Independent snow and weather reporting from the Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 385cm Posted on Monday 18th March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. More good news this morning with some more fresh snow on the ground. First up, the headlines from the resorts: Hakuba Cortina: 8cm (base) - 10cm (top) Hakuba Happo-one: 5cm (top of Riesen lift) Hakuba 47: 5-10cm on upper slopes And a few on the ground for me to measure too. Nice. It looks decent quality too - not sloppy and wet! It has been a cold start but it will warm up today - early birds will certainly have the best conditions to enjoy this morning. Fine weather and warmth is forecast over the next few days. ----- Hakuba Happo-one Official snow depth: - Kurobishi: 300cm - Usagidaira: 210cm - Nakiyama: 65cm Notes: - Nakiyama Wall and North base areas are now closed - There are some restrictions in Shirakaba North Side and Sakka South base areas - Urakuro and Omusubi area is closed - Hakuba Happo-one plans to be open until Monday 6th May ----- Hakuba Goryu Official snow depth: - Top: 295cm - Toomi: 150cm - Iimori: 90cm Notes: - All courses open apart from Adventure (now closed for the season) - Hakuba Goryu plans to be open until Monday 6th May ----- Hakuba 47 Official snow depth: - Top: 245cm - Base: 100cm 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: 285cm - Han-no-ki: 260cm - Maruyama: 95cm - Shirakaba: 225cm - Champion: 140cm - Oya-no-hara: 90cm - Kane-no-naru-oka: 95cm Notes: - Tsugaike Ropeway is now generally open for spring operations (check for daily operation plans) - All courses are open - Tsugaike Kogen plans to be open until Monday 6th May ----- Hakuba Cortina Official snow depth: - Top: 280cm - Base: 148cm Notes: - All lifts are operating - All courses open apart from Mt Hieda 2, Itadaira Ridge appear to be open - Hakuba Cortina plans to be open until Sunday 31st March ----- Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Official snow depth: - Mountain Side: 160cm - Village Side: 50cm Notes: - Village Side is part open; Mountain Side is mostly open ----- Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth: - 135cm Notes: - Most lifts and all courses are open ----- Hakuba Valley Kashimayari Official snow depth: - 150cm Notes: - All lifts apart from Number 8 are operating - Most courses are open ----- Hakuba Sanosaka Official snow depth: - Top: 100cm - Base: 60cm Notes: - All lifts are operating - Hakuba Sanosaka plans to be open until Sunday 24th March Hakuba Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Monday 18th March 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 385cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 46 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 33cm 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 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 782cm Posted on Monday 18th March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba. It was actually snowing lightly yesterday evening and quite cold, though it hasn't added up to much but I feel I can just about add 1cm to the report this morning. I notice this morning that Kagura resort are reporting 1-3cm on upper slopes. This morning we are enjoying lovely clear blue skies above Naeba and while it is starting off quite chilly it will be warming up during the day today. And over the next few days we are forecast more sun and gradually warming temperatures. Come Wednesday we might even see a high of up to around 14C at base. Colder conditions should be back from Friday and we might even get some snow again though I wouldn't be expecting much. Anyway, sun and warmth due over the next few days. Naeba Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Monday 18th March 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 782cm Number of days snowfall observed 59 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 48cm observed on 7 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 1154cm Posted on Sunday 17th March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto Kogen. Early morning a bit of snow yesterday but generally it was fine weather during the day yesterday, with 2cm added to the report. Quite a lot of cloud about this morning but some blue sky and the sun peeking through at times. Not much else to report really this morning as things are generally calm... Geto Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Sunday 17th March 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 1154cm Number of days snowfall observed 63 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 36cm 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 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 6cm Snowfall at base this season 915cm Posted on Sunday 17th March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Fresh snow! The report below is reporting 5-10cm in different areas and I can add 6cm to my observed snowfall. Hurray! And there's lovely blue skies above us too at the start of the day. Early tracks should be best before the sun gets to it and warms things up to low positive numbers. I wonder if there might be 10+cm up top... More sunshine is expected tomorrow too. --- Country Road Chair lift at Niseko Village fans. Yes, it's open now. Bit lazy that lift, isn't it, but let's hope it can have something of a spring workout... --- Niseko Avalanche Report: Mountain Base 6.00am: -2°, 3cm new snow. Moiwa 800m: -5.5°, NW5.10m/s, 5cm new snow. Mikaeri Junction: 10cm new snow, minor snowdrift development. Annupuri 1100m: -8.3°, NNW4.40m/s, snow depth 250cm. Hirafu 1000m: -7.8°, NW5.4m/s. Kutchan Weather Station: 7.2°, snow depth 119cm, WNW1.0m/s. Coastal data: Benkei Cape:NNE7m/s. Kamui Cape: light winds, pressure 1015hPa, wave 0.7m. The mountain is covered with fresh snow again. Above 800m in leeward forested areas there is 10-15cm of soft snowdrift development. The snow quality will deteriorate as the day warms but early on the snow will be good. Be careful of old tracks and hidden objects under the snow. From observation the general avalanche risk is low, however on open steep slopes and knolls, shallow avalanches will easily occur, take care. To avoid getting caught in a full depth avalanche do not spend time in the valley bottoms. Avalanches are a natural occurrence and only become an accident if people are involved. Have a good day. --- Ski resort operation information: Sunday 17th 