Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 0cm Weather overview - Wind - Temperature - Visibility - Posted on Thursday 14th November 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Hello! So how have you been? We have enjoyed/endured a bunch of different weather since my last communication in spring. The biggest weather event in the northern Nagano region was that scary typhoon last month. Lower down in the valley nearby, there was some serious flooding going on - it made national and international news. Higher up here in the mountains there has been some damage along the road that connects Madarao with Tangram Ski Circus (and further afield to Myoko). Right now you need to go round the mountain on the road to the south (96). The good news is that they plan to have the road between Madarao and Tangram once again accessible in time for the winter season... Madarao plans to open for the season on Saturday 14th December 2019. The connecting Tangram Ski Circus plans to open on Saturday 21st 2019. So that means are a full one month away - it might seem a long time, but it will surely go quickly. Right now there is no snow to be seen but hopefully by the time the planned opening dates come around we will have had a number of snowfalls, a decent base and enough for a very good start to the season. Fingers crossed. I will be back over the coming weeks with news as the season approaches. See you soon! Madarao Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Thursday 14th November 2019 Total snowfall at base 0cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 0 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 0cm November 2019 snowfall 0cm reported on 1 day 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 0cm Posted on Tuesday 12th November 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . A bit of snow way up high! I always hesitate to write this, because people will think that the ski season is right around the corner, when in fact the corner is still pretty far away. I even was contacted almost a month ago by some people wanting to get up for a ski in the hills, complaining that it was raining in Aomori and how was the snow here? Think Christmas, folks, for hopefully enough snow to make the ski areas fun. Offpiste? Maybe early January if you're lucky. I only say that because the hotels, especially our newer members, won't (I doubt some of them know when the first snow falls!). But for the rest of you experienced, knowledgeable SnowJapan travelers, here's the positive report: snow up high! White on the couloirs of Mt. Myoko! Not enough to ski, but always nice to see the first welcoming signs for the coming season. And hope to see you on the hill shortly! Myoko Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Tuesday 12th 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 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 0cm Posted on Friday 8th November 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Greetings, Nozawa fans! It's November and so it is time to start getting really excited about the upcoming winter season (if you weren't already!).... especially as there is a definite frosted look to some of the trees up on the top of the mountain today (see below). Down here towards the village area we are still enjoying lovely autumn foliage. You might have heard about that nasty typhoon last month that created some real problems in many areas of Japan. There was some serious flooding fairly close by as well, with parts of northern Nagano making the news. We wish everyone affected all the very best as they pick up the pieces and try to get back to normal. Back here in Nozawa and the ski resort is busily preparing to open on Saturday 23rd November. If you look back at our archive reports (links below), you'll see how the early season has shaped up in previous years. Usually it's just the top area that opens up first. Let's see how this year goes. Fingers crossed we'll get lots of snow early on enabling the resort to open up on time and fully open as quickly as possible. As always, marketing/promotion talk and cheesy stuff is strictly not allowed here - you'll only hear about what I see and experience, whether it's good or bad. Hopefully good! Nozawa Now 2019-2020 season Data as of Friday 8th November 2019 Total snowfall at base 0cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 0 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 0cm November 2019 snowfall 0cm 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1705cm Posted on Monday 6th May 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . The last day of season 2018-2019; it's really getting green at base level, but there's enough snow for a fun last day on the slopes (and of the long Golden Week as well). No reason to head back to the big city just yet; avoid the traffic jams by skiing the day away! Maybe get out early, though, as the weather looks like it might go rainy later in the day. Pretty good snow year this year. As I wrote in one of my mid-season reports, enough snow to shock some of our new, foreign hotel owners ("It's a weird snow year, isn't it?" No; no, it's not; last season, when you were looking for property, it was a low snow year). Snow dominates winter so much here; people buying resort homes and not planning for what to do when they're not around are going to pay for it in damaged roofs and broken windows. It happened to a lot of Japanese in the bubble years (look at all the destroyed old cabins out in the woods) and I think it's going to happen again in this boom. OK, enough of a rant there, but I think regular visitors know what I'm talking about. And now, with the huge crowds of January and February gone, we're