Independent snow and weather reporting from the Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 681cm Posted on Monday 11th February 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba. A cold morning with a somewhat overcast morning. 4cm of snow from the day yesterday. It's still busy this morning with today being a national holiday. Many will start making their way back home during the day today so it will be less busy as the day progresses. And then there's more snow forecast for tomorrow for those staying on, or indeed arriving to start their time here. Naeba Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Monday 11th February 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 681cm Number of days snowfall observed 44 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 58cm observed on 7 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Naeba. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 7cm Snowfall at base this season 452cm Posted on Monday 11th February 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is a very nice morning and we have received a respectable 7cm of new snow in the village which will equate to 10-15cm on the resort I think. There is little in the way of breeze and the temperature is milder than the last few days, which is good. Should be a good powder morning, but with today being a public holiday expect a bit of a queue for the lifts like there was yesterday. It is still snowing very lightly but this is not compromising the visibility. 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 Monday 11th February 2019 Total snowfall at base 452cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 53 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 36cm reported on 7 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 399cm Posted on Monday 11th February 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Zao. Cloudy and some light snow on the mountain early on (bit of fresh up there?) but it looks like some clearer conditions are on the cards for later on. There's a bit more light snow currently on the forecast over the next few days, but I wouldn't expect much at all. It is keeping cold though which is good for the snow conditions. (Obviously we always want a bit more snow). Operation info from official sources: - All lifts operating apart from Yokokura Number 2. - All main courses open Official snow depths (as reported by resort): - Summit area: 120cm - Paradise area: 160cm - Chuo area: 160cm - Utopia area: 150cm - Uwanodai area: 120cm - Oomori area: 120cm Zao Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Monday 11th February 2019 Total snowfall at base 399cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 42 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 29cm observed on 4 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 537cm Posted on Monday 11th February 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. Brrrr, it's very cold again this morning. Right down there. The snow didn't last the whole day but there's some cm to add to the report this morning. This morning it's just cloudy, though quite bright at times. We're expecting more snow by tomorrow and over the next few days. Last day of the 3 day weekend today. National Foundation Day, I believe it is called. Shiga Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Monday 11th February 2019 Total snowfall at base 537cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 46 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 53cm reported on 5 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 6cm Snowfall at base this season 716cm Posted on Monday 11th February 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . No fresh snow being reported overnight apart from 2cm from the Uenotaira area. I wasn't able to check the official numbers late afternoon so I apologise for missing those. I measured slightly over 5cm since the morning. It is a cold and cloudy morning. Not much sign of sun, not at the moment anyway. As expected, it was a busy day yesterday. This being the last day of the long weekend, today will be less so, especially as the day goes on. Tomorrow we should be seeing more fresh snow falling with regular snowfall over the coming week. That sounds good to me. If you want to check out the mostly unavailable Kandahar lift, tomorrow is your chance! That was the plan anyway, hopefully it is still going ahead. It will be open to the general public tomorrow and then only on 1st March after that. Fresh snowfall reported by the ski resort (since yesterday 3pm): - Yamabiko (1407m): 0cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 2cm - Hikage (660m): 0cm - Nagasaka (615m): 0cm - Karasawa (563m): cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by resort): - Yamabiko (1407m): 320cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 280cm - Hikage (660m): 210cm - Nagasaka (615m): 185cm - Karasawa (563m): 150cm Nozawa Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Monday 11th February 2019 Total snowfall at base 716cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 45 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 87cm reported on 7 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Nozawa Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 14cm Snowfall at base this season 925cm Posted on Monday 11th February 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Last day of the long weekend. There will be less people around today but it should still be busier than a normal Monday. Lovely morning yesterday with snow turning up in the afternoon and everything working like clockwork. This morning there's 14cm of fresh snow on the ground and it is snowing now; just a bit of light wind. Should be a fun day. Official snow depths: * Top: 370cm * Base: 250cm 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 Monday 11th February 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 925cm Number of days snowfall observed 48 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 50cm (on 9th and 28th December) 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 128cm observed 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 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 16cm Snowfall at base this season 832cm Posted on Monday 11th February 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Another 16cm of snow since my measurement yesterday morning as the snow keeps on steadily coming in. Some very fine conditions to be enjoyed - and lots of people around to enjoy them. All should be open as normal this morning. I don't seem to have many words in my bag this morning, so I think I'll just get myself out onto the mountain. --- Niseko Avalanche Report: Mountain Base 6.00am: -10°, 13cm snowfall in the last 24hrs, calm. Moiwa 800m: -12.2°, W7.8m/s, minor cornice and snowdrift development, 10cm snowfall in last 12hrs. Mikaeri Weather Station: minor snowdrift development. Annupuri 1120m: snow depth 240cm, 1150m: -12°, W15m/s, snowfall 10-20cm. Hirafu Peak: -12°, W15/ms, snowfall 20cm. Mizuno no Sawa: -13.47°, NW8.4m/s, 13cm snowfall in last 24hrs, mountain base: snow depth 174cm. Kutchan Weather Station:- 8.3°, S2.3m/s, snow depth 194cm. Suttsu Weather Station:- 5.3°, NW4.3m/s, snow depth 58cm.Cape Benkei: N10m/s, Cape Kamui: WNW8m/s, pressure 1025hPa, wave 1.7m. There is inconsistency in the upper 15-20cm of snow pack, however the general avalanche risk is low. All peak gates are expected to be open. Please listen to the patrols advice before going through the gates. Proceed 1 by 1 on steep slopes. Do not wait in the valley bottoms, these are the avalanche paths. Most avalanches are caused by peoples actions, but they also occur naturally often by cornice collapse. Dont jump up and down on the top of cornices, it might break off