Independent snow and weather reporting from the Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 7cm Snowfall at base this season 286cm Posted on Sunday 27th January 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning to you all and here are your Sunday morning headlines; fresh snowfall reported by ski resorts: Hakuba Cortina: 20+cm (base/top) Hakuba Happo-one: 20cm top of Riesen quad Hakuba Iwatake: 20cm Hakuba Goryu: 10-25cm Hakuba 47: 10cm Not as much down in the village and honestly I was hoping and expecting more impressive numbers than that. But still, 20cm or so on the slopes is always welcome and conditions should be good this morning as temperatures remain low. And the forecasts still show some pretty regular snowfall over the coming week - in particular later tomorrow and then from Thursday onwards. At the time of writing the top Grat and Alpen quad lifts at Happo-one are on hold, but as far as I can tell all other resorts are open as normal. As you can see from the webcam images below, visibility is variable this morning on the mountains. Good in places, poor in others. The sun is shining through clouds outside my place now and there's quite a lot of blue sky over the village. Should be a fine day. Before that snow moves in again later on tomorrow, the day should be starting off with some sun again. Have a great Sunday. ----- Hakuba Happo-one Official snow depth: - Kurobishi: 255cm - Usagidaira: 170cm - Nakiyama: 130cm Notes: - All course areas open (apart from Urakuro and Omusubi off-piste areas) ----- Hakuba Goryu Official snow depth: - Top: 285cm - Toomi: 160cm - Iimori: 120cm Notes: - All main course areas open ----- Hakuba 47 Official snow depth: - Top: 270cm - Base: 140cm Notes: - All main course areas open - Tree Riding Zones should be open ----- Tsugaike Kogen Official snow depth: - Tsuga-no-mori: 265cm - Han-no-ki: 260cm - Maruyama: 130cm - Shirakaba: 225cm - Champion: 170cm - Oya-no-hara: 165cm - Kane-no-naru-oka: 170cm Notes: - All main course areas open ----- Hakuba Cortina Official snow depth: - Top: 300cm - Base: 200cm Notes: - All main course areas open ----- Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Official snow depth: - Mountain Side: 180cm - Village Side: 100cm Notes: - Most lifts operating - All main course areas open ----- Hakuba Norikura Onsen Official snow depth: - 250cm Notes: - All main course areas open - All lifts apart from Number 7 should be operating ----- Hakuba Valley Kashimayari Official snow depth: - 195cm Notes: - All main course areas open - All lifts are operating ----- Hakuba Sanosaka Official snow depth: - Top: 180cm - Base: 110cm Notes: - All lifts are operating Hakuba Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Sunday 27th January 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 286cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 30 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 27cm (22nd January) November 2018 snowfall 0cm December 2018 snowfall 112cm reported on 12 days January 2019 snowfall 174cm reported on 18 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 681cm Posted on Sunday 27th January 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here I can bring you news of some new cm of snow this morning. Not a large amount - just under 5cm (but I'm remembering those few unreported mm from yesterday). It was snowing earlier on but right now some blue skies are starting to appear over our mountain (though Mt Yotei over in the other direction is still shrouded in cloud). Maybe some more snow tomorrow and then more coming in again from Wednesday. --- Just looking at the numbers that I produce in these reports. (I don't usually take much notice on a day to day basis, so always fun to see how things are going). I have so far observed 264cm of snowfall this month. Last January I observed 305cm for the month. So we need another 40+cm over the last four reports of the month in order to 'beat' January 2018. Gambaro, as they say! 681cm of snowfall for the season here at base so far as of today. --- Niseko Avalanche Report: Mountain Base 6.00am: -6.5°, 1cm new snow in last 12hrs. Moiwa 800m: -8.6°, NNW3.6m/s, 3cm new snow from 4am. Mikaeri Weather Station: 5cm new snow in last 12hrs, minor snowdrift development. Annupuri 1120m: snowpack 200cm. Hirafu Peak: -10°, N15m/s. Kutchan Weather Station: -5.1°, snow depth 158cm. Suttsu Weather Station: -1.6°, snow depth 51cm. Coastal data: Benkei Cape: NE11m/s. Kamui Cape: ESE2m/s, pressure 1015hPa,wave 1.7m. Avalanche risk. 800M:low, 1000m SE aspect: low, 1100 S aspect: low, 1200-1500 gully terrain: high. Expected fracture face Jan 24 layer, 80-100cm depth. There is 5cm new snow in the trees below 800m. Be careful going fast and hitting trees, Take care losing your way. All gates are expected to be open. Ski resorts are in good shape although not completely groomed. Always respect Niseko Rules. --- Ski resort operation information: Sunday 27th January 2019 Subject to change due to weather conditions Niseko Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 310cm - Base: 120cm Ski lifts operating: - All lifts should be operating as normal this morning (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 - The Center Four lift will be open from 8:00am until 8:20am until 31st January 2019 (500 yen charge required). ----- Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 225cm - Base: 178cm Ski lifts operating: - All lifts should be operating as normal this morning - The Hanazono lifts are normally open until 3:50pm (Number 3 until 3:30pm) ----- Niseko Annupuri Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 290cm - Base: 150cm Ski lifts operating: - All lifts should be operating as normal this morning - The Jumbo 1 lift is normally open until 8:30pm during the evening ----- Niseko Village Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 290cm - Base: 150cm Ski lifts operating: - All lifts should be operating as normal this morning (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 Sunday 27th January 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 681cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 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 