Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 9cm Snowfall at base this season 468cm Posted on Thursday 6th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good morning to you from Niseko. Well, early this morning there's a few different pictures. There is blue sky in some directions along with the sun, and there has been some light snow falling in others (Hanazono). It feels like the brighter picture is winning at the moment. Even if we don't get much snow during the day today, some more looks due to be falling later tomorrow and Saturday - though probably nothing major. I am happy to report that it's not windy this morning (hurray!) and so expect all lifts to be moving as planned. ----- The 2021-2022 season so far: until the end December 2021 I’m finding it hard to believe that it is already January, but here we are. Unfortunately, many of you reading my reports this year will once again not actually be able to be here in Niseko due to you-know-what, and I truly feel for you. Everyone was so hoping that things would be different. But now we need to just start hoping that things will be different in time for 2022-2023. The emergence of this new variant, currently starting to make itself known in Japan too, is... annoying. Please let this be over soon. In the meantime, the ski season goes on and I will continue to tell you about it. As is the tradition, I need to start this recap by reminding everyone of a few things. My observed measurements come to you from close to the base of Niseko Grand Hirafu. ‘At base’ is the way all of the Now reports on SnowJapan are done. It’s a good job really, because due to me not living at the top of the mountain I would be unable to make consistent measurements from the same place every day up there. The observed snowfall numbers that I report on these Niseko Now reports over the years can be compared like-for-like, because they are my observations, and they are coming from the same place each season. OK so to the numbers. This is how much snowfall I have measured during the month of December over the last nine years: December 2021: 307cm December 2020: 348cm December 2019: 207cm December 2018: 333cm December 2017: 406cm December 2016: 181cm December 2015: 244cm December 2014: 519cm December 2013: 275cm December 2012: 418cm That works out as being just under the average number over the last 10 seasons. Once the snow started properly, it has been very consistent. In fact, the last day that I wasn’t able to report any snowfall at base was on 15th December - there has been snowfall every day since then. If you remember the first half of December was pretty uneventful and there wasn’t a whole lot of snow falling. The season definitely took a while to get going this time around and then it was as if the taps were turned on in the second half of the month. Here’s how much snow I have observed as falling up until the end of December in each of the seasons: 2021/2022 season up to end of December 2020: 392cm 2020/2021 season up to end of December 2020: 410cm 2019/2020 season up to end of December 2019: 292cm 2018/2019 season up to end of December 2018: 417cm 2017/2018 season up to end of December 2017: 594cm 2016/2017 season up to end of December 2016: 293cm 2015/2016 season up to end of December 2015: 308cm 2014/2015 season up to end of December 2014: 549cm 2013/2014 season up to end of December 2013: 398cm 2012/2013 season up to end of December 2012: 536cm Again, that is just under the average over the last 10 years, and a little under last season. That’s pretty good going I think, especially considering that the bulk of it came in the second half of December. (Not to forget the snowfall we got in the last week of November, followed by a few weeks of no snow for the most part). Here is how much of the total snowfall for the whole season we have already had fallen on us by the end of December in previous seasons: By the end of December 2020, as a % of the season total: about 34% By the end of December 2019, as a % of the season total: about 40% By the end of December 2018, as a % of the season total: about 44% By the end of December 2017, as a % of the season total: about 47% By the end of December 2016, as a % of the season total: about 43% By the end of December 2015, as a % of the season total: about 31% By the end of December 2014, as a % of the season total: about 48% By the end of December 2013, as a % of the season total: about 34% By the end of December 2012, as a % of the season total: about 36% So in recent years by the end of December we have received between 31% and 48% of the total for the season. As for the month of January, here’s how much snowfall I have recorded during the month of January. (The numbers in brackets show the total observed snowfall up until the end of January in each of those respective seasons). January 2021: 387cm (797cm) January 2020: 224cm (516cm) January 2019: 285cm (702cm) January 2018: 305cm (899cm) January 2017: 152cm (445cm) January 2016: 303cm (611cm) January 2015: 257cm (806cm) January 2014: 461cm (859cm) January 2013: 443cm (979cm) All being well, I think we can look forward to a lot more snow! Regular and consistent with periods of sun (but cold temperatures) right through until the end of March, please. Next monthly recap in early February. ----- Niseko Avalanche Report Moiwa base: -8℃, 5cm snowfall, calm. Moiwa800m: -10℃, light breeze, 15cm snowfall with some cornice/snowdrifts. Annupuri1100: -11℃, 10cm snowfall, crystal snow without wind. Hirafu ridge: -13℃, 40cm snow on the ridge and skavla development (packed wind ripples). Kamui cape NNW5m/s, 1024hPa, 0.8m waves. The ocean and the mountain weather is calm under a high pressure system. Snowdrift developments are found in the Higashi-One area due to