back to the quiet and beauty of the mountains. All those new shoots softening the scenery; the walls of snow it seems like will never disappear now gone except for pockets of snow in the shade. Soon there will be tons more people up on the peak of Mt. Myoko every day than ever get there in the winter, but you barely notice them as they wind up the trails to the summit. Of course, it's pretty much a jungle off the trails, so you really can't see them anyway. And to give the entire ski perspective, the season is not completely over; hike up to Mt. Hiuchi and you'll be able to ski right through this month, for sure. Nice views up there, too (no lifts, though). Your reporter is heading off to a corner of the Northern Alps this weekend, in fact, to get one last set of big turns in... Looking forward to reporting for you again next season! The snow depth pole is standing out in the yard, ready to let us know total depth; the white snow boards we poke every morning are getting a fresh coat of paint and a well-earned rest in a cool, dark part of the office. Maybe even add some new exterior temperature/humidity sensors... See you in November for a pre-season warmup report! Myoko Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Monday 6th May 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 1705cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 68 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 92cm (9th January) November 2018 snowfall 5cm reported on 1 day December 2018 snowfall 475cm reported on 16 days January 2019 snowfall 648cm reported on 21 days February 2019 snowfall 397cm reported on 14 days March 2019 snowfall 97cm reported on 11 days April 2019 snowfall 83cm reported on 5 days May 2019 snowfall 0cm Previous 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 420cm Posted on Monday 6th May 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. Today is the last day of the 2018/2019 season for the four ski resorts that remain part open this morning. The upper areas of Hakuba Happo-one, Hakuba Goryu, Hakuba 47 and Tsugaike Kogen remain open today. Hakuba 47 was very close to being able to keep the 'ski to base' course open until the end of the season, but unfortunately has just about missed being able to do that - you need to take the Gondola back down to base today. It might not have been a classic season in terms of total snowfall but the snow has lasted well into late spring - impressively so, actually. If you compare the photos from this time last year you can clearly see that there's more snow remaining. So from tomorrow the ski lifts will be taking a well-earned rest. I had another great season and once again was able to spend more time on the slopes than the previous season - living here I am lucky to be able to time my adventures based on snow and weather conditions. Obviously not everyone has the luxury to time their holiday. Once again I was able to chat with lots of people on the lifts and elsewhere – pretty much everyone seemed to be loving their time in Hakuba. If you visited this season I hope you enjoyed good conditions and felt that you timed it well. I have been posting a report every day since November and so I feel that I can’t really add much to what I have already written - the story of the season is already out there. (And I'm all out of words!) Please do check out all the archive reports to get a day-by-day account of the ups and downs of the season. If you look on the Snowfall Analysis page, you will also be able to compare recent seasons too. I highly recommend that you spend some time reading through the reports to get ‘the full picture’ rather than picking on some isolated numbers. Regarding my observed snowfall numbers, I do not want to re-write what I posted last year. So please just take a look here. And see the message below. Bottom line: please read the reports and don't mis-interpret them! As always, I/we will be looking into ways of trying to further improve our service for next season. Hakuba is of course a very popular place to be over the summer months. There's a lot of beautiful nature to enjoy and adventures to be had here. So perhaps some of you will be here before the next snow starts falling in the autumn. (The weekly weather forecast data on the ski resort pages within SnowJapan - see links in the right column - is updated throughout the year so if you are visiting Hakuba keep your eyes on those pages). And talking of the next snowfall, the Hakuba Now reports will be back with you from November 2019 to cover the 2019-2020 season. So thanks for reading and see you in November! Hakuba Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Monday 6th May 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 420cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 56 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 33cm (29th January) November 2018 snowfall 0cm December 2018 snowfall 112cm reported on 12 days January 2019 snowfall 207cm reported on 19 days February 2019 snowfall 33cm reported on 11 days March 2019 snowfall 47cm reported on 8 days April 2019 snowfall 21cm reported on 6 days May 2019 snowfall 0cm Previous 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 599cm Posted on Monday 6th May 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Zao. Today is the last day of the ski season here in Zao. The resort has just about managed to keep the Chuo area open until today. Otsukaresama deshita. The Ropeways here in Zao operate throughout the year for sightseeing, apart from some periods when they are closed for maintenance as noted below: * Zao Ropeway - closed from 7th May until 23rd May * Zao Chuo Ropeway - closed for maintenance from 7th May until 24th May * Zao Sky