Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1247cm Posted on Friday 30th March 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here It's Friday. And it a mild morning. Beautiful too with lots of blue sky and sunshine, with quite a few pretty white clouds dotted around the skies too. It is going to be a fine day. I noticed on the news last night that Hokkaido (in general) was experiencing 'summer like' temperatures yesterday - one town (apologies, I did not catch the name) was apparently up to 20 degrees C, something that is more usual for July. I will post my recap of March and the season so far early next week. It looks like we are going to be ending the month with 49cm of observed snowfall here at base for the month. That is easily the lowest number that I have recorded in the month of March over the last six seasons. Anyway, more comment on all that early next week. There is just over 5 more weeks to go in the 2017-2018 season here in Niseko. March may not have delivered us lots of fresh snowfall, but we still have loads of snow on the mountain - Hirafu are still reporting almost 4.5m of the stuff on upper slopes! with some of the ski lifts planning to be operating daily until Sunday 6th May. --- Friday 30th March 2018 Resort specific information (operations subject to change): Niseko Grand Hirafu Plans to be open daily until Sunday 6th May Niseko HANAZONO Resort Plans to be open daily until Sunday 8th April Lifts info: - King Number 1 and 2 and Ace Number 4 lifts rested. - Other lifts should be operating. Official snow depth: - Top: 445cm - Base: 150cm Niseko Annupuri Plans to be open daily until Sunday 6th May Lifts info: - Jumbo Number 2 and 3 lifts rested. - Other lifts should be operating. Official snow depth: - Top: 400cm - Base: 150cm Niseko Village Plans to be open daily until Sunday 8th April Lifts info: - Community Chair, Morino Chair and Country Road Chair lifts rested. - Other lifts should be operating. Official snow depth: - Top: 380cm - Base: 170cm Niseko Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Friday 30th March 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 1247cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 96 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (31st December) November 2017 snowfall 188cm reported on 11 days December 2017 snowfall 406cm reported on 27 days January 2018 snowfall 305cm reported on 26 days February 2018 snowfall 299cm reported on 24 days March 2018 snowfall 49cm 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 Kutchan/Niseko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 699cm Posted on Saturday 24th March 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Some fresh snow being reported by the resort on upper slopes again during the day yesterday, and that may well be the last of it for this season as we have a run of clear and sunny days lined up over the coming week. Warmth too particularly mid week. There's an early morning low 'sea of clouds' hanging over the valley but that should be gone pretty soon and making way for clear skies and a high temperature of around 8C at base later in the day. Time to fully accept spring, embrace it and have some fun in what we have left. Which is still over 2.5m of snow depth on the upper courses of the resort. How about that then! Fresh snowfall since yesterday (as reported by the resort): - Yamabiko (1407m): 3cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 2cm - Hikage (660m): 0cm - Nagasaka (615m): 0cm - Karasawa (563m): 0cm Official snow depth numbers: - Yamabiko (1407m): 260cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 175cm - Hikage (660m): 110cm - Nagasaka (615m): 105cm - Karasawa (563m): 50cm Lifts operations: - All lifts should be open as planned this morning - The Yunomine pair, Mizunashi triple, Challenge pair and Utopia pair lifts usually rested on weekdays. The following courses either closed (or not fully available): - Grand Prix - Hachiman - Kandahar Nozawa Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Saturday 24th March 2018 Total snowfall at base 699cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 55 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 53cm (27th December) November 2017 snowfall 21cm reported on 2 days December 2017 snowfall 217cm reported on 16 days January 2018 snowfall 325cm reported on 20 days February 2018 snowfall 131cm reported on 15 days March 2018 snowfall 5cm 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 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1247cm Posted on Friday 23rd March 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here There is no fresh snowfall to report and we start with a mild morning. The sun is out, some high thin cloud and it is probably going to be a fine day. And indeed, a fine run of days ahead with lots of sun forecast well into next week along with temperatures gradually