43 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 241cm 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 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 31cm Snowfall at base this season 1404cm Posted on Monday 7th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Geto Kogen. Yesterday it was snowing and this morning it's snowing. I'm not copy-pasting this, honest. Not one of the bigger numbers to report but still an impressive 30cm at base. More than double that up on the mountain, bringing the total snowfall for the season (as reported by the ski area on mountain) to close to 20m. With snow due today, it's going to break that barrier in time for the next report, I think. There should be a break in the snow for a few days from tomorrow. Courses open: All normal courses open. Planned tree run courses: all (subject to inspection and conditions) Lifts operating (subject to change): All lifts other than second gondola plan to be open Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Upper: 540cm Lower: 385cm Total accumulated snowfall (as reported by the ski area): 1985cm Geto Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 7th February 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1404cm Number of days snowfall observed 54 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 212cm 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 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 476cm Posted on Monday 7th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning after what turned out to be a bit so clear day yesterday with blustery winds. It is bright lower down today and whether the fog higher up goes away remains to be seen. Wind is still about. Snow remains good. Official snow depth Summit: 160cm Paradise: 215cm Chuo: 215cm Utopia: 250cm Uwanodai: 160cm All areas and lifts should be opening as scheduled. Zao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 7th February 2022 Total snowfall at base 476cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 50 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 51cm 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 61cm Snowfall at base this season 1312cm Posted on Monday 7th February 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Finally, a little break in the snowfall. Well, it is still snowing out there, and we're alternating between patches of blue skies and gray clouds that keep the white stuff coming down, but we have a day to try and get organized and dig out where roofs have dropped great piles of snow. Traffic was terrible all over the resort areas yesterday. I guess the plows also just got overwhelmed (and the guys do a pretty good job, to be fair). And, when it comes to an end, you kind of miss the excitement and energy of a huge snowstorm (my back muscles, though, will not miss the constant presence of a shovel handle; I'm not that creaky, but my back is sore). Should be a few degrees warmer today, but still not warm, really. Get that snow settled a bit, and backcountry should be pretty fun in a day or so, too! Akakura Kanko: 440cm, -8° Myokokogen Sky Cable (gondola), Champion No. 1 and Champion No. 3 lifts are not running today; No. 3 is the lift to return riders from Onsen to Akakan, and is closed because of heavy snow, so keep an eye through the day Akakura Onsen: 480cm, -7° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick Snow Resort Top 440cm, bottom 430cm; -10° Myoko Suginohara: Top 350cm, bottom 270cm; -7° Lifts are back and running today Seki Onsen: 500cm, -8° Myoko Ski Park: Closed again this season Kyukamura RunRun: 450cm, -3° (no new report) Tangram: 300cm, -5° Madarao Mountain Resort: 450cm, -7° Some lift delays due to snow Lotte Arai Resort 604cm, -1° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 260cm, -10° Myoko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 7th February 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1312cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 50 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 277cm 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 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