Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 1184cm Posted on Tuesday 16th February 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Lots of talk on the news about the snow coming in from today kept your writer waking up way too much last night (that wind started to pick up after 3 am, with several big blasts that drew me to the windows). Fortunately the snow only started falling seriously around 7, so no snow clearing to accomplish yet. Looks like the 18th could be the peak for snowfall.... Happy to see it, though after losing snowpack during the warm weather and rain (the more honest of our resorts are reporting something like 20-30cm less snowpack than yesterday). This is really the season for good snowfall, but some pretty warm spells in between. Akakura Kanko: 290cm, -4° Myokokogen Sky Cable gondola is not running Akakura Onsen: 300cm, -2°C Ikenotaira Onsen: 220cm, -3° Myoko Suginohara: 200cm at summit, 85cm at base; -3° (some of that rain must have been snow up high!) Top 3 lift is not running Seki Onsen: 460cm; -5° Kyukamura RunRun: 320cm, 1° Tangram Ski Circus: 150cm, 0° No. 2 Pair, No. 6 Pair not running Madarao Kogen: 210cm, -3° Lotte Arai Resort 489cm, -0.3° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 100cm, -2° Myoko Ski Park: Closed this season Myoko Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Tuesday 16th February 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 1184cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 39 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 75cm (8th February) November 2020 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2020 snowfall 478cm reported on 12 days January 2021 snowfall 431cm reported on 17 days February 2021 snowfall 274cm 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 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 671cm Posted on Friday 12th February 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Just a little snowfall to report during the day yesterday, the resort itself saying there was 4-5cm on the upper Yamabiko and Uenotairs areas. Sunny skies with some thin cloud lingering as we approach 9am on this Friday morning. That's what we have forecast for the day along with mild temperatures, high of around 5C or 6C in the village. Tomorrow will be warmer still. Some forecasts seem to be showing the chance of a cloudy day, but local forecasts all point to a 'full on sunny' kind of day. The fine weather will probably bring a lot of people out and about. Don't worry, fresh powder fans. It'll be back to snow and plunging temps once again by mid week next week. I'm just going to enjoy what we got, while we got it! Fresh snowfall recorded by the resort (since yesterday morning): - Yamabiko (1407m): 4cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 5cm - Hikage (660m): 1cm - Nagasaka (615m): 1cm - Karasawa (563m): 0cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): - Yamabiko (1407m): 310cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 255cm - Hikage (660m): 180cm - Nagasaka (615m): 175cm - Karasawa (563m): 145cm All courses apart from the following plan to be open: - Yunomine A - Grand Prix - Kandahar area not open to the public this season Nozawa Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Friday 12th February 2021 Total snowfall at base 671cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 36 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 56cm (17th December) November 2020 snowfall 0cm December 2020 snowfall 290cm reported on 12 days January 2021 snowfall 252cm reported on 15 days February 2021 snowfall 129cm reported on 9 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Nozawa Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 1558cm Posted on Friday 12th February 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning. After what turned out to be a bit of a snowy windy morning yesterday, it later settled down. This morning it is a cold start but clear skies - and going to be milder. As said in previous reports, Japan is set to have a warm weekend of calm weather conditions; us included. Sunday in particular will be rather warm... as high as +6C at base perhaps? I imagine quite a few people turning up for the weekend. Back to snow around Tuesday, folks. Remember the face coverings and all of that. And hope some of you reading this can come to have some fun time. Geto Kogen Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Friday 12th February 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 1558cm Number of days snowfall observed 54 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 105cm (on 2nd January) November 2020 snowfall 73cm observed on 3 days December 2020 snowfall 482cm observed on 17 days January 2021 snowfall 685cm observed on 23 days February 2021 snowfall 318cm 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 336cm Posted on Thursday 11th February 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . The forecasted sunny spells have yet to arrive, but, hopefully later on (currently foggy down to base albeit the bottom of the Zao Ropeway appears to be clearer). It is still snowing lightly after a modest gain overnight and is supposed to continue during the day but without really adding anything, especially if the anticipated winds higher up occur during the day. Snow quality is fine and light given that it is still pretty cold. This is forecasted to change tomorrow with a bright day and temperatures at zero warming up overnight. The days through Sunday should see sun with warmer temperatures throughout (at least the ground shouldn't freeze to ice until after the holiday weekend). Zao Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Thursday 11th February 2021 Total snowfall at base 336cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 42 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 24cm (on 30th January) November 2020 snowfall 0cm December 2020 snowfall 142cm observed on 15 days