Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 427cm Posted on Thursday 13th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . It's a clearer morning and there's even a bit of sun! Can't say I was expecting that as we were supposed to be in the middle of a snow storm. It didn't quite get that (in terms of snowfall anyway) with the ski area only reporting 2-10cm (base to top) during the day yesterday and not much overnight, by the looks. 15cm since yesterday on upper areas. Hmmmm. OK so we are still expecting heavy snow through tomorrow. I'll let you know how that goes! I don't think Naski made it out yesterday, probably doing whatever bright green vegetables do on their day off. Naski is out and smiling as usual on the Hikage area early on, and it looks like a school group (?) is getting geared up at the base there. Fresh snowfall recorded by the ski area (total since yesterday morning): - Yamabiko (1615m): 15cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 15cm - Hikage (660m): 2cm - Nagasaka (616m): 2cm - Karasawa (563m): 1cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): - Yamabiko (1615m): 245cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 220cm - Hikage (660m): 170cm - Nagasaka (616m): 160cm - Karasawa (563m): 120cm All courses apart from the following plan to be open: - Yunomine A - Mizunashi A Planned operating lifts: - Subject to weather conditions all lifts should be open. - 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 Thursday 13th January 2022 Total snowfall at base 427cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 23 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 140cm 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 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 388cm Weather overview Cloud but bright Wind NW Temperature - Visibility Fair to good Posted on Thursday 13th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Hello from Madarao. Hey, what happened to all the snow we were expecting? I think it took a wrong turn somewhere. Ah, but the forecasts are still showing heavy snow for tonight into tomorrow and the winds to be stronger. Fingers crossed they are spot on this time! For the meantime, it's a fairly nice early morning. 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 - 260cm official snow depth Tangram Ski Circus - All 5 lifts operating - 180cm official snow depth Madarao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Thursday 13th January 2022 Total snowfall at base 388cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 24 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 140cm 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 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 20cm Snowfall at base this season 833cm Posted on Thursday 13th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Yesterday was a wild one and it's still blowing wildly this morning. 20cm of snow (maybe, wind is blowing it about) and the ski area is saying there has been 40cm of snow since yesterday morning. The Number 1 gondola and Number 1 pair are hoping to open today but again might be affected by the conditions. Courses open: All normal courses open. Planned tree run courses: Heart, Rabbit, Garden, Summit, Beach, Stream. Opening depends on conditions. Lifts operating (subject to change): Some lifts might be affected by wind today. Official snow depth: Upper: 355cm Lower: 220cm Geto Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Thursday 13th January 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 833cm Number of days snowfall observed 35 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 76cm (on 1st January) November 2021 snowfall 106cm observed on 5 days December 2021 snowfall 431cm observed on 18 days January 2022 snowfall 296cm observed 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 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 246cm Posted on Thursday 13th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . It sure was windy yesterday. I'm happy to report that it's calmer this morning. Just cloudy earlier but it's snowing lightly now and we are due some heavy (at times) snow today and into tomorrow. On the Valley official site, Tsugaike has 48cm of fresh snowfall noted. Don't know where that's coming from and what's going on there, but it's completely different from what all the other ski areas are reporting. I'm thinking typo. (Let's just say I won't be going there in the hope of that much deep this morning...). Nearby Cortina is reporting 1-3cm. For those planning on being here over the weekend, forecasts as they stand now are for calm weather and clear skies. ----- Total snowfall accumulation this season so far [*upper areas] [As reported by official sources at time of this report] Hakuba Goryu: 388cm Hakuba 47: 395cm Hakuba Happo-one: 367cm Hakuba Cortina: 430cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort: 391cm ----- Hakuba Goryu Reported snowfall: - Upper: 3cm Official snow depth: - Upper: 275cm - Toomi: 140cm Hakuba 47 Reported snowfall: - Summit: 0cm - Lower: 0cm Official snow depth: - Top: 245cm - Base: 125cm Hakuba Happo-one Reported snowfall: - Kurobishi: 0cm - Usagidaira: 0cm - Nakiyama: 0cm Official snow depth: - Kurobishi: 200cm - Usagidaira: 143cm - Nakiyama: 100cm Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Reported snowfall: - Mountain Side: 0cm - Village Side: 0cm Official snow depth: - Mountain Side: 150cm - Village Side: 70cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort Reported snowfall: - Upper: 48cm (!?) Official snow depth: - Upper: 281cm - Lower: 120cm Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth: - 280cm