Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 16cm Snowfall at base this season 238cm Posted on Wednesday 22nd December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here There's more snowfall to report again this morning. With some strong wind it is one of those days when the amount of snow to be seen in different places will vary, but I have measured 16cm as of 8am since my report yesterday. It looks like wind might be affecting some lifts at the start of the day as well, but hopefully that won't last long and they will be able to get going. Consistent snow on the forecasts along with some nice cold conditions. It's looking good for the last week of the year for snow, and Santa will certainly be pleased. As of 8:30am the Annupuri Gondola and Number 1 lift at Hanazono are on hold with a few more lifts moving a bit slower than usual. ----- Someone shouted at me because the numbers in my list below apparently 'don't add up'. I have mentioned this a few times before, but the numbers may well sometimes seem a bit odd. 20cm of fresh snowfall reported by a ski area does not automatically mean that the official snow depth will rise by 20cm. It doesn't work like that. There may be fresh snow overnight but the snow depth number might actually decrease. I spend my time each day carefully trying to bring the best information that I can. All of the numbers apart from my observed snowfall number are numbers that ski areas put out there themselves. I check this information manually and I relay it to you in this report. I try not to make any mistakes, but I'll admit to any if I do. If you choose to not believe my reports, well, there's really nothing I can do about that. (And I suggest you just don't read them). Someone also shouted at me for 'not mentioning covid'. I'm not sure what you want me to say. It sucks, right? And if you read all of my reports you will know that I will mentioned it from time to time when it seems appropriate, but I do not want to dwell on it. For obvious reasons. This is a snow report, not a covid/health report. Not mentioning it all the time does not mean that I totally do not feel for everyone who is affected directly or indirectly; both potential visitors and businesses. Of course I do. Regardless of these complaints about my daily efforts, I will continue regardless. ----- Niseko Avalanche Report Moiwa base: -7°C, 20cm snow in 12h, blizzard. Moiwa700m: -9°C, blizzard, 25cm new snow. Annupuri 1000m: -11°C, blizzard, poor visibility, snow drifts are developing, 30cm new snow. Coastal data Benkei cape: NW 16m/s, Kamui cape: WNW 13m/s, 1008 hPa, 2.6m waves. High waves in the Japan sea under the wintery pressure distribution. 20m/s snow storm is blowing above 1200m elevation Niseko mountain range, and snowdrifts are rapidly developing on the leeward side of the ridge and the avalanche risk is high. Snowdrifts are heavily accumulating also in the treeruns under 1000m elevation. Be careful even if there are trees. Snow quickly piled up under strong wind turns into very unstable slabs, can collapse instantly and easily trigger surface slab avalanches. Better be very cautious today. Snow will stabilize once the snowstorm calms down. Most of the accidents occur in a snowstorm. Be careful of frostbites. Have a good day. ----- Planned ski area operations: Wednesday 22nd December 2021 The below information 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: 215cm (-5cm) - Base: 110cm (no change) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 20cm - Base: 20cm Planned lift operations: - Ace Family quad - Ace Number 2 Center Four quad [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] - Hirafu Gondola - King Number 3 quad - Swinging Monkey All courses open apart from the following: - Onsenzawa - Large - Miharashi - Dynamic ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 170cm (+5cm) - Base: 115cm (+10cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 15cm - Base: 20cm Planned lift operations: - 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: 140cm (+10cm) - Base: 90cm (no change) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 15cm - Base: 15cm Planned lift operations: - Annupuri Gondola - Dream Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 1 quad [* open for night skiing until 7:30pm] - Jumbo Number 2 pair Planned open courses: - Utopia - Silver - Shirakaba - Junior - Paradise - Family - Dynamic ----- Niseko Village Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 100cm (no change) - Base: 55cm (no change) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 10cm - Base: 10cm Planned lift operations: - Niseko Gondola - Village Express - Community Chair [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] - Banzai Chair Niseko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Wednesday 22nd December 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 238cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 20 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (18th December) November 2021 snowfall 85cm reported on 6 days December 2021 snowfall 153cm 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 Kutchan/Niseko. