Independent snow and weather reporting from the Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 89cm Posted on Saturday 25th December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba and Happy Christmas. For this weekend there's not much fresh snow to report - just yet (some being reported on the mountains this morning) - but ski areas are doing their best to open up as much as possible. One notable opening is the top Grat quad at Happo-one. And I can see that the Tree Riding Zones at Hakuba 47 are also now available. A few days of good consistent snowfall would really get places open fully and if the forecasts are correct then the next few days should deliver. It's fairly mild for now but should be getting gradually colder during the day. See you tomorrow with news of snow :) ----- Total snowfall accumulation this season so far [*upper areas] [As reported by official sources at time of this report] Hakuba Goryu: 183cm Hakuba 47: 195cm Hakuba Happo-one: 174cm Hakuba Cortina: 114cm (I think they only started counting late...) Tsugaike Mountain Resort: 190cm ----- Hakuba Goryu Reported snowfall: - Upper: 5cm Official snow depth: - Upper: 160cm - Toomi: 85cm Lift operations (planned): - Telecabin gondola - Alps Number 1 pair lift - Alps Number 3 pair lift - Toomi quad - Milky four - Number 6 pair Course openings (planned): - All top area open - Toomi - Soft Cream - Powder Snow Hakuba 47 Reported snowfall: - Summit: 5cm - Lower: 0cm Official snow depth: - Top: 155cm - Base: 45cm Planned lift & course openings: - All scheduled lifts open (Line D usually only opens when the gondola is not operating) - All but one small areas of official runs now open - Tree Riding Zones also open Hakuba Happo-one Reported snowfall: - Kurobishi: 5cm - Usagidaira: 11cm - Nakiyama: 0cm Official snow depth: - Kurobishi: 110cm - Usagidaira: 103cm - Nakiyama: 35cm Planned lift operations: - Adam Gondola - Grat quad - 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 - Riesen quad - Nakayama Number 3 triple Planned course openings: - Panorama course - Usagidaira course - Kurobishi course - Skyline - Tenbo - Usuba Cat - Riesen Slalom - Nakiyama South - Shirakaba South Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Official snow depth: - Mountain Side: 85cm - Village Side: 20cm Lift operations (planned): - View 2 - 4 Sen East - 5 Sen South - Gondola Tsugaike Mountain Resort Reported snowfall: - Upper: 5cm Official snow depth: - Upper: 163cm - Lower: 50cm Lift operations: - Most lifts now open Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth: - 80cm Lift operations (planned): - Alps Number 4 pair lift - Alps Number 5 lift - Alps Number 6 lift Hakuba Cortina Reported snowfall: - Summit: 2cm - Lower: 0cm Official snow depth: - Top: 110cm - Base: 65cm Lift operations: - All lifts apart from Number 5 pair open Hakuba Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Saturday 25th 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 12cm Snowfall at base this season 290cm Posted on Friday 24th December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Ho ho ho, it's Christmas! Lots of people here seem to think that the 24th actually is the 'big day'. It is after all when you eat the cake, fried chicken and go out on dates (if you are lucky... but don't forget to socially distance!). But of course, most days here in Niseko are special, and this morning I bring you news of 12cm of fresh snowfall since my report yesterday. I note that Niseko Grand Hirafu are sticking their heads out and reporting a much larger 30cm of snow this morning. Impressive to see the official snow depth up to 245cm this morning. (Hey, isn't it nearly time to get those top lifts moving?) It's a cold start to the day and the snow is beautiful. Conditions should be very good indeed. And the forecast remains for consistent snow at least well into the coming week. Just how we like it. :) Cloudy, light snow falling as I look outside now and some breaks in the cloud away from the mountain. Remember to take the Christmas tree down late tonight, or tomorrow morning at the latest. ----- Niseko Avalanche Report Moiwa base: -7℃, 10cm snow, calm. Moiwa 800m: -11℃, 20cm new snow, snow drift development, light blizzard. Annupuri 1000m: -12℃, 15cm new snow, snow drift development, light blizzard conditions. Coastal data Benkei cape: NW13m/s, Kamui cape: WNW12m/s, 1019 hPa, 1.5m waves. We are currently under the influence of a weak winter weather pattern with winds and snow on the seas and above 800m. Snow drift development continues, however from evaluation of data avalanche risk is low. The mountain is semi reset and easy riding. There is major cornice development above 1100m which is prone to easily collapse. New snow slabs on leeward slopes continue to stablise with slow development. The risk of surface avalanches on 40deg slopes continues, fracturing on weak layers within the snowpack. Do not hang around in the gullies and creek bottoms, avalanches come from above. Groomer conditions are good. Take care at speed. Mistake from yesterday: Batura 2 peak elevation incorrect - apologies. Have a good day. ----- Planned ski area operations: Friday 24th 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: 245cm (+15cm) - Base: 135cm (+10cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 30cm - Base: 30cm 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: - Large - Miharashi - Dynamic ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 200cm (+10cm) - Base: 140cm (+14cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 25cm - Base: 25cm 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: 150cm (+10cm) - Base: 100cm (+5cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 20cm - Base: 20cm 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: 130cm (no change) - Base: 100cm (+15cm) 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 Friday 24th December 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 290cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 22 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (23rd December) November 2021 snowfall 85cm reported on 6 days December 2021 snowfall 205cm reported on 16 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Kutchan/Niseko. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 92cm Posted on Friday 24th December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Well at least we got some extra covering last night. It won't be until the evenings of the next 3 days when we will see anything more substantial but with it comes a very big drop in temperature, courtesy of Siberia. The snow was pleasantly soft at Paradise/Utopia/Hyakumannin/Diamond Valley and the Chuo slopes yesterday albeit visibility was poor. Lower down was rather hard but it is much nicer today. The Kurohime Super Giant slope was roped off yesterday. It had not been groomed so the previous powder was furrowed hard so do not be tempted to cross the rope if it is still up today (same for anywhere else). The good thing was that the hard ground meant not so much skating on the flats. Big surprise going through fog to find the tops sunny and brilliantly clear. Snow also fluffy so a good day today! Official snow depth Summit: 55cm Paradise: 40cm Chuo: 40cm Utopia: 85cm Uwanodai: 45cm The majority of lifts and areas are now at least part open on the mountain. Zao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Friday 24th December 2021 Total snowfall at base 92cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 11 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 22cm (on 18th December) November 2021 snowfall 38cm observed on 3 days December 2021 snowfall 54cm observed on 8 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Zao Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 7cm Snowfall at base this season 183cm Posted on Friday 24th December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . There is another good top up of snow to report of 7cm. Current weather is moderate snow which looks like it will continue through the day. It is -9c now and will only increase a little to a high of -7c. There is no significant wind around the base area. Cloud is hanging around the resort which will mean varying 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 Friday 24th December 2021 Total snowfall at base 183cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 18 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (26th November) November 2021 snowfall 72cm reported on 5 days December 2021 snowfall 111cm 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 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 40cm Snowfall at base this season 278cm Posted on Thursday 23rd December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good morning from Niseko. And what a fine morning it is! I have just been out and measured a clean 40cm of fresh snowfall. That has been incoming both during the day yesterday and overnight. Snowing lightly just at the moment. All courses are available at Niseko HANAZONO and they have all their four lifts operating. The other areas are still not at that 'fully open' status, though we are getting there. I would expect things to be developing further in the coming few days, especially with all the incoming snow that is forecast. It looks like the snowfall across the coming week is going to be consistent and at times heavy. (But light and fluffy). That is certainly good way to end the year and the best we can ask for. Let's hope wind doesn't create problems for us. If you are lucky enough to be here to enjoy this, take care out there. And indeed, take care wherever you may be! The last I heard, Santa comes out of his 14 days quarantine tomorrow. Presumably his status is something other than 'tourist'. So he should be out on the slopes at the weekend doing all his Santa stuff. Question is, will he be skiing or snowboarding? ----- Niseko Avalanche Report Moiwa base: -7℃, 45cm snow in 24h, snowing. Moiwa700m: -9℃, N8m/s, 50cm new snow in 24h. Annupuri1000m: -10℃, 60cm snowdrift in 24h. Coastal data Benkei cape: NNW15m/s, Kamui cape: NNW10m/s, 1017 hPa, 2.4m waves. A northerly snowstorm has continued under the wintery pressure distribution and made snowdrifts grow gradually. Large unstable snowdrifts and cornices are present in the SE aspects above 800m elevation and the general avalanche risk remains high today. 80cm thick surface slab avalanches could occur in large gully terrains. Better avoid riding all the way down to the bottom. Beware of suffocation falling in deep snow. Gate7 is scheduled to open today. Riding underneath the chairlift is prohibited due to risk of collision with the chairs. Please abide by the rules and the ski patrol’s instructions. The 24th annual Niseko Avalanche Meeting will be held at the Niseko Chomin Center at 6pm Dec 29th. Yuji Ishikawa, chairman of Hokkaido Mountain Guide Association, will be our guest this year. Mr. Ishikawa achieved the first ascent of the Batura 2 peak (8848m) in the Karakoram range and also climbed Mt. Dolje-Lakpa in the Nepalese Himalaya. He is one of the most renowned climbers of Hokkaido. The snow and weather is not bad today. Please respect the Niseko Rules. ----- Planned ski area operations: Thursday 23rd 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: 230cm (+15cm) - Base: 125cm (+15cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 45cm - Base: 45cm 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: - Large - Miharashi - Dynamic ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 190cm (+20cm) - Base: 126cm (+11cm) Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 31cm - Base: 25cm 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 (no change) - Base: 95cm (+5ch) 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: 130cm (+30cm) - Base: 85cm (+30cm) 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 Thursday 23rd December 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 278cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 21 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (23rd December) November 2021 snowfall 85cm reported on 6 days December 2021 snowfall 193cm reported on 15 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Kutchan/Niseko. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 176cm Posted on Thursday 23rd December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is snowing very lightly and there is a fresh 5cm of accumulation on the ground since the report yesterday. The snow will continue throughout the day. It is a cold start, currently -10c, and the high temperature will be -4c later in the day. The opening of the Kitanomine Zone should be soon as they have put groomers over some of the slopes and are setting up fencing around lifts at the base area. 