Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 31cm Snowfall at base this season 571cm Weather overview Snow Wind Windy Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted on Tuesday 19th January 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning from Madarao. Snowy, blowy and limited visibility this morning. The resort is reporting 20cm on the official site and 30cm of snowfall on it's social media, I have just measured 31cm. Different amounts in different places; wind doing that. But a very nice new layer of fresh snow, though the weather will probably keep some people from getting out to enjoy it. Snow is due for the day and hopefully the wind will get to be less of a factor as the day goes on too. Tomorrow should be clearer, and calmer too. Madarao info: - Official snow depth: 200cm - New snow reported by ski area (24 hours): 20-30cm - All lifts operating apart from Number 3A and 5 - All main runs open - Snow Park open - Kids Park open - Tree Run: all open apart from Powder Wave - Night skiing plans have been cancelled Tangram info: - Official snow depth: 160cm - 3 of 5 lifts operating - Night skiing plans have been cancelled Madarao Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Tuesday 19th January 2021 Total snowfall at base 571cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 29 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 68cm (on 17th December) November 2020 snowfall 12cm reported on 4 days December 2020 snowfall 346cm reported on 12 days January 2021 snowfall 213cm 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 Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 26cm Snowfall at base this season 288cm Posted on Tuesday 19th January 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. Yesterday was a cold day and there was some fine snow conditions to enjoy. Those are only going to be better because I have bundles of fresh snow to report from overnight. These numbers are of course all noted below, but here's how much snow is being reported on upper areas this morning... Tsugaike: 55cm Cortina: 40-45cm Goryu: 40cm Hakuba 47: 35cm Very nice! 25-30cm down here at base too. It's also windy and unfortunately the wind is causing some issues with some lifts. It looks like a lot of Happo-one is on hold and the Gondola and top area of Goryu is also not open at the start of the day. There might be more. If you are planning on venturing out, be sure to check up with the ski areas first. Tomorrow should be much calmer and much clearer. In fact, it might be clear skies and sun. With all the fresh snow around it should be excellent conditions. Hakuba Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Tuesday 19th January 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 288cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 26 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 138cm 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 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 718cm Posted on Tuesday 19th January 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here After that big load of fresh yesterday not as much to report this morning. Wind is still an issue and the top lifts appear to be on hold at the start of the day (other than Wonderland chair at Village? --- if I had to guess, I'd say that's going to be on hold too). There may be some operating at slower speeds too. The snow keeps on coming and I now have clocked up 308cm for the month of January. Already a fair bit more than January 2020 and some snow to report every day of the month so far... Sunshine tomorrow? ----- Niseko Avalanche Report Coastal Data 6:20am. Cape Benkei:NNE12m/s. Cape Kamui: NE3m/s, 1007hPa, wave 1.5m. Hanazono 1000m: -13.9℃, NNW16.7m/s. Hanazono 720: -11.2℃, NNW8.3m/s. Moiwa 800m: -11.2℃, N12.0m/s. Annupuri 1100m: -14.0℃, NNW5.0m/s. Yu no Sawa 1100m: -13.5℃, NNW7.2m/s. Mizuno no Sawa: -12.7℃, NNW4.5m/s. Kutchan Town: -10.2℃, E0.9m/s, snow depth 146cm, 1006.9hPa. Moiwa base: -9, trace of new snow in last 24hrs, good visibility. A northerly wind picked up above 800m after 5am producing blizzard conditions. The wind is expected to strengthen though the day along with rapid cornice and snow drift development. Avalanches occur when conditions are right, regardless of the amount of snow. They only become accidents when people are involved. Be aware of the snowfall transition. Try to stay off cornice and steep slopes above 800m today. Gate openings yet to be decided. Please respect the patrol’s decisions. Do not enter strictly off limits areas like Haru no Taki. One set of tracks ducking the rope leads others to follow, ultimately leading to more accidents. The snow in the trees below 800m is in good condition, other areas got smashed yesterday. Wear your helmet. From observation, the current snow surface (Jan 19 layer) is expected to become a future avalanche fracture face. The snow conditions change everyday, make decisions based on the current conditions. ----- Planned ski area operations: Tuesday 19th January 2021 The below information is manually checked each morning and believed to be correct at time of report. The numbers in brackets show the change in the official snow depth numbers since the previous report. Niseko Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 330cm (-10cm) - Base: 190cm (-10cm) Ski lifts operating: - Top lift on hold at 8:30am - Planned: Ace Family Quad, Ace Quad Center 4, Hirafu Gondola, King Number 3 Quad, King Number 4, Swinging Monkey - Ace Family Quad and Ace Number 