Independent snow and weather reporting from the Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 6cm Snowfall at base this season 272cm Posted on Monday 24th December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Geto Kogen on this Christmas Eve. 6cm of fresh snowfall at base to report. Which is nice to see especially after the rain that we got during the day yesterday which happily didn't seem to last too long. This morning it is snowing lightly and it's either that or just cloudy conditions forecast for the day. Feeling colder too. Wrap up and enjoy. More snow is incoming second half of the week. Official snow depths: * Top: 150cm * Base: 110cm Operating lifts: * Number 1 Gondola * Number 1 pair lift * Number 2 pair lift * Quad lift Courses & Tree Runs: * All of the main official courses are now available * Tree run courses are not yet available Nighta skiing operations: * Every Saturday until 24th February 2019 * Every day from 29th December 2018 until 6th January 2019 Geto Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Monday 24th December 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 272cm Number of days snowfall observed 13 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 50cm (on 9th December) November 2018 snowfall 29cm observed on 2 days December 2018 snowfall 243cm 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 72cm Posted on Monday 24th December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Hello on this Christmas Even from Hakuba. Yesterday, unfortunately, we did get some rain as those temperatures stubbornly remain too mild. But I am happy to be able to report some fresh snowfall this morning and colder conditions. Not a huge amount but most welcome all the same. Here is what the ski resorts themselves are reporting this morning: Happo-one: 20cm (top Gondola station) Cortina: 15cm (base), 15cm (top) Hakuba 47: 5cm (base), 10cm (top) Iwatake: 10cm (base), 10cm (top) Light snow falling this morning and varied visibility depending on where you are. We can perhaps expect some clearer conditions later on and tomorrow too. It looks like there is a bit of lift disruption at Happo-one at the start of the day but hopefully that will sort itself out quickly. Keep your eyes and expectations set to 'Very High' for the consistent heavy snowfall that is promised (I'm taking it as a promise anyway!) on the forecast - starting from Thursday and running at least through the weekend. If that forecast comes off, we'll see a real transformation of conditions and some very happy smiles. Including my own. Can we end the year in true Hakuba style? Hakuba Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Monday 24th December 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 72cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 8 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 15cm (20th December) November 2018 snowfall 0cm December 2018 snowfall 72cm reported on 8 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 30cm Snowfall at base this season 266cm Posted on Friday 21st December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Apologies for missing report. Fresh snow: 30cm. Geto Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Friday 21st December 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 266cm Number of days snowfall observed 12 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 50cm (on 9th December) November 2018 snowfall 29cm observed on 2 days December 2018 snowfall 237cm 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 93cm Posted on Thursday 20th December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba. Just 2cm of snow to report from base this morning with the temperature hovering around zero. The snow came overnight; this morning fine conditions but cloud is due during the day. There's still the warmer conditions due in the coming days. With Christmas just around the corner, we could do with a decent amount of snowfall - early next week perhaps? You can ski or board back down to base from the upper Takenokodaira area. The summit area and large parts of the central and base area remain closed as we wait for that precious snow. Naeba Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Thursday 20th December 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 93cm Number of days snowfall observed 9 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 33cm (reported on 10th December) November 2018 snowfall 1cm observed on 1 day December 2018 snowfall 92cm observed on 8 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 9cm Snowfall at base this season 220cm Posted on Thursday 20th December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Temperatures are colder this morning and you can sure feel that when you step outside. There were some moderate winds