Independent snow and weather reporting from the Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 402cm Posted on Monday 1st April 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. It feels more like the middle of winter than April for the moment. Not complaining. (Well, apart from the fact that I was not able to get my skis on yesterday and I am not able to today either). But I am hearing good things about this fresh snow we have received. Just 3cm to report from base areas but resorts are again reporting more... Hakuba 47 reporting 20cm further snowfall on upper areas. (Happo-one just going with 5cm this morning). Whatever, it's perhaps not the time to get bogged down with numbers. It is just amazing to see this much fresh snow falling as we enter April. Bit mad. There is some blue sky around now but believe it or not we are expecting more snow later this afternoon and perhaps at times tomorrow too. !! The Hakuba Norikura, Hakube Cortina and Hakube Iwatake resorts are now closed for the season after their last day of the season yesterday. Kashimayari plans to continue until Sunday. And Hakuba Happo-one, Tsugaike Kogen, Hakuba 47 and Hakuba Goryu plan to be open until 6th May. Hakuba Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Monday 1st April 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 402cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 51 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 3cm 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 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 919cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Varied Temperature - Visibility Varied Posted on Sunday 31st March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao. Well, here we are on the last day of the winter season at Madarao. The season has come and gone way too fast (as always), but I have had a blast (as always). At the end of today the lifts on our mountain will be able to take a well-earned rest. It has been a bit of an odd last day really as we have seen some very changeable weather conditions. But that doesn't matter now. And the snow that might fall in the few days doesn't really either; not for Madarao anyway. -------- I hope that you enjoyed Madarao if you came here. And I hope that you enjoyed my reports and found them to be useful. The daily reports will be back for next season of course. -------- In early May we will be posting an 'end of season' look back and wrap-up report on each of the Now reports on SnowJapan, including this one. So see you again in early May for that wrap-up. --- ----- Remember, if you are still up for it there are ski resorts in nearby Myoko, Nozawa and Shiga Kogen that plan to remain open through until early May. Madarao Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Sunday 31st March 2019 Total snowfall at base 919cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 62 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (on 9th December) November 2018 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2018 snowfall 249cm reported on 16 days January 2019 snowfall 395cm reported on a 22 days February 2019 snowfall 193cm reported on 13 days March 2019 snowfall 79cm reported on 10 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 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 15cm Snowfall at base this season 1220cm Posted on Sunday 31st March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto Kogen. It might well be the last day of March but winter isn't giving up yet. It is feeling cold and there is 15cm of fresh snow on the ground this morning. Light snow is falling early on - and there is a chance more during the day today and tomorrow too. Just the Number 1 Gondola and Number 1 pair lift operating now until the end of the season. Official snow depths: * Top: 365cm * Base: 230cm 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 open Geto Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Sunday 31st March 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 1220cm Number of days snowfall observed 68 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 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 687cm Posted on Sunday 31st March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. Fresh snow to report this morning. After the rain (boo!), the (wet) snow. Snow > rain anyday! Both Kumanoyu and Yakebitaiyama resorts are reporting 5cm of fresh this morning and I had 4cm measured. And we are due more as this late season blast of winter looks set to continue. Today is the last day of the ski season for a number of the areas of Shiga Kogen - see below for details on what is planned to be open. Giant: Hasuike Higashitateyama Hoppo Bunadaira Maruike Sun Valley Until 31st March Takamagahara Mammoth: Number 2 triple and Number 3 pair - until 31st March (weekends only) Quad lift - until 7th April; 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st April; 27th April until 6th May Tannenomori Okojo: Until 31th March; 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st April; 27th April until 6th May Ichinose Family: Number 2 pair A - until 31st March Quad and Number 2 pair B - until 6th May Terakoya: Until 31st March; 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st