Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 78cm Posted on Friday 3rd December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . There has been some new snow overnight and it has been enough to allow the resort to reopen today. The weather is clear with very light rain at the moment. Daytime temperatures will peak at a warm +6c. The open courses are D1 & D2 on the upper slopes of the Furano Zone. Kitanomine Zone closed. Furano Zone open. Operating lifts: Furano Ropeway Furano Downhill Romance 2 chair Furano Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Friday 3rd December 2021 Total snowfall at base 78cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 7 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (26th November) November 2021 snowfall 72cm reported on 5 days December 2021 snowfall 6cm reported on 2 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 158cm Posted on Friday 3rd December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . It's a calm and clear morning here in Geto Kogen. A fine morning to be out especially after the snow that we enjoyed during the day yesterday. The forecast for tomorrow involves more fresh snow, but it probably won't last much into Sunday and there are clear(ish) skies due early week too. Courses open: All main courses at least part open Tree run courses should be available from early January Lifts operating: Number 1 Gondola Official snow depth: Upper: 150cm Lower: 80cm Geto Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Friday 3rd December 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 158cm Number of days snowfall observed 7 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 42cm (on 2nd December) November 2021 snowfall 106cm observed on 5 days December 2021 snowfall 52cm observed on 2 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 95cm Posted on Friday 3rd December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Today is officially the first day of the ski season here, if you take that as being the day when the first ski lifts start up. Niseko Village is the first to open with the Community Chair and Banzai Chair lifts planned to be operating today. From tomorrow the other ski areas on the mountain all plan to be open. It looks like Hirafu will have their Ace Number 2 Center Four and Ace Number 3 pair lifts operating, with just the Center course available. Annupuri are planning on their gondola as well as the Jumbo Number 1 quad and Dream Number 1 quad lifts operating. With five courses open, there will be more terrain on offer than at Hirafu. Thankfully today is much calmer than yesterday. In less exciting news, we have had to endure a bit more rain. Best to get it out of the system early on, right? Hopefully some snow tomorrow. In the meantime, and at the risk of being predictable, I think it is time for some celebratory toast. ----- Planned ski area operations: Friday 3rd 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: -cm (-cm) - Base: -cm (-cm) Ski lifts operating: - Plans to open tomorrow All courses open except: - Plans to open tomorrow ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: -cm (-cm) - Base: -cm (-cm) Ski lifts operating: - Plans to open tomorrow ----- Niseko Annupuri Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: -cm (-cm) - Base: -cm (-cm) Ski lifts operating: - Plans to open tomorrow Courses available: - Plans to open tomorrow ----- Niseko Village Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: -cm (-cm) - Base: 30cm (-cm) Ski lifts operating: - Community Chair - Banzai Chair ----- Night time operations are scheduled in the Niseko Grand Hirafu, Niseko Village and Niseko Annupuri areas from 18th December 2021 until 20th March 2022. There is no night skiing in the Niseko HANAZONO area. Niseko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Friday 3rd December 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 95cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 8 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 31cm (25th November) November 2021 snowfall 85cm reported on 6 days December 2021 snowfall 10cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Kutchan/Niseko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 48cm Posted on Thursday 2nd December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . We're now into December. Can't make my mind up as the whether to say "already?" or " about time!". After a couple of days of miserable rain and distinctly warmer, last night saw a fresh 10cms so we're back to whiteness all around at base. My phone got a snow storm warning which seems to contradict the weather forecast which is showing a sunny day tomorrow but with snow (not a lot) into the weekend (but then another warm spell next week (: ). That said, the fog has come down and snowfall is picking up so we'll see. In the meantime, the Chuo slope is still open with the Utopia slopes only open on the weekend until the hoped-for full opening on the 11th. Operating ski lifts (planned): Chuo Number 1 pair Official snow depth Summit: 35cm Paradise: 20cm Chuo: 30cm Utopia: 50cm Uwanodai: 25cm Zao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Thursday 2nd December 2021 Total snowfall at base 48cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 4 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (on 