Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 800cm Posted on Tuesday 5th March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Well, with a rather wet day yesterday I wasn't thinking I'd have much good news to report this morning. But! The resort is actually reporting up to 15cm of fresh snow on the top Yamabiko area and 3cm on the Hikage and Nagasaka lower areas. So that is a nice surprise and I am being somewhat kind awarding a cm for the report this morning. Bit of goodwill going on there. ;) This morning early on visibility looks very limited on those top areas, but the forecast shows a good chance of sun so it will probably clear up. More snow there on the forecast for around Thursday too. Fresh snowfall reported by the ski resort (since yesterday morning): - Yamabiko (1407m): 15cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 12cm - Hikage (660m): 3cm - Nagasaka (615m): 3cm - Karasawa (563m): -cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by resort): - Yamabiko (1407m): 275cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 240cm - Hikage (660m): 140cm - Nagasaka (615m): 130cm - Karasawa (563m): 85cm 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 - Kandahar Nozawa Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Tuesday 5th March 2019 Total snowfall at base 800cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 51 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 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 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 6cm Snowfall at base this season 592cm Posted on Tuesday 5th March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. We got more snow folks. Yakebitaiyama are reporting 10cm since last night with a total of 20cm since yesterday; Kumanoyu are reporting 5cm. And I can add 6cm to my report since yesterday morning. It's great to be able to report a layer of fresh snow and there might be more a bit later in the week too. For today though, we are forecast clearer skies and sunshine. So while as I write this there it is mostly cloudy, that should change this morning. Should be a good one! Shiga Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Tuesday 5th March 2019 Total snowfall at base 592cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 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 11cm 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 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 586cm Posted on Monday 4th March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. And it is good to be able to report some fresh snow on the ground with snow falling as we approach 8am. It's fairly mild and so it's kind of wet snow, and there's a worry that it might change into rain if temperatures rise a bit. For now though, snow. Limited visibility in places with some fog hanging around. Kumanoyu are reporting 5cm of snow and I can report 4cm. Sun is on the forecast for tomorrow. And then more snow later in the week. Come on, more please!! Shiga Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Monday 4th March 2019 Total snowfall at base 586cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 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 5cm 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 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 1119cm Posted on Saturday 2nd March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning. The clouds that were around in the morning cleared up yesterday and this morning there's actually 1cm of snow on the ground. Obviously that does not equal a reset, but always good to see and perhaps a little more at higher elevations. Variable wind conditions expected today with blue skies and some cloud - the sun is shining on some courses, shadows on others as of 7:30am. Fine weather forecast for tomorrow too so it should be a pleasing weekend. Geto Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Saturday 2nd March 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 1119cm Number of days snowfall observed 59 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 1cm 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 583cm Posted on Saturday 2nd March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. The sun is out early this morning and it is going to be a fine day with remaining clouds quickly clearing up. Looks that way anyway. Remember the sunscreen and eye protection, I think it is going to be bright. Oh yes, we have had a dusting of snow overnight and things look nice and frosted early on. Lots of cars coming up. Ah yes, it's the weekend! Sometimes I lose track of what day it is. Today is the last planned nighta in a few areas. Shiga Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Saturday 2nd March 2019 Total snowfall at base 583cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 56 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 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 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 735cm Posted on Saturday 2nd March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba. There was some cloud hanging around early on, but right now it is all about sunshine and blue skies. Lovely morning. There has been a dusting of snow overnight too, and I can just about add 1cm to my reporting. We are expecting a fine day and a similar story tomorrow too. Have a good one. Naeba Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Saturday 2nd March 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 735cm Number of days snowfall observed 53 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 1cm 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 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 840cm Weather overview Fine, cloud Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Very good Posted on Friday 1st March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning. Some early cloud around but there's also blue sky and the sun as we approach 8am. I guess it is going to turn into a fine day. We might get some light snow tomorrow, but if it happens I would not expect much from it. And then it is going to be a bit warmer early next week. None of us wants spring to arrive yet. And, March can definitely deliver decent snowfall - just look at previous years. Let's hope it does this year too to give us more fresh goodness. In the meantime, the mountain is looking good