Hakuba Cortina Reported snowfall: - Summit: 3cm - Lower: 1cm Official snow depth: - Top: 275cm - Base: 180cm Hakuba Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Thursday 13th January 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 246cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 23 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 36cm (18th December) November 2021 snowfall 29cm reported on 4 days December 2021 snowfall 130cm reported on 12 days January 2022 snowfall 87cm 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 18cm Snowfall at base this season 543cm Posted on Wednesday 12th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Well, it's not actually the nicest of mornings. (But don't worry... it's not rain!) This morning is not quite as cold as it has been though, and you can kind of tell with the quality of the 18cm of snow I have just measured. It is heavier than the delightful light and fluffy snow we often get here. I'm interested to see the larger numbers being reported by the report below too. Wind has definitely been a factor. Whatever, a decent amount of snow and it is still incoming. After a day of lift disruptions yesterday, it seems inevitable that today will also see a bunch of lifts not being able to get going. At 8:30am, top lifts are on hold, as is the Niseko Gondola (at Niseko Village) and Hanazono seem to be on standby (though I can see the gondola moving on the webcam). I was just outside and it didn't feel too windy to me, but a day of snow and wind is forecast (especially this afternoon) and at least the snow will probably spill over into tomorrow and possibly even the day after. OK, time for some toast. ----- Niseko Avalanche Report Moiwa base: -1℃, 40cm snowfall, wet snow. Moiwa 800m: -5℃, 50cm snowfall, snowdrifts development. Annupuri 1150m: -7℃, Westerly wind 5-15m/s, 50cm snowfall, snowdrifts at the deepest point 120cm, Hirafu peak ridge: -7℃, wind is not too strong but the visibility is low. SSE15m/s. Coastal data Benkei cape: WNW16m/s, Kamui cape: SW14m/s, 987hPa, 1.1m waves. Snow in town starts to thaw as the mixed snow and rain falls. 30-40cm wet low pressure snowfall at 300m elevation. 40-50cm dry low pressure snowfall at 600m elevation with the temperature below freezing. Snowdrifts are developing above 700m elevation with south east wind. Wind is light due to the low pressure system over the western Japan Sea, but westerly winds will pick up after 9 am. Snowfall above 700m elevation is extremely small low pressure crystals. As unstable slabs continue to develop, it is likely to slide at knolls and steep slopes. There is a large amount of heavy snow in the treeruns under 800m elevation, which is interesting to ski. Beware of the cracks around 700m elevation, they are hidden by the new snow. Avalanche risk will drastically increase as the northwest wind and snow pick up after 10 am. Beware of snow transition. It’s better to stay on the groomers today. Do not stay in the gully bottom. Roads are also treacherous today, please drive carefully. All the summit gates will be closed today. ----- Planned ski area operations: Wednesday 12th January 2022 The below snow depth and snowfall data is manually checked each morning and believed to be correct at time of report. Lift information is the planned operations for the day (nature might intervene). Niseko Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 310cm (+10cm) - Base: 150cm (no change) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 30cm - Base: 30cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Ace Family quad - Ace Number 2 Center Four quad [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] - Hirafu Gondola - King Number 3 quad - King Number 4 - Swinging Monkey ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 252cm (+7cm) - Base: 190cm (+12cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 25cm - Base: 30cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Hanazono Number 1 - Hanazono Number 2 quad - Hanazono Number 3 quad - Hanazono Symphony Gondola [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] ----- Niseko Annupuri Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 230cm (no change) - Base: 155cm (no change) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm - Base: 0cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - All lifts operating - Annupuri Gondola - Dream Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 1 quad [* open for night skiing until 7:30pm] - Jumbo Number 2 pair - Jumbo Number 4 pair ----- Niseko Village Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 260cm +30cm - Base: 160cm no change Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 10cm - Base: 10cm - Observation: This data does not appear to be updated every day Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Niseko Gondola - Village Express - Community Chair [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] - Banzai Chair - Wonderland Chair Niseko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Wednesday 12th January 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 543cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 41 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (23rd December) November 2021 snowfall 85cm reported on 6 days December 2021 snowfall 307cm reported on 23 days January 2022 snowfall 151cm 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 Kutchan/Niseko. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 28cm Snowfall at base this season 302cm Posted on Wednesday 12th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Big snow and mild temperatures. There has been 28cm of fresh new snow overnight. It is currently snowing moderately and this is forecast to continue through the day. The temperature is warm at -3c and will go up as high as -1c. Due to this warmth the snow has a lot more body and moisture to it than we would usually expect. There is plenty of potential for fresh tracks today! On big snow days like this it is possible that some lift operations may be delayed. Kitanomine Zone OPEN Furano Zone OPEN Furano Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Wednesday 12th January 2022 Total snowfall at base 302cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 32 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (26th November) November 2021 snowfall 72cm reported on 5 days December 2021 snowfall 132cm reported on 18 days January 2022 snowfall 98cm 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 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 14cm Snowfall at base this season 425cm Posted on Wednesday 12th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Morning from Nozawa Onsen. I'll quickly gloss over the rain from yesterday as we have fresh snow this morning and a lot more due over the next two days. (Phew). It's snowing now and windy too on the mountain. At 8:30am the following lifts are on hold: Nagasaka gondola, Yamabiko quads, Skyline, Uenotaira and Paradise quads.. so basically the top area of the mountain. Obviously, runs coming off those lifts are not available. The Hikage gondola should get going but hasn't just yet. Going to depend on conditions. Lower lifts appear to be opening as planned. The peak of the snowfall is due tomorrow. Expect impressive numbers. There's currently some clear and sunny weather forecast for the weekend. That should be great! Fresh snowfall recorded by the ski area (total since yesterday morning): - Yamabiko (1615m): 31cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 30cm - Hikage (660m): ?cm - Nagasaka (616m): ?cm - Karasawa (563m): ?cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): - Yamabiko (1615m): 255cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 215cm - Hikage (660m): 155cm - Nagasaka (616m): 155cm - Karasawa (563m): 115cm All courses apart from the following plan to be open: - Yunomine A - Mizunashi A Planned operating lifts: - Subject to weather conditions all lifts should be open. - 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 8th-9th Jan, 11th-12th Feb (subject to change). Nozawa Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Wednesday 12th January 2022 Total snowfall at base 425cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 22 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 138cm 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 24cm Snowfall at base this season 386cm Weather overview Cloud, fog, snow Wind Variable Temperature - Visibility Limited to poor Posted on Wednesday 12th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning. Can't see much out of the window right now. It's snowing and quite windy. And tomorrow we are due some really heavy snow. But hopefully the snow itself will be light. Even if it is coming down heavily. Oh, you know what I mean. The next few days should be interesting, if not conditions for everyone. 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 - 260cm official snow depth Tangram Ski Circus - All 5 lifts operating - 180cm official snow depth Madarao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Wednesday 12th January 2022 Total snowfall at base 386cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 23 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 138cm 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 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 24cm Snowfall at base this season 813cm Posted on Wednesday 12th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . It's snowing. About 10cm overnight and 24cm since yesterday. More in some places because it has been windy, and it still is. Right now it is actually fairly bright but we are expecting a day of snow and wind. The gondola, number 1 pair and quad are scheduled to be open today, but there is a chance that there'll be disruption due to the wind. Same for tomorrow too. Lots of snow due though. The Number 2 pair will be rested through Friday this week due to some kind of maintenance, so it says on the website. Courses open: All normal courses open. Planned tree run courses: Heart, Rabbit, Garden, Summit, Beach, Stream. Opening depends on conditions. Lifts operating (subject to change): Some lifts might be affected by wind today. Official snow depth: Upper: 355cm Lower: 220cm Geto Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Wednesday 12th January 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 813cm Number of days snowfall observed 34 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 76cm (on 1st January) November 2021 snowfall 106cm observed on 5 days December 2021 snowfall 431cm observed on 18 days January 2022 snowfall 276cm observed 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 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 21cm Snowfall at base this season 245cm Posted on Wednesday 12th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . The good news is that we have fresh snow. Ski areas are reporting 30-50cm (Goryu winning the biggest number prize) across the mountains. Nice. Problem is that it's windy, so you can't get up to lots of that lovely snow. Right now just base lifts at Happo-one are open and top lifts at 47/Goryu, Iwatake and Tsugaike are also on hold. The forecasts show more snow across today, tomorrow and Friday. It would seem that the heaviest snow is due later in the day tomorrow, so we're