Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 281cm Posted on Thursday 17th January 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . It is back to grey and cloudy this morning and snow is falling on the mountain. There isn't much to report since my report yesterday but hopefully we are entering another stretch of snowy weather conditions that will deliver - perhaps Saturday aside - with heavy snow due around Sunday and early in the week. The official snow depths are still keeping pretty low. We could be doing with some heavy and consistent snow to get those numbers and excitement levels up. Operation info from official sources: - All lifts operating apart from Karamatsu pair and Yokokura Number 2 pair - All courses open Official snow depths (as reported by resort): - Summit area: 100cm - Paradise area: 130cm - Chuo area: 130cm - Utopia area: 100cm - Uwanodai area: 90cm - Oomori area: 100cm Zao Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Thursday 17th January 2019 Total snowfall at base 281cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 28 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 56cm 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 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 279cm Posted on Thursday 17th January 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning. Light snow continued after my report yesterday, but not too much on the ground in terms of cm and resorts do not seem to be reporting it. A fine early morning with the sun shining through my window, but snow is actually forecast again, so will likely be clouding over sometime during the day. Looking at the current forecasts, Sunday and Tuesday look to be showing the most potential for decent amounts of fresh snow. Shiga Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Thursday 17th January 2019 Total snowfall at base 279cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 29 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 107cm 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 13cm Snowfall at base this season 359cm Posted on Thursday 17th January 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . I am kind of confused a bit this morning because I thought we were expecting snow today. Just rewind a bit and there was snow during the day yesterday. Not masses of it but a fresh layer and the resort reporting 10-17cm in total with no further snowfall overnight. A cold start but that cold should ease off this morning, hopefully not rising above zero. The forecast still shows some decent snow into tomorrow and then around Sunday and early in the week so we should be enjoying regular top-ups. For the moment, its a cracking morning. Fresh snowfall reported by the ski resort (since yesterday morning): - Yamabiko (1407m): 12cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 13cm - Hikage (660m): -cm - Nagasaka (615m): 17cm - Karasawa (563m): 10cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by resort): - Yamabiko (1407m): 225cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 205cm - Hikage (660m): 140cm - Nagasaka (615m): 125cm - Karasawa (563m): 110cm All lifts apart from the following planned to be operating: - Yunomine pair - Mizunashi triple - Challenge pair - Utopia pair - Kandahar pair All courses open apart from the following planned to be open: - Grand Prix - Mukobayashi - Kandahar (open to public on 12th February and 1st March 2019) Nozawa Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Thursday 17th January 2019 Total snowfall at base 359cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 26 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 155cm 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 13cm Snowfall at base this season 611cm Posted on Thursday 17th January 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto. After that fabulous delivery of snow up until the morning yesterday, the snow eased off in the afternoon. Strong winds prevented the gondola and quad lift to be closed for the day with just the pair lift operating. Snow returned again from around 9pm and this morning there is another 13cm of new snow on the ground to keep us nice and fresh.. Just a slight wind this morning and light snow falling early on but generally cloudy conditions is forecast for the day and tomorrow too. Conditions should be very good this morning. I know where I am heading! Official snow depths: * Top: 300cm * Base: 240cm Planned operating lifts - subject to change due to weather: * Number 1 Gondola * Number 1 pair lift * Number 2 pair lift * Quad lift * The Number 2 Gondola is normally rested on weekdays Courses & Tree Runs - subject to change due to weather: * All of the main official courses are available * All tree runs apart from Stream are open Nighta skiing operations: * Every Saturday until 24th February 2019 Geto Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Thursday 17th January 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 611cm Number of days snowfall observed 29 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 189cm 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 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 9cm Snowfall at base this season 408cm Weather overview Clear and sunny Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Excellent Posted on Thursday 17th January 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning. Well, snow yesterday and this morning there are beautiful blue skies above the mountain which is looking truly delicious. I want to take a big bite. I am pretty sure we were expecting snow today, so perhaps it will be coming soon. Or maybe not. I am not in charge. Sunday is looking sunny as it Tuesday on those forecasts. For now though it is a fine morning to be outside. And that is where I am going... right now!! Madarao Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Thursday 17th January 2019 Total snowfall at base 408cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 27 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 156cm reported on a 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 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 23cm