Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 9cm Snowfall at base this season 799cm Posted on Sunday 17th February 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . About 10cm of fresh snowfall to report to you this morning with the resort reporting just a bit more than that up top since yesterday. Light snow is falling this morning - fairly decent visibility lower down, a bit more restricted on the upper areas. OK so sunshine is expected tomorrow along with milder conditions, but warmer still is forecast for around Tuesday and Wednesday. I'm hoping not too much, but there's definitely at least a bit of a warm bump ahead in the coming week. Let's just hope that it is just a bump. Fresh snowfall reported by the ski resort (since yesterday 3pm): - Yamabiko (1407m): 10cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 13cm - Hikage (660m): 10cm - Nagasaka (615m): 10cm - Karasawa (563m): 10cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by resort): - Yamabiko (1407m): 320cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 295cm - Hikage (660m): 200cm - Nagasaka (615m): 190cm - Karasawa (563m): 150cm All lifts apart from the following planned to be operating: - Kandahar pair (open for general public on 1st Mar 2019) All courses open apart from the following planned to be open: - Grand Prix - Kamoshika (part) - Kandahar (open for general public on 1st Mar 2019) Lift operation times until end of March: Nagasaka Gondola - until 4:00pm (time of last one down) Hikage Gondola - until 4:20pm (time of last one down) Yamabiko Number 2 Four - until 4:10pm Skyline connecting pair - until 4:30pm Base lifts - until 5:00pm Yu Road - until 5:10pm) Nozawa Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Sunday 17th February 2019 Total snowfall at base 799cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 50 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 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 577cm Posted on Sunday 17th February 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning. Lots of cloud. Some sun. Bit of fresh snow on the ground since report yesterday. Varied weather early on this morning. I am guessing the sun might win through today. It's cold though so conditions should be very nice this morning. Warmer conditions are ahead. Look to around mid-week for that. Everyone hopes not too much. With us being good and high up here in Shiga Kogen, we can often escape mid-season warmth and wet that places lower down can get. Just how this coming week will pan out... we'll just have to wait and see. Fingers crossed everyone. Shiga Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Sunday 17th February 2019 Total snowfall at base 577cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 52 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 93cm reported on 11 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 352cm Posted on Sunday 17th February 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. And here's the new snowfall that I can find being reported by ski resorts this morning: Hakuba Happo-one: 15cm (top of Riesen lift) Hakuba Cortina: 5cm (base); 15cm (top) Hakuba Goryu: 0cm (base); 5cm (top) And just a little bit down below so I'd head up to hit that fresh on the upper slopes. Lots of cloud around early on but blue sky and sun has been appearing places and it feels like we'll get more of that as the day goes on. No-one could truthfully claim that this season has been 'classic' in terms of the amount of snowfall in this region, and we are all ever-hopeful for decent dumps of fresh snow. It's not looking like we are going to be able to celebrate that scenario over the coming week though. If anything, it is looking like the whole wider region is going to be warming up a bit with more sun than snow either side of Tuesday and Wednesday - when there's a good chance of some rain. Hmmmmm. Damn, I so don't want to have to report that kind of thing. :( Anyhow. Swiftly recovering my mood, it's pretty cold this morning and so I'm going to go and enjoy the nice morning conditions. :) Have a fun Sunday. Hakuba Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Sunday 17th February 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 352cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 42 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 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 18cm Snowfall at base this season 730cm Posted on Sunday 17th February 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . 18cm to add to the report today and a cold morning but it might get fairly mild during the day. And there's mild weather on the way in the coming week. Official snow depth: - 220cm All lifts plan to be operating apart from the following (some lifts rested on weekdays): - 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 Sunday 17th February 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 730cm Number of days snowfall observed 49 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 107cm observed on 12 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 8cm Snowfall at base this season 1068cm Posted on Saturday 16th February 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto Kogen. Cloudy yesterday morning and clearer conditions in the afternoon. With more snow overnight there's 8cm to report this morning. It is cloudy again this morning and there's a fairly strong wind but hopefully the resort will be able to open as planned. Official snow depths: * Top: 430cm * Base: 300cm Planned operating lifts - subject to change due to weather: * Number 1 Gondola * Number 2 Gondola * Number 1 pair lift * Number 2 pair lift * Quad - The Number 2 Gondola is usually rested on normal weekdays Courses & Tree Runs - subject to change due to weather: * All of the main official courses are available * All tree runs open Nighta skiing operations: * Every Saturday until 24th February 2019 Geto Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Saturday 16th February 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 1068cm Number of days snowfall observed 53 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 271cm observed on 14 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 463cm Posted on Saturday 16th February 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . There was 3cm of new snow at base this morning and around 10cm higher up on the mountain. The day started at -9c but quickly rose up to -3c around midday. The weather has been clear but the upper half of the mountain was shrouded in passing cloud during the morning, but afternoon has been better at the top. With the sun quite strong, sloping roofs have self shed and the footpaths have been sunbaked and are quite slippery. Furano Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Saturday 16th February 2019 Total snowfall at base 463cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 56 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 55cm (19th December) November 2018 snowfall 69cm reported on 6 days December 2018 snowfall 200cm reported on 21 days January 2019 snowfall 147cm reported on 19 days February 2019 snowfall 47cm 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 Furano. 