Independent snow and weather reporting from the Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 18cm Snowfall at base this season 343cm Posted on Thursday 27th February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba. And what a nice thing to be able to report... 18cm of fresh snow down at base; more up on the mountain. Which means that we really should go up there to investigate, don't you think... It's a grey morning as snow continues to fall so all being well there'll be more to report tomorrow too. Should be good this morning. And with cloudy skies (and possibly some sun) due tomorrow, it might be worth a day off. -------------------------------- Planned course restrictions due to events: Mens Riesen Slalom: 24th-28th February Number 1 course: 24th February - 1st March Number 3 course: Until 1st March -------------------------------- Official snow depth: - 90cm Planned operating lifts: - Prince Number 2 Gondola - Takenokodaira romance pair lift - Takenokoyama romance pair lift - Number 4 romance pair lift - Number 3 high speed lift - Number 3 high speed lift - Number 5 high speed lift (open for nighta until 8:30pm) - Hiuchi Number 1 romance pair lift - Dragondola Courses planned to be open: - 20 of 22 courses are normally open - The Dragondola is operating to get over to the Tashiro Area of the Kagura resort Naeba Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Thursday 27th February 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 343cm Number of days snowfall observed 40 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 148cm 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 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 32cm Snowfall at base this season 507cm Weather overview Snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted on Thursday 27th February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Wooo-hooo! Some fresh snow news and a decent amount at that. I am happy. Madarao itself is reporting 30-35cm this morning and I have just measured 32cm myself to add to my report. Limited visibility out there this morning and quite cold, snow due through the day. Care needed but it should be a good day - and tomorrow too (when we might get some sun!) Madarao Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Thursday 27th February 2020 Total snowfall at base 507cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 41 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 231 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 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 45cm Snowfall at base this season 717cm Posted on Thursday 27th February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . If it was winter-ish yesterday, winter is here today. A normal (40cm+) snowfall overnight, some strong winds from the north (drifts around the house this morning), the sound of snowplows around 4:30 to remind me to get up and get plowing. Very satisfying, actually. Just need to ski on top of all this. It's still coming down very steadily, adding a few centimeters every hour. As usual, it looked like it would taper off around 6:30 am, but it picked up again and the snow is coming down an the wind is blowing snow around. I don't think the winds are strong enough to stop lifts, but always a good idea to check, especially the gondolas or high lifts that are affected by wind. But really a welcome day! Akakura Kanko: 210cm, -1°C Akakura Onsen: 230cm, -3°C Ikenotaira Onsen: 120cm, =3° Myoko Suginohara: 130cm, -7° Seki Onsen: 350cm, -5° Myoko Ski Park: 95cm, 4° Kyukamura RunRun: 170cm, 0° Tangram Ski Circus: 65cm, 0° (no new report this morning) Madarao Kogen: 130cm, -4.5° Lotte Arai Resort 315cm, -0.5° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 45cm, -2° Myoko Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Thursday 27th February 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 717cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 38 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 399cm 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 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 6cm Snowfall at base this season 388cm Posted on Wednesday 26th February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Hello. Well, this morning it feels a bit more winter-like - I even have some fresh snow to report which is a nice surprise. It came last night. Kumanoyu are even reporting 10cm early on. I measured 6cm. The snow is a bit on the heavy and wet side, but heavy snow is certainly better than rain. Visibility is very limited at the start of the day. We're due more snow from later today into tomorrow - it'll be getting colder too (it's on the mild side this morning). 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 Wednesday 26th February 2020 Total snowfall at base 388cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 41 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 208cm 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 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 7cm Snowfall at base this season 266cm Posted on Wednesday 26th February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Morning from Zao. Poor visibility this morning and some fresh snow on the ground, though it is quite heavy (as in... moist) rather than fluffy. Hopefully some more to report tomorrow too, with clearer skies forecast beyond that. Zao Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Wednesday 26th February 2020 Total snowfall at base 266cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 42 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 119cm observed 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 Zao Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 169cm Posted on Wednesday 26th February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Morning from Hakuba. A new white coating of (bit heavy) snow down to village overnight with Hakuba 47 reporting up to 20cm of fresh in places and Happo-one also reporting 20cm from the top Kurobishi area. Head up! Hakuba Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Wednesday 26th February 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 169cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 30 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 67cm reported on 8 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Hakuba. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 475cm Weather overview Cloud, fog Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted on Wednesday 26th February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao. Very limited visibility early this morning. Extra care needed. A little snowfall overnight, with the resort itself this morning reporting 5cm. None right now but we can reasonably hope for snow to be falling again from sometime this afternoon and it should be snowing through the day tomorrow. It will be a very welcome refresh... come on!! Madarao Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Wednesday 26th February 2020 Total snowfall at base 475cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 40 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 199 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 672cm Posted on Wednesday 26th February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Back to winter again today (winter-ish, anyway) after rain at the end of the day yesterday. About 1cm of fresh snow, and it's interesting, sticky snow made up of tiny needles of ice. Probably a lot more to fall, which would be great; although the resorts aren't reporting much loss in the snowpack, you know it's going down. Actually, I should be nicer; several of the resorts have been really honest about their low snow levels, and have reported new snow in a really responsible way, too. It's a tough year for them, I know. And for saké makers, gasoline stations (no long queues of snowplows needing thousands of liters of fuel), rice farmers (worrying about water, since there's not that much snow), hotel owners, backcountry guides... Akakura Kanko: 200cm, 0°C Akakura Onsen: 215cm, -1°C Ikenotaira Onsen: 100cm, 1° Myoko Suginohara: 85cm, -1° Seki Onsen: 310cm, -5° Myoko Ski Park: 90cm, 5° Kyukamura RunRun: 130cm, 2° Tangram Ski Circus: 65cm, 0° Madarao Kogen: 100cm, no temp listing Lotte Arai Resort 284cm, 2.5° Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 15cm, 1° Myoko Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Wednesday 26th February 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 672cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 37 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 354cm 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 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 6cm Snowfall at base this season 656cm Posted on Tuesday 25th February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Some lovely snow to play in yesterday morning. Some lift disruption during the day and so I reckon there should still be some nice conditions this morning; helped along with the additional snow... I measure 6cm from overnight down here at base, likely more on the mountain. The sun is out and lots of blue sky at the start of the day today. All lifts should be moving as scheduled. There's not a whole lot of snowfall on the forecast for the week ahead. Rather, quite a bit of sunshine. But it should be remaining pretty cold which is good to see. So if you want fresh, this morning is highly recommended. ----- Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain Base: -4°, 5cm new snow in last 12hrs. Moiwa 800m: N 350deg 4.4m/s, -6.0°. Annupuri 1100m: W 285deg 3.0m/s, no temp data. Yu no Sawa 1000m: N 360deg 3.0m/s, -8.7°. Niseko Village 900m: NW 328deg 2.6m/s, -7.8°. Hirafu 1000m :N 343deg 3.9m/s, -8.6°. Hanazono 720m: N 349deg 2.4m/s, -6.0°. Coastal data: Benkei Cape: N 6m/s. Kamui Cape NNE 3m/s, 1021hPa, wave 0.7m. The wind has dropped from yesterday afternoon and the mountains and seas are calm. There has been some minor snow drift development on SE slopes above 800m. From test and observation there is no obvious avalanche risk. All gates are expected to be open after preparations are made. Open steep slopes like Kozan no Sawa sidewall, under Osawa wind lip and Higashi One are high risk. There are cracks hidden by the last few days snowfall at elevations below 600m. Ride slopes 1 by 1 and it is strongly recommended that you have avalanche gear. Please listen to and follow the patrols advice. Accidents can be prevented. Snow is good, have a good day. ----- Niseko Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 300cm - Base: 135cm 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: 213cm - Base: 133cm 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 Tuesday 25th February 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 656cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 69 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 140cm 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. 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 379cm Posted on Tuesday 25th February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . The good run on fresh snow continues and there is another 5cm of new snow to report this morning. There is plenty of fresh snow over all trails and the off piste runs are providing some great conditions. Cloud is high and partial, and it is expected to turn sunny later in the morning. The temperature will creep up to -2c in the daytime and is currently -7c. Overall it looks like a great day to ski on Furano, and conditions look clear for the next few days as well. Furano Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Tuesday 25th February 2020 Total snowfall at base 379cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 49 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 90cm 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 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 14cm Snowfall at base this season 259cm Posted on Monday 24th February 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Zao. I probably under-reported on the snow yesterday, but the strong stormy winds were blowing it all about and so putting a number on it proved to be difficult. This morning it's a mix of cloud and clearer skies for the last day of the long weekend. Not as windy thankfully and lifts appear to be moving as planned. There's more snow lined up on the forecast, starting from tomorrow night and perhaps snow over the following few days. Looks like it is going to get colder again. A good end to February sounds good to me. Zao Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Monday 24th February 2020 Total snowfall at base 259cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 41 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 112cm observed 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 Zao Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 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