Snowfall at base this season 570cm Posted on Thursday 17th January 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Lots of lovely fresh snow to report this morning. Oh yes. I am measuring 23cm of it here around my secret base lair and as always we can expect more than that up on the mountain. Whether we will be able to get up there today and enjoy all that goodness due to winds affecting lift operations - well, that remains to be seen. And I am feeling not likely. At the start of the day and as I post this at 8:30am, some lifts are already affected by wind and it is forecast to get even more frisky during the day. All of the top lifts are not planned to open as normal. Hirafu Gondola is starting up but the Gondolas at Niseko Village and Niseko Annupuri are now. Expect possible additional stoppages. Doh! Conditions should be great everywhere this morning so there is still lots to enjoy. It feels very cold this morning so I recommend some extra toast and getting wrapped up well and ready to jump into that fresh snow early on. Be aware and take care. --- Lifts that are on hold at the start of the day due to wind conditions - Annupuri Gondola - Annupuri Jumbo 4 top lift - Niseko Gondola - Wonderland Chair top lift - Ace Number 4 pair - King Number 2 quad - Hanazono top quad --- Why do the official snow depth numbers hardly change, even when there is fresh snow? My quick total cop-out answer is... ask the ski resorts! But seriously. There are lots of reasons and the reasons will unfortunately likely vary depending on the ski resort and the way they go about reporting --- and let me be clear that I can only speak with some experience of Japanese ski resorts. Snow gets compacted naturally, it changes over time. And it gets groomed. And it melts.... I would naturally expect more slight adjustments every day, but that just does not seem to happen. I would just not take too much notice of the official snow depth numbers. They are number that are nice to have as a record and to compare between seasons, but in themselves they don’t really mean much. The fresh snowfall number that I measure and record every morning is a much more meaningful number to concentrate on and get nerdy about. :) That’s what I think anyway. Feel free to disagree! --- Niseko Avalanche Report: Mountain base 6am: -7℃, 25cm snowfall in 24 hours. Moiwa 800m: -9.6℃, W5.7n/s, snowdrift development. Annupuri 1120m: snow depth 185cm (Jan 16th). Mizuno no sawa: 13cm snowfall in 12 hours, 130cm snow depth. Hirafu peak: -14℃, W10m/s, snowdrift development. Kutchan weather station: -6.2℃, 130cm snow depth. Sea of Japan Benkei cape: NW19m/s, Kamui cape W16m/s, 1002hPa, 2.4m waves. Large and uneven snowdrift developments. If the storm picks up today, avalanches from those uneven developments and weak bonding of snow within the Jan 16th-17th snowdrifts are highly likely to occur in knoll and cornice terrains above 800m elevation. If it slides from the Jan 15th weak layer, the crown could be up to 100cm thick and extremely dangerous. Avalanche hazard is high today. Gates opening is undetermined, please respect the ski patrol’s decisions. There’s plenty of snow inbounds today. Respect the Rules and have a safe day. Beware of frostbites. Wonderful tree runs conditions today. --- Ski resort operation information: Thursday 17th January 2019 Subject to change due to weather conditions Niseko Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 290cm - Base: 135cm Ski lifts operating: - Top lifts affected by wind - 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: 185cm - Base: 165cm Ski lifts operating: - Top Hanazono lift on hold at 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: 265cm - Base: 140cm Ski lifts operating: - Gondola and top lift on hold due to wind at 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: 270cm - Base: 140cm Ski lifts operating: - Top lifts and Gondola affected by wind - The Upper Village Gondola, Village Express and Banzai Chair lifts are normally open until 8:00pm during the evening Niseko Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Thursday 17th January 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 570cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 48 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 153cm reported 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 Kutchan/Niseko. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 15cm Snowfall at base this season 358cm Posted on Wednesday 16th January 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is a bit drab looking outside compared to the beautiful clear days earlier in the week. There is low cloud cover this morning. It has been snowing overnight and the accumulation is an impressive 15cm. That new snow however is wet and pretty heavy compared to what normally falls at this time of year. The snow has stopped for now but light snow is forecast during the day. The wind is moderate and it will be reasonably windy through until Friday. 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 Wednesday 16th January 2019 Total snowfall at base 358cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 39 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 89cm 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 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 6cm Snowfall at base this season 279cm Posted on Wednesday 16th January 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . The snow is back. Not huge amounts but it is a start on the road back to a fresh reset and I can report just over 5cm; there should be more than that at higher elevations. Snow is falling and there is limited visibility up there too but all seems open as planned this morning. We might enjoy some clearer conditions and blue skies this afternoon. More snow is forecast for tomorrow along with stronger winds and then again around Sunday. Just how much we will get... we will have to sit tight and see what happens. Operation info from official sources: - All lifts operating apart from Karamatsu pair and Yokokura Number 2 pair - All courses open Official snow depths (as reported by resort): - Summit area: 100cm - Paradise area: 130cm - Chuo area: 