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 160cm Posted on Tuesday 21st December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is a clear morning in Furano and we are starting off at -6c and will hit a high of +1c around midday. There is high cloud stretching through the valley, but the resort has a nice big break of blue sky above at the moment. Snow is expected to start falling from around 1pm. Overall it looks like a good morning to get some turns in with no wind, clear conditions and great visibility. Kitanomine Zone closed. Furano Zone open. Operating lifts: Furano Ropeway Furano Downhill Romance 2 chair Furano Downhill Romance 3 chair Prince Romance chair Furano Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Tuesday 21st December 2021 Total snowfall at base 160cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 15 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (26th November) November 2021 snowfall 72cm reported on 5 days December 2021 snowfall 88cm reported on 10 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Furano. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 15cm Snowfall at base this season 222cm Posted on Tuesday 21st December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here I have just measured another 15cm of snow since my last report, with steady snow yesterday and a bit more overnight. I'm pleased to say that it is top quality stuff too. This morning depending on which way you look you'll see different things. Cloud or clearer some perhaps unexpected blue sky even. That probably won't last long as we are still told to expect steady incoming snowfall. The clearer skies above the mountain should make for some fine early morning turns though. There's not much of a wind at all this morning, which is always good to be able to say. From today the Hanazono Gondola will be open until 7:00pm for night skiing. The other lifts at Hanazono close at 3:00pm. The Dynamic course now open at Annupuri. ----- Niseko Avalanche Report Moiwa base: -2℃, 10cm snow in 12h. Moiwa700m: -3℃, calm, 15cm new snow. Annupuri1000m: -6℃, calm, 15cm new snow. Coastal data Benkei cape: NNE3m/s, Kamui cape: calm, 1006 hPa, 0.9m waves. Mountain weather data n/a. Calm morning with light snowfall under 1000m elevation as the low pressure band moved away. Looking at the data, snowfall transition and observation, the general avalanche risk in the Niseko mountain range under 1100m elevation is low. The snowpack around 1000m elevation is still thin and out of bounds riding is yet to open. The wind remained strong above 1300m until this morning and made snowdrifts develop in the leeward slopes. 60cm thick surface slab avalanche occurrence should be considered in those slopes. Triggered by Dec 18th layer made of temperature difference. Caution is required in wide open steep slopes of Mt Yotei and/or Chisenupuri, knolls and gullies’ sidewalls. The snowpack is growing slowly and the snow in the treeruns under 800m is good. Beware of the creeks as they are not fully buried yet. The river water is literally ice-cold. Beware also of tree-stumps. Have a nice day. ----- Planned ski area operations: Tuesday 21st December 2021 The below information 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: 220cm (+10cm) - Base: 110cm (+10cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 20cm - Base: 20cm Planned lift operations: - Ace Family quad - Ace Number 2 Center Four quad [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] - Hirafu Gondola - King Number 3 quad - Swinging Monkey All courses open apart from the following: - Path to King - Onsenzawa - Large - Miharashi - Dynamic ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 165cm (+3cm) - Base: 105cm (-10cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 20cm - Base: 18cm Planned lift operations: - 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: 130cm (no change) - Base: 90cm (+5cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 15cm - Base: 13cm Planned lift operations: - Annupuri Gondola - Dream Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 1 quad [* open for night skiing until 7:30pm] - Jumbo Number 2 pair Planned open courses: - Utopia - Silver - Shirakaba - Junior - Paradise - Family - Dynamic ----- Niseko Village Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 100cm (no change) - Base: 55cm (no change) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 10cm - Base: 10cm Planned lift operations: - Niseko Gondola - Village Express - Community Chair [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] - Banzai Chair Niseko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Tuesday 21st December 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 222cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 19 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (18th December) November 2021 snowfall 85cm reported on 6 days December 2021 snowfall 137cm 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 Kutchan/Niseko. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 81cm Weather overview Cloud, some sun Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Decent Posted on Monday 20th December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning. There's a bit of sun shining through the mostly cloudy skies this morning. And some more fresh snow. Not a massive amount. Looks like the next potential big dumpage is at the weekend, but we will likely get some more before then on Wednesday. We can probably expect tomorrow to be sunny and relatively warm. Not too much please. Madarao Mountain Resort - Number 1 lift - Number 2 quad lift - 7 courses open - Tree run courses not open yet - 60cm official snow depth Tangram Ski Circus - Number 1 pair - Number 3 quad - Number 6 pair - 50cm official snow depth Madarao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 20th December 2021 Total snowfall at base 81cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 7 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 42cm (on 18th December) November 2021 snowfall 11cm reported on 2 days December 2021 snowfall 70cm 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 158cm Posted on Monday 20th December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . There is 10cm of new snow around the base and it is the very light dry powder that Furano is known for. Snow is still coming down and it is forecast to continue until early afternoon. There is no notable wind in the village. Furano Zone is skiable from peak to base, and the resort have announced the intention to open Kitanomine Zone from Thursday, snow conditions permitting. Looking forward into the week, snow is expected daily. Kitanomine Zone closed. Furano Zone open. Operating lifts: Furano Ropeway Furano Downhill Romance 2 chair Furano Downhill Romance 3 chair Prince Romance chair Furano Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 20th December 2021 Total snowfall at base 158cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 14 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (26th November) November 2021 snowfall 72cm reported on 5 days December 2021 snowfall 86cm 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 153cm Posted on Monday 20th December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . The sun is out. Well, in some places anyway. As you can see in the images below, the sun is out in the central area of Shiga Kogen... but it's still snowing over at Okushiga Kogen. So varied at the moment but I might expect the clearer conditions to win out today. More lifts and courses opening up as the snow gradually piles up. All good to see. There might be more sun and slightly less cold tomorrow, bit of snow after that and a drop down to real cold again at the weekend. Ski areas currently part open in Shiga Kogen (official snow depths in brackets) Giant Official snow depth: 60cm 1 lift scheduled to be operating Ichinose Diamond Official snow depth: 100cm 2 lifts scheduled to be operating Kumanoyu Official snow depth: 80cm 4 lifts scheduled to be operating Ichinose Yamanokami Official snow depth: 100cm 1 lift scheduled to be operating Maruike Official snow depth: 50cm 1 lift scheduled to be operating Nishidateyama Official snow depth: 60cm 3 lifts scheduled to be operating Okushiga Kogen Official snow depth: 90cm 5 lifts scheduled to be operating Takamagahara Mammoth Official snow depth: 90cm 2 lifts scheduled to be operating Tannenomori Okojo Official snow depth: 100cm 1 lift scheduled to be operating Yakebitaiyama Official snow depth: 100cm 3 lifts scheduled to be operating Yokoteyama/Shibutoge Official snow depth: 110cm 6 lifts scheduled to be operating Shiga Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 20th December 2021 Total snowfall at base 153cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 12 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (18th December) November 2021 snowfall 58cm reported on 4 days December 2021 snowfall 95cm 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 Shiga 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 7cm Snowfall at base this season 139cm Posted on Monday 20th December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . A late start. It's that time of year, is my excuse. The phone rings, it's not really the season yet (although there was some great snow at Akakan yesterday! Light powder for the opener! And it kept on snowing!). But I'm glad, because the weather has changed a bit here. The sun is now poking out, it's a bit warmer than the past few days, and will rise tomorrow before snow (hopefully) returns on Wednesday. The forecast is really promising, though, with lots of cold and snow toward the weekend. No question about this being a white Christmas! And more good snow to enjoy.... Akakura Kanko: 120cm, -4° Myokokogen Sky Cable gondola, No. 3 and No. 5 lifts Akakura Onsen: 70cm, -1° Yodel No. 1 Triple, No. 3 Triple, No. 4 Pair lifts Alpen Blick Snow Resort 70cm, -3° Capsule Pair, Karamatsu Pair, Alpen Blick No. 1 Pair lifts Myoko Suginohara: Scheduled to open December 25 Seki Onsen: Scheduled to open December 23 Myoko Ski Park: Closed again this season Kyukamura RunRun: No information, but apparently open Tangram: 50cm, -4° No. 1, No. 3 Quad, No. 5 Quad lifts Madarao Mountain Resort: 60cm, -2° No. 1, No. 2 Quad lifts Lotte Arai Resort 116cm, 3° Arai Gondola, Zendana and Okenashi lifts Kurohime Kogen Snow Park Scheduled to open December 25 Myoko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 20th December 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 139cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 6 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (18th December) November 2021 snowfall 30cm reported on 1 day December 2021 snowfall 109cm 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 17cm Snowfall at base this season 301cm Posted on Monday 20th December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Geto. A good 20cm or so of new snowfall this