January 2021 snowfall 146cm observed on 20 days February 2021 snowfall 48cm 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 360cm Posted on Thursday 11th February 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. Clouds are clearing this morning and even over the last 30 minutes or so as I have been putting this report together there is more blue sky opening up and the sun is breaking through more and more. It's going to be getting rather mild over the next few days and there's a good amount of sunshine on the forecasts. Just how mild/warm it gets remains to be seen but it looks like the whole of Japan is on for an unseasonably warm run of days. A return to more winter like conditions and fresh snow is due to arrive early week. Some interesting numbers this morning. Happo-one reports 10cm at lower Nakiyama and upper Kurobishi areas... and 42cm at Usagidaira. That last number seems somewhat out of step with other numbers both from Happo and other ski areas, but I'm curious to explore! As you can see below ski areas are 15-25cm on their upper area this morning. I have 9cm to report to you from base. Wind is unfortunately affecting top lifts at Happo at the time of writing, though the gondola is moving. Should be a fine day. ----- Hakuba Happo-one Reported snowfall: - Kurobishi: 10cm - Usagidaira: 42cm - Nakiyama: 10cm Official snow depth: - Kurobishi: 305cm - Usagidaira: 243cm - Nakiyama: 90cm Hakuba 47 Reported snowfall: - Summit: 20cm - Base: 10cm Official snow depth: - Top: 315cm - Base: 140cm Hakuba Goryu Reported snowfall: - Upper: 25cm - Iimori: ?cm Official snow depth: - Upper: 325cm - Iimori: 130cm Hakuba Cortina Reported snowfall: - Summit: 15cm - Base: 10cm Official snow depth: - Top: 320cm - Base: 185cm Tsugaike Kogen Reported snowfall: - Summit: 20cm Official snow depth: - Top: 309cm - Base: 90cm Hakuba Iwatake Official snow depth: - Top: 220cm - Base: 70cm Kashimayari Official snow depth: - 230cm Sanosaka Official snow depth: - Top: 190cm - Base: 110cm Hakuba Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Thursday 11th February 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 360cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 39 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (17th December) November 2020 snowfall 0cm December 2020 snowfall 150cm reported on 12 days January 2021 snowfall 165cm reported on 19 days February 2021 snowfall 45cm 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 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 670cm Posted on Thursday 11th February 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Morning from Nozawa on this national holiday. Just a little snowfall overnight with 10+cm being reported on the upper areas by the ski area. Looks like light snow is still happening up there but it's clearer lower down and just cloudy conditions are on the forecast for today. Sounds like there might be a blowing wind on the mountain too. From tomorrow we will have a few days of clearer, sunnier and calm weather conditions. It is also going to get mild, probably unseasonably so. Reassuringly, there's fresh snow due on the other side of it, around Tuesday-Wednesday. Fresh snowfall recorded by the resort (since yesterday morning): - Yamabiko (1407m): 11cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 11cm - Hikage (660m): 2cm - Nagasaka (615m): 2cm - Karasawa (563m): 0cm Nozawa Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Thursday 11th February 2021 Total snowfall at base 670cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 35 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 56cm (17th December) November 2020 snowfall 0cm December 2020 snowfall 290cm reported on 12 days January 2021 snowfall 252cm reported on 15 days February 2021 snowfall 128cm 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 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 18cm Snowfall at base this season 1555cm Posted on Thursday 11th February 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning. It is a national holiday here in Japan but the snow isn't easing off just yet. Though, for us, not as much to report this morning just 20cm or so at base and the resort itself reporting 34cm. Tomorrow very likely will be clearer with sun forecast and the weekend is going to be unseasonably mild for most (all?) of Japan. After today the next snow is due from around Tuesday. Geto Kogen Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Thursday 11th February 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 1555cm Number of days snowfall observed 53 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 105cm (on 2nd January) November 2020 snowfall 73cm observed on 3 days December 2020 snowfall 482cm observed on 17 days January 2021 snowfall 685cm observed on 23 days February 2021 snowfall 315cm observed 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 Geto Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 12cm Snowfall at base this season 1180cm Posted on Thursday 11th February 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Got a bit of unexpected snow overnight; just a bit to keep the snowpack alive and growing. The weather is clearly changing as we get the report ready to go. The wind was coming in from the WSW earlier, but we have fog rolling in from the sea (and the north) and down the valley below Mt. Myoko. Thought the snow was going to stop, but it's still gently coming down right now. Wouldn't mind another good snow day, because it looks like another cycle of warm then cold and snow is coming. Akakura Kanko: 330cm, -4° Myokokogen Sky Cable gondola is running Akakura Onsen: 345cm, -2°C Ikenotaira Onsen: 280cm, -3° Myoko Suginohara: 240cm at summit, 120cm at base; -4° Top 3 lift is running (IS running!) Seki Onsen: 460cm; -5° Kyukamura RunRun: 340cm, -1° Tangram Ski Circus: 200cm, -6° All lifts are running Madarao Kogen: 280cm, -3° Lotte Arai Resort 534cm, -0.7° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 