27th November) November 2021 snowfall 38cm observed on 3 days December 2021 snowfall 10cm observed on 1 day 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 74cm Posted on Thursday 2nd December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Furano was hit with heavy rain and mild temperatures yesterday. The rain persisted through the day and washed away most of the snow from around the village. The lower slopes of the ski area were transformed from white, back to mostly grass, and the rain also had an impact on the upper mountain. As a result the ski area is closed today and will reassess conditions this evening. Temperatures this morning are back to wintery norms for this time of year. It is -5c in town and the high will stay below freezing. There has been some light snowfall with 2cm of accumulation on the ground at the bottom of the mountain. Further snow is expected through today but there is a strong chance of rain tomorrow. Kitanomine Zone closed. Furano Zone closed. Furano Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Thursday 2nd December 2021 Total snowfall at base 74cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 6 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (26th November) November 2021 snowfall 72cm reported on 5 days December 2021 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 62cm Posted on Thursday 2nd December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It is a beautiful morning in Shiga Kogen. It didn't start with these blue skies - rather, some snow falling. But the clouds are clearing and the sun is out. Colder than yesterday too thankfully. The Yakebitaiyama ski area is also now part open and more of Yokoteyama is operating as well. So it looks like there are now five individual areas of Shiga Kogen that are now part open. We might see some snow falling again on Saturday but apart from that the forecast for the coming weeks looks more sunny than snowy. Let us hope that the temperatures remain low. Ski areas currently part open in Shiga Kogen: - Yokoteyama - Kumanoyu - Ichinose Family - Takamagahara Mammoth - Yakebitaiyama Shiga Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Thursday 2nd December 2021 Total snowfall at base 62cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 5 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 27cm (27th November) November 2021 snowfall 58cm reported on 4 days December 2021 snowfall 4cm reported on 1 day 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 42cm Snowfall at base this season 148cm Posted on Thursday 2nd December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto. We had to put up with rain yesterday but it turned into snow and this morning we have another Geto-like amount of fresh snow on the ground. The ski area is reporting a whopping 55cm on upper areas of the mountain and there's a good 40cm down at base as mid morning approaches. Snow continues this morning and will probably do so through the evening, easing off at times. Clearer skies are due tomorrow. Courses open: All main courses at least part open Tree run courses should be available from early January Lifts operating: Number 1 Gondola Official snow depth: Upper: 150cm Lower: 80cm Geto Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Thursday 2nd December 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 148cm Number of days snowfall observed 6 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 42cm (on 2nd December) November 2021 snowfall 106cm observed on 5 days December 2021 snowfall 42cm observed on 1 day 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 8cm Snowfall at base this season 93cm Posted on Thursday 2nd December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here After a kind of gloomy stretch of warm and wet, I am happy to report that there is some fresh snow to report this morning. I have just measured 9cm and it definitely feels colder out. It is windy too. Great to see the snow back, but it does look like tomorrow is going to be milder once again and (I'll say it in a low voice) the chance of some more rain. Hopefully not, of course. Niseko Village ski area is still planning on opening from tomorrow. The Banzai Chair and Community Chair lifts are set to officially start the season. Yey! The other ski areas plan to be open from Saturday. ----- Planned opening dates: Niseko Village: Friday 3rd December 2021 Niseko Annupuri: Saturday 4th December 2021 Niseko Grand Hirafu: Saturday 4th December 2021 Niseko Hanazono: Saturday 4th December 2021 Niseko Moiwa: Saturday 4th December 2021 Niseko Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Thursday 2nd December 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 93cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 7 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 31cm (25th November) November 2021 snowfall 85cm reported on 6 days December 2021 snowfall 8cm reported on 1 day Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Kutchan/Niseko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 38cm Posted on Sunday 28th November 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . There is 40cm at base, and being a Sunday, locals are rolling in and the Zao Ropeway car park is nearly full. It continues to snow higher up and the Utopia slope is now also