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: 340cm - Base: 130cm Ski lifts operating: - All lifts opening as normal at the start of the day (Ace Number 1 pair and King Number 2 quad rested) - The Ace Family quad (until 8:30pm), Ace Center 4 quad (8:20pm), Hirafu Gondola (until 8:10pm) and Holiday Number 1 pair (until 8:30pm) lifts are normally open during the evening ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Plans to be open until Sunday 7th April 2019 Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 244cm - Base: 175cm Ski lifts operating: - All lifts opening as normal at the start of the day - The Hanazono lifts are normally currently open until 4:20pm ----- Niseko Annupuri Plans to be open until Monday 6th May 2019 Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 290cm - Base: 100cm Ski lifts operating: - All lifts opening as normal at the start of the day - The Jumbo 1 lift is normally open until 8:30pm during the evening ----- Niseko Village Plans to be open until Sunday 7th April 2019 Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 290cm - Base: 100cm Ski lifts operating: - All lifts opening as normal at the start of the day. Even the Country Road Chair! - The Upper Village Gondola, Village Express and Banzai Chair lifts are normally open until 8:00pm during the evening Niseko Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Sunday 17th March 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 915cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 85 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 15cm 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 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 661cm Posted on Saturday 16th March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. Well, it's snowing and there's a bit on the ground. We don't expect it to continue for long but we might get a bunch of cm from it today and tomorrow. Fingers crossed. After that clearer skies and sunshine are likely from early week along with warmer conditions too. Shiga Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Saturday 16th March 2019 Total snowfall at base 661cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 65 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 80cm reported on 11 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 909cm Posted on Saturday 16th March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here The clouds cleared up nicely towards the end of the day yesterday. Clouds are back this morning though... A bit of light snow is falling at the moment and I am able to measure just over 1cm, but if the forecast is correct it is not due to continue for long. It's a rather dull and dark start to the morning today. And then we are expecting sunny skies from tomorrow. --- Niseko Avalanche Report: There is no report today. --- Ski resort operation information: Saturday 16th 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: 125cm Ski lifts operating: - All lifts opening as normal at the start of the day (Ace Number 1 pair and King Number 2 quad rested) - The Ace Family quad (until 8:30pm), Ace Center 4 quad (8:20pm), Hirafu Gondola (until 8:10pm) and Holiday Number 1 pair (until 8:30pm) lifts are normally open during the evening ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Plans to be open until Sunday 7th April 2019 Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 235cm - Base: 175cm Ski lifts operating: - All lifts opening as normal at the start of the day - The Hanazono lifts are normally currently open until 4:20pm ----- Niseko Annupuri Plans to be open until Monday 6th May 2019 Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 290cm - Base: 100cm Ski lifts operating: - All lifts opening as normal at the start of the day - The Jumbo 1 lift is normally open until 8:30pm during the evening ----- Niseko Village Plans to be open until Sunday 7th April 2019 Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 290cm - Base: 100cm Ski lifts operating: - All lifts opening as normal at the start of the day (Country Road Chair rested) - The Upper Village Gondola, Village Express and Banzai Chair lifts are normally open until 8:00pm during the evening Niseko Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Saturday 16th March 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 909cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 84 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 9cm 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 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 7cm Snowfall at base this season 1152cm Posted on Friday 15th March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto Kogen. 7cm of fresh snow to add this morning from the daytime yesterday, but right now it's cloud with blue sky up there, though generally cloudy seems to be the forecast for the day. There's a chance of some snow again tomorrow, though perhaps just a bit. Official snow depths: * Top: 375cm * Base: 245cm Planned operating lifts - subject to change due to weather: * Number 1 Gondola * Number 1 pair lift * Number 2 pair lift * Quad - The Number 2 Gondola has 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 Friday 15th March 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 1152cm Number of days snowfall observed 62 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 34cm 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 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 908cm Posted on Friday 15th March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Really nice blue skies through most of the day yesterday with some cloud turning up in the afternoon. Nice day. And -- some snow overnight. Just about 5cm of it here by base and hopefully a bit more than that higher up. This morning there is more cloud about from early on but blue sky too and the sun shining down in places. Generally cloudy seems to be what the forecasts tell us to expect for the day today and tomorrow. Maybe some very light snow at times tomorrow. --- We're half way through March and I have observed and recorded just 8cm of snowfall at base over the first 15 reports of the month (good to be able to add 5cm today!!) Yikes. If we don't get much more, the general lack of fresh snowfall since the middle of February is really going to stick out when we look at the season. Anyway, let's look back at the month and season-so-far