Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 30cm Snowfall at base this season 595cm Posted on Friday 21st January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Morning from... Nagano city. I had to be get myself here yesterday morning, so to be clear and up front this morning I am reporting what my friend in Nozawa has just told me, backed up by what is on the official site. (Note: I will adjust this report as necessary later if needed). The ski area is reporting 50cm of snow on the upper area since yesterday afternoon (with 21cm at Uenotaira and 15cm at Nagasaka). That isn't including any snow from yesterday during the day. I plan to be back in Nozawa in time for tomorrows report. Lifts rested today: Challenge pair, Utopia pair, Nagasaka quad, Kawasawa pair Fresh snowfall recorded by the ski area (total since yesterday afternoon): - Yamabiko (1615m): 50cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 21cm - Hikage (660m): ?cm - Nagasaka (616m): 15cm - Karasawa (563m): ?cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): - Yamabiko (1615m): 360cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 290cm - Hikage (660m): 280cm - Nagasaka (616m): 275cm - Karasawa (563m): 190cm All courses apart from the following plan to be open: - Yunomine A - Grand Prix Planned operating lifts: - Subject to weather conditions all lifts should be open. See above main report for specific info for this morning. - The Utopia and Challenge pair lifts are normally rested on weekdays. - The top Yamabiko A-D courses close at 3:20pm until 27th March (at 3:10pm after that). - Skyline course closes at 4:10pm. - The Nagasaka quad lift is open for night skiing 11th-12th Feb (subject to change). Nozawa Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Friday 21st January 2022 Total snowfall at base 595cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 29 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 75cm (31st December) November 2021 snowfall 15cm reported on 2 days December 2021 snowfall 272cm reported on 11 days January 2022 snowfall 308cm reported on 16 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 11cm Snowfall at base this season 988cm Posted on Friday 21st January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . About 10cm to report this morning. The morning yesterday was fine but it gradually clouded over and we had some snow at times. Early on this morning is similar to yesterday with some cloud and some clearer skies, and we are forecast a day of clearer kind of weather. Probably tomorrow too as the snow taps are turned down to low for a while. Lifts will be opening as planned this morning, as should the tree run courses that are scheduled to open. Courses open: All normal courses open. Planned tree run courses: Rabbit, Heart, Garden, Summit, Beach, Stream Lifts operating (subject to change): Number 1 lift Number 1 gondola Quad lift Official snow depth (as reported by the ski area): Upper: 400cm Lower: 255cm Total accumulated snowfall (as reported by the ski area): 1432cm Geto Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Friday 21st January 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 988cm Number of days snowfall observed 41 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 451cm observed on 18 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 521cm Weather overview Snow Wind Slight Temperature - Visibility Limited Posted on Thursday 20th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning. Snow has started early this morning and it has started to come down nicely now. As such visibility is limited. Hopefully the snow will be continuing all through today and tomorrow during the daytime too. There might be a moderate north westerly wind, but shouldn't be causing any problems for lifts. Some decent numbers to report tomorrow, perhaps. Beyond that there's some sunshine there on the forecasts for the weekend so weather should be good for weekend visitors. Madarao Mountain Resort - Snowfall reported by the ski area (24 hours): 0cm - All courses open - All lifts apart from Number 3A and 5 should to be operating - Tree run courses: All appear to be scheduled to open - 360cm official snow depth Tangram Ski Circus - All 5 lifts operating - 230cm official snow depth Madarao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Thursday 20th January 2022 Total snowfall at base 521cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 30 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (on 31st December) November 2021 snowfall 11cm reported on 2 days December 2021 snowfall 237cm reported on 13 days January 2022 snowfall 273cm reported on 15 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 819cm Posted on Thursday 20th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . The blue skies lasted until the late afternoon yesterday, when clouds settled in around the peaks and it looked like snow could be falling. Not much overnight, but the snow has really turned on since a little before 8 this morning. Lots of snow clearing ahead — the morning forecast says 70cm for the mountainous regions of Nagano and Niigata, and that's us (with Myoko in this little piece of land surrounded by Nagano in three directions). We can usually beat the odds though; OK, what does everybody wager? Prizes will (not) be awarded to the closest guess! A game