Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 948cm Posted on Wednesday 3rd April 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good morning and hello from... Hakodate. Yes, I am unavoidably away from Niseko this morning and I need to post an early report with less than complete information (and I will endeavour to update this later on in the day). So first off apologies for that. Quickly: some fresh snow, sunshine, mostly blue skies, Mt Yotei posing with funny cloud hat. A lovely morning and it is keeping rather cold. More sun is due tomorrow along with milder temps. Oh yes, the 'Spring Park' on the Shirakaba course of Niseko Grand Hirafu is now open and should be daily until the end of the season on 6th May. Updated: Niseko Grand Hirafu resort reported 20cm of fresh snow on upper slopes. I wish I had been around to enjoy it! --- Ski resort operation information: Wednesday 3rd April 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: 100cm Ski lifts operation news: - Ace Number 1, 2, 3 pairs, King Number 1 pair, King Number 2 quad and Swinging Monkey lifts 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: 226cm - 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: 250cm - Base: 80cm Ski lifts operation news: - Jumbo Number 2 and 3 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: 250cm - Base: 80cm Ski lifts operation news: - Upper Village Gondola, Community Chair, Morino Chair and Country Road closed - Plans to be open until Sunday 7th April Niseko Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Wednesday 3rd April 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 948cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 92 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 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 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 11cm Snowfall at base this season 1251cm Posted on Tuesday 2nd April 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto. And I have another 11cm of fresh snowfall to report from base. What a fine end of March/beginning of April we have been seeing. Can't recall it being often when the official snow depths have increased in April! Light snow has been falling this morning and the forecast is for mostly cloud/light snow for the day, perhaps clearer skies tomorrow. Official snow depths: * Top: 375cm * Base: 240cm 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 Tuesday 2nd April 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 1251cm Number of days snowfall observed 70 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 31cm 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 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 24cm Snowfall at base this season 711cm Posted on Tuesday 2nd April 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen and... wow, who'd have thought... Snow yesterday morning and more snow this morning (up to 20cm in places). And with more due from this afternoon after some clearer skies this morning. Excellent early April conditions! Shiga Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Tuesday 2nd April 2019 Total snowfall at base 711cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 72 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 April 2019 snowfall 24cm 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 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 864cm Posted on Tuesday 2nd April 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . OK so there's another 20cm of fresh snow being reported on the upper slopes of the resort and there's some snow down to base as well which is great to see. What an odd last few days it has been... though no complaints! The sun is actually out right now but the forecast still says more snow during the day, so perhaps it'll cloud over again and we'll get more fresh. Possibly more through tomorrow morning too. Winter just doesn't seem to want to give up. Fresh snowfall reported by the ski resort (since yesterday morning): - Yamabiko (1407m): 20cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 20cm - Hikage (660m): -cm - Nagasaka (615m): -cm - Karasawa (563m): -cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by resort): - Yamabiko (1407m): 300cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 230cm - Hikage (660m): no longer reporting - Nagasaka (615m): no longer reporting - Karasawa (563m): no longer reporting The following lifts are operating: - Nagasaka Gondola (8:10am - 3:30pm; last one down 3:30pm) - Yamabiko Four (8:30am - 3:20pm) - Yamabiko Number 2 Four (8:25am - 3:30pm) - Uenotaira Four (8:30am - 3:30pm) - Paradise Four (8:00am - 3:40pm The following courses are open: - Yamabiko A - Yamabiko B - Yamabiko C - Yamabiko D - Yamabiko E - Kokenoashi - Uenotaira - Paradise - Mizunashi - Bunabayashi - Paraside The following courses remain available to ski back down: - Challenge - Utopia - Ushikubi - Rinkan - Kumataka Nozawa Onsen plans to be open until Monday 6th May Nozawa Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Tuesday 2nd April 2019 Total snowfall at base 864cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 59 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 7cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 405cm Posted on Tuesday 2nd April 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Morning from Hakuba and yes, I have more fresh snow to report again. I have to be quick this morning but Hakuba 47 are reporting around 10cm on upper areas; I am measuring 3cm to add to the reports. With a mix of cloud and blue skies it should be a fine morning to be out on the slopes, with the chance of even more snow falling later and overnight tonight. ----- Hakuba