Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 12cm Snowfall at base this season 20cm Posted on Saturday 30th November 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. Good news too! A real wintery night and a decent amount of fresh snowfall has covered everywhere. I am adding 12cm to the report; Kumanoyu are reporting 15cm of fresh snowfall; my friend over near Okushiga is saying 'over 20cm'. This is what we want. Actually, always want more, but you know what I mean! Kumanoyu is again part open from this morning. They have their Number 2 pair lift operating (up to mid-station) and plan on the day from 8:30am until 4:15pm. While it is still cloudy we might get some clearer skies later on and very probably some sunshine tomorrow as well as milder temps. We should be back to colder conditions early week, hopefully with more fresh snow. Shiga Kogen Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Saturday 30th November 2019 Total snowfall at base 20cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 5 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 12cm (30th November) November 2019 snowfall 20cm reported on 5 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 13cm Snowfall at base this season 19cm Posted on Saturday 30th November 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning all. More snow to report this morning and actually quite a bit up top. And Kagura has this morning opened - part open, info on the Yuzawa Now report - where they were reporting up to 30cm of fresh snowfall. About half of that down here, but still good to see a nice new layer. 1 week to go before the planned Naeba opening. Naeba Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Saturday 30th November 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 19cm Number of days snowfall observed 5 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 13cm (reported on 30th November) November 2019 snowfall 19cm observed on 5 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 15cm Weather overview Cloud, fine Wind - Temperature - Visibility - Posted on Saturday 30th November 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Quick update, bit more snow. The resort webcam seems to be down at the moment as well so no images. 2 more weeks to go until Madarao plans to open for the winter season. Madarao Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Saturday 30th November 2019 Total snowfall at base 15cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 4 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 5cm (on 28th November) November 2019 snowfall 15cm reported on 4 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 7cm Snowfall at base this season 11cm Posted on Saturday 30th November 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . A bit of snow overnight, just enough to almost defeat the 2WD mini van that tried to come up the slope leading up to Akakura Kanko early this morning. He almost went diagonal on a slight turn partway up; get your snow tires on, get 4WD and some chains! He's lucky he didn't block traffic.... It's going to go away, as the freezing line moves up over 2,000 meters and we get some heavy rain on Monday. Typical for the season, though. It will be cold again a few days after that, so we'll start adding more to the total snowfall for the season, even if the base will probably reset to 0cm. The wonders of nature! Lift opening schedule Akakura Kanko: Scheduled to open on 14 December Akakura Onsen: Scheduled to open on 14 December Ikenotaira Onsen: Scheduled to open on 14 December Myoko Suginohara: Scheduled to open on 21 December Seki Onsen: Scheduled to open on 21 December Myoko Ski Park: Scheduled to open on 21 December Kyukamura RunRun: Scheduled to open on 21 December Tangram Ski Circus: Scheduled to open on 14 December Madarao Kogen: Scheduled to open on 14 December Lotte Arai Resort Scheduled to open on 14 December Kurohime Kogen Snow Park Scheduled to open on 21 December Myoko Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Saturday 30th November 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 11cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 2 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 7cm (30th November) November 2019 snowfall 11cm reported on 2 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 9cm Snowfall at base this season 78cm Posted on Friday 29th November 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Soon after the report was posted yesterday a snow front hit us dumping 9cm of snow in the village and 28cm of nice new powder on the ski area. Needless to say the slopes are once again in nice powdery condition and the effect of last weekends warm blip has disappeared. Today is mainly cloudy and the temperatures will remain well below 0c during the day. The next significant new snow is forecast for mid next week. Furano Zone: OPEN Kitanomine Zone : CLOSED Operating lifts: Furano Ropeway, Prince Romance 2 chair Open courses: Sailer, Spies, Shirakaba Furano Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Friday 29th November 2019 Total snowfall at base 78cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 6 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (19th November) November 2019 snowfall 78cm reported on 6 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 8cm Posted on Friday 29th November 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . We have a nice frosted feeling going on this morning. Rather cold (not mid winter cold, but cold enough!) and a few cm of fresh snow. Kumanoyu have announced that they will be re-opening from Saturday (30th November) - they'll once again have the 600m course by the Number 2 lift open. Some fresh snow overnight tonight should help them along with that, though some milder conditions ahoy over the weekend, before dipping again next week. Shiga Kogen Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Friday 29th November 2019 Total snowfall at base 8cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 4 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 3cm (29th November) November 2019 snowfall 8cm reported on 4 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 0cm Posted on Friday 29th November 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. Some very light snow lazily falling down to near base areas at times yesterday and this morning snow can seen down close to lower areas, not quite down to the village. Good to see a covering on other webcams as well. The first two images this morning are from Happo-one and Tsugaike Kogen. Hakuba 47 are reporting a thin dusting of snow and that their snow making machines are working hard - if temperatures allow they won't be taking a rest... Right now there is quite a bit of blue sky opening up and sunshine. It's all looking very beautiful. Though I think we would rather be in the middle of a blizzard at this point. Perhaps some snow tonight, though slightly milder temperatures are due over the weekend especially around Sunday. It should be colder as we enter next week though and hopefully the first