northerly wind. Crests and wind ripples are covering the surface. Gate 11 (waterfall) is scheduled to open today. Listen to the ski patrol’s instructions before stepping out of the gates. Cracks are starting to form in SW aspects slopes below 1000m elevation. A notable granular snow layer is present near the ground surface this winter and hazard of glide (full-depth) avalanches is to be considered sasa-bamboo covered steep slopes such as Chisenupuri and Naganuma area. Glide avalanches can happen in deep winter too. Cracks are hardly noticeable from above, please be careful not to fall. The overall avalanche risk is lowering, however the hazard of large scale avalanches from Jan 2nd layer is still present in the Backbowl sidewall (Kozan no sawa) and Higashi-One cornice slopes. It is highly recommended to avoid those spots for now. Better not be fooled by the surface’s light snow. Please be cautious. There are no accidents that cannot be avoided. Precaution will keep you out of hazards. Please carry a beacon, shovel and a probe. Have a nice day. ----- Planned ski area operations: Thursday 6th 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: 295cm (+5cm) - Base: 150cm (no change) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 15cm - Base: 15cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Ace Family quad - Ace Number 2 Center Four quad [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] - Hirafu Gondola - King Number 3 quad - King Number 4 - Swinging Monkey Planned open courses: - All courses open ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 240cm (+10cm) - Base: 180cm (+8cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 20cm - Base: 20cm 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: 220cm (no change) - Base: 150cm (no change) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 5cm - Base: 5cm 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 Planned open courses: - All open ----- Niseko Village Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 210cm +10cm - 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 Thursday 6th January 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 468cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 35 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 76cm reported on 6 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Kutchan/Niseko. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 24cm Snowfall at base this season 352cm Weather overview Cloud, fog Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Limited Posted on Wednesday 5th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning. Lots of snow again yesterday and 30cm being reported by Madarao. It has eased off pretty much for this morning but visibility remains limited, though I note a bit cleared on the Tangram side of the mountain. Perhaps it will get clearer over here too. The Super Quad lift at Madarao is not operating today (through Friday apparently, not sure why), so it's all lifts apart from that and Number 5 at Madarao today. Look forward to some sunshine tomorrow. Maybe even later today if we're lucky (not that we won't very much welcome more snow of course. Always). Madarao Mountain Resort - Snowfall reported by the ski area (24 hours): 30cm - All courses open - All lifts apart from Number 5 and Super Quad planned to be operating - Tree run courses: All apart from SAWA and Kamoshika open - 280cm official snow depth Tangram Ski Circus - All 5 lifts operating - 200cm official snow depth Madarao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Wednesday 5th January 2022 Total snowfall at base 352cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 20 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 104cm 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 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 12cm Snowfall at base this season 269cm Posted on Wednesday 5th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . More snow last night but strangely the powder feels quite heavy albeit temperatures are way down. Some of the lifts opened late due to the new dump higher up It looks foggy but viz is actually quite clear with even views down to the valley at mid points. The wind is beginning to pick up but the sun is valiantly trying to burn through. Most of the slopes have now been chopped up but still a fine day for being on the slopes. Official snow depth Summit: 90cm Paradise: 130cm Chuo: 130cm Utopia: 195cm Uwanodai: 100cm Almost all lifts and areas and runs are scheduled to be open. Zao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Wednesday 5th January 2022 Total snowfall at base 269cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 22 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 71cm observed on 5 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Zao Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 259cm Posted on Wednesday 5th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . There is a coating of 3cm of new snow. Light wind is blowing around the village with a current temperature of -11c that will rise up to a high of -6c. Conditions today are high cloud. All lifts are operating except for the Snow Escalators at both base areas. Kitanomine Zone OPEN Furano Zone OPEN Furano Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Wednesday 5th January 2022 Total snowfall at base 259cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 27 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 55cm reported on 4 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 221cm Posted on Wednesday 5th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Hello and good morning from Hakuba. And what a morning it is. After all that snow yesterday, there's a modest amount to add to