2 Center Four lifts operate for night skiing ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 260cm (-5cm) - Base: 185cm (-5cm) Ski lifts operating: - Top lift on hold at 8:30am - Planned: All three lifts - There is no night skiing at Hanazono ----- Niseko Annupuri Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 250cm (+10cm) - Base: 170cm (+10cm) Ski lifts operating: - Top lift and gondola on hold at 8:30am - Planned: Annupuri Gondola, Dream Quad, Jumbo Quad Number 1, Jumbo Pair Number 4 - Jumbo Number 1 quad lift operates for night skiing ----- Niseko Village Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 230cm (+0cm) - Base: 150cm (+0cm) Ski lifts operating: - Planned: Niseko Gondola, Community Chair, Banzai Chair and Wonderland Chair - Community Chair and Banzai Chair lifts operate for night skiing ----- Night time operations are available in the Niseko Grand Hirafu, Niseko Village and Niseko Annupuri areas until 7th March 2021. There is no night skiing in the Niseko HANAZONO area. The Ace Pair Number 1, 3 and 4, King Pair Number 1 lift and King Quad Number 2 lifts are being rested for the season at Niseko Grand Hirafu. Niseko Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Tuesday 19th January 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 718cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 50 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 34cm (31st December and 18th January) November 2020 snowfall 62cm reported on 6 days December 2020 snowfall 348cm reported on 25 days January 2021 snowfall 308cm reported on 19 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. 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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 228cm Posted on Monday 18th January 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . The forecast says sunny spells and indeed it was - for the first hour of the day. I think that was it since there is no sign of blue skies anywhere on the horizon. At least it is clear. As to actual slope conditions, I think that there will be no change from yesterday i.e. not particularly enjoyable lower down but fine from the Diamond/Chuo areas upwards plus the Kurohime area. The Wall is not nice at all so avoid that. Being a weekday, the Yokokura No.2 (no. 25 top left of Yokokura) is not running which is a real shame, but, even more of a disappointment is that the Kokutai (n.32) is also not running which means using either the Onsen no.4 Quad (no.37) or Mikaeri lift (no. 33) to access the Hahnenkamm A & B slopes. It should start snowing later on and, thankfully, the (horrible) change in forecast last night to light snow from medium has been changed to heavy during the evening. An early start tomorrow hopefully. (Since writing the above, dandruff has started and the tops are becoming misty again.) Zao Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Monday 18th January 2021 Total snowfall at base 228cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 30 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 22cm (on 17th December) November 2020 snowfall 0cm December 2020 snowfall 142cm observed on 15 days January 2021 snowfall 86cm observed 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 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 390cm Posted on Monday 18th January 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . A cracker of a morning weather wise. Nice and cold and sunny. In ski area news it appears that Terakoya and Ichinose Tannenomori are going to be open only on weekends through until 7th February. Due to the coronavirus state of emergency situation in urban areas and subsequent... lack of people. :( There are other lifts that are going to be rested, particularly on weekdays - mostly not affecting ski runs that are available. But it's a fluid, and sometimes confusing, kind of situation with patchy information out there. If you are here the best thing will be to check with accommodation or ski info counters before heading out in a morning. I'd say that at the moment most runs remain open, just some lifts being rested. It's really hard to know the best words to write, especially when I am writing a report each day. Just... take care and hope we can get ourselves out of this situation as soon as possible. Shiga Kogen Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Monday 18th January 2021 Total snowfall at base 390cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 30 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 55cm (31st December) November 2020 snowfall 12cm reported on 4 days December 2020 snowfall 216cm reported on 15 days January 2021 snowfall 162cm 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 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 540cm Weather overview Fine and sunny Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Excellent Posted on Monday 18th January 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning from Madarao. Forecasts say cloud... nature says No!! For now the sun is out and it's a beauty of a morning. By afternoon, same forecasts tell us to expect snow to be falling. So, perhaps things will get cloudy and change as the morning progresses. Snow due tomorrow too, so if it comes off we should have a fresh layer of snow to play soon... Madarao Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Monday 18th January 2021 Total snowfall at base 540cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 28 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 