part of next week will bring us that snowfall we are eagerly awaiting. Planned ski resort opening dates: As soon as there is enough snow Hakuba 47 Hakuba Happo-one Hakuba Goryu Tsugaike Kogen Friday 13th December 2019 Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Saturday 14th December 2019 Hakuba Cortina Hakuba Valley Kashimayari Mid December 2019 Hakuba Norikura Onsen Hakuba Sanosaka Hakuba Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Friday 29th November 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 0cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 0 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 0cm November 2019 snowfall 0cm 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 6cm Posted on Friday 29th November 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Another bit of snow, sunshine this morning but we are due snow tonight... and Kagura will be able to open tomorrow. Naeba plans to open on Saturday 7th December. Naeba Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Friday 29th November 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 6cm Number of days snowfall observed 4 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 3cm (reported on 20th November) November 2019 snowfall 6cm observed on 4 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 66cm Posted on Friday 29th November 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here PM UPDATE: The Niseko Annupuri resort will re-open that bottom course and Dream quad from tomorrow morning (Saturday 30th November): - 9:00am to 4:00pm - Beginner course only - Dream quad lift - 2,500 yen for adult; 1,500 yen for child More tomorrow morning... --- ORIGINAL REPORT: Good morning! And good news as well as we approach the weekend. It was colder yesterday and a some cm of snow on the ground by late afternoon. It's cold this morning too and I have a total of slightly over 10cm to add to the tally since my last report. No doubt there will be more than that higher up on the mountain. Before we get too carried away, we are still due for a milder spell over the weekend but early next week temperatures look set to drop again with some very good snow potential lined up. Yey! Resort-type folk are no doubt frantically looking at the forecasts, preparing to make their preparations, preparing to prepare to make their preparations, and quite possibly losing a bit sleep about how the coming days will shape up. Of course, everyone wants to get open as quickly as possible, but there's certain conditions that need to be met in order to do so. We have the comfort of just observing and hoping, munching on our toast. Or other most enjoyed breakfast. (Natto, perhaps?) ;) --- Planned opening dates: Niseko Annupuri As soon as there is enough snow Niseko Grand Hirafu As soon as there is enough snow Niseko Village Sunday 1st December 2019 Niseko HANAZONO Resort Saturday 7th December 2019 ---- Night time operations will be available at the Niseko Grand Hirafu, Niseko Village and Niseko Annupuri resorts. That is planned daily between Wednesday 11th December 2019 and Sunday 22nd March 2020. Niseko Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Friday 29th November 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 66cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 9 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 18cm (16th November) November 2019 snowfall 66cm 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 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 4cm Posted on Friday 29th November 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . I am going to put in a report here, because we did get measurable snow and it should go in the record. Total snowfall is of course total snowfall, and while it's probably going to get washed out by rain over the weekend (as the freezing level goes back over 2,000 meters), the mountain may get more snow. So we officially begin today (which is still Thanksgiving in the States, and we are thankful for snow). It's actually a nice day right now. The trees are sparkling with drops of water from the snow melting in the sun, and it is sunny, which we are also thankful for because pretty soon we might not see the sun for extended periods. The joys of mountain life (it's much better when we can be out skiing in that gloom and snow, of course). Looks like we could get a decent fall overnight, too. Will report if it falls! Akakura Kanko: Scheduled to open on the 14th December Akakura Onsen: Scheduled to open on the 14th December Ikenotaira Onsen: Scheduled to open on the 14th December Myoko Suginohara: Scheduled to open on the 21st December Seki Onsen: Scheduled to open on the 21st December Myoko Ski Park: Scheduled to open on the 21st December Kyukamura RunRun: Scheduled to open on the 21st December Tangram Ski Circus: Scheduled to open on the 14th December Madarao Kogen: Scheduled to open on the 14th December Lotte Arai Resort Scheduled to open on the 14th December Kurohime Kogen Snow Park Scheduled to open on the 21st December Myoko Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Friday 29th November 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 4cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 day Most snowfall observed in 1 day 4cm (29th November) November 2019 snowfall 4cm reported on 1 day 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 69cm Posted on Thursday 28th November 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . A little rain hit the village last night but this morning we are back in full winter mode. It is snowing lightly and that is forecast to continue through the day. The temperature is -7c and will stay around that level until evening when it will plummet into double negative territory. Accumulation of new snow is about 3cm. Furano Zone: OPEN Kitanomine Zone : CLOSED Operating lifts: Furano Ropeway, Prince Romance 2 chair Open courses: Sailer, Spies, Shirakaba Furano Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Thursday 28th November 2019 Total snowfall at base 69cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 5 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (19th November) November 2019 snowfall 69cm reported on 5 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 5cm Posted on Thursday 28th November 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . The snow clouds are back! It was quite mild yesterday evening but it started to get colder early morning. Right now there's a cm or so of snow on the ground and I hope to be able to report more tomorrow. Snow making machines are working hard to help out. Doesn't look too much on the forecast still, but let's just wait and see. Perhaps some decent snow late tomorrow night? I'll keep you updated. Shiga Kogen Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Thursday 28th November 2019 Total snowfall at base 5cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 3 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 2cm (20th and 21st November) November 2019 snowfall 5cm reported on 3 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