April; 27th April until 6th May Ichinose Diamond: Yamanokami Number 2 pair - until 7th April Diamond pair and quad - until 7th April; 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st April; 27th April until 6th May Kumanoyu: Number 1 pair - until 14th April Number 3 quad - until 31st March; 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st April; 27th April until 6th May Number 2 pair A line - until 12th May Yokoteyama / Shibutoge: Number 5 lift - until 29th March Number 4 pair lift - every Saturday from 1st April Number 1 Sky A and B - until 6th May Number 2 Sky - beyond 6th May Number 3 Sky - beyond 6th May Shibutoge - beyond 6th May Okushiga Kogen: Number 6 pair lift - until 31st March and then 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st April; 27th April until 6th May Number 1 pair lift - until 7th April Number 4 pair lift - until 7th April and then 12th, 13th, 14th, 19th, 20th, 21st April; 27th April until 6th May Number 2 high speed pair - until 6th May Number 3 high speed pair - until 6th May Gondola - until 6th May Yakebitaiyama: Number 2 Gondola - until 7th April Number 4 romance lift - operating when the Number 2 gondola is not operating Number 1 Gondola - until 6th May Number 2 high speed lift - until 6th May Shiga Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Sunday 31st March 2019 Total snowfall at base 687cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 71 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 54cm (27th January) November 2018 snowfall 3cm reported on 2 days December 2018 snowfall 169cm reported on 16 days January 2019 snowfall 312cm reported on 23 days February 2019 snowfall 97cm reported on 13 days March 2019 snowfall 106cm 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 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 399cm Posted on Sunday 31st March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. Snow! Yes, it's snowing. There are some almost comically large snow depth increases and numbers being reported by the Hakuba Happo-one resort late morning. (I am saying that in a friendly 'sugoi!!' kind of voice). They are reporting 30+cm at base and 50+cm in top areas. (!). Now I do not like to cast doubt on information being reported, but it really is difficult to imagine that much when you consider the 1-3cm that Hakuba Cortina are reporting and the 10cm that Hakuba 47 are reporting from their upper slopes. Along with the few cm that I can report from down by my base measuring point. 30-50cm?! (Perhaps the time difference between the different reported info is making a difference, the 47 and Cortina numbers coming from earlier in the morning?) Unfortunately I am unable to get out on the mountain myself today to go check it all out myself. However much there actually is up there, it is of course totally brilliant to be able to report decent fresh snowfall this morning. What a great end to March! Some ski resorts closing for the season at the end of the day so choices will be thinned down tomorrow. I'll be with you until the end of the season in early May. ----- Hakuba Happo-one Official snow depth: - Kurobishi: 320cm - Usagidaira: 225cm - Nakiyama: 40cm Notes: - Nakiyama South Side open; Shirakaba South Side part open - Other base areas are now closed - Urakuro and Omusubi areas closed - Top areas remain open - Hakuba Happo-one plans to be open until Monday 6th May ----- Hakuba Goryu Official snow depth: - Top: 260cm - Toomi: 130cm - Iimori: 60cm Notes: - Adventure, Snow Diving, Cosmo River, Sunny Way and Straight Whiskey closed for the season - Top areas all open - Hakuba Goryu plans to be open until Monday 6th May ----- Hakuba 47 Official snow depth: - Top: 235cm - Base: 80cm Notes: - All courses are open - Note: Generally the Line D lift usually operates if and when the gondola is not operating - Hakuba 47 plans to be open until Monday 6th May ----- Tsugaike Kogen Official snow depth: - Tsuga-no-mori: 275cm - Han-no-ki: 225cm - Maruyama: 75cm - Shirakaba: 185cm - Champion: 80cm - Oya-no-hara: 35cm - Kane-no-naru-oka: 60cm Notes: - Tsugaike Ropeway is now generally open for spring operations (check for daily operation plans) - All courses apart from Uma-no-se and part of Lower course through the forecast are open - Tsugaike Kogen plans to be open until Monday 6th May ----- Hakuba Cortina Official snow depth: - Top: 215cm - Base: 105cm Notes: - Lifts 1, 2 and 4 are operating - Ikenota, Hieda Forest, Mt Hieda 1, Itadaira and Ipponmatsu open - Hakuba Cortina plans to be open until Sunday 31st March ----- Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth: - 80cm Notes: - Number 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 lifts are operating; courses part open - Hakuba Norikura plans to be open until Sunday 31st March ----- Hakuba Valley Kashimayari Official snow depth: - 125cm Notes: - Lifts 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 are operating - About half of the courses are open - Plans to open until 7th April Hakuba Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Sunday 31st March 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 399cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 50 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 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 799cm Posted on Sunday 31st March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Hello and good morning from Naeba. 