a lot further back than you expected. Cracks are starting to appear and are difficult to see from above. Be careful falling into them. The mountains are reset and conditions are good. Beacons and helmets are recommended but not compulsory. The skier/boarder downhill in front has right of way, be aware of your blind spots. Beware of a sudden change in weather. This information is issued to prevent accidents outside the ski areas. Have a good day. --- Ski resort operation information: Monday 11th 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 are planning operating as normal at the start of the day - 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: 270cm - Base: 220cm Ski lifts operating: - All lifts are planning 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: 320cm - Base: 170cm Ski lifts operating: - All lifts are planning 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 are planning operating as normal at the start of the day - 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 Monday 11th February 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 832cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 70 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 130cm 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 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 26cm Snowfall at base this season 533cm Posted on Sunday 10th February 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning. Yes!! A good new layer of fresh snow to report to you this morning. I like these mornings. Kumanoyu are reporting 'over 20cm' and Yakebitaiyama are reporting about 30cm. And I measured 26cm. Good quality light powder snow too. Just how we like it. It is very cold. It's not due to continue for the whole day, perhaps cloudy or even clearing somewhat this afternoon. And there's more due over the coming week, so we're in pretty good shape at the moment. Tomorrow may be Monday but it's a national holiday so there will be lots of weekend visitors staying on until tomorrow. Shiga Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Sunday 10th February 2019 Total snowfall at base 533cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 45 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 49cm 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 22cm Snowfall at base this season 677cm Posted on Sunday 10th February 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba. 20+cm of fresh snowfall on the ground and another cold morning here in Naeba. And it's busy too on this long weekend. Lots of folk should be staying on until tomorrow, so it'll be busier than a normal Monday. The snow clouds might clear for tomorrow too with a bit of sunshine forecast. There's more snow due beyond tomorrow though so we should be enjoying regular top-ups. All open as planned this morning. Go go! Naeba Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Sunday 10th February 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 677cm Number of days snowfall observed 43 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 54cm 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 397cm Posted on Sunday 10th February 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Morning from Zao. It's cold. But there is a bit of sun due today but perhaps some sprinkling of snow too with more coming on tomorrow. Zao is really rather busy at the moment; there have been some long queues at times, especially for the Ropeway up to the top of the mountain. Cunning planning recommended (and a good talk with your accommodation on the best strategy). I would say an early start is always a good idea. Lots of visitors from overseas too and of course that has been especially so this week with the Chinese New Year holidays. We are also in the middle of the long 3-day weekend, with tomorrow being a national holiday. Operation info from official sources: - All lifts operating - All main courses open Official snow depths (as reported by resort): - Summit area: 120cm - Paradise area: 160cm - Chuo area: 160cm - Utopia area: 150cm - Uwanodai area: 120cm - Oomori area: 120cm Zao Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Sunday 10th February 2019 Total snowfall at base 397cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 41 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 27cm observed on 3 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 34cm Snowfall at base this season 710cm Posted on Sunday 10th February 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Morning everyone. And yes it is going to be a very good early morning. Lots of fresh snow - 30-40cm of it being reported by the resort at least that lower number down below being measured by myself. Nice. And it's still snowing (though just cloud seems to be what is on the forecast for later in the day). It is keeping cold, currently -4C down at base and -10C up top so wrap up well before heading out. Tomorrow is a national holiday in Japan and so it will be busier than a normal Monday. It seems we might be enjoying a bit of sunshine in the morning. Fresh snowfall reported by the ski resort (since yesterday morning): - Yamabiko (1407m): 41cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 27cm - Hikage (660m): 30cm - Nagasaka (615m): 30cm - Karasawa (563m): 20cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by resort): - Yamabiko (1407m): 320cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 280cm - Hikage (660m): 210cm - Nagasaka (615m): 190cm - Karasawa (563m): 160cm All lifts apart from the following planned to be operating: - Kandahar pair (open for general public on 12th Feb and 1st Mar 2019) All courses open apart from the following planned to be open: - Grand Prix - Kamoshika (part) - Kandahar (open for general public on 12th Feb and 1st Mar 2019) Nozawa Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Sunday 10th February 2019 Total snowfall at base 710cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 44 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 81cm reported on 6 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Nozawa Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 7cm Snowfall at base this season 339cm Posted on Sunday 10th February 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Hello from Hakuba on this 'middle day of the long weekend' Sunday morning. And here are your headlines for the day: Hakuba Cortina: 20cm (base); 20cm (top) Hakuba Norikura: 20cm Hakuba Happo-one: 5cm (top of Riesen) Hakuba 47: 5-10cm Hakuba Goryu: 5-10cm I was up at 47 yesterday afternoon and it was snowing lightly. Quite busy but found some fine pockets of powder that were untouched. I think we were kind of expecting a bit more overnight. Sounds like there was a bit of wind blowing snow around, perhaps that goes some way to explaining different numbers. Or perhaps there was just more in the northern areas (Cortina and Norikura) as is sometimes the case. I think that some serious hands on investigation might be required, because I feel there's going to be more out there. Someone has to do it, so go on... I volunteer! Light snow falling at the moment in places, but also some sun shining through clouds in places too so a mixed bag of conditions early on. There's snow potential on the forecast over the coming week, the first decent amount due perhaps overnight tomorrow night. But in the meantime it should be a good morning. Perhaps see some of you out there. Hakuba Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Sunday 10th February 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 339cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 37 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 20cm reported on 6 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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