Independent snow and weather reporting from the Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 11cm Snowfall at base this season 282cm Posted on Friday 4th January 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning everyone from Naeba. It has been a cloudy start to the day here in Naeba, but it was snowing during the day yesterday until night time so there's 11cm to report to you. There's a good chance the day will be fine and sunny today as the fast-moving clouds appear to be clearing. But by tomorrow, the snow clouds should be back over the region. Naeba Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Friday 4th January 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 282cm Number of days snowfall observed 20 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 43cm (reported on 30th December) November 2018 snowfall 1cm observed on 1 day December 2018 snowfall 223cm observed on 15 days January 2019 snowfall 58cm 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 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 280cm Posted on Friday 4th January 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . There are some light snow flurries coming down but it looks like these could ease up anytime soon. There has only been a dusting of snow overnight so conditions on the slopes will be the same as yesterday. The clouds are expected to break up during the day and allow more sun onto the town. The forecast for Saturday and Sunday is for light snowfalls, but unfortunately there are no significant dumps expected in the next few days. 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 Zone OPEN. Kitanomine Zone OPEN. Furano Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Friday 4th January 2019 Total snowfall at base 280cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 30 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 11cm reported on 3 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Furano. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 205cm Posted on Friday 4th January 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. And what a fine morning it is! There was a lot of cloud around when I got up earlier on. Less now, though it's varied depending on where abouts in the area you are. Right now I am posting this report from the southern Kumanoyu area where there's some fast moving cloud but there is also blue sky and the sun is shining through the breaks in the clouds at times. There should be snow falling once again tomorrow and then decent snow likely once again before the middle of next week. Today is 'back to work' for a lot of people but those being able to stay behind should be enjoying themselves today. Shiga Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Friday 4th January 2019 Total snowfall at base 205cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 22 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 38cm (29th December) November 2018 snowfall 3cm reported on 2 days December 2018 snowfall 169cm reported on 16 days January 2019 snowfall 33cm 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 6cm Snowfall at base this season 247cm Posted on Friday 4th January 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Good morning from Nozawa. I had my best day of the season yesterday. Brilliant. Some more snowfall but this morning it is just cloudy conditions - with clearer skies to be seen away from Nozawa and perhaps we'll get the clouds clearing above us here too. That's what the forecasts say. We should be getting snowed on again tomorrow. On the mountain right now the only course areas not open are Kandahar and Grand Prix. Looks like Kamoshika is part open with some restrictions but apart from that -- all open. Fresh snowfall recorded by resort (since yesterday 3pm): - Yamabiko (1407m): 5cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 4cm - Hikage (660m): -cm - Nagasaka (615m): 7cm - Karasawa (563m): -cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by resort): - Yamabiko (1407m): 230cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 205cm - Hikage (660m): 140cm - Nagasaka (615m): 135cm - Karasawa (563m): 110cm All lifts apart from the following planned to be operating: - Kandahar pair - Mizunashi triple - Utopia pair All courses open apart from the following planned to be open: - Kandahar - Grand Prix - Kamoshika (part) Nozawa Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Friday 4th January 2019 Total snowfall at base 247cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 18 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 34cm (15th December) November 2018 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2018 snowfall 202cm reported on 13 days January 2019 snowfall 43cm 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 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 283cm Weather overview Blue sky and a bit of cloud Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Very good Posted on Friday 4th January 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao. I remember saying yesterday that the snow might build up again, but that didn't last long and this morning the resort are reporting 0cm of fresh which seems quite surprising. I'm adding a few for what fell since my last report. Look at the images below - the mountain is looking very tempting this morning with some blue skies and a bit of sun shining down in places from behind some of the few clouds left hanging on? It is going to be a fine, fine day. And, perhaps a bit of a reset tomorrow with some snow forecast but I do notice the temps look set to be a little higher than they have been. We want them to keep down low right through until March, please. Today the banks are back open and more people will be returning to work after their New Year break. I wonder how many will be taking the day off today... Madarao Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Friday 4th January 2019 Total snowfall at base 283cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 21 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 35cm (on 28th December) November 2018 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2018 snowfall 249cm reported on 16 days January 2019 snowfall 31cm reported on a 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 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 