gusts earlier this morning. Conditions are calmer now but I would expect some wind around the top of the resort. It is partly cloudy but possible some sun may get through the breaks in the clouds. The upper mountain is shrouded in cloud. Overnight there has been a further 9cm of new snow. All eyes are on Kitanomine as to when the Gondola will operate...there has been no official word from the resort on this yet and I suspect it won't be today. Hopefully the front face of the Kitanomine quad chair will be opened as there certainly is more than enough snow coverage now. Open trails Kitanomine Zone: Link course Rinkan course Open trails Furano Zone: Panorama Shirakaba Spies Sailer Prince Open lifts: Prince Romance chair Downhill Romance 2 chair Downhill Romance 3 chair Furano Ropeway Kitanomine quad chair Kitanomine 2 chair Link chair Furano Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Thursday 20th December 2018 Total snowfall at base 220cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 21 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 55cm (19th December) November 2018 snowfall 69cm reported on 6 days December 2018 snowfall 151cm reported on 15 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 32cm Snowfall at base this season 120cm Posted on Thursday 20th December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Great news this morning as I come back in after shovelling myself out of the snow. A friend of mine is saying 40cm of fresh snowfall; I am measuring 32cm so that is what goes on the report. You will notice that the official snow depth numbers below are not anything like moving that much upwards, but that is expected. Normal price tickets from tomorrow and with this fresh snowfall I am really expecting more of the mountain to be available. From tomorrow and the next few days warmer temps are expected with even a chance of rain at base around Sunday. Fingers crossed we can avoid that and go straight into snow by the time we enter the new week. Lifts and course info: - Chuo Number 1 - Chuo Number 2 - Mikaeri pair - Onsen Number 1 pair - Utopia Number 2 pair - Zao Ropeway - Zao Chuo Ropeway - Sky Cable * Chuo area part open * Utopia area part open * Uwanodai area part open Official snow depths (as reported by resort): - Summit area: 45cm - Paradise area: 50cm - Chuo area: 60cm - Utopia area: 55cm - Uwanodai area: 35cm - Oomori area: 35cm Zao Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Thursday 20th December 2018 Total snowfall at base 120cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 14 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (on 20th December) November 2018 snowfall 7cm observed on 3 days December 2018 snowfall 113cm 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 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 12cm Snowfall at base this season 63cm Posted on Thursday 20th December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. Some decent snowfall overnight! Yakebitaiyama are reporting 15-20cm; Kumanoyu are reporting 10cm; I am measuring 12cm for my reports. The snow clouds have moved on for the moment and there looks set to be clearer skies on the cards for this morning. Look for some more lifts and terrain opening up from this weekend - the Number 1 Gondola will start operating from Saturday at Yakebitaiyama and Ichinose Family is set to et their quad operating. There will surely be more - that's just the info that is out there for the moment. This weekend is going to see most of Japan experiencing a warmer spell and there's some rain expected. Up here, hopefully we can avoid that and if anything falls it will be snow. We'll have to see. A return to the colder conditions is forecast from later Sunday into Monday. The below information is manually checked for each report. Official snow depth numbers are as reported by the ski resorts themselves. Ichinose Family - Official snow depth: 35cm - A 600m stretch of course is open - Ichinose Number 2 pair lift A / B Kumanoyu - Official snow depth: 40cm - A 1300m course area is open - The Number 2 pair lift is operating Okushiga Kogen - Official snow depth: 25cm - The Gondola, Number 1 and Number 4 pair lifts are operating - Part of Number 1 and 4 courses are open Takamagahara Mammoth - Official snow depth: 35cm - The lower part of the main course is open, 300m in length - The Takamagahara Number 2 triple lift is operating Yakebitaiyama - Official snow depth: 40cm - 2500m Panorama - South Course - 850m Karamatsu Course - 1000m Beginner Course - Number 2 Gondola - Number 2 high speed lift - Number 4 romance lift Yokoteyama - Official snow depth: 20cm - Part of the Yokoteyama Number 1, A Course, C Course and Yokoteyama Queen Number 5 courses - Yokoteyama Number 1 Sky B lift - Yokoteyama Number 4 pair lift - Yokoteyama Number 5 