morning. Yesterday was fine weather generally with the snow clouds moving in over the evening and this fresh snow overnight. Today should be a mix of cloud and snow with more snow due tomorrow. Tomorrow might be a bit warmer and there's (unfortunately) a chance of some rain. Let us hope we can avoid that. Courses open: All main courses at least part open Tree run courses should be available from early January Lifts operating: Number 1 pair Number 2 pair Number 1 gondola Quad lift Official snow depth: Upper: 210cm Lower: 120cm Geto Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 20th December 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 301cm Number of days snowfall observed 14 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 45cm (on 19th December) November 2021 snowfall 106cm observed on 5 days December 2021 snowfall 195cm observed on 9 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 80cm Posted on Monday 20th December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Up to 25cm of fresh snowfall reported by the ski area since yesterday. More courses are being opened including Schneider. With gradual snowfall across the coming week, hopefully we'll gradually be approaching a full open in the near future. As you can see on the webcam photo below, Naski is looking very green and happy this morning. Always good to see Naski. There's a lot of cloud around this morning as the early morning snow eases off, but it might well be gradually clearing up as the day goes on. And sun is forecast for tomorrow; and milder too. Further fresh snow is due around Wednesday and then at the weekend. Information checked each morning. All subject to change. Fresh snowfall recorded by the ski area (since yesterday morning): - Yamabiko (1615m): 25cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 22cm - Hikage (660m): 5cm - Nagasaka (616m): 5cm - Karasawa (563m): -cm (not reporting yet) Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): - Yamabiko (1615m): 120cm - Uenotaira (1407m): 110cm - Hikage (660m): 50cm - Nagasaka (616m): 45cm - Karasawa (563m): -cm (not reporting yet) Planned operating lifts: - Nagasaka Gondola - Hikage Gondola - Yamabiko Four lift - Yamabiko Number 2 Four lift - Uenotaira quad - Paradise quad - Skyline connecting lift - Hikage triple lift - Nagasaka triple lift - Yu Road Courses currently open: - Yamabiko A - Yamabiko B - Yamabiko C - Yamabiko D - Yamabiko E - Uenotaira - Kokenashi A/B - Paradise - Rinkan (Forest) - Schneider - Challenge - Utopia A - Nagasaka connecting - Kumataka - Nagasaka and Hikage runs open as connecting courses Nozawa Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 20th December 2021 Total snowfall at base 80cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 8 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 34cm (18th December) November 2021 snowfall 15cm reported on 2 days December 2021 snowfall 65cm 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 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 16cm Snowfall at base this season 207cm Posted on Monday 20th December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here It's really snowing very nicely as I sit here writing this report. The kind of snow that sees those cm building up. People who are looking for some clear blue skies are going to be disappointed over the next week with consistent snow lined up on the forecast. It doesn't feel windy out there so it should be a very fine morning. Good news from Hirafu where only five official runs remain closed; all others now open. Out of bounds areas and gates are not yet open. As I am about to post the report at 8:30am the slick 6-person base lift at Hanazono appears to be on hold. Not sure why. That thing looks slick even when it's on hold. Though I'd prefer it were moving. ;) ----- Niseko Avalanche Report Moiwa Base: -7℃, 12cm snowfall in the last 12hrs. Moiwa700m: -7℃, light WNW wind, good visibility. Annupuri 1000m: -8℃, 20cm new snow, light WNW wind. Benkei Cape: NW13m/s, Kamui cape: WSW12m/s, pressure 1011hPa, wave 1.2m. Other mountain Data n/a. 15-20cm of new snow, without wind, has fallen overnight. Snowdrifts development is small and general avalanche risk is low. The gates are not ready yet and the out of bounds areas are still closed. This information and the Niseko Rules are implemented for accident prevention. Since this mountain is not a wild untouched mountain, but a ski resort, it is necessary to set some kind of rule to avoid accidents that can happen too easily. The Niseko Rules have been implemented out of necessity from past repeated tragic accidents. They are not Rules to hold back the freedom of skiers/snowboarders. Ski resorts are here for all levels of snow enthusiasts. One track under the boundary rope could lead many others to follow it, and eventually trigger an accident. We strongly ask all resort visitors to respect the Niseko Rules. The inbounds snow condition is fantastic today. Have a good one. ----- Planned ski area operations: Monday 20th December 2021 The below information 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: 210cm (+10cm) - Base: 100cm (no change) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 30cm - Base: 10cm Planned lift operations: - Ace Family quad - Ace Number 2 Center Four quad [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] - Hirafu Gondola - King Number 3 