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 Thursday 23rd December 2021 Total snowfall at base 176cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 17 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (26th November) November 2021 snowfall 72cm reported on 5 days December 2021 snowfall 104cm 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 Furano. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 151cm Posted on Thursday 23rd December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Not a lot of additional snow since yesterday; today has arrived with blue skies and an increasingly white mountain. Seki Onsen opens today; hopefully all areas will be up and running by Saturday! No other news to provide, really. Still a good start to the season, and looking for a lot more snow over the weekend. And beyond. Akakura Kanko: 110cm, -5° Myokokogen Sky Cable gondola, No. 3 and No. 5 lifts Akakura Onsen: 70cm, -3° Yodel No. 1 Triple, No. 3 Triple, No. 4 Pair lifts Alpen Blick Snow Resort 70cm, -6° Capsule Pair, Karamatsu Pair, Alpen Blick No. 1 Pair lifts Myoko Suginohara: 80cm top, 45cm base, -9° Scheduled to open December 25 Seki Onsen: 60cm, -5° Open Myoko Ski Park: Closed again this season Kyukamura RunRun: 50cm, -1° Open Tangram: 50cm, -4° No. 1, No. 3 Quad, No. 5 Quad lifts Madarao Mountain Resort: 60cm, -6° No. 1, No. 2 Quad lifts Lotte Arai Resort 118 cm, 4° Arai Gondola, Zendana and Okenashi lifts Kurohime Kogen Snow Park Scheduled to open December 25 Myoko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Thursday 23rd December 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 151cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 8 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (18th December) November 2021 snowfall 30cm reported on 1 day December 2021 snowfall 121cm reported on 7 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Myoko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 158cm Posted on Thursday 23rd December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Greetings. There was some light snow overnight, nothing major, and it seems to be clearing up gradually and getting brighter. We're on for some sun I think. It appears that the only area of Shiga Kogen not at least part open now is Hasuike and their lift plans to be open from Saturday. Terakoya open from today. Not all lifts are running yet, but it's getting that most areas are now skiable. From now in the list I will only mention the larger areas. As regular readers will know, the snow depth numbers in Shiga Kogen don't really move much - even after some heavy snow. So pinches of salt please, but I'd feel odd not having at least some of them in the report. The most important number is the ongoing fresh snow. And by the way we should be getting quite a lot of that at the weekend. Shiga Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Thursday 23rd December 2021 Total snowfall at base 158cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 14 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (18th December) November 2021 snowfall 58cm reported on 4 days December 2021 snowfall 100cm 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 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 13cm Snowfall at base this season 328cm Posted on Thursday 23rd December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Yesterday we ended up with cloud and sometimes snow... with some snow falling this morning (though it's quite bright and eased as I write this). It's still windy though and again the ski area is saying that wind might affect lifts today. And still, the forecast looks very snowy particularly from the weekend onwards. Courses open: All main courses are now mostly open Tree run courses should be available from early January Lifts operating (subject to change): Number 1 pair Number 2 pair Number 1 gondola Quad lift Official snow depth: Upper: 200cm Lower: 95cm Geto Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Thursday 23rd December 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 328cm Number of days snowfall observed 16 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 45cm (on 19th December) November 2021 snowfall 106cm observed on 5 days December 2021 snowfall 222cm 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 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 87cm Posted on Wednesday 22nd December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Instead of snow, last night was rain yet again although it did turn to snow (a bit more higher up). A crisp morning with the sun in and out lower down. Should be a pleasant day. Official snow depth Summit: 55cm Paradise: 40cm Chuo: 40cm Utopia: 85cm Uwanodai: 40cm 19 lifts currently operating Zao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Wednesday 22nd December 2021 Total snowfall at base 87cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 10 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 22cm (on 18th December) November 2021 snowfall 38cm observed on 3 days December 2021 snowfall 49cm observed on 7 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Zao Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 11cm Snowfall at base this season 171cm Posted on Wednesday 22nd December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . There has been 11cm of new snow overnight and it is still snowing very lightly at the moment. The snow is forecast to stop after midday and the cloud should breakup. It is -6c heading for a high temperature of -3c. Cloud is very low and enveloping the base area, so visibility will be varied. With all this new snow the resort must be getting closer to opening up more terrain, so we are looking for good news on this front in the next few days. 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 Wednesday 22nd December 2021 Total snowfall at base 171cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 16 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (26th November) November 2021 snowfall 72cm reported on 5 days December 2021 snowfall 99cm 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 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