it (though Cortina are sticking their heads out with a 30-40cm report!) Some light snow lingering earlier this morning, there's now some lovely blue skies clearing over Hakuba. Still some white cloud around, but it's the pretty kind that adds to the dramatic views. It should be an excellent morning. And I can't think of much else to add for today! ----- Total snowfall accumulation this season so far [*upper areas] [As reported by official sources at time of this report] Hakuba Goryu: 363cm Hakuba 47: 385cm Hakuba Happo-one: 349cm Hakuba Cortina: 369cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort: 367cm ----- Hakuba Goryu Reported snowfall: - Upper: 10cm Official snow depth: - Upper: 275cm - Toomi: 130cm Hakuba 47 Reported snowfall: - Summit: 0cm - Lower: 0cm Official snow depth: - Top: 260cm - Base: 150cm Hakuba Happo-one Reported snowfall: - Kurobishi: ?cm - Usagidaira: 5cm - Nakiyama: 5cm Official snow depth: - Kurobishi: 195cm - Usagidaira: 179cm - Nakiyama: 120cm Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Reported snowfall: - Mountain Side: 15cm - Village Side: 10cm Official snow depth: - Mountain Side: 155cm - Village Side: 60cm Tsugaike Mountain Resort Reported snowfall: - Upper: 12cm Official snow depth: - Upper: 286cm - Lower: 130cm Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth: - 250cm Hakuba Cortina Reported snowfall: - Summit: 30-40cm - Lower: 30-40cm Official snow depth: - Top: 300cm - Base: 200cm Hakuba Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Wednesday 5th January 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 221cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 20 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 62cm reported on 4 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 25cm Snowfall at base this season 391cm Posted on Wednesday 5th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . A bunch of different snowfall numbers from the ski area this morning, ranging from just 5cm (?!) at Karasawa to 45cm up top. 15cm of that at Yamabiko was during the day yesterday with another 30cm overnight. It's a cloudy kind of morning with limited visibility on higher areas. I'm guessing some snow falling but nothing major. Tomorrow we might well get to enjoy some clearer skies and some sunshine. It will be remaining cold, which is what we want, so due to be a great day. And probably not too many people around either. Fresh snowfall recorded by the ski area (total since yesterday morning): - Yamabiko (1615m): 45cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 24cm - Hikage (660m): 26cm - Nagasaka (616m): 14cm - Karasawa (563m): 5cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): - Yamabiko (1615m): 255cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 220cm - Hikage (660m): 170cm - Nagasaka (616m): 170cm - Karasawa (563m): 140cm All courses apart from the following plan to be open: - Yunomine A - Mizunashi A - Kamoshika 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 5th January 2022 Total snowfall at base 391cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 18 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 104cm reported on 5 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Nozawa Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 16cm Snowfall at base this season 731cm Posted on Wednesday 5th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Hello from Geto Kogen. Today the ski area reports 41cm of snow on the upper areas. There's 16cm to report from base. It's a very cold morning and calmer than it has been. Even clearer a bit earlier on. Tomorrow is forecast to be a mix of cloud and light snow, though forecasts have been somewhat off at times - it's just so changeable! As long as snow is not far from the mix, we'll be happy. Courses open: All normal courses open. Tree run courses: Heart, Rabbit, Garden. Opening depends on conditions. Lifts operating (subject to change): Lifts and Number 1 gondola operating Official snow depth: Upper: 350cm Lower: 210cm Geto Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Wednesday 5th January 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 731cm Number of days snowfall observed 28 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 194cm observed on 5 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Geto Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 532cm Posted on Wednesday 5th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Very quick snow number report rather one being missed. Normality to resume tomorrow! Apologies. Myoko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Wednesday 5th January 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 532cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 20 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 113cm reported on 5 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Myoko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 459cm Posted on Wednesday 5th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here The consistent snow continues. 