quad - Swinging Monkey All courses open apart from the following: - Path to King - Onsenzawa - Large - Miharashi - Dynamic ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 162cm (-3cm) - Base: 115cm (+5cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 15cm - Base: 18cm Planned lift operations: - Hanazono Number 1 - Hanazono Number 2 quad - Hanazono Number 3 quad - Hanazono Symphony Gondola ----- Niseko Annupuri Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 130cm (no change) - Base: 85cm (no change) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 20cm - Base: 15cm Planned lift operations: - Annupuri Gondola - Dream Number 1 quad - Jumbo Number 1 quad [* open for night skiing until 7:30pm] - Jumbo Number 2 pair Planned open courses: - Utopia - Silver - Shirakaba - Junior - Paradise - Family ----- Niseko Village Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 100cm (no change) - Base: 55cm (no change) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 10cm - Base: 15cm Planned lift operations: - Niseko Gondola - Village Express - Community Chair [* open for night skiing until 7:00pm] - Banzai Chair Niseko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 20th December 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 207cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 18 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (18th December) November 2021 snowfall 85cm reported on 6 days December 2021 snowfall 122cm 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 7cm Snowfall at base this season 89cm Posted on Monday 20th December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . There's more snow and it feel like it should be an excellent morning out there. It has eased off and there are signs that it might be getting clearer. Tomorrow should also see some sun and it is going to be getting a bit warmer too. Let's hope it keeps under control, we don't want our precious snow to be affected. The next significant snow looks like it'll be with us at the weekend, but we might/should get some more before then tomorrow night into Wednesday. Some really good snow depth numbers being clocked in now around the ski areas. We're doing well. I am pleased. (Can you tell I am ignoring all the news on the tv and online? It really does help, I recommend it if you are able to.) Please bear with me as I add other ski area info to the report. Hopefully tomorrow. All ski areas apart from Jigatake are now open. ----- Hakuba Happo-one Reported snowfall: - Kurobishi: 20cm - Usagidaira: 40cm - Nakiyama: -cm Official snow depth: - Kurobishi: 140cm - Usagidaira: 138cm - Nakiyama: - Planned lift operations: - Adam Gondola - Panorama pair lift - Kokusai Number 1 pair lift - Kokusai Number 3 pair lift - Alpen quad lift - Kurobishi Number 2 quad lift - Skyline Number 2 pair lift - Kita one quad Planned course openings: - Panorama course - Usagidaira course - Kurobishi course - Skyline Hakuba 47 Reported snowfall: - Summit: 15cm - Lower: 15cm Official snow depth: - Top: 170cm - Base: 60cm Planned lift & course openings: - All scheduled lifts open (Line D usually only opens when the gondola is not operating) - All but a few small areas of official runs are open - Tree Riding Zones closed Hakuba Goryu Reported snowfall: - Upper: 25cm Official snow depth: - Upper: 175cm - Toomi: 100cm Planned lift operations: - Telecabin gondola - Alps Number 1 pair lift - Alps Number 3 pair lift - Toomi quad Planned course openings: - Panorama course - Grand Prix - Technical - Super - Champion Dynamic - Woody - Toomi Tsugaike Mountain Resort Reported snowfall: - Upper: 30cm Official snow depth: - Upper: 190cm - Lower: 60cm Hakuba Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Monday 20th December 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 89cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 11 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 36cm (18th December) November 2021 snowfall 29cm reported on 4 days December 2021 snowfall 60cm 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 6cm Snowfall at base this season 73cm Weather overview Cloud and light snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Fair Posted on Sunday 19th December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning. It's the second day of the season for Tangram and the first day for Madarao. A generally cloudy feel to the morning with light snow falling and more due today. Fair visibility for the moment. Perhaps some sun tomorrow but more snow coming back Tuesday/Wednesday. Hopefully we should get some consistency going and our base growing. Madarao has 2 lifts moving and 7 courses open. Tangram has 3 lifts moving and plan to have their other two joining the party on Christmas Day. Madarao Mountain Resort - Number 1 lift - Number 2 quad lift - 7 courses open - Tree run courses not open yet - 60cm official snow depth Tangram Ski Circus - Number 1 pair - Number 3 quad - Number 6 pair - 50cm official snow depth Madarao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 19th December 2021 Total snowfall at base 73cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 6 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 42cm (on 18th December) November 2021 snowfall 11cm reported on 2 days December 2021 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 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