455cm Posted on Friday 4th January 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here First of all, if you were naughty and didn't read my report from yesterday please let me bring my look back at the season so far to your attention. There's only a little fresh snowfall to report to you this morning, I am just about managing to report 1cm. The forecast is looking good for regular snowfall starting from tonight and into next week, so we should be getting a reset soon. As I made note of in the report yesterday, one of the less excite aspects of being such a hugely popular place is that you really need the regular fresh to fill in quickly tracked-out courses. But don't worry, I will very likely be bringing you some numbers tomorrow. Someone asked about the early Gondola service at Niseko Annupuri, and if there were any plans for any further such operations beyond the planned 12th-14th January... as far as I can tell, that will be the last of the early morning Annupuri for this season. (I'll keep an eye on that -- and if anyone has any differing information, please do tell. I'm always happy to admit a mistake if I make one). From Monday, Niseko Grand Hirafu plans to opening early but I am failing in my trying to find out full details. Perhaps it is a secret. (I'll post info as soon as I know). --- Niseko Avalanche Report Niseko base 6am: -6℃, no snowfall, calm. Moiwa800m: -7.3℃, SW1.2m/s, 5cm snowfall and 30cm snowdrifts in 12hours. Mikaeri junction: -9℃, calm and no snowfall. Annupuri1120m: 170cm snow depth. Peak: -12℃, light breeze and snowfall. Niseko Village Mizuno no sawa: -8.69℃, SW3.4m/s, 240cm snow depth. Kutchan town: -5.5℃, E1.5m/s, 122cm snow depth. Coastal data Benkei cape: NW9m/s, Kamui cape: SW10m/s, 1023hPa, 1.4m waves. Calm morning under a high-pressure system. No new snow has fallen, cornices and snowdrifts development is minimal and yesterday’s tracks remains. Jan 3-4th layer will form and potentially become a trigger layer under future snowfall transition. The mountain is mostly tracked out. Ski carefully and remain in control. Beware of sudden weather changes. Large cracks have formed at 1000m Higashi-One. Those cracks are the result of the slope releasing its tension under the weight of Dec 27-29th heavy snowfall and snowdrift development. Avalanches caused from same storm’s Dec 27th hoar layer are to be expected in 1000m NE aspects. Better not stimulate cornices/knolls and stay away from valley bottoms. There is no guaranteed safety in Winter Mountains. Listen to the ski patrol’s instructions and be prudent. --- Ski resort operation information: Friday 4th January 2019 The below information is manually checked each morning and believed to be correct at time of report. Subject to change! Niseko Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 260cm - Base: 135cm Ski lifts operating: - All lifts apart are normally operating - 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 early between 7th-31st January 2019 (more details soon) Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 210cm - Base: 153cm Ski lifts operating: - All Hanazono lifts are normally operating - The Hanazono lifts are normally open until 3:50pm (Number 3 until 3:30pm) Niseko Grand Hirafu & Hanazono Courses: - All official courses are now available ----- Niseko Annupuri Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 240cm - Base: 130cm Ski lifts operating: - All Annupuri lifts are normally operating - The Jumbo 1 lift is normally open until 8:30pm during the evening - Annupuri First run from 7:20am until 8:20am on 12th, 13th, 14th January. (1,500 yen charge) ----- Niseko Village Official snow depth (reported by resort): - Peak: 240cm - Base: 130cm Ski lifts operating: - All lifts apart from the Country Road Chair are normally operating - The Upper Village Gondola, Village Express and Banzai Chair lifts are normally open until 8:00pm during the evening ----- Night time operations are available in the Niseko Grand Hirafu, Niseko Village and Niseko Annupuri resort areas. There is no nighta at the Niseko HANAZONO resort area. Niseko Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Friday 4th January 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 455cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 38 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 38cm 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 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. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 35cm Snowfall at base this season 271cm Posted on Thursday 3rd January 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Morning from Naeba. Lots of lovely fresh snow to report to you this morning. 35cm of it in fact... and counting. Perhaps we weren't quite expecting this much (well, I wasn't) but it's always welcome. Excellent snow conditions right now - there's a bit of a wind and it is rather cold. Limited visibility too. Tomorrow the sun might make an appearance which will make for a fabulous day to be on the mountain. Can't ask for much more at the moment and I hope you can be here to enjoy it. Official snow depth: - 160cm All lifts now operating apart from the following: - Daishamen romance lift - Number 2 high speed lift All courses now open apart from the following: - Takenokoyama (part) - Splash Bowl Planned night-time operations: - Daily until Sunday 24th March 2019 - 4:00pm until 8:30pm - Courses open: Number 4 and 5 - Lifts operating: Number 3 and 5 high speed, Number 4 romance lift Naeba Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Thursday 3rd January 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 271cm Number of days snowfall observed 19 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 43cm (reported on 30th December) November 2018 snowfall 1cm observed on 1 day December 2018 snowfall 223cm observed on 15 days January 2019 snowfall 47cm 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 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 279cm Posted on Thursday 3rd January 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . A very cold morning it is here in the village with the temperature now showing -10c. It will warm up and be around -4c by lunchtime. There hasn't been a great amount of snow since yesterday, around 2cm, but it is snowing now and there will be at least a small amount of accumulation during the morning. The cloud is sitting low at the moment over the resort and visibility is not the greatest. There is no snow on the forecast for tomorrow and it will be sunny in part. 