going to be getting lots of snow. Would be good if the wind eased off and let the lifts move... ----- In recent days there have been a few cases of ski areas announcing members of staff testing positive for you-know-what. It doesn't seem to have been affecting operations. Let us hope there's not more of that kind of news... ----- Total snowfall accumulation this season so far [*upper areas] [As reported by official sources at time of this report] Hakuba Goryu: 388cm Hakuba 47: 395cm Hakuba Happo-one: 367cm Hakuba Cortina: 430cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort: 391cm ----- Hakuba Goryu Reported snowfall: - Upper: 50cm Official snow depth: - Upper: 275cm - Toomi: 140cm Hakuba 47 Reported snowfall: - Summit: 30cm - Lower: 20cm Official snow depth: - Top: 260cm - Base: 145cm Hakuba Happo-one Reported snowfall: - Kurobishi: ?cm - Usagidaira: 7cm - Nakiyama: ?cm Official snow depth: - Kurobishi: 200cm - Usagidaira: 187cm - Nakiyama: 80cm Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Reported snowfall: - Mountain Side: 20cm - Village Side: 20cm Official snow depth: - Mountain Side: 160cm - Village Side: 70cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort Reported snowfall: - Upper: ?cm Official snow depth: - Upper: 294cm - Lower: 125cm Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth: - 280cm Hakuba Cortina Reported snowfall: - Summit: 40cm - Lower: 40cm Official snow depth: - Top: 280cm - Base: 185cm Hakuba Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Wednesday 12th January 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 245cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 22 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 36cm (18th December) November 2021 snowfall 29cm reported on 4 days December 2021 snowfall 130cm reported on 12 days January 2022 snowfall 86cm 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 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 525cm Posted on Tuesday 11th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Just a bit of a dusting to report today, from yesterday. It feels fairly cold early on but today is due to be relatively mild but then things are about to quickly change again. A storm is coming. It's due to start up from sometime this afternoon and maybe continue in some form through Friday. I imagine this is going to be one of those periods when we get a really decent amount of snow each day. We are going to have to look out for wind too, though, and maybe even this afternoon. Actually, as lifts start for the morning at 8:30am, I can see that the top lifts at Hirafu, Village and Annupuri are all on hold. So it looks like it might have started up there already... Let's see what Nature has in store for us! ----- Niseko Avalanche Report Moiwa base: -5℃, 1cm new snow, calm. Moiwa800m: -7℃, calm, 1cm snow, no new snowdrifts. Annupuri1150m: -7℃, calm, light dusting, southerly wind picking up. Hirafu peak ridge: -9℃, thin new snow, SSE15m/s. Coastal data Benkei cape: S8m/s, Kamui cape: E3m/s, 1013hPa, 0.6m waves. A southerly wind is forecasted to pick up before noon and the weather will deteriorate. The overall avalanche risk is low in the morning, but will drastically change as the snowfall and wind pick up and new snow-slabs start to form. A relatively large-scale glide avalanche occurred in the Mikaeri bowl area yesterday. The most probable cause for it is the depth-hoar near the ground formed due to small snowfall, cold and sun factors during early winter. Cracks forming at this time of the season usually don’t end up into a glide avalanche, however it seems a little different this season. It is highly recommended to stay away from cracked slopes in all elevations as large avalanches sliding from frozen sasa-bamboo or ground level is expected. All areas outside the gates are not controlled or managed by the resorts. It is surely an attractive terrain, however it is also true that there are many hazards out there. Always be prudent and never underestimate the risks. Avalanches are natural phenomenon but only become an accident when a person is caught in one. Gates opening is undecided. Please follow the ski patrol’s instructions. The snow is good today. ----- Planned ski area operations: Tuesday 11th January 2022 The below snow depth and snowfall data is manually checked each morning and believed to be correct at time of report. Lift information is the planned operations for the day (nature might intervene). Niseko Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 300cm (-5cm) - Base: 150cm (-5cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 10cm - Base: 10cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Ace Family quad - Ace Number 2 Center Four quad [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] - Hirafu Gondola - King Number 3 quad - King Number 4 - Swinging Monkey ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 245cm (-5cm) - Base: 178cm (-2cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 9cm - Base: 8cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Hanazono Number 1 - Hanazono Number 2 quad - Hanazono Number 3 quad - Hanazono Symphony Gondola [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] ----- Niseko Annupuri Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 230cm (no change) - Base: 155cm (no change) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm - Base: 0cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - All lifts operating - Annupuri Gondola - Dream Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 1 quad [* open for night skiing until 7:30pm] - Jumbo Number 2 pair - Jumbo Number 4 pair ----- Niseko Village Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 230cm +20cm - Base: 160cm +20 Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm - Base: 0cm - Observation: This data does not appear to be updated every day Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Niseko Gondola - Village Express - Community Chair [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] - Banzai Chair - Wonderland Chair Niseko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Tuesday 11th January 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 525cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 40 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (23rd December) November 2021 snowfall 85cm reported on 6 days December 2021 snowfall 307cm reported on 23 days January 2022 snowfall 133cm 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 Kutchan/Niseko. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 16cm Snowfall at base this season 523cm Posted on Monday 10th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here So, yes, it's still snowing. Very lightly at the moment, but I have measured another 16cm to since yesterday morning to add to this report. We are enjoying some real consistency! Today is another day when I am tempted to say that we probably won't get much in terms of cm, but forecasts show larger numbers looming across mid week. That Niseko consistency looks set to continue. A bit of a relatively mild bump with temps threatening to rise slightly above zero might need to be negotiated tomorrow. There is not much of a wind this morning and all of the lifts that are playing this season should be up and moving as normal. Last day of the long weekend today, which usually means some the people will be starting to make their way back home making for a quieter afternoon in particular. Not that huge crowds are a problem this year. ----- This is just an observation, but Niseko Village don't seem to refresh their new snowfall numbers on some mornings. That's why when there has definitely been snowfall, sometimes it is shown as 0cm in the below list. I do check official info. If they say 0cm, that's what goes in there. Just thought I'd point that out in case you thought I was just missing something... ----- Niseko Avalanche Report Moiwa base: -5℃, calm, 15cm new snow. Moiwa800m: -7℃, calm, 20cm new snow. Annupuri1150m: -10℃, calm, 15cm snow. Hirafu ridge: -11℃, SW breeze. Coastal data Benkei cape: WSW5m/s, Kamui cape: WSW4m.s, 1020hPa, 0.8m waves. Wind data available on separate site. The ocean and mountain weather is calm under a high pressure system. 10-20cm light crystal snow has fallen overnight. Snowdrift development is very small. The overall avalanche risk is low today. Cracks are starting to open in SW facing slopes below 900m elevation. These cracks are the result of the snowpack releasing its tension. 200cm deep and not easy to see from above. If you fall head-first you may not be able to come out, please be cautious. Glide avalanches could happen, even in mid-winter, in steep open slopes, cliffs and sasa-bamboo covered slopes. It is highly recommended to stay away from large steep slopes/cliffs. Amazing snow conditions on and off-piste, all gates are scheduled to open today. Listen to the ski patrol’s instructions before stepping out of the gates. Airbags won’t open if not activated. Beware of sudden weather changes. We’re hoping for an accident free day. ----- Planned ski area operations: Monday 10th January 2022 The below snow depth and snowfall data is manually checked each morning and believed to be correct at time of report. Niseko Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 305cm (+10cm) - Base: 155cm (+5cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 25cm - Base: 25cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Ace Family quad - Ace Number 2 Center Four quad [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] - Hirafu Gondola - Holiday Number 1 pair - King Number 3 quad - King Number 4 - Swinging Monkey ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 250cm (+15cm) - Base: 180cm (+8cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 28cm - Base: 17cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Hanazono Number 1 - Hanazono Number 2 quad - Hanazono Number 3 quad - Hanazono Symphony Gondola [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] ----- Niseko Annupuri Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 230cm (no change) - Base: 155cm (no change) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 15cm - Base: 20cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - All lifts operating - Annupuri Gondola - Dream Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 1 quad [* open for night skiing until 7:30pm] - Jumbo Number 2 pair - Jumbo Number 3 pair - Jumbo Number 4 pair ----- Niseko Village Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 210cm no change - Base: 140cm no change Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 0cm - Base: 0cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Niseko Gondola - Village Express - Community Chair [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] - Banzai Chair - Wonderland Chair Niseko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 10th January 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 523cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 39 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (23rd December) November 2021 snowfall 85cm reported on 6 days December 2021 snowfall 307cm reported on 23 days January 2022 snowfall 131cm 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 Kutchan/Niseko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com