lift Other areas of Shiga Kogen are not yet open at time of writing. Shiga Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Thursday 20th December 2018 Total snowfall at base 63cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 12 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 14cm (15th December) November 2018 snowfall 3cm reported on 2 days December 2018 snowfall 60cm 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 199cm Posted on Thursday 20th December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Kinda gloomy and cold (although it's not that cold; it's the gloom). We had a touch of snow overnight, along with some rain. The snow keeps coming, but we could really use a good, heavy, tens of centimeter fall to get the hill really ready for the year end. The freezing level is going to come up the mountain on Friday and Saturday; not as high as was earlier forecasted, but still up to 2450 meters (meaning the top of Mt. Myoko.....). Not time for a snow dance just yet, but.... Akakura Kanko: 130cm, -1° Myokokogen Sky Cable; Hotel No. 1, 2, 3; Champion No. 1, 3 lifts Akakura Onsen: 100cm, 1° Yodel No. 1, 2, 4; Kumado No. 1, 4 lifts Ikenotaira Onsen: 80cm, 0° Shirakaba; Karamatsu; Alpen Blick No. 1, 2 lifts Myoko Suginohara: Scheduled to open on the 21st Seki Onsen: Scheduled to open on the 21st Myoko Ski Park: 80cm, 5° Open Kyukamura RunRun: 90cm, 3° Open Tangram Ski Circus: 75cm, 0° No. 3, 5 lifts Madarao Kogen: 90cm, -1° No. 1, 2 lifts Lotte Arai Resort 177cm, 3.8° All lifts open; Happy Place area only in free riding zone Kurohime Kogen Snow Park 30cm, 3° Scheduled to open on the 22nd Myoko Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Thursday 20th December 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 199cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 10 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (14th December) November 2018 snowfall 5cm reported on 1 day December 2018 snowfall 194cm reported on 9 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Geto Kogen region of Iwate New snowfall at base 30cm Snowfall at base this season 236cm Posted on Thursday 20th December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Geto Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Geto. Loads of snow! :) Snow through the day yesterday and... snow this morning, though it might clear up by this afternoon. A good 30cm of fresh at base since yesterday so we can expect some very nice powder conditions out on the mountain this morning... Warmer temps are due over the coming weekend. Geto Kogen Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Thursday 20th December 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 236cm Number of days snowfall observed 11 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 50cm (on 9th December) November 2018 snowfall 29cm observed on 2 days December 2018 snowfall 207cm observed on 9 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Geto Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 7cm Snowfall at base this season 128cm Weather overview Cloud and blue sky Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Thursday 20th December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Last night lower areas got rained on but up here we got some snow and I am measuring 7cm to add to my report this morning. There is still cloud around but more blue sky appearing.. Still just the two lifts operating at Madarao with more planned to open up from Saturday, as outlined below. Warmer conditions still likely to continue through the weekend with a return to snow around Monday. Nighta floodlit operations on 22nd and 23rd December. --- The resort has announced that more will be open from this Saturday. And here is their cunning plan: Number 1 lift Number 2 quad lift Super quad lift Number 11 lift Number 12 lift Number 15 lift Crystal course connecting moving walkway More terrain will be available, though the tree run areas will not be open -- more snow needed for those. The Mountain Pass (joint with connecting Tangram Ski Circus) will also be available from Saturday and all of the lifts at Tangram should also be spinning from Saturday. Current Madarao operations: 20th December 2018 Official snow depth at Madarao: 90cm Operating lifts at Madarao: Number 1 lift Number 2 quad lift Operating lifts at Tangram Ski Circus: Number 3 quad Number 5 quad Madarao Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Thursday 20th December 2018 Total snowfall at base 128cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 10 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 34cm (on 14th December) November 2018 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2018 snowfall 125cm reported on 9 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 15cm Snowfall at base this season 