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 Zone OPEN. Kitanomine Zone OPEN. Furano Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Thursday 3rd January 2019 Total snowfall at base 279cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 29 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 10cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Furano. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 16cm Snowfall at base this season 202cm Posted on Thursday 3rd January 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It's snowing. And I can hardly see a thing! Yes, some blizzard like conditions early this morning in Shiga Kogen with poor visibility, a cold wind and snow falling at a decent rate. Resorts are reporting various amounts this morning - 5cm from Kumanoyu, 20cm overnight at Yakebitaiyama and 5-10cm at Okushiga Kogen. I myself am measuring 16cm. Some may call it "bad weather". Some may call it "great weather" (fresh snow!). I think that we might all be agreed that the sun that is forecast for tomorrow should make tomorrow a great day. Perhaps some folk who were planning on leaving us today might be considering staying an extra day to enjoy it? Shiga Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Thursday 3rd January 2019 Total snowfall at base 202cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 21 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 38cm (29th December) November 2018 snowfall 3cm reported on 2 days December 2018 snowfall 169cm reported on 16 days January 2019 snowfall 30cm reported on 3 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 41cm Snowfall at base this season 556cm Posted on Thursday 3rd January 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . I kinda thought that snow would taper off, looking at the weather reports, and looking our the window before going to bed last night. Not much was coming down then; LOTS coming down right now. The 2-meter mark has been reached on the snowpack pole out in the yard, and another 40+ cm of big, fluffy flakes on the ground. It's sort of the Myoko I remember from many years past... The roads are a bit tricky out there with lots of snow and lots of cars chewing it up. But, really, there aren't that many people around! I guess the U-turn back to Tokyo and the other cities for a work day tomorrow... Poor people; all that powder today... Akakura Kanko: 200cm, -5° Akakura Onsen: 230cm, -3° Ikenotaira Onsen: 200cm, -3° Myoko Suginohara: 160cm, -7° Seki Onsen: 240cm, -6° Myoko Ski Park: 230cm, 3° Kyukamura RunRun: 250cm, -1° Tangram Ski Circus: 160cm, -3° Madarao Kogen: 210cm, -4° Lotte Arai Resort 336cm, -0.7°; Funaishi and Happy Place and open in freeride zone Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 185cm, -5° Myoko Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Thursday 3rd January 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 556cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 20 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 80cm (28th December) November 2018 snowfall 5cm reported on 1 day December 2018 snowfall 475cm reported on 16 days January 2019 snowfall 76cm reported on 3 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Myoko. 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 24cm Snowfall at base this season 241cm Posted on Thursday 3rd January 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . A nice surprise this morning and for some reason I wasn't expecting this much. I like being surprised this way though! The ski resort are reporting over 40cm of fresh snowfall on the upper Yamabiko and Uenotaira areas with 20-30cm reported from lower slopes. A large part of that is from overnight with just a bit from the day yesterday. So conditions should be excellent out there this morning. And now that the peak New Year rush period is over there should be less people around this morning. Less people tomorrow too and the forecast currently shows that we can expect some sunshine during the day (tomorrow). If we get that sun, tomorrow should be a cracker especially if we get further snow during the day today which seems likely. All is good! Fresh snowfall recorded by resort (since yesterday morning): - Yamabiko (1407m): 42cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 44cm - Hikage (660m): 20cm - Nagasaka (615m): 27cm - Karasawa (563m): 15cm Official snow depth numbers (reported by resort): - Yamabiko (1407m): 220cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 200cm - Hikage (660m): 135cm - Nagasaka (615m): 130cm - Karasawa (563m): 95cm All lifts apart from the following planned to be operating: - Kandahar pair - Mizunashi triple - Utopia pair All courses open apart from the following planned to be open: - Kandahar - Grand Prix - Mukobayashi - Hachiman Nozawa Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Thursday 3rd January 2019 Total snowfall at base 241cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 17 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 34cm (15th December) November 2018 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2018 snowfall 202cm reported on 13 days January 2019 snowfall 37cm reported on 3 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 31cm Snowfall at base this season 479cm Posted on Thursday 3rd January 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Hello and good morning. 30+cm of fresh on the ground this morning as the snow continues to be pumped our way. (Not sure why I used that word, seems appropriate so I'll keep it in!) Yes, it ended up snowing for the day yesterday and it's snowing this morning. I hope I am not boring you! The official snow depth at top is now over 3m and we I have measured and recorded well over 4.5m of snowfall for the season so far. Geto Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Thursday 3rd January 2019 Total snowfall at base so far 479cm Number of days snowfall observed 21 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 57cm 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 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