264cm reported on 23 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 14cm Snowfall at base this season 550cm Posted on Saturday 26th January 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Morning all. We are on for some heavy snowfall this weekend. It is snowing and not a huge amount yet until now, but some serious dumpage is due over the next 24+ hours. Big numbers ahoy tomorrow I think. There is a good chance that the planned fireworks tonight will not happen too (will depend on the weather this evening, but I wouldn't expect it to happen). The Number 1 Gondola seems to be having some problems today and it may well not open at all. Let's quick fixing! Naeba Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Saturday 26th January 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 550cm Number of days snowfall observed 35 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 326cm 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 Naeba. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 12cm Snowfall at base this season 384cm Posted on Saturday 26th January 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Some really nice snowflakes have been falling earlier this morning with not much of a wind. Right now as I am putting this report together there isn't snow falling outside my window and not a huge amount so far on the ground since yesterday, but it will likely be building up rather quickly later on with some (very?) heavy snow due over the next 24+ hours. Be prepared. Be careful. Shiga Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Saturday 26th January 2019 Total snowfall at base 384cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 37 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 42cm (9th January) November 2018 snowfall 3cm reported on 2 days December 2018 snowfall 169cm reported on 16 days January 2019 snowfall 212cm reported 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 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 12cm Snowfall at base this season 559cm Posted on Saturday 26th January 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Good morning from Nozawa. There's a bit of a break in the snow right now at base but it is very likely temporary. Snow is forecast for the day with that heavy snow still there on the forecast for later tonight into tomorrow. Still looking very promising. One important point I would like to make: I do not work for the ski resort or any related business. I don't own one either. And no such business has any kind of influence on what I write in these reports. None whatsoever. (Even Nasuki - everyone's fave skiing brightly coloured vegetable mascot character - doesn't have a say). So, as much as I truly love Nozawa, my reports are not here to 'promote' it. This is not a marketing promotion. It does not exist in order to try and persuade you to come to Nozawa. Rather, I am simply here to report things as I see them. And I can tell you it feels great to not have any such entanglements or pressures. I sleep well at night. Actually a bit too well last night, hence later report. ;) But that is also why sometimes I make comments like 'it looks like Kamoshika course is back open'... I'm just going on available official information sources for that kind of thing and sometimes the available information can be a bit vague. Hope that's clear! Saturday 26th January 2019 Fresh snowfall reported by the ski resort (since yesterday morning): - Yamabiko (1407m): 14cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 15cm - Hikage (660m): 15cm - Nagasaka (615m): 15cm - Karasawa (563m): 5cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by resort): - Yamabiko (1407m): 325cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 295cm - Hikage (660m): 220cm - Nagasaka (615m): 195cm - Karasawa (563m): 165cm All lifts apart from the following planned to be operating: - Mizunashi triple - 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 - Kandahar (open for general public on 12th Feb and 1st Mar 2019) Nozawa Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Saturday 26th January 2019 Total snowfall at base 559cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 34 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 355cm 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 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 15cm Snowfall at base this season 572cm Weather overview Cloud light snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Fair Posted on Saturday 26th January 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao. Around 10-15cm of fresh snow on the ground and it is a cold and grey morning with a bank of cloud currently covering the top of the mountain. Snow is forecast for the day with that heavy snow we have been expecting later on. All lifts plan to be open for the weekend and nighta tonight (though the resort are warning that there is a chance it might not happen if the weather gets a bit mad tonight... will depend). See you tomorrow. Hopefully I might have to dig myself out. Madarao Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Saturday 26th January 2019 Total snowfall at base 572cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 35 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 320cm reported on a 18 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 279cm Posted on Saturday 26th January 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Apologies for my later report this morning. A few friends from my home country are here in Hakuba and they took me out for what ended up being a rather long evening. It was a good night. I think. But I am feeling rather.. delicate.. this morning and I am having to take things rather slowly. Enough of my excuses and babbling on, please don't ask for refunds. ;) Yesterday by late morning more and more blue sky has started to appear between the clouds but it was getting cloudy again later in the afternoon. Some good snow coming down last night and this morning Cortina, 47 and Goryu are all reporting 10-15cm of fresh snowfall. Iwatake is reporting 20cm. I was expecting (or was that just hoping for) more, but we are still looking at that