64cm Posted on Thursday 20th December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba, and a good one it is. Cloudy for the moment (with even a bit of sun trying to break through in places), but more importantly.. snow news! Lots of fresh snowfall to report this morning. And as always, I bring to you the amounts of fresh snowfall being reported by the resorts around Hakuba and here they are: Hakuba Happo-one: 40cm (top of Gondola) Hakuba Goryu: 10cm (base), 20cm (top) Hakuba 47: 15cm (base), 30cm (top) Hakuba Cortina: 15cm (base-top) Hakuba Iwatake: 5cm (Village Side), 20cm (Mountain Side) Top prize to Happo! There's a good 15cm on the ground for me to add to my measurements as well. So conditions out there should be pretty good this morning and I expect (and hope) that we might gradually be seeing more lifts and terrain get open too. Looks like Happo-one have opened up Kurobishi from this morning and the official site shows nothing yet moving at Tsugaike for some reason (wind?). Hakuba 47 are now also declaring themselves 'all courses open' Hakuba Iwatake have announced that they will open from tomorrow (Friday). They plan to have the North and East areas open with the Number 3 and 4 line lifts operating. Hakuba Sanosaka were hoping to open from tomorrow but they seem to have delayed that, waiting for more snow. ----- Hakuba Happo-one Operating lifts: - Adam Gondola - Riesen quad Available courses: - Usagidaira - Kurobisho - Panorama - Riesen Slalom course Official snow depth: - Kurobishi: -cm - Usagidaira: 110cm - Lower: 10cm (?) ----- Hakuba Goryu Operating lifts: - Gondola - Alps Number 1 pair - Toomi Sky Four quad lift - Toomi Number 1 pair lift Available courses: - Panorama - Toomi Official snow depth: - Top: 85cm - Toomi: 50cm - Iimori: -cm ----- Hakuba 47 Operating lifts: - Gondola - Line AB - Line C - Line E Available courses: - All courses now available, top to base skiing possible Official snow depth: - Top: 120cm - Base: 35cm ----- Tsugaike Kogen Operating lifts: - Eve Gondola - Han-no-ki high speed lift Available courses: - Han-kou Official snow depth: - Tsuga-no-mori: 116cm - Han-no-ki: 116cm - Maruyama: -cm - Shirakaba: -cm - Champion: -cm - Oya-no-hara: -cm - Kane-no-naru-oka: -cm ----- Hakuba Cortina Operating lifts: - Number 2 quad lift - Number 4 pair lift Available courses: - Ikenota - Hieda Forest - Mt Hieda 1 - Itadaira Official snow depth: - Top: 125cm - Base: 75cm ----- Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Operating lifts: - Gondola --- but it's for sightseeing, not skiing/boarding Official snow depth: - Top: 15cm - Base: 15cm ----- Hakuba Norikura Onsen Operating lifts: - Alps Number 1 pair - Alps Number 4 pair Official snow depth: - 100cm ----- Hakuba Valley Kashimayari Operating lifts: - Number 2 pair lift - Number 6 quad lift (for transportation) Available courses: - Course 2 Official snow depth: - 55cm ----- Hakuba Sanosaka - Delayed opening Hakuba Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Thursday 20th December 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 64cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 7 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 15cm (20th December) November 2018 snowfall 0cm December 2018 snowfall 64cm reported on 7 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 55cm Snowfall at base this season 211cm Posted on Wednesday 19th December 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Furano has been hit with a major snow front that started yesterday. Total snowfall in the village is a whopping 55cm. This is exactly what was needed as until now we have been struggling a bit. This will be enough to get the Kitanomine Zone fully open from a snow coverage perspective. We will have to wait for an announcement from the resort to see exactly when that will be. It has stopped snowing but there may be some further light snowfall during the day. It feels pretty mild at -3c here in the village, and the warmer weather will be with us for the next couple of days. Due to the heavy snow the resort may struggle to get some lifts operating this morning that are on the list below. Open trails Kitanomine Zone: Link course Rinkan course Open trails Furano Zone: Panorama Shirakaba Spies Sailer Prince Open lifts: Prince Romance chair Downhill Romance 2 chair Downhill Romance 3 chair Furano Ropeway Kitanomine quad chair Kitanomine 2 chair Link chair Furano Now 2018-2019 season Data as of Wednesday 19th December 2018 Total snowfall at base 211cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 20 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 55cm (19th December) November 2018 snowfall 69cm reported on 6 days December 2018 snowfall 142cm 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 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