Happo-one Official snow depth: - Kurobishi: 315cm - Usagidaira: 230cm - Nakiyama: 40cm Notes: - Riesen Grat, Usagidaira, Kurobishi, Panorama, Skyline, Riesen Slalom and Nakiyama South Side areas remain open - Hakuba Happo-one plans to be open until Monday 6th May ----- Hakuba Goryu Official snow depth: - Top: 270cm - Toomi: 130cm - Iimori: 60cm Notes: - Iimori base area now closed - Top areas all open - Hakuba Goryu plans to be open until Monday 6th May ----- Hakuba 47 Official snow depth: - Top: 260cm - Base: 90cm 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: 290cm - Han-no-ki: 230cm - Maruyama: - - Shirakaba: 190cm - Champion: - - Oya-no-hara: - - Kane-no-naru-oka: 60cm Notes: - Tsugaike Ropeway is now generally open for spring operations (check for daily operation plans) - Tsuga-no-mori, Han-ko, Han-no-ki and Karamatsu remain open - Most base areas now closed - Tsugaike Kogen plans to be open until Monday 6th May ----- Hakuba Valley Kashimayari Official snow depth: - 125cm Notes: - Lifts 2 and 5 are operating - The West Mt area remain part open - Plans to open until 7th April Hakuba Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Tuesday 2nd April 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 405cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 52 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 6cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 28cm Snowfall at base this season 555cm Posted on Monday 1st April 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Zao. And do I have news for you. OK so yesterday there was 12cm of snow that I measured and this morning there's another 16cm. So that's 28cm that I am adding to the report today. Mindful of the day, can I just say that this really isn't a joke! The fresh snow has given the dirty looking snow a nice clean new layer which is very pleasing and the folks here to ski and board should be very pleased with their lucky timing. The snow will probably ease off later but there is still snow on the forecast over the next few days. So there might well be more cm to report. Parts of the mountain now closed but still quite a big area available with the lifts below still operating. Official snow depths (as reported by resort): - Summit area: 115cm - Paradise area: 150cm - Chuo area: 150cm - Utopia area: 180cm - Uwanodai area: 90cm - Oomori area: 70cm Zao Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Monday 1st April 2019 Total snowfall at base 555cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 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 28cm observed 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 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 860cm Posted on Monday 1st April 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . We move into April and into the final part of the ski season (though this last section of the season is due to last for 5 more weeks). Fresh snow as well. This morning the resort is reporting 15-20cm of snow on the upper slopes. Talk about starting April in style, and with more snow due tomorrow. The clouds are due to clear later on and we may see some sunshine before we click back into snow. The resort is scaling back operations from today. See below for notes on the planned available lifts and open courses at Nozawa. There is still a large amount of terrain available and conditions should be very unlike April up there this morning. Fresh snowfall reported by the ski resort (since yesterday morning): - Yamabiko (1407m): 20cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 15cm - Hikage (660m): ?cm - Nagasaka (615m): ?cm - Karasawa (563m): ?cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by resort): - Yamabiko (1407m): 290cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 215cm - Hikage (660m): 60cm - Nagasaka (615m): 50cm - Karasawa (563m): 20cm The following lifts are operating: - Nagasaka Gondola (8:10am - 3:30pm; last one down 3:30pm) - Yamabiko Four (8:30am - 3:20pm) - Yamabiko Number 2 Four (8:25am - 3:30pm) - Uenotaira Four (8:30am - 3:30pm) - Paradise Four (8:00am - 3:40pm - Hikage Triple (8:00am - 4:30pm) - Yu Road (8:30am - 4:30pm) The following courses are open: - Yamabiko A - Yamabiko B - Yamabiko C - Yamabiko D - Yamabiko E - Kokenoashi - Uenotaira - Paradise - Mizunashi - Bunabayashi - Paraside The following courses remain available to ski back down: - Challenge - Utopia - Ushikubi - Rinkan - Kumataka Nozawa Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Monday 1st April 2019 Total snowfall at base 860cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 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 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 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 20cm Snowfall at base this season 1240cm Posted on Monday 1st April 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . 20cm of fresh snow on the ground this morning. And that's no April Fool joke! Yes, winter is hanging on and wanting to apparently go out in style. There was a break in the snow during the day yesterday but back to it by night. And it doesn't look like it has finished just yet with snow due on and off into tomorrow. Nice! Geto Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Monday 1st April 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 1240cm Number of days snowfall observed 69 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 20cm observed 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 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 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 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 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