Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 16cm Snowfall at base this season 660cm Posted on Thursday 14th March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. First off, here's what resorts are reporting: Yakebitaiyama: 30cm of fresh snow Kumanoyu: 10cm of fresh snow I have measured 16cm. Cold and a bit windy this morning but most areas appear to be opening as normal. Tomorrow clearer skies are forecast with more snow due over the weekend. ** Planned closing dates - all subject to change depending on conditions ** Giant Hasuike Higashitateyama Hoppo Bunadaira Maruike Nishitateyama 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 3 quad - until 24th March (closed Tuesdays) 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 Okushiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Yokoteyama Not confirmed Shiga Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Thursday 14th March 2019 Total snowfall at base 660cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 64 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 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 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 20cm Snowfall at base this season 381cm Posted on Thursday 14th March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. Breaking News! Your snow headlines: Hakuba Goryu: 30cm (Toomi), 60cm (top) Hakuba 47: 40-50cm (top) Hold on a moment. What's the date again? 60cm of fresh snow on Goryu?!? 40-50cm at 47? Couldn't we have had more of this kind of snow back in January? There's some decent snow on the ground down to village too. Great to see the ground all white again. Even so, I would imagine people want to head high for that lovely deepness. Unfortunately at the start of the day some top lifts aren't moving around the valley due to strong winds. I recommend contacting resorts for the latest there. And what a day for Facebook to be 'down' and thereby cutting off lots of official resort information. It is limiting what I can report to you unfortunately - nothing I can do about that. (Any lessons learnt there, ski resorts? Why not put the information on your own websites at least as well as on Facebook, ok? I can never understand why they put their information on someone else's website and not their own, no matter how popular said other website is). Anyway, obviously there's no complaints about fresh snow, so let's just enjoy it. There is lot to enjoy this morning! ----- Hakuba Happo-one Official snow depth: - Kurobishi: 275cm - Usagidaira: 230cm - Nakiyama: 60cm Notes: - Nakiyama Wall and North area are now closed due to insufficient snow - Top lifts on hold at the start of the day due to weather - There are some restrictions on Shirakaba areas - Urakuro and Omusubi areas closed ----- Hakuba Goryu Official snow depth: - Top: 280cm - Toomi: 140cm - Iimori: 85cm Notes: - All courses open apart from Snow Diving and Adventure, both now closed for the season ----- Hakuba 47 Official snow depth: - Top: 270cm - Base: 105cm Notes: - All courses are open - Generally the Line D pair lift operates when the gondola is not operating ----- Tsugaike Kogen Official snow depth: - Tsuga-no-mori: 310cm - Han-no-ki: 275cm - Maruyama: 90cm - Shirakaba: 240cm - Champion: 130cm - Oya-no-hara: 100cm - Kane-no-naru-oka: 95cm Notes: - Tsugaike Ropeway is now open for spring operations - But top lifts on hold at the start of today due to weather conditions - All courses are open ----- Hakuba Cortina Official snow depth: - Top: 235cm - Base: 125cm Notes: - All lifts apart from Number 5 are operating - Mt Hieda, Itadaira, Ipponmatsu, Rabbit, Warabi open at time of writing ----- Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Official snow depth: - Mountain Side: 150cm - Village Side: 40cm Notes: - Village Side is part open; Mountain Side is mostly open ----- Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth: - 130cm Notes: - Most lifts and most courses are open ----- Hakuba Valley Kashimayari Official snow depth: - 145cm Notes: - All lifts apart from 8 and 10 are operating - Most courses are open ----- Hakuba Sanosaka Official snow depth: - Top: 60cm - Base: 40cm Notes: - All lifts are operating ----- Night time skiing (nighta) at resorts in the region - weather & conditions permitting The below 'nighta' information will not be updated every day - please check with resorts if you plan to go! Hakuba Goryu Daily from 6:00pm until 9:30pm in the Toomi area until 31st March The Sky Four quad operates daily; the Number 2 pair mostly on Saturdays and holidays Hakuba Cortina Daily from 5:00pm until 8:00pm (until 9:00pm on Saturdays and certain holidays) Hakuba Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Thursday 14th March 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 381cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 45 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 29cm reported on 3 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 16cm Snowfall at base this season 781cm Posted on Thursday 14th March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning. Fresh snow! Naeba are being coy with numbers but Kagura are reporting 30cm of fresh snow. And now... clouds have cleared and we have lots of blue and sunshine. It is going to be a really good morning here. More clearer skies are forecast tomorrow too. The Number 2 Gondola is currently on hold due to strong winds but other lifts appear to be moving as normal. Naeba Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Thursday 14th March 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 781cm Number of days snowfall observed 58 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 47cm observed on 6 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Naeba. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 903cm Posted on Thursday 14th March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here It is a lovely start to the day here with mostly blue skies, and just some thin high cloud hanging around giving a calm look. Quite the contrast to the foggy like grey of yesterday. Oh, did I mention the 1cm of fresh snow again. Anyway, I don't have much else to share with you this morning. I think I will enjoy some beautiful scenery outside today. All areas open. --- Niseko Avalanche Report: There is no report today. --- Ski resort operation information: Thursday 14th 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: 320cm - 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 Thursday 14th March 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 903cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 82 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 3cm reported on 3 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 361cm Posted on Wednesday 13th March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . I bring good news. It has started snowing! And it is actually snowing pretty too down here at base --- winter-like! Only started a short while ago but 2cm so far as at the time of my putting this report up, and if it continues like this it will be building up and I will have more to report tomorrow. It's due to continue through until at least early tomorrow morning. Cortina not reporting any at 7am and the only fresh snow I can find being reported is 2cm at the top of Riesen quad lift - but this was before the snow started properly a bit earlier.... Come on!!!! Hakuba Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Wednesday 13th March 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 361cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 44 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 9cm 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 902cm Posted on Wednesday 13th March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good morning from Niseko. I have a bit more snow to report to you this morning! Another 1cm to add, and as you can see below up to 5cm is being reported in places this morning. It is a cloudy morning, with better visibility than yesterday. And that's about it really; maybe a little bit more snow at times over the coming few days. Just a bit. --- Niseko Avalanche Report: Mountain base 6am: -1.5℃, light snowfall. Moiwa800m: -3.9℃, NE1.02m/s, 5cm snowfall, no snowdrift developments. Annupuri 1100m: -6.5℃, E0.8m/s, 250cm snow depth. Hirafu1000m: -6.3℃, SSW2.0m/s, light snowfall. Kutchan weather station: -0.6℃, NE0.9m/s, 116cm snow depth. Benkei cape: NNE3m/s, Kamui cape: E3m/s, 1004hPa, 0.6m waves. Calm wind with some light snowfall. The tracks have been buried. The overall snowfall is below average and the snowpack is shallower than usual, however the temperature remained low above 800m and thaw are yet to reach the higher slopes. The snow melt is progressing at the base of the mountain. Beware of small glide avalanches in gullies below 700m elevation, and always stay away from large valley bottoms (namely Osawa and Back bowl) in order to avoid large scale glide avalanches. Cornices can collapse far from the edge, better not stand anywhere on top. Beware of cracks. It is strongly recommended to carry a thin rope in your backpack as they would come in handy when in need. Carabiners and harnesses are not a necessity. The mountain is shifting into Spring, however snowfall are still expected. Seek for ski patrol’s advices before stepping out of the gates and be ready for sudden weather changes. Have a great day. --- Ski resort operation information: Wednesday 13th 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: 320cm - 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 Wednesday 13th March 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 902cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 81 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 2cm 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 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 644cm Posted on Tuesday 12th March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning. The clouds have cleared up, it's cold and a clear sunny morning here in Shiga Kogen. A bit more heavy and wet quality snow yesterday since my report but it all feels very different this morning. We might be on for some more fresh snowfall tomorrow. I'd like that. And perhaps over the weekend too. So it doesn't look like we are done with snow just yet. Yokoteyama traditionally opens until the end of May - in order for the season to stretch out that long, the more the better. Of course. Shiga Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Tuesday 12th March 2019 Total snowfall at base 644cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 63 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 63cm 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 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 901cm Posted on Tuesday 12th March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Fresh snow this morning! I can just about report 1cm of snow in the report today. And there may well be double - double!!!! - that higher up. ;) There is a lot of cloud this morning but some blue sky too. All lifts are go. Gate openings not clear yet. Have a good one! --- Niseko Avalanche Report: Mountain Base 6.00am: -0°, 2cm wet new snow. Moiwa 800m: -2.3°, N6.08m/s, 5cm new snow, 15-30cm snowdrift development. Annupuri 1100m: -4.9°, NW3.9m/s, snow depth 250cm. Hirafu Peak: -5°, strong winds, 1000m: -4.7°, E4.3m/s. Kutchan Weather Station: 0.8°, snow depth 117cm, NW4.6m/s. Coastal data: Benkei Cape:NNW9m/s. Kamui Cape: WNW5m/s, pressure 1000hPa,wave 0.7m. From observation, some areas