all of us here play.... Akakura Kanko: 330cm, -7° Hotel No. 3 is not running today; Champion B course closed for a competition Akakura Onsen: 370cm, -5° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick Snow Resort Top 330cm, bottom 300cm; -6° Myoko Suginohara: Top 280cm, bottom 180cm; -9° Seki Onsen: 390cm, -6° Myoko Ski Park: Closed again this season Kyukamura RunRun: 300cm, -3° Tangram: 230cm, -3° Madarao Mountain Resort: 360cm, -5° Lotte Arai Resort 415cm, 0.3° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 180cm, -8° Myoko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Thursday 20th January 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 819cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 33 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 400cm reported on 18 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 343cm Posted on Thursday 20th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . After that beautiful start yesterday it did gradually cloud over though stayed fairly bright during the afternoon. Snow had started up once again and there's some on the ground with more due during today and maybe into tomorrow. Some good numbers please! Ski areas are generally reporting up to about 5cm early this morning, all found numbers in the list below (as always). Let's see what we have by this time tomorrow. Because of the snow visibility is a bit limited and probably will be for the day, but all ski areas are opening as planned at the start. Not much of a wind so I wouldn't expect that to be an issue today. ---- Total snowfall accumulation this season so far [*upper areas] [As reported by official sources at time of this report] Hakuba Goryu: 588cm Hakuba 47: 535cm Hakuba Happo-one: 492cm Hakuba Cortina: 589cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort: 625cm ----- Hakuba Goryu Reported snowfall: - Upper: 3cm Official snow depth: - Upper: 325cm - Toomi: 160cm Hakuba 47 Reported snowfall: - Summit: 5cm - Lower: 5cm Official snow depth: - Top: 325cm - Base: 180cm Hakuba Happo-one Reported snowfall: - Kurobishi: 0cm - Usagidaira: 8cm - Nakiyama: 5cm Official snow depth: - Kurobishi: 340cm - Usagidaira: 225cm - Nakiyama: 130cm Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Reported snowfall: - Mountain Side: 5cm - Village Side: 3cm Official snow depth: - Mountain Side: 200cm - Village Side: 95cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort Reported snowfall: - Upper: 0cm Official snow depth: - Upper: 324cm - Lower: 130cm Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth: - 325cm Hakuba Cortina Reported snowfall: - Summit: 6cm - Lower: 6cm Official snow depth: - Top: 325cm - Base: 215cm Hakuba Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Thursday 20th January 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 343cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 29 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 184cm reported on 13 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 339cm Posted on Wednesday 19th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . It is a bright and sunny morning here with a lot of blue sky and some white cloud around the mountains. Away from the mountains it's clear blue sky. Beauty of a morning and a very cold start to the day too. Just a little snowfall being reported by the ski areas (mostly up to 5cm, though Cortina are reporting up to 20cm on their upper areas). We should be getting more tomorrow, don't worry. It's quiet out there. The people lucky to be here should have a good day. The top Grat quad at Happo-one is still closed, by the way. The 47PARKS at guess where will be closed today as they 'remake it'. ---- Total snowfall accumulation this season so far [*upper areas] [As reported by official sources at time of this report] Hakuba Goryu: 558cm Hakuba 47: 505cm Hakuba Happo-one: 472cm Hakuba Cortina: 559cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort: 625cm ----- Hakuba Goryu Reported snowfall: - Upper: 5cm Official snow depth: - Upper: 330cm - Toomi: 160cm Hakuba 47 Reported snowfall: - Summit: 5cm - Lower: 5cm Official snow depth: - Top: 325cm - Base: 180cm Hakuba Happo-one Reported snowfall: - Kurobishi: 5cm - Usagidaira: 0cm - Nakiyama: 0cm Official snow depth: - Kurobishi: 345cm - Usagidaira: 220cm - Nakiyama: 130cm Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Reported snowfall: - Mountain Side: 0cm - Village Side: 0cm Official snow depth: - Mountain Side: 200cm - Village Side: 95cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort Reported snowfall: - Upper: 0cm Official snow depth: - Upper: 331cm - Lower: 130cm Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth: - 325cm Hakuba Cortina Reported snowfall: - Summit: 20cm - Lower: 18cm Official snow depth: - Top: 350cm - Base: 230cm Hakuba Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Wednesday 19th January 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 339cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 28 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 180cm reported on 12 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 17cm Snowfall at base this season 565cm Posted on Wednesday 19th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Good morning from Nozawa. The sun is out this morning. 