Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 671cm Posted on Monday 24th February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Just a little more fresh during the day yesterday to make it beautifully white under a pure blue sky. A very pleasant day; if it's not going to snow, it might as well be nice enough to see the hills. Another warm cycle, and snow on what looks more like Thursday (originally it was Wednesday). Could it really be one more heavy snow? Will March bring in winter at last (no....I doubt that). Akakura Kanko: 200cm, -2°C Akakura Onsen: 230cm, -1°C Ikenotaira Onsen: 120cm, -4° Myoko Suginohara: 85cm, -7° Seki Onsen: 350cm, -7° (not possible; friends report grass coming through the three meters of snow) Myoko Ski Park: 95cm, 5° Kyukamura RunRun: 150cm, -2° Tangram Ski Circus: 80cm, -3° Madarao Kogen: 100cm, -1° Lotte Arai Resort 279cm, 1.4° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 20cm, -3° Myoko Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Monday 24th February 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 671cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 36 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 353cm 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 364cm Posted on Monday 24th February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . I think we were expecting more snow than we got yesterday; it just didn't amount to much. I have just a little to add from after my report yesterday. Though the resort was reporting 8cm up top yesterday afternoon. This morning is a clearer start to the day and the sun is out. Lovely. National holiday today. Fresh snowfall recorded by resort since yesterday morning: - Yamabiko (1407m): 8cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 0cm - Hikage (660m): 0cm - Nagasaka (615m): 0cm - Karasawa (563m): 0cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by resort): - Yamabiko (1407m): 180cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 125cm - Hikage (660m): 65cm - Nagasaka (615m): 50cm - Karasawa (563m): 20cm Nozawa Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Monday 24th February 2020 Total snowfall at base 364cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 30 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 207cm 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 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 23cm Snowfall at base this season 754cm Posted on Monday 24th February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto Kogen. Good news too. Another 20-25cm of fresh snow to report, about 5cm of that overnight and the rest of it during the day yesterday. We might get to see some clearer skies at time tomorrow but for now I think it's all about that fresh.... All tree runs apart from Extreme plan to be open. Official snow depths: * Top: 290cm * Base: 160cm Planned operating lift information - subject to change: * Number 1 Gondola * Number 2 Gondola (operates on weekends and holidays only) * Number 1 pair lift * Number 2 pair lift * Quad lift Courses & Tree Runs: * All of the main official courses are available * All tree runs apart from Extreme plan to be open * Check with resort for latest on tree run courses Nighta skiing operations * Weekends and holidays until 24th February 2020 Geto Kogen Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Monday 24th February 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 754cm Number of days snowfall observed 55 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 80cm (on 6th February) November 2019 snowfall 88cm observed on 4 days December 2019 snowfall 207cm observed on 16 days January 2020 snowfall 177cm observed on 19 days February 2020 snowfall 282cm observed on 16 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 473cm Weather overview Clear Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Excellent Posted on Monday 24th February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao. It's a picture perfect morning. Take a look below. Blue Monday indeed. How does it feel? It feels good. Not snowing? Then it might as well be a beautiful morning. Today is a national holiday in Japan, so expect it to be busier than a normal Monday. Madarao Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Monday 24th February 2020 Total snowfall at base 473cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 39 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 197 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 19cm Snowfall at base this season 650cm Posted on Monday 24th February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Phew. That storm was stormy. I think I am correct in saying that only a few lower lifts got some exercise. But it has left us a lovely present. No, not socks! Rather, close on 20cm of fresh snowfall, most falling by late evening yesterday. I note that the Avalanche report is saying just 5cm, but that's over the last 12 hours; Hirafu are reporting 20cm on upper areas and Hanazono are report 16cm with 10cm down below. I am guessing that on the mountain this morning there will be places that exceed all of these numbers, perhaps by quite a bit. And with the sun out and blue skies to enjoy, it should be an excellent morning. No wonder there is are long lines for the first lifts of the day. It is totally natural to be excited at the prospect of what awaits today, but let's keep in mind inherent dangers. See the avalanche report below. Be safe out there. Today is a national holiday in Japan to celebrate the Emperors Birthday. ----- Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain Base: -3°, 5cm new snow in last 12hrs. Moiwa 800m: NW 314deg 8.3m/s, -6.4°. Annupuri 1100m: W 262deg 8.9m/s, no temp data. Yu no Sawa 1000m: W 247deg 5.5m/s, -9.3°. Niseko Village 900m: W 284deg 3.5m/s, -8.6°. Hirafu 1000m :E 114deg 3.3m/s, -9.3°. Hanazono 720m: W 255deg 5.6m/s, -5.9°. Coastal data: Benkei Cape: NW 12m/s. Kamui Cape SW 10m/s, 1015hPa, wave 2.7m. The low pressure system from yesterday has passed by, the winds are dropping and the weather is calming. However from yesterdays blizzard, avalanche risk on the entire mountain is still very high. Snow drift development was observed this morning down to 300m, at 600m 2m development can be seen on SE slopes. Snow drifts are hard and compacted. From tests, snow is fracturing on the Feb 22nd warm layer at depth 45cm and avalanche risk is high. All upper gates will be closed. Lower gates will be open, however avoid open steep slopes and knolls. Hope we have no accidents today. Be safe out there. ----- Niseko Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 300cm - Base: 120cm All lifts are normally operating EXCEPT: - Ace Number 1 pair lift (normally rested) - King Number 2 quad lift (normally rested) All courses normally open Lifts scheduled for late operations: - Ace Family quad until 8:30pm - Ace Number 2 Center Four quad until 8:20pm - Hirafu Gondola until 8:10pm - Holiday Number 1 pair until 8:30pm ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 205cm - Base: 125cm All lifts are normally operating ----- Niseko Annupuri Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 180cm - Base: 110cm All lifts are normally operating Lift scheduled for late operations: - Jumbo Number 1 quad until 8:30pm ----- Niseko Village Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 190cm - Base: 110cm All lifts normally operating EXCEPT: - Country Road Chair (normally rested) Lifts scheduled for late operations: - Annupuri Village Gondola until 8:00pm - Village Express until 8:00pm - Banzai Chair until 8:00pm Niseko Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Monday 24th February 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 650cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 68 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 134cm reported on 17 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 359cm Posted on Sunday 23rd February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . There is a light to moderate breeze around the base area with stronger winds at elevation. The resort is saying all lifts will operate, however operation may be suspended depending on the wind. It is snowing lightly with 5cm of new snow, and the forecast is for continuous light snow through the day. It is a very warm morning and temperatures will creep up a little higher during the day to -1c. There is low cloud that is rolling down to about halfway and it looks like visibility may be limited on the upper half of the resort until that cloud lifts. Operating lifts: Kitanomine Gondola Kitanomine Romance Chair Kitanomine quad chair Kitanomine Snow Escalator Link lift Furano Ropeway Furano Downhill chair 1 Furano Downhill chair 2 Furano Downhill chair 3 Prince Romance chair Furano Snow Escalator Kitanomine Zone: Open Furano Zone: Open Furano Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Sunday 23rd February 2020 Total snowfall at base 359cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 47 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (19th November) November 2019 snowfall 84cm reported on 7 days December 2019 snowfall 91cm reported on 15 days January 2020 snowfall 114cm reported on 16 days February 2020 snowfall 70cm 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 Furano. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 245cm Posted on Sunday 23rd February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Morning from Zao. Unfortunately we had some rain yesterday in the afternoon and it was indeed a very mild day. But anyway, the happier news is that this morning we have snowy and windy conditions. The top section of Zao Ropeway, Kurohime and Omori quad lifts are on hold early morning due to the wind. I wouldn't be surprised if more we on hold, but that's what is currently on the official site. Many of the official snow depth numbers have also been upped a bit so it sounds like there is a layer of fresh covering the mountain this morning which is a relief. More expected today and there's more lined up in the coming week too, so I'm feeling quite positive about it and crossing all fingers! Official snow depths (as reported by resort): - Summit area: 90cm - Paradise area: 100cm - Chuo area: 115cm - Utopia area: 100cm - Uwanodai area: 50cm - Oomori area: 45cm All lifts are now normally operating apart from the following: - Zao Paradise Number 3 pair - Diamond Number 1 pair - Astraea Number 3 pair - Yokokura Number 2 pair - All courses are now mostly open; some restricted areas Zao Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Sunday 23rd February 2020 Total snowfall at base 245cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 40 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 98cm 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 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 378cm Posted on Sunday 23rd February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. Early report this morning and after the warmer conditions yesterday, it is colder this morning and there is a bit of snow on the ground. The roads are covered and it is snowing right now so there'll be more cm to report tomorrow. Limited