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 571cm Posted on Saturday 16th February 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Shiga Kogen. Very limited visibility this morning and snow is falling. There's just a dusting really so far but we might get some cm out of this if it carries on. It is still cold, just not as cold as previous mornings. Tomorrow should be clearer and then sun is due around Monday along with milder still conditions. Shiga Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Saturday 16th February 2019 Total snowfall at base 571cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 51 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 87cm 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 351cm Posted on Saturday 16th February 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Morning from Hakuba. Recently it has been really very cold in a morning - noticeably less so this morning. Still hovering around 0C at the moment and hopefully it'll stay around there through the day today. It was cloudy through the day yesterday and here's what the ski resorts are reporting this morning: Hakuba Cortina: 1cm (base); 1cm (top) Hakuba Happo-one: 5cm (top of Riesen) Hakuba Goryu: 0cm (base); 10cm (top) Hakuba 47: 0cm (base); 5cm (top) So again, we can expect a modest amount of snow on the slopes with light snow falling this morning and just a dusting on lower base areas. Looks like there's some very limited visibility early on. Take care out there. Hakuba Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Saturday 16th February 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 351cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 41 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 32cm 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 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 712cm Posted on Saturday 16th February 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba. Light snow since last night and 2cm of snow on the ground. So nothing major but light snow is forecast for the day. And then we have some fireworks once nighta is finished. The forecast seems to be showing us milder weather in the coming week with more snow than sun. (It does actually feel a bit milder today, though still fairly cold). Fancy getting up the hill in a Subaru car? Today and tomorrow there is the "Subaru Gelende Taxi" service happening here in Naeba, from 2pm. Interesting! You won't be able to miss it on the lower base area of the resort and if you can get in there it's free. Naeba Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Saturday 16th February 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 712cm Number of days snowfall observed 48 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 89cm observed on 11 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 6cm Snowfall at base this season 891cm Posted on Saturday 16th February 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here This morning I have measured 6cm to be added to my reports. There's not much of a wind, earlier light snow has eased off, there is some blue sky to be seen between the clouds. And visibility is pretty good. Oh yes, it's not quite as cold as it has been over the last week or so. Everywhere should be open as planned this morning. The forecasts are showing less snow on the horizon over the coming week along with some upcoming milder conditions. Perhaps that is inevitable as we are closer to the end of February than the beginning but... I will resist! (Yeah, I know, that doesn't mean much. Just want to point out that I'm not yet ready to think about potential early signs of spring. See my report archives to see how much snow we usually get in late February and March). Well, that's about it for this morning. I hope you have a good Saturday. --- Niseko Avalanche Report: Mountain base 6am: -6℃, 10cm snowfall in 24h. Moiwa800m: -6.5℃, NW4.5m/s, development of cornices/snowdrifts have settled. Annupuri1120m: 250cm snow depth, 1100, -8.9℃, calm, 15cm snowfall. Hirafu peak: calm, -12℃. Mizuno no sawa: -7.85℃, 4cm snowfall in 24h, 177cm snow depth, NW6.4-9.6m/s. Weather Station Suttsu: -0.9℃, NNW5.2-9.1m/s, Kutchan: -6℃, S0.9m/s, 188cm snow depth. Benkei cape: NNE9m/s, Kamui cape: NNW6m/s, 1008hPa, 1.2m waves. Calm morning as a small low-pressure center is sitting right above the area. The cronices/snowdrifts development has settled and the general avalanche risk is low. Foggy conditions above 1000m elevation. All gates are scheduled to open. Listen to the ski patrol’s advice before stepping out of the gates. The wind is forecasted to pick up as the low-pressure moves east. Beware of sudden weather changes. Avalanche forecast in Niseko emphasizes on the developments of wind-slabs. Drastically developing slabs (snowdrifts) are very unstable and easily triggers a surface slab slide with riding stimulations or falling cornices. Although cornices might look stable, they can collapse anytime and potentially initiate a slide depending on the slope stability underneath it. Cornice drops aren't a good idea. The snow is still good today. Stay away from valley bottoms and do not traverse across knolls and slopes under cornices. Have a great day. --- Ski resort operation information: Saturday 16th February 2019 Subject to change due to weather conditions Niseko Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 370cm - Base: 170cm Ski lifts operating: - All lifts planning to be operating as normal at the start of the day (Ace Number 1 and King Number 2 lifts 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 Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 288cm - Base: 235cm Ski lifts operating: - All lifts planning to be operating as normal at the start of the day - The Hanazono lifts are normally open until 3:50pm (Number 3 until 3:30pm) ----- Niseko Annupuri Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 330cm - Base: 170cm Ski lifts operating: - All lifts planning to be operating as normal at the start of the day - The Jumbo 1 lift is normally open until 8:30pm during the evening ----- Niseko Village Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 320cm - Base: 170cm Ski lifts operating: - All lifts planning to be operating 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 Saturday 16th February 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 891cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 75 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 189cm reported on 16 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Kutchan/Niseko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 16cm Snowfall at base this season 1060cm Posted on Friday 15th February 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto. Yesterday we went from fine conditions in the morning to cloudy and then to snow by evening - and this morning there's another 16cm of fresh snowfall to report. It is a cloudy morning this morning and that's basically what we have forecast for today and tomorrow. All open as normal! Geto Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Friday 15th February 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 1060cm Number of days snowfall observed 52 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 263cm observed 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 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 459cm Posted on Friday 15th February 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is another very pleasant morning in the resort with a nice clear view of the ski hill looking back from Furano city. At -10c now, it is a milder morning, and the high should shoot up to around -4c by early afternoon. Overnight there has been a top up of 4cm of fresh snow at base level and this will probably equate to about 10cm at the top of the resort. There is only the slightest breeze and the sun is starting to hit the slopes. Open lifts: Prince Romance chair Downhill Romance 2 chair Downhill Romance 3 chair Furano Ropeway Kitanomine quad chair Kitanomine 2 chair Kitanomine Gondola Link chair Furano Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Friday 15th February 2019 Total snowfall at base 459cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 55 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 55cm (19th December) November 2018 snowfall 69cm reported on 6 days December 2018 snowfall 200cm reported on 21 days January 2019 snowfall 147cm reported on 19 days February 2019 snowfall 43cm 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 Furano. 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