5-10cm of snowfall across the mountain overnight added on to what we got during the daytime yesterday (up to 25cm on the top areas of the mountain) means there's more fresh snow out there to play in. There's more snow due tomorrow and Friday, and then currently some sun forecast again for Saturday. A few lifts are being rested at the moment and it's unclear exactly why. But I'll keep a note of them within the text of my report each morning. They don't seem to be affecting the runs that are open; the mountain is pretty much fully open. Lifts rested today: Hikage gondola, Skyline connecting, Challenge pair, Utopia pair, Nagasaka quad, Karasawa pair. Information checked each morning at time of report. All operating info subject to change. Fresh snowfall recorded by the ski area (total since yesterday evening): - Yamabiko (1615m): 35cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 17cm - Hikage (660m): 20cm - Nagasaka (616m): 20cm - Karasawa (563m): 15cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): - Yamabiko (1615m): 350cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 280cm - Hikage (660m): 260cm - Nagasaka (616m): 255cm - Karasawa (563m): 180cm All courses apart from the following plan to be open: - Yunomine A - Grand Prix Planned operating lifts: - Subject to weather conditions all lifts should be open. See above main report for specific info for this morning. - The Utopia and Challenge pair lifts are normally rested on weekdays. - The top Yamabiko A-D courses close at 3:20pm until 27th March (at 3:10pm after that). - Skyline course closes at 4:10pm. - The Nagasaka quad lift is open for night skiing 11th-12th Feb (subject to change). Nozawa Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Wednesday 19th January 2022 Total snowfall at base 565cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 28 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 75cm (31st December) November 2021 snowfall 15cm reported on 2 days December 2021 snowfall 272cm reported on 11 days January 2022 snowfall 278cm reported on 15 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 6cm Snowfall at base this season 977cm Posted on Wednesday 19th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto Kogen. An interesting bunch of numbers for you this morning. 5-6cm at base, but I see the ski area is reporting 52cm of snow on upper areas. Don't usually get such a big difference. This morning there's cloud but there's blue sky too. It's not too windy but some blasts of wind at times, not enough to affect operations at all. The forecast for tomorrow is cloud with snow at times. Temperatures are keeping fairly low. All good. Courses open: All normal courses open. Planned tree run courses: Rabbit, Heart, Garden, Summit, Beach, Stream, Shooter Lifts operating (subject to change): Number 1 lift Number 1 gondola Quad lift Official snow depth: Upper: 420cm Lower: 290cm Geto Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Wednesday 19th January 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 977cm Number of days snowfall observed 40 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 440cm observed on 17 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 28cm Snowfall at base this season 814cm Posted on Wednesday 19th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . A lot of snow fell, but it's a beautiful sunny morning in Myoko today. Cold, crisp, clean, blue skies, white mountain.... Makes all the plowing worthwhile. We're probably only going to have a half day without snow, though, as the forecast is for snowfall in the afternoon, and another heavy fall tomorrow. Nice to have a little sun to help get the snow to fall off the roofs, so we can clean up and get ready for more. The skiing should be outstanding. Another day where it would be tough to climb offpiste, and the danger of sluffing is very real, so if you do decide to fight the drifts, be really careful of what's below you as you descend. A little valley with lots of flowing snow could be pretty dangerous. One thing: all lifts are running at Akakan today. Three lifts were closed yesterday, but the closure until the 20th is Champion B course, which is hosting a race and will closed today and tomorrow (sorry for the confusion!). Akakura Kanko: 330cm, -8° Akakura Onsen: 375cm, -8° Ikenotaira Onsen Alpen Blick Snow Resort Top 350cm, bottom 320cm; -9° Myoko Suginohara: Top 270cm, bottom 175cm; -11° Seki Onsen: 390cm, -8° Myoko Ski Park: Closed again this season Kyukamura RunRun: 300cm, -8° Tangram: 230cm, -5° Madarao Mountain Resort: 340cm, -7° Lotte Arai Resort 420cm, 0.6° Most freeride zones open Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 180cm, -6° Myoko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Wednesday 19th January 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 814cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 32 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 395cm reported on 17 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 17cm Snowfall at base this season 335cm Posted on Tuesday 18th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . The snow continues. It's cold and quite windy too. It's one of those mornings when I have more snow to report from base than ski areas (base areas, of course). The numbers from the ski areas are, as always, in the list below. Basically, up to 30cm being reported this morning on