Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 334cm Posted on Monday 30th March 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Zao. Some snow yesterday morning (which I am reporting today). Kind of overcast but quite bright as I write this report and we can probably expect some warmth tomorrow and Wednesday, along with sunshine particularly tomorrow. I have adjusted the list below again - now showing the lifts that remain operating. Basically, lower lifts now closed Official snow depths (as reported by resort): - Summit area: 70cm - Paradise area: 80cm - Chuo area: 90cm - Utopia area: 90cm - Uwanodai area: 35cm - Oomori area: 5cm - Generally upper areas remain part open The following lifts continue to operate (subject to change): - Zao Ropeway - Zao Chuo Ropeway - Mikaeri pair - Chuo Number 1 pair AB - Chuo Number 2 pair AB - Diamond Number 2 pair - Utopia Number 2 pair - Astraea Number 3 pair - Kurohime quad - Sky Cable - Other lifts are now closed for the season Zao Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Monday 30th March 2020 Total snowfall at base 334cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 53 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (on 7th February) November 2019 snowfall 8cm observed on 3 days December 2019 snowfall 51cm observed on 10 days January 2020 snowfall 88cm observed on 16 days February 2020 snowfall 123cm observed on 15 days March 2020 snowfall 64cm 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 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 555cm Posted on Monday 30th March 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Hello from Shiga Kogen. The snow continued yesterday for a while, easing off later on. And this morning it is a cloudy morning. Clearer skies are due, perhaps some of that later on today and more tomorrow. Tomorrow is of course the last day of the season for a bunch of areas/lifts. For info on what is planned to remain open beyond tomorrow, see the list below. Shiga Kogen Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Monday 30th March 2020 Total snowfall at base 555cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 55 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 46cm (9th February) November 2019 snowfall 20cm reported on 5 days December 2019 snowfall 59cm reported on 10 days January 2020 snowfall 101cm reported on 13 days February 2020 snowfall 245cm reported on 15 days March 2020 snowfall 130cm 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 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 463cm Posted on Monday 30th March 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Good morning from Nozawa. After that blast of winter yesterday (resort reporting another 8-9am on mountain by mid afternoon), it is cloudy this morning with some limited visibility down low - better higher up - at the start of the day. The forecast is for sunny spring like warmth once again tomorrow.. Fresh snowfall recorded by resort since yesterday: - Yamabiko (1407m): 8cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 9cm - Lower areas are not reporting any more Official snow depth numbers (reported by resort): - Yamabiko (1407m): 195cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 110cm - Lower areas are not reporting any more The following lifts are operating: - Nagasaka gondola [8:10am until 3:00pm; last one down 3:40pm] - Yamabiko quad [8:30am until 3:20pm] - Yamabiko Number 2 quad [8:25am until 3:30pm] - Uenotaira quad [8:30am until 3:30pm] - Paradise quad [8:30am until 3:40pm] The following courses remain open: - Yamabiko A - Yamabiko B - Yamabiko C - Yamabiko D - Yamabiko E - Kogenashi A - Kogenashi B - Uenotaira - Paradise - Bunabayashi - Schneider (to mid point) - Rinkan Nozawa Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Monday 30th March 2020 Total snowfall at base 463cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 40 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 56cm (9th February) November 2019 snowfall 4cm reported on 2 days December 2019 snowfall 33cm reported on 5 days January 2020 snowfall 120cm reported on 11 days February 2020 snowfall 245cm reported on 14 days March 2020 snowfall 61cm 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 617cm Weather overview Cloud, fog Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Limited/varied Posted on Monday 30th March 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao. Today sees the remains of that last blast of winter hand over to more spring like conditions once again. Clouds and foggy conditions this morning with limited visibility. Tomorrow is the last day of the winter season for both Madarao and Tangram - any the last of my reports too (will appear later than usual). The forecast for tomorrow is for sunny skies and spring-like warmth, which is probably a fitting way to end. I'll see you one more time tomorrow. Madarao Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Monday 30th March 2020 Total snowfall at base 617cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 50 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 59cm (on 6th February) November 2019 snowfall 15cm reported on 4 days December 2019 snowfall 73cm reported on 9 days January 2020 snowfall 188cm reported on 14 days February 2020 snowfall 253 reported on 15 days March 2020 snowfall 88cm 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 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 221cm Posted on Monday 30th March 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. What a nice surprise that snow was yesterday. A bank of cloud and fog remained over the mountains during the day yesterday with limited visibility out there, variable depending on location. It is a grey and overcast morning. We might get to see some breaks in the cloud with more of a chance of that tomorrow along with temperatures warming up once again. It looks like Hakuba Iwatake is now closed. Kashimayari plans to be open until Sunday 5th April with two lifts now operating. The original planned closing date for the remaining 'big 4' is 6th May. Whether they can or not is a big question. It feels... unlikely. But that's just my own guess. ----- Hakuba Happo-one Operating lifts: - Grad quad - Alpen quad - Happo Riesen quad - Nakiyama 3 - ADAM Gondola - Panorama - Kokusai 1 - Kokusai 3 - Kurobishi quad - Sakka Kitaone quad Courses open: - Generally the upper areas of the resort remain open Official snow depth: - Kurobishi: 190cm - Usagidaira: 145cm - Nakiyama: 50cm Hakuba 47 All lifts apart from the lifts noted below are normally operating: - Pair Line D (usually only operates when Gondola not operating) Courses open: - All main courses now open - Tree Riding Zones: upper area part open Official snow depth: - Top: 200cm - Base: 65cm Hakuba Goryu Operating lifts: - All top lifts operating - Toomi quad and Number 1 pair lift operating - Iimori lifts and area now closed Courses open: - All of the upper area (apart from Champion Expert) and the main Toomi run are open - The lower Iimori area is now closed Official snow depth: - Alps: 185cm - Toomi: 50cm - Iimori: -cm Tsugaike Kogen Official snow depth: - Tsuga-no-mori (upper): 210cm - Han-no-ki: 175cm - Upper Tsuga-no-mori and Han-kou runs open - Some mid areas of the resort (Sawa-one and Han-no-ki) part open Hakuba Valley Kashimayari Official snow depth & info: - Top: 90cm Hakuba Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Monday 30th March 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 221cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 40 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 16cm (5th January) November 2019 snowfall 4cm reported on 1 day December 2019 snowfall 28cm reported on 8 days January 2020 snowfall 70cm reported on 13 days February 2020 snowfall 73cm reported on 9 days March 2020 snowfall 46cm 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 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 18cm Snowfall at base this season 426cm Posted on Sunday 29th March 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Morning. How about this then? Around 20cm of fresh snow on the ground. Kagura are reporting 25cm. Feels almost like mid season again. All this after that warmth just a few short days ago. This may well be the last snow on the roads and once the skies clear - later this morning and tomorrow - should be really nice conditions. Can hardly believe that we are a few days away from April. ------------------------------- Official snow depth: - 80cm Planned operating lifts: - Prince Number 2 Gondola - Takenokodaira pair lift - Number 5 high speed lift - Number 4 romance pair lift Courses planned to be open: - Naeba plans to be open until Sunday 5th April Naeba Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Sunday 29th March 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 426cm Number of days snowfall observed 51 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 36cm (reported on 11th February) November 2019 snowfall 19cm observed on 5 days December 2019 snowfall 58cm observed on 9 days January 2020 snowfall 118cm observed on 12 days February 2020 snowfall 156cm observed on 15 days March 2020 snowfall 75cm 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 Naeba. 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 18cm Snowfall at base this season 551cm Posted on Sunday 29th March 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . The 'interesting' season continues, with a good turn this morning. Snow on the ground and some moderate snowfall early morning. Kumanoyu is reporting 20cm of snow and there's 18cm outside my place (and counting). The snow is due to continue until sometime this morning. It may not be January style light dry snow but 20cm or so at this stage of the season is an extremely decent haul. Shiga Kogen Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Sunday 29th March 2020 Total snowfall at base 551cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 46cm (9th February) November 2019 snowfall 20cm reported