once we get into April... --- Niseko Avalanche Report: There is no report today. --- Ski resort operation information: Friday 15th 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: 325cm - Base: 120cm Ski lifts operating: - All lifts opening as normal at the start of the day (Ace Number 1 pair and King Number 2 quad rested) - The Ace Family quad (until 8:30pm), Ace Center 4 quad (8:20pm), Hirafu Gondola (until 8:10pm) and Holiday Number 1 pair (until 8:30pm) lifts are normally open during the evening ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Plans to be open until Sunday 7th April 2019 Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 230cm - Base: 170cm Ski lifts operating: - All lifts opening as normal at the start of the day - The Hanazono lifts are normally currently open until 4:20pm ----- Niseko Annupuri Plans to be open until Monday 6th May 2019 Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 290cm - Base: 100cm Ski lifts operating: - All lifts opening as normal at the start of the day - The Jumbo 1 lift is normally open until 8:30pm during the evening ----- Niseko Village Plans to be open until Sunday 7th April 2019 Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 290cm - Base: 100cm Ski lifts operating: - All lifts opening as normal at the start of the day (Country Road Chair rested) - The Upper Village Gondola, Village Express and Banzai Chair lifts are normally open until 8:00pm during the evening Niseko Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Friday 15th March 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 908cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 83 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 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 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 20cm Snowfall at base this season 903cm Weather overview Cloud with some sun Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Fair Posted on Thursday 14th March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . It is a very good morning. Colder. Fresh snow. :) With just over two weeks to go, we get another blast of winter like conditions and around 20cm of fresh snow. The snow has eased now and there are actually signs that it might be clearing. We are expecting clearer skies tomorrow. For now though, should be a really great morning. For those who find themselves here with this timing - good timing! Madarao Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Thursday 14th March 2019 Total snowfall at base 903cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 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 63cm 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 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 23cm Snowfall at base this season 1145cm Posted on Thursday 14th March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . It's good news! It started in the afternoon yesterday and this morning we have over 20cm of fresh snow on the ground this morning and it is still snowing. Fab. More please! Rather windy too and visibility is limited as of 9am, but for now the lifts appear to be open as planned. It might be short lived but right now it feels like winter again. Official snow depths: * Top: 365cm * Base: 235cm Planned operating lifts - subject to change due to weather: * Number 1 Gondola * Number 1 pair lift * Number 2 pair lift * Quad - The Number 2 Gondola has 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 Thursday 14th March 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 1145cm Number of days snowfall observed 61 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 27cm observed 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 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 23cm Snowfall at base this season 498cm Posted on Thursday 14th March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Lots of fresh snow this morning, right down to base. I am hearing from a friend who works for the resort that there is up to 40+cm in windblown areas this morning. And there is a good 20cm of fresh snow down at base too. Windy too with limited visibility this morning and so extra care needed. Lifts appear to be moving as normal though. Tomorrow clearer skies are forecast... should be a great day. Operation info from official sources: - All main course areas open apart from Karamatsu (Karamatsu lift now closed for the season) - All other lifts operating as planned (Yokokura Number 2 pair rested) Official snow depths (as reported by resort): - Summit area: 105cm - Paradise area: 160cm - Chuo area: 160cm - Utopia area: 170cm - Uwanodai area: 100cm - Oomori area: 100cm Zao Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Thursday 14th March 2019 Total snowfall at base 498cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 50 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 37cm observed 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 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 18cm Snowfall at base this season 845cm Posted on Thursday 14th March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Good news after a dry spell. The resort is reporting 40cm of fresh snow up on the top Yamabiko area. Wooo-hooo! There's around 20cm or so down by base areas too which is just great to be able to report at this stage. I'm off. I've got to... get my hair done. Or something... Sun and mild expected tomorrow. Fresh snowfall reported by the ski resort (since yesterday 3pm): - Yamabiko (1407m): 40cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 30cm - Hikage (660m): 20cm - Nagasaka (615m): 20cm - Karasawa (563m): 10cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by resort): - Yamabiko (1407m): 320cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 260cm - Hikage (660m): 135cm - Nagasaka (615m): 110cm - Karasawa (563m): 70cm All lifts apart from the following should be operating: - Yunomine pair - Mizunashi triple - Challenge pair - Utopia pair - Kandahar All courses should be open apart from the following: - Grand Prix - Hachiman - Kandahar Nozawa Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Thursday 14th March 2019 Total snowfall at base 845cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 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 46cm 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 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