open. The ski area has decided to keep them open tomorrow too. Please do not be tempted to cross the rope barriers to come to the bottom (some have). If you've seen what it is like under the snow, there really isn't enough to ensure you don't go over some nasty stuff and either wreck your skis/board or have a nasty fall... Some clearer skies due over the next few days. Operating ski lifts (planned): Chuo Number 1 pair Utopia Number 2 pair Official snow depth Summit: 35cm Paradise: 20cm Chuo: 40cm Utopia: 65cm Uwanodai: 10cm Zao Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 28th November 2021 Total snowfall at base 38cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 3 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (on 27th November) November 2021 snowfall 38cm observed 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 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 6cm Snowfall at base this season 29cm Posted on Sunday 28th November 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . It is a beautiful Sunday morning here in Hakuba. Blue skies, sunshine and fresh snow. Can't ask for much more than that. (Well, apart from more fresh snow please... but that's a never-ending thing hey). There's a fair few cars around and I just saw quite a lot of people lining up for the Happo gondola too. The official Hakuba 47 site says 20cm of new snow on upper levels and 50cm on lower areas since yesterday. I think they've got those numbers the wrong way round - definitely not 50cm at base! Still, all sounds good. Happo and Goryu are both reporting 10cm. I have tried to get some information from Tsugaike Kogen about their possible opening but been frustrated at a lack of info. So I can't tell you anything about that. For the moment the choice is is Happo-one, Goryu and 47. (Less of Hakuba 47 will be open from tomorrow through Friday). This early snow has been every exciting but we can expect a few days of clearer skies now as well as higher temperatures. There may also be some rain around Tuesday. We must remember that it is still November and very early season and take it in our stride. ----- Hakuba Happo-one Reported snowfall: - Kurobishi: -cm - Usagidaira: 10cm - Nakiyama: -cm Official snow depth: - Kurobishi: - - Usagidaira: 135cm - Nakiyama: - Lift & course info - Gondola, Panorama pair and Kokusai Number 3 lifts operating - Panorama run (800m) Hakuba 47 Reported snowfall: - Summit: 45cm - Base: 20cm Official snow depth: - Top: 140cm - Base: 20cm Lift & course info - All lifts plan to be open (apart from Line D, which only operates when the gondola is rested) - Most of the mid to upper areas plan to be open Hakuba Goryu Reported snowfall: - Upper: - - Toomi: - Official snow depth: - Upper: 85cm - Toomi: 20cm Lift & course info - Telecabin gondola, Alps Number 1 pair lift, Alps Number 3 pair lifts - Panorama course - Grand Prix - Super Hakuba Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 28th November 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 29cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 4 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 14cm (27th November) November 2021 snowfall 29cm 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 15cm Posted on Sunday 28th November 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . I bring good news this Sunday morning. Not only further snow, but a confirmed opening date! Yes, Nozawa Onsen is now heading towards an official opening on Tuesday 30th November. They plan to have the Nagasaka Gondola and two Yamabiko quad lifts operating, the gondola starting at 8:45am. Yamabiko A, B, C, D and E courses will be available. Sounds great! They were talking about 50cm or so of snow up on those areas yesterday with the snow machines helping nature along. There has been more since then so conditions are probably going to be really quite decent. Always great to report that before we hit December. Slightly warmer temps are due over the next few days before a return to the chance of snow later in the week. Nozawa Onsen will open on Tuesday 30th November. Nozawa Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 28th November 2021 Total snowfall at base 15cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 2 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 10cm (28th November) November 2021 snowfall 15cm reported on 2 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 106cm Posted on Sunday 28th November 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Lots of folk waiting for the Gondola this morning! And who can blame them. All this snow and some blue sky. It should be a fine day. I am hearing that ALL courses should be at least part open from today. Just a little more snow since yesterday - 5-12cm across the mountain - and we are expecting clear skies tomorrow too. Courses open: All main courses should be at least part open from today Tree run courses should be available from early January Lifts operating: Number 1 Gondola Geto Kogen Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 28th November 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 106cm Number of days snowfall observed 5 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 28cm (on 25th November) November 2021 snowfall 106cm 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