on 5 days December 2019 snowfall 59cm reported on 10 days January 2020 snowfall 101cm reported on 13 days February 2020 snowfall 245cm reported on 15 days March 2020 snowfall 126cm 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 33cm Snowfall at base this season 893cm Posted on Sunday 29th March 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Yesterday it was miserable, foggy weather. Today winter is back, with over 30cm of fresh snow and colder temperatures. Pretty heavy snow, but that's OK. Might stay on the slopes a little longer with that weight and pack-ability. I was kidding about two of you reading (although I doubt anybody would have wanted to be out on the slopes yesterday); I know there are lots of you reading every day, and we appreciate it. But this is a weird, weird year. Low snow, and I know everybody has had to hunker down or go home. Akakura Kanko: 150cm, -2° Hotel No. 1 Lift now closed; all others running. From tomorrow only the Sky Cable gondola and No. 3 lift. Akakura Onsen: 155cm, -2° Ginrei area closed; all other main lifts running Ikenotaira Onsen: 60cm, -1° Capsule Pair and Ikenotaira Quad lifts only Myoko Suginohara: 80cm, -2° Gondola, Mitahara No. 2 lifts only Seki Onsen: 280cm, -5° Myoko Ski Park: 50cm, 8° Open weekends only Kyukamura RunRun: 110cm, -2° Tangram Ski Circus: 60cm, -2° Lifts No. 1 pair, 3 quad, 5 quad open Madarao Kogen: 90cm, -2.5° Main lifts running Lotte Arai Resort 300cm, 0.1° Sanroku No. 1 and 2 closed Kurohime Kogen Snow Park Closed for the season Myoko Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Sunday 29th March 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 893cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 51 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 105cm (6th February) November 2019 snowfall 11cm reported on 2 days December 2019 snowfall 59cm reported on 6 days January 2020 snowfall 248cm reported on 16 days February 2020 snowfall 439cm reported on 15 days March 2020 snowfall 136cm 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 12cm Snowfall at base this season 459cm Posted on Sunday 29th March 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Hello from Nozawa. And back to white. Yes, there's fresh snow on the ground with the resort reporting 15cm on the upper Yamabiko and Uenotaira course areas. They aren't reporting from lower slopes anymore but there's a cover down here too which I can report. By around lunchtime the snow should have stopped leaving us with a cloudy afternoon. Fresh snowfall recorded by resort since yesterday: - Yamabiko (1407m): 15cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 15cm - Lower areas are not reporting any more Official snow depth numbers (reported by resort): - Yamabiko (1407m): 190cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 100cm - Lower areas are not reporting any more The following lifts are operating: - Nagasaka gondola - Hikage gondola - Yamabiko quad - Yamabiko Number 2 quad - Skyline connecting pair - Uenotaira quad - Paradise quad - Yunomine pair - Mizunashi triple - Challenge pair - Shinyu pair - Yu Road The following courses remain open: - Yamabiko A - Yamabiko B - Yamabiko C - Yamabiko D - Yamabiko E - Kogenashi A - Kogenashi B - Uenotaira - Paradise - Yunomine A - Yunomine B - Mizunashi A - Mizunashi B - Bunabayashi - Schneider (apart from South) - Challenge - Utopia A - Rinkan (Forest) - Rinkan shortcut Nozawa Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Sunday 29th March 2020 Total snowfall at base 459cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 39 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 56cm (9th February) November 2019 snowfall 4cm reported on 2 days December 2019 snowfall 33cm reported on 5 days January 2020 snowfall 120cm reported on 11 days February 2020 snowfall 245cm reported on 14 days March 2020 snowfall 57cm 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 718cm Posted on Saturday 28th March 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good morning from Niseko. I have had my toast and a bit of a walk outside. The sun is out and it is indeed a lovely morning. (Just be careful not to watch the news... I recommend music. And an extra piece of toast.) Unfortunately it appears that wind is going to be an issue again at the start of the day to some degree: as of 8:30am, the Annupuri Gondola and Jumbo 4 lift are on hold. Tomorrow will be the last day of the season for the Hanazono lifts. Hopefully it will be calmer and we can have a full day of fine spring weather. ----- Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain Base 6am: +１°, no new snow. Moiwa 800m:NNW 327deg 13.1m/s, -2.9°. Annupuri 1100m: WNW 286deg 5.2m/s, -6.1°. Yu no Sawa 1000m: NE 41deg, 2.1m/s, -5.6°. Niseko Village 900m: NW 317deg 1.8m/s, -4.7°. Hirafu 1000m : -5.8°. Hanazono 720m:N 1deg 4.5m/s, -3.1°. Coastal data: Benkei Cape: NW 12m/s. Kamui Cape: NW 8m/s, 1012hPa, wave 2.6m. Annupuri 1000m: snow depth 190cm. There is a strong wind blowing on the ridges and the west