Cable - closed for maintenance from 25th May until 7th August Anyway, I hope you enjoyed Zao if you visited during the 2018-2019 ski season. There was once again a noticeable increase in the number of visitors from overseas. That's it from me. Archive reports can be read at any times using the links below. I hope to see you later in the year when the 2019-2020 winter season is approaching! Zao Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Monday 6th May 2019 Total snowfall at base 599cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 43cm (on 29th December) November 2018 snowfall 7cm observed on 3 days December 2018 snowfall 218cm observed on 18 days January 2019 snowfall 145cm observed on 17 days February 2019 snowfall 91cm observed on 10 days March 2019 snowfall 66cm observed on 5 days April 2019 snowfall 72cm observed on 5 days May 2019 snowfall 0cm Previous 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 886cm Posted on Monday 6th May 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Good morning from Nozawa. After a warm and sunny day yesterday today won't be quite as warm and we are still expecting some rain later on, though we start the day with some sunshine and some blue sky. On this last day of the season the upper areas of Nozawa remain open. If you compare the webcam images from this time last year you can clearly see that there's more snow still left now than there was last year. This is the Nozawa Now report of the season. The next one will be sometime in November when it all starts again! I hope you enjoyed the season - both in actually coming to Nozawa and reading my daily updates. Remember you can always relive the season, along with previous seasons, using the archive reports which are always there. Thanks for reading and have a fun summer. And... see you in November! Nozawa Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Monday 6th May 2019 Total snowfall at base 886cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 62 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 48cm (9th January) November 2018 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2018 snowfall 202cm reported on 13 days January 2019 snowfall 425cm reported on 24 days February 2019 snowfall 170cm reported on 12 days March 2019 snowfall 58cm reported on 7 days April 2019 snowfall 29cm reported on 5 days May 2019 snowfall 0cm Previous 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1279cm Posted on Monday 6th May 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto Kogen. Today is the last day of the season and it's a mostly cloudy start to the day, just a bit of blue sky, but some rain forecast. From tomorrow, we start looking forward to next winter! Thanks for reading the reports and see you here later in the year. Geto Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Monday 6th May 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 1279cm Number of days snowfall observed 74 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 75cm (on 13th February) November 2018 snowfall 29cm observed on 2 days December 2018 snowfall 393cm observed on 16 days January 2019 snowfall 375cm observed on 21 days February 2019 snowfall 321cm observed on 19 days March 2019 snowfall 102cm observed on 10 days April 2019 snowfall 59cm observed on 6 days Previous 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 599cm Posted on Saturday 27th April 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Morning from Zao. Rain yesterday, holding off just now but the chance of some snow today apparently. It's pretty cold, certainly not what we expect over Golden Week. The Chuo Number 2 lift is opening up for the start of the Golden Week period. Sunny skies are forecast from tomorrow for a few days. The Zao Echo Line road is now open! Official snow depths (as reported by resort): - Summit area: 60cm - Paradise area: 80cm - Chuo area: 80cm - Utopia area: 100cm - Uwanodai area: 50cm - Oomori area: 0cm Course areas currently remaining open: - Summit/Juhyo area (part) - Chuo - Utopia (part) These are the planned lift closing dates as stated by the resort. There may be slight variations and they are also of course subject to change depending on snow conditions. Please check with the resort before going. Operating until 6th May: - Chuo Number 1 pair - Chuo Number 2 pair: operating on 27th, 28th, 29th April, 3rd-6th May Operating as long as snow allows: - Utopia Number 2 pair Operating through the year (for sightseeing): - Sky Cable - Chuo Ropeway - Zao Ropeway * Other ski lifts already closed * All dates subject to change depending on snow conditions Zao Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Saturday 27th April 2019 Total snowfall at base 599cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 43cm (on 29th December) November 2018 snowfall 7cm observed on 3 days December 2018 snowfall 218cm observed on 18 days January 2019 snowfall 145cm observed on 17 days February 2019 snowfall 91cm observed on 10 days March 2019 snowfall 66cm observed on 5 days April 2019 snowfall 72cm 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 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1279cm Posted on Saturday 27th April 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Geto. Rain - cloud - rain was the pattern of weather yesterday but this morning we actually have a little light snow falling, though 0cm to report. The forecast for the day is light snow with clearer conditions expected tomorrow. Right now it's thick cloud and fog with not much of the mountain to see. Not the kind of weather you expect when we get to Golden Week! Geto Kogen plans to be open until Monday 6th May. Official snow depths: * Top: 290cm * Base: 90cm Planned