31st March 2019. It is the last day of the ski season for Naeba. That all went very fast didn't it. Today we have had a mix of conditions with a bit of snow but some blue skies amongst the clouds too. From now until 6th May, daily reports will continue on our Yuzawa Now daily report section, which can be found here. A number of ski resorts in Yuzawa remain open into May and details can be found on that Yuzawa Now report. Thanks for reading the Naeba Now reports this season. They will be back for the 2019-2020 season. ---------------- The Dragondola will be operating between 20th April and 31st May for spring time sightseeing. Naeba Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Sunday 31st March 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 799cm Number of days snowfall observed 64 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 51cm (reported on 9th January) November 2018 snowfall 1cm observed on 1 day December 2018 snowfall 223cm observed on 15 days January 2019 snowfall 399cm observed on 22 days February 2019 snowfall 111cm observed on 15 days March 2019 snowfall 65cm observed on 11 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 Naeba. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 527cm Posted on Saturday 30th March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning. It is a cloudy morning but there is 2cm of fresh snow on the ground and there is a chance of some more to come. It is the last day of the season tomorrow for a bunch of lifts here at Zao, as noted below. Next report early in the week. Official snow depths (as reported by resort): - Summit area: 110cm - Paradise area: 150cm - Chuo area: 150cm - Utopia area: 165cm - Uwanodai area: 90cm - Oomori area: 75cm Courses: All course areas at least part open apart from: - Kotan - Ryuzan - Karamatsu Zao Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Saturday 30th March 2019 Total snowfall at base 527cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 53 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 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 919cm Weather overview Fine Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Friday 29th March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Late afternoon and it's rather cloudy skies over Madarao. Unfortunately it looks like there is a chance of rain tomorrow. Come on nature, give us a bit of snow on that last day. Yes, just two more days to go - the last weekend of the season. Book Now! While Stocks Last! etc. Hope to see some familiar faces. :) Madarao Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Friday 29th March 2019 Total snowfall at base 919cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 62 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (on 9th December) November 2018 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2018 snowfall 249cm reported on 16 days January 2019 snowfall 395cm reported on a 22 days February 2019 snowfall 193cm reported on 13 days March 2019 snowfall 79cm reported on 10 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 945cm Posted on Friday 29th March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here It is cloudy this morning but some blue sky and sun (perhaps more as the morning goes on) and also there is a little more snowfall to report as well. Should be a fine day I reckon. There will be a 'Spring Fireworks' display at Niseko Grand Hirafu (lower part of the Sennoki course) from 7pm on Saturday evening. I like fireworks. --- Niseko Avalanche Report: Mountain base 6am: -4℃, slight snowfall. Moiwa800m: -6.8℃, WNW5.86m/s. Annupuri1000m: -10.3℃, W5.4m/s, 250cm snow depth. Hirafu1000m: -10.0℃, N5.3m/s. Kutchan weather station: -6.8℃, ENE1.3m/s, 89cm snow depth. Benkei cape: N11m/s, Kamui cape: NNE3m/s, 1014hPa, 1.3m waves. The atmospheric pressure gradient is shelving and the wind is calming down. The temperature remains low and snow depth in high elevation stays. The avalanche risk is moderately high during the morning. 25cm or thinner surface slab avalanches are to be expected in leeward 40° slopes around 1000m elevation. Sun and temperature may affect the slabs and result in a wide range simultaneous slide. Cracks, up to 3m depth, are hidden under the new snow, beware as they are difficult to see from above. Glide avalanche risk from 1000m elevation is still low, however it is strongly recommended to stay away of the valley bottoms. Thaw at the base of the mountain will progress, beware of collapsing snow-bridges. All gates are scheduled to open. Be well prepared and ask the ski patrol’s advice before stepping our of bounds. New snow is shallow but good. Have a great day. --- Ski resort operation information: Friday 29th March 2019 Subject to change due to weather conditions Niseko Grand Hirafu Plans to be open until Monday 6th May 2019 Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 335cm - Base: 100cm Ski lifts operation news: - Ace Number 1 pair, King Number 4 and Ace Number 4 pair lift closed - Plans to be open until Monday 6th May ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Plans to