side of the Niseko Range, however not much snow is getting moved around and there is little snow drift or cornice development. Wind on the east (Hirafu) side below 800m is more moderate. Until the pressure gradient mellows later today expect strong winds above 1000m. Peak gates 2 and 3 will be closed. Please listen to the patrols advice. The lower mountain is into spring conditions, however higher up cold air is flowing in making winter conditions again. Please be prepared if you are going into the mountains. From 30th March gates 4,5 and 9 will be close due to Hanazono resort lift operation finishing. Gates 2 and 3 will continue to be open, but if you go down Higashi One/ Hanazono side there will be no lifts to get back. Be careful. The Avalanche Report is expecting to finish this winter at the end of March. As we get into April the risk of full depth avalanches in Osawa and Kozan no Sawa greatly increases. Try to avoid them by staying out of the valley bottoms. Have a good day. ----- Niseko Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 300cm - Base: 70cm The following lifts are closed: - Ace Number 1 pair - Ace Number 3 pair - Ace Number 4 pair - King Number 2 quad ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 185cm - Base: 85cm All lifts are normally operating ----- Niseko Annupuri Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 180cm - Base: 80cm The following lifts are closed: - Jumbo Number 2 pair - Jumbo Number 3 pair ----- Niseko Village Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 180cm - Base: 90cm The following lifts are closed: - Upper Village Gondola - Village Express - Morino Chair - Country Road Chair Niseko Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Saturday 28th March 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 718cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 82 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 33cm (21st January) November 2019 snowfall 85cm reported on 10 days December 2019 snowfall 207cm reported on 21 days January 2020 snowfall 224cm reported on 20 days February 2020 snowfall 143cm reported on 19 days March 2020 snowfall 59cm reported on 12 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Kutchan/Niseko. 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 408cm Posted on Wednesday 25th March 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba. Lots of cloud when I first got up earlier but there is quite a lot of blue sky now... going to be a fine day. It is cold too at the start of the day. And with more snow during the day yesterday - the resort itself is reporting 10-15cm since yesterday - conditions have taken a real upswing. Tomorrow sunshine and warmer temperatures are forecast. ----------------------------- Official snow depth: - 90cm Planned operating lifts: - Prince Number 2 Gondola - Number 5 high speed lift - Takenokodaira romance pair lift Courses planned to be open: - 6 of 22 courses are normally open - Naeba plans to be open until Sunday 5th April Naeba Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Wednesday 25th March 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 408cm Number of days snowfall observed 50 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 36cm (reported on 11th February) November 2019 snowfall 19cm observed on 5 days December 2019 snowfall 58cm observed on 9 days January 2020 snowfall 118cm observed on 12 days February 2020 snowfall 156cm observed on 15 days March 2020 snowfall 57cm 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 Naeba. 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 18cm Snowfall at base this season 331cm Posted on Wednesday 25th March 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . I was almost snowed in yesterday morning. The resort was saying there was 30cm in places and I measured getting on for 20cm myself. Good to see a fresh layer and patchy lower slopes getting a whitening. Expect things to warm up tomorrow and the day after before cooling down again at the weekend. Official snow depths (as reported by resort): - Summit area: 75cm - Paradise area: 80cm - Chuo area: 90cm - Utopia area: 100cm - Uwanodai area: 35cm - Oomori area: 15cm - Lower areas closed; upper areas remain part open The following lifts are now closed for the season: - Diamond Number 1 pair - Zao Paradise Number 3 pair - Onsen Number 3 Parallel A B - Onsen Number 4 quad - Zao Kokutai pair - Karamatsu pair - Ryuzan pair - Sunrise pair A B - Nakamori Number 1 triple - Nakamori Number 2 pair - Oomori quad Zao Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Wednesday 25th March 2020 Total snowfall at base 331cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 52 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (on 7th February) November 2019 snowfall 8cm observed on 3 days December 2019 snowfall 51cm observed on 10 days January 2020 snowfall 88cm observed on 16 days February 2020 snowfall 123cm observed on 15 days March 2020 snowfall 61cm 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