potential heavy snowfall later on so I hope tomorrow I will be clearer of head and need to be out with a shovel early on. Anyway, there is fresh snow out there this morning. Looks like rather limited visibility out on the mountain this morning. I notice Hakuba Iwatake is also saying 'all courses open' this morning, happy to report. Hakuba Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Saturday 26th January 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 279cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 29 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 27cm (22nd January) November 2018 snowfall 0cm December 2018 snowfall 112cm reported on 12 days January 2019 snowfall 167cm reported on 17 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 14cm Snowfall at base this season 536cm Posted on Friday 25th January 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba. It was snowing through the day yesterday and this morning there's 14cm of fresh measured at base. Perhaps expecting a bigger number than that, but that's what it is (wind affected?). Light snow continues this morning and look out for later tomorrow as we are expecting some heavy snowfall. It could well be piling up very quickly. Official snow depth: - 200cm All lifts plan to be operating apart from the following (some rested on weekdays): - Prince Number 1 Gondola - Number 8 high speed lift - Daishamen romance pair lift - Number 2 high speed 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 - Courses open: Number 5 - Lifts operating: Number 5 high speed lift Naeba Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Friday 25th January 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 536cm Number of days snowfall observed 34 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 312cm observed on 18 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 23cm Snowfall at base this season 343cm Posted on Friday 25th January 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Zao. 20+cm of snow on the ground this morning with more to come tomorrow, and perhaps some clearer (or at least just cloudy) conditions on Sunday. It's cold too and just cloudy at the moment but snow is likely to be falling during the day today too. Conditions should be good this morning and tomorrow. But be prepared for the weather! Operation info from official sources: - All lifts operating apart from Karamatsu pair and Yokokura Number 2 pair - All main courses open Official snow depths (as reported by resort): - Summit area: 115cm - Paradise area: 140cm - Chuo area: 140cm - Utopia area: 150cm - Uwanodai area: 110cm - Oomori area: 110cm Zao Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Friday 25th January 2019 Total snowfall at base 343cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 35 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 118cm 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 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 372cm Posted on Friday 25th January 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Hello and good morning from a very windy and blizzard like Shiga Kogen. It's some contrast to the lovely weather we enjoyed yesterday. Actually it seems to have calmed down somewhat since earlier on when there was snow blowing around and trees moving in the wind. It is one of those days when it is difficult to give a definitive number on fresh snowfall, but I think 25cm is fair for my report this morning. Visibility is generally limited still and so probably not very nice conditions for many to be outside just now. Some lifts affected as well by the windy conditions but generally most areas appear to be opening. There might be a let up tomorrow but Saturday looks like we're going to be slammed by a lot more snow. Shiga Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Friday 25th January 2019 Total snowfall at base 372cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 36 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 42cm (9th January) November 2018 snowfall 3cm reported on 2 days December 2018 snowfall 169cm reported on 16 days January 2019 snowfall 200cm reported on 18 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 7cm Snowfall at base this season 763cm Posted on Friday 25th January 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Geto Kogen. Snow again through the day yesterday - it doesn't seem to want to quit! Some gas/fog around making visibility rather limited and indeed the quad lift had to stop due to the conditions at the time and all but A1-5 courses were closed too. This morning just 7cm (was expecting more) of fresh to report. There's some thin cloud around the mountain and clearer down below, perhaps we will get some sun today? Forecast for tomorrow is currently cloud/fine. Geto Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Friday 25th January 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 763cm Number of days snowfall observed 36 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 341cm observed on 18 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 557cm Weather overview Cloud signs of blue Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Friday 25th January 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . There is lots of cloud around this morning with a bit of sun trying to peek through them in places and hints of blue sky, after some light snow falling a bit earlier on. Might we perhaps enjoy a temporary clearing in the skies this morning? It should last long though because we are still on for some heavy snow sometime tomorrow and possibly into Sunday. Pretty quiet this morning but it should be a great morning for anyone here to enjoy it. That 'threat' of heavy snow over the weekend that might well put some people off coming (obviously people who are much less gnarly than we are)... Madarao Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Friday 25th January 2019 Total snowfall at base 557cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 34 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 305cm reported on a 17 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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