be open until Sunday 7th April 2019 Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 235cm - Base: 150cm Ski lifts operation news: - All lifts open - Plans to be open until Sunday 7th April ----- Niseko Annupuri Plans to be open until Monday 6th May 2019 Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 260cm - Base: 90cm Ski lifts operation news: - Jumbo Number 2, 3 and 4 pair lifts closed - Plans to be open until Monday 6th May ----- Niseko Village Plans to be open until Sunday 7th April 2019 Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 260cm - Base: 90cm Ski lifts operation news: - Community Chair and Morino Chair closed - Plans to be open until Sunday 7th April Niseko Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Friday 29th March 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 945cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 91 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (29th December) November 2018 snowfall 84cm reported on 8 days December 2018 snowfall 333cm reported on 26 days January 2019 snowfall 285cm reported on 25 days February 2019 snowfall 198cm reported on 20 days March 2019 snowfall 45cm reported on 12 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Kutchan/Niseko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 918cm Weather overview Cloud, light snow Wind NW Temperature - Visibility Limited to poor Posted on Thursday 28th March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Hello and good morning from a snowy Madarao. Not sure I was expecting fresh snow on the ground this morning with the blustery and stormy kind of weather we were getting overnight. Noisy rain and wind. So it is very nice to see 4cm of snow on the ground. Limited visibility still. Tomorrow clearer skies are forecast again but beyond there is actually more snow. Winter is still hanging on and providing an 'omoshiroi' end to the season. 4 more days to go including today. Madarao Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Thursday 28th March 2019 Total snowfall at base 918cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 61 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 60cm (on 9th December) November 2018 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2018 snowfall 249cm reported on 16 days January 2019 snowfall 395cm reported on a 22 days February 2019 snowfall 193cm reported on 13 days March 2019 snowfall 78cm 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 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 16cm Snowfall at base this season 1205cm Posted on Thursday 28th March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto Kogen. On this Thursday morning I have an impressive 16cm of fresh snowfall to report to you. It started before the middle of the morning 9am yesterday and continued through the day. This morning it'll be a mix of cloud and blue sky and I the people who are lucky to be here should be enjoying a very good morning. More fine weather due tomorrow. Geto Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Thursday 28th March 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 1205cm Number of days snowfall observed 67 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 87cm observed on 9 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 16cm Snowfall at base this season 525cm Posted on Thursday 28th March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Morning from Zao. And how about this then - over 15cm of fresh snow on the ground at base and no doubt some more than that higher up. Interesting weather for the end of March. But very welcome of course. And if the forecasts are right, we're not done yet. We might get some sunshine later today and tomorrow but over the weekend more snowfall is due. I expect it will be heavier than mid winter snow but it should be a fun morning. Official snow depths (as reported by resort): - Summit area: 110cm - Paradise area: 150cm - Chuo area: 150cm - Utopia area: 170cm - Uwanodai area: 90cm - Oomori area: 75cm Courses: All course areas open apart from - Kotan - Ryuzan - Karamatsu These are the planned lift closing dates - subject to change depending on snow conditions. Operating until 26th March: - Onsen Number 3 parallel AB Operating until 31st March: - Sunrise pair AB (closed 25th-29th) - Nakamori Number 1 triple - Diamond Number 2 pair - Astraea Number 1 pair - Astraea Number 2 pair - Astraea Number 3 pair - Oomori quad Operating until 7th April: - Mikaeri pair - Onsen Number 1 pair - Onsen Number 2 quad - Shobunuma Number 2 pair Operating until 14th April: - Katakai triple: daily until 7th April and then 13th, 14th April - Paradise pair AB: daily until 7th April and then 13th, 14th April Operating until 6th May: - Chuo Number 1 pair - Chuo Number 2 pair: daily until 7th April and then 20th, 21st, 27th, 28th, 29th April, 3rd-6th May Operating as long as snow allows: - Yokokura Number 1 pair AB - Kurohime quad 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 Thursday 28th March 2019 Total snowfall at base 525cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 52 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 64cm 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 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