130cm - Utopia area: 100cm - Uwanodai area: 90cm - Oomori area: 100cm Zao Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Wednesday 16th January 2019 Total snowfall at base 279cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 27 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 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 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 275cm Posted on Wednesday 16th January 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. Good to see a return to snow this morning too. Someone I know is telling people this morning that there is up to 30cm of fresh snow out there this morning. Seriously? Which Shiga Kogen is that dude in? I just cannot see that being the case, even if wind is a factor. Kumanoyu are reporting 2cm. Yakebitaiyama are reporting 5cm. Variations across the wide Shiga Kogen region? Absolutely. But up to 30cm!? Both lack of information at times from official sources and mis-information from people selling the place both push my head towards explosion at times. / End mini frustrated rant. :) More snow due today and tomorrow night and then around Sunday. So hopefully before too long we will actually see 30cm of fresh on the ground... The below information is manually checked for each report. Official snow depth numbers are as reported by the ski resorts themselves. Giant - Official snow depth: 110cm Hasuike - Official snow depth: 100cm Hoppo Bunadaira - Official snow depth: 110cm Higashitateyama - Official snow depth: 120cm Ichinose Diamond - Official snow depth: 170cm Ichinose Family - Official snow depth: 170cm Ichinose Yamanokami - Official snow depth: 170cm Kumanoyu - Official snow depth: 130cm Maruike - Official snow depth: 100cm Nishitateyama - Official snow depth: 120cm Okushiga Kogen - Official snow depth: 190cm Sun Valley - Official snow depth: 110cm Takamagahara Mammoth - Official snow depth: 160cm Tannenomori Okojo - Official snow depth: 170cm Terakoya - Official snow depth: 130cm Yakebitaiyama - Official snow depth: 170cm Yokoteyama - Official snow depth: 110cm Shiga Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Wednesday 16th January 2019 Total snowfall at base 275cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 28 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 103cm 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 346cm Posted on Wednesday 16th January 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . There might be a few sore heads in Nozawa this morning after the main event of the Fire Festival last night. After a spell of no fresh, there is some fresh snow this morning. Not much with the resort reporting 5cm up on the top areas, but it is continuing to come down and we can expect some more this morning and then all being well a decent amount tomorrow night too. Oh yes and on Sunday. So regular snowfall is just ahead of us which is great to see. The resort does not seem to be recording any snowfall this morning but I definitely just cleared at least a few cm up outside my place just before. Visibility looking limited on the mountain this morning but I doubt people will be too worried about that. Snow is what we want most. Have a safe day. Fresh snowfall reported by the ski resort (since yesterday morning): - Yamabiko (1407m): 5cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 5cm - Hikage (660m): 0cm - Nagasaka (615m): 0cm - Karasawa (563m): 0cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by resort): - Yamabiko (1407m): 215cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 200cm - Hikage (660m): 140cm - Nagasaka (615m): 130cm - Karasawa (563m): 100cm All lifts apart from the following planned to be operating: - Yunomine pair - Mizunashi triple - Challenge pair - Utopia pair - Kandahar pair All courses open apart from the following planned to be open: - Grand Prix - Kandahar * open to public on 12th February and 1st March 2019 Nozawa Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Wednesday 16th January 2019 Total snowfall at base 346cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 25 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 142cm 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 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 40cm Snowfall at base this season 598cm Posted on Wednesday 16th January 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . It is a very good morning here in Geto. Yesterday was a fine day with just a gentle wind. Overnight though some fabulous snow clouds moved in over the region and this morning we have an impressive 40cm of fresh snowfall on the ground. A rather strong wind too with snow forecast for the day -- and tomorrow too. Visibility limited but... reset time! Note that early on just the Number 2 pair lift is operating - others on hold due to wind. Once things calm down conditions should be fantastic. Geto Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Wednesday 16th January 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 598cm Number of days snowfall observed 28 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 176cm observed 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 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 13cm Snowfall at base this season 399cm Weather overview Snow Wind Light NW Temperature - Visibility Limited to poor Posted on Wednesday 16th January 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao. A quick early one this morning but I bring good news, measuring 13cm of fresh snow and snow is forecast for the day so fingers crossed it will build up further. The resort itself is reporting 10cm and adding that to the official snow depth number. Nice to feel some cold as well though limited visibility. Anyway I am off to Nagano city this morning, so see you tomorrow. Official snow depth at Madarao: 210cm Madarao Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Wednesday 16th January 2019 Total snowfall at base 399cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 26 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 147cm reported on a 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 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