visibility out there. All areas and connections at Shiga Kogen are now open (with just a few minor exceptions). Shiga Kogen Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Sunday 23rd February 2020 Total snowfall at base 378cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 39 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 198cm 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 6cm Snowfall at base this season 668cm Posted on Sunday 23rd February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Fresh snow! Not a lot, but it's snow, not warm, not rain, not melt. It's still falling pretty steadily, with some interestingly variable winds. It comes from the east, then from the south/southwest.... It's not that strong right now, but the news today did say that it could get blustery; watch the gondolas for potential stoppage if the winds do get stronger. The snow has really firmed up under the new layer; could be a bit icy under the soft. So let's get more soft, fresh powder on there! Akakura Kanko: 200cm, -3°C Akakura Onsen: 230cm, -1°C Ikenotaira Onsen: 120cm, -2° Myoko Suginohara: 70cm, -5° Seki Onsen: 350cm, -3 Myoko Ski Park: 95cm, 5° Kyukamura RunRun: 150cm, 2° Tangram Ski Circus: 80cm, 0° Madarao Kogen: 100cm, -1° Lotte Arai Resort 281cm, 3° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 15cm, -1° (getting pretty scary....) Myoko Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Sunday 23rd February 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 668cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 35 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 350cm 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 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 363cm Posted on Sunday 23rd February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . I am happy to be able to report that we have survived yesterdays weather (at least the top lifts got moving) and it is currently snowing. (Phew). Our friend Nasuki has some snow on their head as you can see below (kawaii!), and they have only been out there for a short while this morning. So while the resort is not reporting any cm of snowfall in their update this morning, I can add some from base this morning. And fingers crossed if it snows through the day today, like the forecast says, I'll have some bigger numbers tomorrow. Limited to poor visibility this morning, For this long weekend (Monday is a national holiday), lifts plan to be open 30 minutes than usual through Monday. Fresh snowfall recorded by resort since yesterday morning: - Yamabiko (1407m): 0cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 0cm - Hikage (660m): 0cm - Nagasaka (615m): 0cm - Karasawa (563m): 0cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by resort): - Yamabiko (1407m): 170cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 115cm - Hikage (660m): 60cm - Nagasaka (615m): 40cm - Karasawa (563m): 20cm All lifts normally operating apart from the following lifts: - None... all lifts operating All courses normally open apart from the following courses: - Grand Prix - Jumping - Hachiman - Mukobayashi - Skyline (lower area) Nozawa Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Sunday 23rd February 2020 Total snowfall at base 363cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 29 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 206cm 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

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 731cm Posted on Sunday 23rd February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning. A mixed story to tell this Sunday morning. Yesterday we had a mostly cloudy day with some rain falling in the evening but the good news is that this morning there's 10cm of fresh snowfall on the ground, hopefully a bit more than that higher up. It isn't mad cold and the snow may not be top quality peak season powder, but it sure is better than rain. It should be snowing today and tomorrow too, at least part of the time, so we can expect further cm and maybe colder conditions too. Remember tomorrow is a national holiday and it will be the last nighta of the season. Geto Kogen Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Sunday 23rd February 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 731cm Number of days snowfall observed 54 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 80cm (on 6th February) November 2019 snowfall 88cm observed on 4 days December 2019 snowfall 207cm observed on 16 days January 2020 snowfall 177cm observed on 19 days February 2020 snowfall 259cm 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 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 472cm Weather overview Snow Wind Light-moderate Temperature - Visibility Limited Posted on Sunday 23rd February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning all. No snow being reported by the resort early this morning but I can report 1cm - and counting, as the snow has returned this morning. How long will it last? I will tell you tomorrow. (But, probably until this evening/tonight). We can expect sunshine tomorrow but there is some more snow in the forecast for the coming week, so hopefully we will be getting some regular refreshes - even if they are not huge dumpage. Madarao Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Sunday 23rd February 2020 Total snowfall at base 472cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 38 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 196 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 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