operating lifts - subject to change due to weather: * Number 1 Gondola * Number 1 pair lift - Other lifts now closed for the season Courses & Tree Runs - subject to change due to weather: * All of the main official courses are available * All tree runs closed Geto Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Saturday 27th April 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 1279cm Number of days snowfall observed 74 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 75cm (on 13th February) November 2018 snowfall 29cm observed on 2 days December 2018 snowfall 393cm observed on 16 days January 2019 snowfall 375cm observed on 21 days February 2019 snowfall 321cm observed on 19 days March 2019 snowfall 102cm observed on 10 days April 2019 snowfall 59cm observed 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 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 420cm Posted on Friday 26th April 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. Lots of cloud around this morning and some rain. Fingers crossed the rain might clear later on but it might be back tomorrow - as might snow. Whether that will just be 'up top' or lower down, we shall just have to wait and see what happens. As they say. Whatever, it's going to be a cold start to the weekend so don't come expecting warm and sunny typical Golden Week weather. Not just yet anyway, we might get some of that next week. Snow is retreating and there is less of it about especially in lower areas that remain open (see 47 and Goryu) but there's still a fair bit up there enabling the resorts to remain open until the end of Golden Week on Monday 6th May. Not sure I'd want to use my new expensive gear (not fresh and fluffy, some ground showing through in some lower places etc). ----- Hakuba Happo-one Official snow depth (as reported by resort): - Kurobishi: 200cm - Usagidaira: 100cm - Nakiyama: -cm Notes: - The upper Riesen Grat, Usagidaira, Kurobishi, Panorama and Skyline areas remain open - All base areas are now closed - Take the Gondola back down to base - Hakuba Happo-one plans to be open until Monday 6th May Operating lifts (planned): - Grat quad - Alpen quad - ADAM Gondola - Panorama pair - Kokusai Number 3 pair - Kurobishi Number 2 quad - Skyline Number 2 pair ----- Hakuba Goryu Official snow depth (as reported by resort): - Top: 210cm - Toomi: -cm - Iimori: -cm Notes: - Top areas remain open - Champion Expert course is now closed - You can still (just about!) ride back down to Toomi base - Iimori and Toomi base area lifts are now closed - Alps Number 2/4 should be operating for Golden Week (27th Apr - 6th May) - Hakuba Goryu plans to be open until Monday 6th May Operating lifts (planned): - Goryu Telecabin (Gondola) - Alps Number 1 pair lift - Alps Number 2 pair lift ----- Hakuba 47 Official snow depth (as reported by resort): - Top: 180cm - Base: 50cm Notes: - The resort is reporting 90% area still open - The lower part of Route 7 is now closed - Beginners are recommended to use the Gondola back down to base - You can still ride down to base via Route 1 - The Tree Riding Zones are now closed - Hakuba 47 plans to be open until Monday 6th May Operating lifts (planned): - Gondola - Line AB pair lift - Line C quad lift - Line E high speed pair lift ----- Tsugaike Kogen Official snow depth (as reported by resort): - Tsuga-no-mori: 190cm - Han-no-ki: 170cm - Oya-no-hara: 30cm - Others: -cm Notes: - The upper Tsuga-no-mori and Han-kou course areas remain open - All other course areas are now closed - Take the Gondola back down to base - Tsugaike Kogen plans to be open until Monday 6th May Operating lifts (planned): - EVE Gondola - Tsuga Number 2 pair lift - Han-no-ki high speed pair lift - Tsugaike Ropeway (* a separate ticket is required) Hakuba Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Friday 26th April 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 420cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 56 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 33cm (29th January) November 2018 snowfall 0cm December 2018 snowfall 112cm reported on 12 days January 2019 snowfall 207cm reported on 19 days February 2019 snowfall 33cm reported on 11 days March 2019 snowfall 47cm reported on 8 days April 2019 snowfall 21cm 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 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1279cm Posted on Saturday 20th April 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Yesterday we had some rain falling on us in the morning but it cleared up soon enough and eventually clouds cleared. This morning started off fine but there is increasing clouds due and that's pretty much the kind of forecast we have for the weekend. Tree run courses are now closed. All main courses remain open. Official snow depths: * Top: 365cm * Base: 195cm Planned operating lifts - subject to change due to weather: * Number 1 Gondola * Number 1 pair lift - Other lifts now closed for the season Courses & Tree Runs - subject to change due to weather: * All of the main official courses are available * All tree runs closed Geto Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Saturday 20th April 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 1279cm Number of days snowfall observed 74 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 75cm (on 13th February) November 2018 snowfall 29cm observed on 2 days December 2018 snowfall 393cm observed on 16 days January 2019 snowfall 375cm observed on 21 days February 2019 snowfall 321cm observed on 19 days March 2019 snowfall 102cm observed on 10 days April 2019 snowfall 59cm observed 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 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