the mountains. The top Grat quad lift at Happo-one is closed for the day, the reason being basically them 'dealing with snow'. Not the worst of problems to have, of course. Expect a break in the clouds tomorrow but the snow should be falling once again on Thursday. ----- Total snowfall accumulation this season so far [*upper areas] [As reported by official sources at time of this report] Hakuba Goryu: 558cm Hakuba 47: 505cm Hakuba Happo-one: 472cm Hakuba Cortina: 559cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort: 625cm ----- Hakuba Goryu Reported snowfall: - Upper: 30cm Official snow depth: - Upper: 330cm - Toomi: 160cm Hakuba 47 Reported snowfall: - Summit: 30cm - Lower: 10cm Official snow depth: - Top: 325cm - Base: 180cm Hakuba Happo-one Reported snowfall: - Kurobishi: 5cm - Usagidaira: 30cm - Nakiyama: 5cm Official snow depth: - Kurobishi: 340cm - Usagidaira: 235cm - Nakiyama: 130cm Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Reported snowfall: - Mountain Side: 10cm - Village Side: 5cm Official snow depth: - Mountain Side: 210cm - Village Side: 95cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort Reported snowfall: - Upper: 0cm (?) Official snow depth: - Upper: 335cm - Lower: 130cm Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth: - 330cm Hakuba Cortina Reported snowfall: - Summit: 30cm - Lower: 30cm Official snow depth: - Top: 320cm - Base: 220cm Hakuba Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Tuesday 18th January 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 335cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 27 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 176cm reported on 11 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 36cm Snowfall at base this season 548cm Posted on Tuesday 18th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Loads of snow overnight and it is still coming down at quite the rate as I make this report. 36cm measured as of just before 8am and counting. The ski area is reporting 30cm (Hikage) to 50cm (Yamabiko) of snowfall. Visibility is limited at best this morning and very poor in places. All this fresh snow is very exciting but some serious care is required on a day like this. Best to stick to the main runs which will be plenty fun and fluffy. Tomorrow should see a break in the snowfall with more due late week. We're doing well for snow. (As one would normally expect in Nozawa, of course!) Rested lifts today: Skyline connecting pair, Challenge pair, Utopia pair, Nagasaka quad, Kawasawa pair Fresh snowfall recorded by the ski area (total since yesterday evening): - Yamabiko (1615m): 50cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 48cm - Hikage (660m): 30cm - Nagasaka (616m): 30cm - Karasawa (563m): ?cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): - Yamabiko (1615m): 335cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 290cm - Hikage (660m): 250cm - Nagasaka (616m): 240cm - Karasawa (563m): 165cm All courses apart from the following plan to be open: - Yunomine A - Grand Prix Planned operating lifts: - Subject to weather conditions all lifts should be open. See above main report for specific info for this morning. - The Utopia and Challenge pair lifts are normally rested on weekdays. - The top Yamabiko A-D courses close at 3:20pm until 27th March (at 3:10pm after that). - Skyline course closes at 4:10pm. - The Nagasaka quad lift is open for night skiing 11th-12th Feb (subject to change). Nozawa Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Tuesday 18th January 2022 Total snowfall at base 548cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 27 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 75cm (31st December) November 2021 snowfall 15cm reported on 2 days December 2021 snowfall 272cm reported on 11 days January 2022 snowfall 261cm reported on 14 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 45cm Snowfall at base this season 505cm Weather overview Snow Wind NW Temperature - Visibility Limited Posted on Tuesday 18th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . It's snowing this morning across the region and Madarao are reporting a good 30cm of new snowfall. I'm measuring more than that. There's a moderate north westerly and that is perhaps blowing the snow around and mixing it up. Visibility looks rather limited at the moment, and poor in places (though as I look out the window just now there seems to be the hint of brightness - that might not last). Tomorrow morning should be very good. Sun is forecast. But it's not due to last long because there's more snow on the way on Thursday and Friday. Nice. Madarao Mountain Resort - Snowfall reported by the ski area (24 hours): 30cm - All courses open - All lifts apart from Number 3A and 5 should to be operating - Tree run courses: All appear to be scheduled to open - 300cm official snow depth Tangram Ski Circus - All 5 lifts operating - 230cm official snow depth Madarao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Tuesday 18th January 2022 Total snowfall at base 505cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 28 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (on 31st December) November 2021 snowfall 11cm reported on 2 days December 2021 snowfall 237cm reported on 13 days January 2022 snowfall 257cm reported on 13 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