10cm to report this morning from yesterday as the clouds have cleared up leaving us with a fine night. It doesn't feel quite as cold this morning, but it's still -5C. Snow has started falling once again though I wouldn't expect too much today - more in terms of cm due Friday and Saturday. Unfortunately at the start of the day all top lifts are on hold and gondolas going a bit slower than usual. ----- My monthly recap is getting very late. Sorry. I hope to get that written today in time for tomorrow. Yesterday I was very distracted by something the SnowJapan guys showed me. All I can say is... look forward to similarly being distracted sometime (fairly) soon! :) ----- Niseko Avalanche Report Moiwa base: -8℃, 20cm snowfall, calm. Moiwa 800m: -10℃, light wind, 30cm snowfall, cornices and snowdrifts are developing. Annupuri 1100m: -11℃, NE 5m/s, 40cm snowfall, cornices and snowdrifts developments. Hirafu 1300m: -11℃, N 5m/s, 30cm snowfall, snowdrift development. The atmospheric pressure gradient is still steep, but the wind has come down from midnight to dawn, and the snowdrifts are developing slowly. Tree runs are in a fantastic condition covered in crystal snow, except wind affected terrains above 1100m elevation. The sky is clearing and the base is colder due to radiative cooling. Gates are due to open. Please listen to patrols advice and be prepared when you go outside the gates. Do not duck ropes. According to the observation and weather data, avalanche risks are still high in the Backbowl side walls (Kozan no Sawa) and Oono no Sawa in the Higashi One cornice slopes. Avalanches in the Backbowl side walls (Kozan no sawa) slides especially fast through long distances and sweeps the entire valley. We strongly recommend not to go into these slopes today just yet. Do not hang around in the bottom of the gullies. Do you have a beacon? It may save your life as well as someone else's. There is no safety in the winter mountains. ----- Planned ski area operations: Wednesday 5th 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: 290cm (+5cm) - Base: 150cm (+5cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 20cm - Base: 20cm 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 - Swinging Monkey - King Number 4 Planned open courses: - All courses open ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 230cm (+5cm) - Base: 172cm (+2cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 15cm - Base: 10cm Planned lift operations (subject to weather conditions): - Hanazono Number 1 - Hanazono Number 2 quad - Hanazono Number 3 quad - Hanazono Symphony Gondola [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] ----- Niseko Annupuri Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 220cm (+10cm) - Base: 150cm (+10cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 20cm - 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 Planned open courses: - All but one course are now open ----- Niseko Village Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 200cm no change - Base: 140cm no change Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 10cm - Base: 10cm 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 5th January 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 459cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 34 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 67cm reported on 5 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Kutchan/Niseko. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 328cm Weather overview Snow Wind NW Temperature - Visibility Limited Posted on Tuesday 4th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Hello from Madarao. This morning we have a layer of snow on the ground. Not a huge amount, but up to 5cm so far with more due today, tonight and hopefully into tomorrow too. All of the tree run courses apart from SAWA and Kamoshika now appear to be open. Yey! For many people today marks a return to work, so there will be less people around. The New Year felt almost normal with quite a lot of people around. Madarao Mountain Resort - Snowfall reported by the ski area (24 hours): 5cm - All lifts apart from Number 3A and 5 planned to be operating - Tree run courses: All apart from SAWA and Kamoshika open - 250cm official snow depth Tangram Ski Circus - All 5 lifts operating - 180cm official snow depth Madarao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Tuesday 4th January 2022 Total snowfall at base 328cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 19 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 80cm reported on 4 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 257cm Posted on Tuesday 4th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . It continues this morning and is likely to do so all day levelling off tomorrow morning. Cloud cover is down and winds are likely to pick up later on so make the most of the tops in the morning (with wind chill it is also going to be cold up there). As a reminder, night skiing is currently on at both Uwanodai and Yokokura daily and there are people braving the night chill. Those slopes, however, will not get groomed until early in the morning so they are rather chopped up at the end of the day. Looking forward to bit more sunshine tomorrow. Official snow depth Summit: 85cm Paradise: 130cm Chuo: 130cm Utopia: 185cm Uwanodai: 100cm Almost all lifts and areas and runs are scheduled to be open. Zao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Tuesday 4th January 2022 Total snowfall at base 257cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 21 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 59cm observed on 4 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 18cm Snowfall at base this season 256cm Posted on Tuesday 4th January 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . The sun is out amongst the big patches of blue sky in the high cloud. It is not snowing at the moment but increasing cloud and snow is expected from morning. There is a further 18cm of new snow to report and the mountain has been extensively groomed. There is no wind a base level. Kitanomine Zone OPEN Furano Zone OPEN Furano Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Tuesday 4th January 2022 Total snowfall at base 256cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 26 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 52cm reported on 3 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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