160cm, -4° Myoko Ski Park: Closed this season Myoko Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Thursday 11th February 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 1180cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 38 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 75cm (8th February) November 2020 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2020 snowfall 478cm reported on 12 days January 2021 snowfall 431cm reported on 17 days February 2021 snowfall 270cm 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 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 6cm Snowfall at base this season 332cm Posted on Wednesday 10th February 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Well, the fog has gone but it is low light. Lower down from base the sun is in and out of the clouds which are constantly drifting across. The cloud is hugging the summit and it is reportedly snowing up there accompanied by windy conditions. So, no views except for the snow monsters which can still be a pretty sight coming out of the gloom. All lifts scheduled to be operating apart from: - Kokutai pair - Karamatsu pair - Paradise Number 3 pair All areas open apart from: - Kotan Official snow depths (as reported by the ski area): - Summit area: 165cm - Paradise area: 180cm - Chuo area: 180cm - Utopia area: 200cm - Uwanodai area: 130cm - Omori area: 135cm - Kurohime: 200cm Zao Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Wednesday 10th February 2021 Total snowfall at base 332cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 41 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 24cm (on 30th January) November 2020 snowfall 0cm December 2020 snowfall 142cm observed on 15 days January 2021 snowfall 146cm observed on 20 days February 2021 snowfall 44cm observed 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 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 667cm Posted on Wednesday 10th February 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Good morning from Nozawa. We got some blue skies later in the day yesterday as that snow eased off. The ski area was reporting 8cm of fresh on the upper slopes by 3pm and just a sprinkling more overnight. This morning the day starts with some sunshine. There is some cloud hanging on but blue skies and sun. It should be a fine day - both in terms of weather and snow conditions. It will get milder and into low positive temps at base but hopefully not too much. There might be some snow overnight again and then cloud/perhaps sun for tomorrow. Tomorrow is a national holiday in Japan. Fresh snowfall recorded by the resort (since yesterday morning): - Yamabiko (1407m): 9cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 10cm - Hikage (660m): 2cm - Nagasaka (615m): 2cm - Karasawa (563m): 0cm Nozawa Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Wednesday 10th February 2021 Total snowfall at base 667cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 34 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 56cm (17th December) November 2020 snowfall 0cm December 2020 snowfall 290cm reported on 12 days January 2021 snowfall 252cm reported on 15 days February 2021 snowfall 125cm 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 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 42cm Snowfall at base this season 1537cm Posted on Wednesday 10th February 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . After another day of snow yesterday, the ski area this morning is reporting 66cm of snowfall on upper areas. It's snowing now. Don't get bored please!!! ;) That break in the clouds is still due from tomorrow and over the weekend when it will get rather mild...\ Official snow depth ('groomed depth', as reported by the ski area): Top: 475cm Base: 340cm Planned operating lifts: Number 1 Gondola Number 1 pair lift Number 2 pair lift Number 2 Gondola [* weekends & holidays only] Quad lift Planned open courses (subject to change): Main courses: - All open Tree Run course: - All should be opening after checking and confirming safety Night skiing: - Planned for weekends and holidays until 28th February Geto Kogen Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Wednesday 10th February 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 1537cm Number of days snowfall observed 52 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 105cm (on 2nd January) November 2020 snowfall 73cm observed on 3 days December 2020 snowfall 482cm observed on 17 days January 2021 snowfall 685cm observed on 23 days February 2021 snowfall 297cm 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 1168cm Posted on Wednesday 10th February 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Back to sun after two days of heavy snow; beautiful white mountains, blue skies, nice temperatures.... that was a lot of heavy snow which we have finally cleared up. Warm weather ahead and snow after again, it seems. Akakura Kanko: 340cm, -6° Myokokogen Sky Cable gondola is not running Akakura Onsen: 350cm, -4°C Ikenotaira Onsen: 300cm, -7° Myoko Suginohara: 220cm at summit, 120cm at base; -7° Top 3 lift is not running Seki Onsen: No report this morning Kyukamura RunRun: 330cm, 2° Tangram Ski Circus: 200cm, -6° No. 2 Pair and No. 6 Pair not running Madarao Kogen: 290cm, -4.5° Lotte Arai Resort 535cm, -2.2° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 140cm, -8° Myoko Ski Park: Closed this season Myoko Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Wednesday 10th February 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 1168cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 37 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 75cm (8th February) November 2020 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2020 snowfall 478cm reported on 12 days January 2021 snowfall 431cm reported on 17 days February 2021 snowfall 258cm 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