this morning. Madarao Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Friday 1st March 2019 Total snowfall at base 840cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 52 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 0cm 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 582cm Posted on Friday 1st March 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Hello from Shiga Kogen. That snow didn't last too long yesterday but I can add 1cm more since I wrote the report. The roads are clear. Lots of cloud and some limited visibility in places early morning but perhaps it will be clearer as the morning moves on and sunny clearer skies are expected tomorrow. We have one more month of "all" of Shiga Kogen being open. Some areas go through into April with a few into May. That's the plan anyway. We will have to see how the weather turns out this month. Shiga Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Friday 1st March 2019 Total snowfall at base 582cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 55 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 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 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 581cm Posted on Thursday 28th February 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. And I actually have some good news. It's snowing! It may be raining lower down but up here we have some snow flakes coming down - and actually really nicely as of 9am. That is good to see on this last day of February. And it has been a strange February with some really unseasonal conditions with locals making that comment being the topic of the day. I can even put 2cm on the report and hopefully there will be more to report come tomorrow (when clearer skies are likely). Shiga Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Thursday 28th February 2019 Total snowfall at base 581cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 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 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 734cm Posted on Thursday 28th February 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good news from Naeba this morning. Snow is falling. I wouldn't expect a huge amount but any is welcome; by tomorrow the clouds will probably be cleared and we'll see more of the sun. The third image below shows snow on the Route 17 road - this is the section between Tashiro Ropeway of Kagura and Naeba. Come on!!! Official snow depth: - 200cm All lifts plan to be operating apart from the following (some lifts rested on weekdays): - Prince Number 1 gondola - Number 8 high speed lift - Daishamen romance pair lift All courses now open apart from the following: - Splash Bowl Planned night-time operations: - Daily until Sunday 24th March 2019 - 4:00pm until 8:30pm - Lifts operating: Number 5 high speed lift Naeba Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Thursday 28th February 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 734cm Number of days snowfall observed 52 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 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 12cm Snowfall at base this season 1118cm Posted on Wednesday 27th February 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning. And I bring you good news. Yes, we have some fresh snowfall. And a good 10cm of it too, starting to fall from around 5pm. It might be sunny right now but it has been a cold overnight and early morning as well. Nice. Fine today and cloud tomorrow is basically the forecast as it is. For now, should be a good morning. I like fresh. Geto Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Wednesday 27th February 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 1118cm Number of days snowfall observed 58 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 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 900cm Posted on Wednesday 27th February 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here 3cm of fresh snow has gathered on the ground overnight. Hurray! Hopefully that will mean slightly more than that at higher elevation. I think we're going to have to take these fairly small offerings when we can now; there is little sign that we are going to be getting much more. As things look right now anyway. Blue skies, some sunshine and some cloud hanging around. It should be a fine morning. All should be open. --- Niseko Avalanche Report: Mountain base 6am: -6℃, 3cm snowfall. Moiwa800m: -7.2℃, W4.34m/s, cornice and snowdrifts developments. Annupuri1120m snow depth 250cm, -10.3℃ at 1000m. Hirafu peak: -10℃, swowdrifts developing. Hirafu1000m: -10.1℃, N2.5m/s. Niseko Village Mizuno no Sawa: -8.59℃, WSW4.4m/s, 150cm snow depth at base. Kutchan weather station: -8℃, NNE0.6m/s, 154cm snow depth. Sea of Japan Benkei cape: NW9m/s, Kamui cape WSW8m/s, 1021hPa, 1.3m waves. A snowstorm picked up around 8pm yesterday, making cornices and snowdrifts up to 30cm thickness develop in leeward slopes above 800m elevation. The avalanche risk in knolls and slopes under cornices is moderately high. Some gusts are still blowing in higher elevation. All gates are scheduled to open, please follow the ski patrol’s instructions. A layer of new snow has blanketed most slopes, but not deep conditions. Thin surface slab slides from Feb 26th layer should be considered in open steep slopes. Ride one by one, do not cut across slopes and stay away of valley bottoms. The mountain is back to winter today. Have a nice day. --- Ski resort operation information: Wednesday 27th February 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: 140cm 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: 245cm - Base: 198cm Ski lifts operating: - All lifts opening as normal at the start of the day - The Hanazono lifts are normally open until 3:50pm (Number 3 until 3:30pm) ----- Niseko Annupuri Plans to be open until Monday 6th May 2019 Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 310cm - Base: 130cm 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: 310cm - Base: 130cm Ski lifts operating: - All lifts opening as normal at the start of the day (Country Road lift 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 27th February 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 900cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 79 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 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