of steep slopes above 900m in Kozan no sawa, Osawa and Higashi One have formed a 10cm hard slab with crust that is breaking away easily over large areas by rider stimulation. Although the thickness of snow breaking away from Mar 11 layer is not great, the large areas breaking away will cause a significant avalanche. There is 15cm of new snow deposited on forested leeward slopes in some areas. Although the lower mountain is in springtime the upper mountain is still in winter. Another low pressure system is approaching and will bring more snow. During periods of strong wind and snowfall do not enter leeward slopes. When rapid snowdrift growth exceeds 40cm avalanches can easily occur. Gate opening is yet to be decided and is dependant on lift operation. Please respect the patrols decisions. Above 800m the snow depth isn’t shrinking. Make cautious decisions to suit the weather. --- Ski resort operation information: Tuesday 12th 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: 320cm - 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: 225cm - Base: 165cm 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 Tuesday 12th March 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 901cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 80 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 1cm 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 9cm Snowfall at base this season 642cm Posted on Monday 11th March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. It might be raining down in the valley and on the route up to Shiga Kogen but as you get up past Sun Valley and higher... it is snowing. Both Kumanoyu and Yakebitaiyama are this morning 10cm of fresh snowfall this morning (and I agree). A bit wet at base and better quality up top (according to Yakebitaiyama). Sounds like some checking is required. We should be getting a bit of snow at times over the coming week. It's hard to believe it is already 8 years since that gigantic Tohoku earthquake event. A moments pause to think about all of that and everyone (still) affected, and to be thankful for the fun we can enjoy. Shiga Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Monday 11th March 2019 Total snowfall at base 642cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 62 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 61cm 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 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 883cm Weather overview Clear and sunny Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Excellent Posted on Saturday 9th March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning! Just a bit more snow from yesterday morning before it clearer. Overnight it actually got really quite cold but it is due to warm up rather quickly today as the sun shines down on us strongly from early on. Beautiful morning. Nighta tonight with fireworks once that is over. Madarao Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Saturday 9th March 2019 Total snowfall at base 883cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 56 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 43cm reported on 4 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 14cm Snowfall at base this season 475cm Posted on Saturday 9th March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Zao. Good news. Fresh snow yesterday with 10-20cm in places. A nice surprise and while it might not last long or be enough to cover some icy conditions, it is of course very welcome. And check out the temperatures reported from summit and base as of 10am -- minus 6 to plus 6. That seems... a big difference! It was definitely cold overnight but is quickly warming up this morning and we expect a warm day today and tomorrow. Beautiful blue skies this morning. Let's try not to get too excited but there is actually a bit more snow there on the forecast particularly around mid week. Last nighta scheduled for tomorrow. Operation info from official sources: - All lifts operating as planned - All main course areas open Official snow depths (as reported by resort): - Summit area: 110cm - Paradise area: 145cm - Chuo area: 145cm - Utopia area: 140cm - Uwanodai area: 100cm - Oomori area: 105cm Zao Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Saturday 9th March 2019 Total snowfall at base 475cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 49 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 14cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 827cm Posted on Saturday 9th March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Thanks for that snow yesterday, Nature. And what a beauty of a morning it is this morning. It is a cold start but it will be getting warmer during the day, perhaps approaching double digits later on at base. So early morning is the pick of the day. Clear blue skies and sunshine. All open. Should be good! Fresh snowfall reported by the ski resort (since yesterday morning): - Yamabiko (1407m): 22cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 7cm - Hikage (660m): -cm - Nagasaka (615m): 8cm - Karasawa (563m): -cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by resort): - Yamabiko (1407m): 310cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 260cm - Hikage (660m): 145cm - Nagasaka (615m): 140cm - Karasawa (563m): 90cm All lifts apart from the following should be operating: - Kandahar All courses should be open apart from the following: - Grand Prix - Kandahar Nozawa Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Saturday 9th March 2019 Total snowfall at base 827cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 53 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 28cm reported on 3 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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