rising (and possibly approaching mid-teens mid week). Full on spring. --- Not sure why, but my report got a massive amount of traffic/visitors yesterday - like, well over 10 times more than expected for this time of year. I wonder why. Perhaps a 'link in' from a major website or something. Anyway, if you are new here... haro! If you want to check out how the season has been here in Niseko, do look down at the bottom of this page to get to all the archive reports and of course you can also check that lovely blue tab near the top of the page that says 'Snowfall Analysis'. --- Last Avalanche Report of the season today. And I would like to extend my own big thank you and hearty 'otsukaresama deshita' to the very good folk involved in providing this important information. Here it is... Niseko Avalanche Report: Niseko base 6am: -1℃, no snowfall, clear sky. Moiwa 800m: -3.5℃, N5.7m/s, no snowfall. Annupuri 1150m: -5℃, W5m/s, 440cm snowpack at 1000m. Hirafu peak: -1℃, light breeze, no snowfall. Coastal data: Benkei cape ENE6m/s, Kamui cape ENE3m/s, 1009hPa, 2.0m waves. That’s a wrap for this season’s avalanche information. We would like to thank everyone who has been involved in the making of the daily report and everyone who has been trusting in the information for their mountain safety. Our only hope is that the season would end safely without any accidents. Still a lot of snow on the slopes, enjoy the Spring conditions and have a great end of the season. --- Friday 23rd March 2018 Resort specific information (operations subject to change): Niseko Grand Hirafu & Niseko HANAZONO Resort Lifts scheduled to be operating: - All lifts should be operating as planned (King Number 2 lift not operating) Official snow depth: - Top: 460cm - Base: 190cm Niseko Annupuri Lifts scheduled to be operating: - All lifts should be operating as planned Official snow depth: - Top: 440cm - Base: 190cm Niseko Village Lifts scheduled to be operating: - All lifts should be operating as planned (Country Road Chair lift not operating) Official snow depth: - Top: 410cm - Base: 190cm Niseko Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Friday 23rd March 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 1247cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 96 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (31st December) November 2017 snowfall 188cm reported on 11 days December 2017 snowfall 406cm reported on 27 days January 2018 snowfall 305cm reported on 26 days February 2018 snowfall 299cm reported on 24 days March 2018 snowfall 49cm 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 Kutchan/Niseko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 856cm Posted on Thursday 22nd March 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Shiga Kogen. After some very strong winds yesterday that affected lift operations, today I introduce to you... Fresh snow! Sleet! Rain! The official site is reporting 10cm of fresh snow this morning though I didn't see that much - I am reporting a few and I see so are the Kumanoyu area. And that has disappeared now with the wet that has been falling since then (but has since eased off). Snow clouds may stick around until tomorrow but beyond that clearer skies and increasing temperatures are forecast from the weekend onwards. Planned closing date information for the ski areas around Shiga Kogen. Note that all are subject to change. At least part open daily until Sunday 1st April: Sun Valley Maruike Hasuike Giant Higashidateyama Hoppo Bunadaira Nishidateyama At least part open daily until Sunday 1st April; then open on some days (mostly weekends and Golden Week) until Sunday 6th May: Takamagahara Mammoth Tannenomori Ichinose Family Terakoya Ichinose Diamond Yakebitaiyama As least part open daily until 6th May; then part open from 7th May: Okushiga Kogen Kumanoyu Yokoteyama & Shibutoge Details of ski lift operations during the months of April and May will be posted by the end of March Shiga Kogen Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Thursday 22nd March 2018 Total snowfall at base 856cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 77 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 54cm (18th February) November 2017 snowfall 47cm reported on 6 days December 2017 snowfall 276cm reported on 21 days January 2018 snowfall 326cm reported on 25 days February 2018 snowfall 189cm reported on 19 days March 2018 snowfall 18cm reported on 6 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 527cm Posted on Thursday 22nd March 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. I have some exciting news this morning. After snow starting to fall yesterday, there are some very interesting fresh snowfall numbers from the ski resorts. And here they are: Hakuba Goryu: 5cm (base); 30cm (top) Hakuba 47: up to 20cm Hakuba Happo-one: 20-25cm Hakuba Cortina 0-2cm Rather curious to see the numbers from