68cm (on 17th December) November 2020 snowfall 12cm reported on 4 days December 2020 snowfall 346cm reported on 12 days January 2021 snowfall 182cm 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 Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 262cm Posted on Monday 18th January 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. Kind of a fine/overcast feel to proceedings this morning. Ski areas are reporting between 0cm and 10cm overnight. (Curiously, Nakiyama Snowland is saying 12cm, and that is by the base of Happo...) There is no snow falling early on but it should be snowing during the day today and through the night into tomorrow. ----- Floodlit night skiing at ski areas in the Hakuba area Hakuba Cortina 5:00pm until 9:00pm 9th-10th January Hakuba Goryu Daily apart from Wednesdays Toomi Sky Four quad lift 6:00pm until 9:30pm Tsugaike Kogen 6:00pm until 9:00pm 9th-10th, 16th, 23rd, 30th January 2021 13th, 20th, 27th February 2021 Karamatsu and Shirakaba areas Night skiing is not planned at other ski areas during the 2020-2021 season Hakuba Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Monday 18th January 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 262cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 25 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 112cm 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 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 34cm Snowfall at base this season 713cm Posted on Monday 18th January 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Remember those blue skies yesterday morning? Lovely. And this morning it's a mix of cloud and some blue sky with the sun breaking through in places as I write this. But guess what. In between we have been treated to some serious snowfall overnight. I am measuring 34cm of it and I see that Niseko Grand Hirafu is declaring 50cm of fresh snow (other areas showing less). But whatever the number... there's a lot across the mountain, so snow conditions should be really good this morning. There is hardly any wind and it is a cold start. In resort news, Niseko Grand Hirafu have announced that the Holiday Number 1 pair lift will be rested on weekdays (no planned re-opening date being said, so we should perhaps take that as being 'for the time being'). The Jumbo Number 2 and 3 pair lifts at Niseko Annupuri will also be rested on weekdays. ----- Niseko Avalanche Report Coastal Data. Cape Benkei:NW14m/s. Cape Kamui: WSW13m/s, 1013hPa, wave 1.5m. Hanazono 1000m: -13.5℃, NNE2.2m/s. Hanazono 720: -10.6℃, NNW2.2m/s. Moiwa 800m: -11.1℃, NW7.9m/s, 50cm new in last 12hrs. Annupuri 1100m: -13.7℃, W5.4m/s, 50cm new in last 12hrs. Yu no Sawa 1100m: -13.6℃, WSW3.4m/s. Mizuno no Sawa Top: -12.9℃, WNW3.6m/s. Kutchan Town: -7.6℃, SSW4.1m/s, snow depth 155cm, 1014.6hPa. Moiwa base: -8, 50cm snowfall in last 12hrs, calm. The snow fall continues. 50cm at the base in the last 12hrs, 60cm at 1000m. A 12-15m/s westerly has blown overnight, stronger briefly around midnight though. From observation only a small amount of wind slab has formed, and avalanche risk below 1000m is low. Due to the amount of snow gate openings are yet undecided. Please respect the patrol's decisions. Do not enter strictly off limits area Haru no Taki looking for deep snow and steep slopes. There is the possibility of triggering an avalanche with large fracture face by rider stimulation. The snow is good, however avoid stimulating steep slopes, cornice slopes and knolls. Ride the fall line. The snow is deep today, boarders should carry poles so they can get back to the groomers. The weather will be variable, take care in times of heavy snowfall and poor visibility. Helmets are not a fashion accessory, they are worn to avoid head injuries - always wear one. Beacons on? Have a good day. ----- Planned ski area operations: Monday 18th January 2021 The below information is manually checked each morning and believed to be correct at time of report. The numbers in brackets show the change in the official snow depth numbers since the previous report. Niseko Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 340cm (+35cm) - Base: 200cm (+30cm) Ski lifts operating: - Ace Family Quad, Ace Quad Center 4, Hirafu Gondola, King Number 3 Quad, King Number 4, Swinging Monkey - Ace Family Quad and Ace Number 2 Center Four lifts operate for night skiing ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 265cm (+27cm) - Base: 190cm (+20cm) Ski lifts operating: - All three lifts - There is no night skiing at Hanazono ----- Niseko Annupuri Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 240cm (+0cm) - Base: 160cm (+10cm) Ski lifts operating: - Annupuri Gondola, Dream Quad, Jumbo Quad Number 1, Jumbo Pair Number 4 - Jumbo Number 1 quad lift operates for night skiing ----- Niseko Village Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): - Peak: 230cm (+0cm) - Base: 150cm (+0cm) Ski lifts operating: - Niseko Gondola, Community Chair, Banzai Chair and Wonderland Chair - Community Chair and Banzai Chair lifts operate for night skiing ----- Night time operations are available in the Niseko Grand Hirafu, Niseko Village and Niseko Annupuri areas until 7th March 2021. There is no night skiing in the Niseko HANAZONO area. The Ace Pair Number 1, 3 and 4, King Pair Number 1 lift and King Quad Number 2 lifts are being rested for the season at Niseko Grand Hirafu. Niseko Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Monday 18th January 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 713cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 49 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 34cm (31st December and 18th January) November 2020 snowfall 62cm reported on 6 days December 2020 snowfall 348cm reported on 25 days January 2021 snowfall 303cm reported on 18 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. 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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 227cm Posted on Sunday 17th January 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Aargh, we need more snow! The ground is hard with nodules of ice strewn about with some ice burns . That's the lower slopes anyway. Higher, the snow is still ok and if a beginner, Diamond Valley is in very good form today. We even found a thin layer of powder in the Chuo area. Visibility is around 200m at worst but you can see the ground most of the time. Zao Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Sunday 17th January 2021 Total snowfall at base 227cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 29 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 22cm (on 17th December) November 2020 snowfall 0cm December 2020 snowfall 142cm observed on 15 days January 2021 snowfall 85cm observed 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 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 24cm Snowfall at base this season 750cm Posted on Sunday 17th January 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . We went from that sun shining through high clouds at the start to the day to rain, to some great big flakes falling around 3pm. It kept snowing, but not that much total accumulation. It's still trying to snow, but just a little bit and not consistently. Akakura Kanko: 280cm, -6° Myokokogen Sky Cable gondola is running today Akakura Onsen: 290cm, -3°C Ikenotaira Onsen: 210cm, -2° Myoko Suginohara: 180cm at summit, 100cm at base; -8° Seki Onsen: 420cm, -3° Kyukamura RunRun: 300cm, 7° (no new report today) Tangram Ski Circus: 150cm, -1° Madarao Kogen: 200cm, -4° Lotte Arai Resort 483cm, -1.6° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 100cm, -3° Myoko Ski Park: Closed this season Myoko Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Sunday 17th January 2021 Total snowfall at base so far 750cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 25 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 72cm (17th, 20th and 31st December) November 2020 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2020 snowfall 478cm reported on 12 days January 2021 snowfall 271cm 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 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 12cm Snowfall at base this season 389cm Posted on Sunday 17th January 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Some kinda odd weather yesterday with those heavy looking clouds yesterday morning moving in and rain turning to snow. This morning Yakebitaiyama are reporting 15cm of fresh snow and Kumanoyu are reporting 5cm. Varying amounts across the wide Shiga Kogen area, and I have measured 12cm. It does feel colder this morning and come Tuesday it should be colder still. Forecasts show some decent snow due around Monday night into Tuesday, though we might start tomorrow with clearer skies once again. Shiga Kogen Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Sunday 17th January 2021 Total snowfall at base 389cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 29 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 55cm (31st December) November 2020 snowfall 12cm reported on 4 days December 2020 snowfall 216cm reported on 15 days January 2021 snowfall 161cm 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 461cm Posted on Sunday 17th January 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . By early afternoon yesterday it had started to snow down to Hikage - Naski had a dusting of snow on his/her head - even though it was raining below that level. And this morning we have 5-20cm of snow being reported from base to top by the resort. So a modest layer of snow out there this morning. Right now it is just cloudy (and light snow being reported from the top Yamabiko area of the resort, by the resort, at 8:20am). We are just basically expecting a cloudy day today and perhaps an increased chance of sunny skies tomorrow. Next potentially decent snow around Tuesday, perhaps. Fresh snowfall recorded by the resort (since yesterday morning): - Yamabiko (1407m): 9cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 20cm - Hikage (660m): 12cm - Nagasaka (615m): 12cm - Karasawa (563m): 5cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): - Yamabiko (1407m): 225cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 220cm - Hikage (660m): 170cm - Nagasaka (615m): 155cm - Karasawa (563m): 130cm All courses apart from the following plan to be open: - Challenge 39 (conflicting info out there about availability) - Yunomine A - Grand Prix Ski lift information: - The following lifts are normally rested on weekdays: - Utopia pair, Challenge pair, Yunomine pair and Mizunashi triple - The Shinyu pair lift will be closed for the remainder of the season due to obstruction by fallen tree Nozawa Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Sunday 17th January 2021 Total snowfall at base 461cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 23 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 171cm 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 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