Cortina there... especially as the 'official snow depth' at Tsugaike Kogen has risen from 285cm to 330cm in one day! Whatever the numbers, it would seem that there is a decent amount of fresh snow up there on the mountain this morning and most definitely worth checking out. Very nice surprise. The less good news is that it will probably be windy later on today higher up, and rain is spoiling it somewhat at lower elevations. So it's an oddly mixed condition report this morning but I am personally going to get kitted up and check out the new snow. Perhaps some more snow by tomorrow morning but after that we have a run of sunshine and warmer temperatures early next week. ----- Hakuba Happo-one Operating lifts: - All lifts appear to be operating Courses open: - All areas open as planned Official snow depth: - Kurobishi: 360cm - Usagidaira: 245cm - Lower: 60cm ----- Hakuba Goryu Operating lifts: - All lifts should be operation as normal today Courses open: - All courses should be open as normal (apart from Adventure) Official snow depth: - Top: 330cm - Toomi: 110cm - Iimori: 80cm ----- Hakuba 47 Operating lifts: - All lifts should be operation as normal today - Line D usually operates only when the Gondola is not operating Courses open: - All main courses should be available Official snow depth: - Top: 330cm - Base: 115cm ----- Tsugaike Kogen Operating lifts: - All lifts should be operating as normal Courses open: - All course areas are open Official snow depth: - Tsuga-no-mori: 330cm - Han-no-ki: 290cm - Maruyama: 75cm - Shirakaba: 235cm - Champion: 90cm - Oya-no-hara: 105cm - Kane-no-naru-oka: 70cm ----- Hakuba Cortina Operating lifts: - Some lifts may be affected by wind today Courses open: - Some courses closed or on hold Official snow depth: - Top: 255cm - Base: 130cm ----- Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Operatings: - Resort remains part open Official snow depth: - Top: 180cm - Base: 50cm ----- Hakuba Norikura Onsen Operating lifts: - All lifts apart from Number 1 and 7 should be operating Official snow depth: - 120cm ----- Hakuba Valley Kashimayari Operating lifts: - All lifts apart from Number 8 and 10 should be operating Official snow depth: - 120cm ----- Hakuba Sanosaka Operating lifts: - All three lifts are operating - Last day of the season planned as 25th March Official snow depth: - 85cm Hakuba Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Thursday 22nd March 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 527cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 42cm (25th January) November 2017 snowfall 47cm reported on 5 days December 2017 snowfall 158cm reported on 15 days January 2018 snowfall 202cm reported on 18 days February 2018 snowfall 103cm reported on 15 days March 2018 snowfall 17cm reported on 5 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 658cm Posted on Tuesday 20th March 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . What a contrast today is to the recent gloomy weather. We have brilliant blue sky sitting over the resort with only a couple of clouds showing. The clear sky and sun is forecast to stay with us throughout the day. There is no wind and there has been 3cm of snow overnight that has settled across the village covering all the roads. Kitanomine Zone open Furano Zone open Furano Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Tuesday 20th March 2018 Total snowfall at base 658cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 75 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 31cm (2nd March) November 2017 snowfall 125cm reported on 13 days December 2017 snowfall 206cm reported on 22 days January 2018 snowfall 151cm reported on 18 days February 2018 snowfall 117cm reported on 19 days March 2018 snowfall 59cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 852cm Posted on Tuesday 20th March 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It's great to see a bit of fresh snowfall here in Shiga Kogen this morning. A bit wet as it's relatively mild, but snow all the same. And there may be a bit more snow for us to get before we arrive at the weekend. Fingers crossed everyone. It is snowing right now. 'Planned closing dates' information for resorts in Shiga Kogen. Basically: - all ski areas in Shiga Kogen plan to be at least part open until the end of March; - a bunch of resorts will be open on specific dates (usually weekends and Golden Week) once we get into April; - the remaining resorts will be open daily until 6th May and beyond that (they will close when there's not enough snow left to ski or board!) Shiga Kogen Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Tuesday 20th March 2018 Total snowfall at base 852cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 76 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 54cm (18th February) November 2017 snowfall 47cm reported on 6 days December 2017 snowfall 276cm reported on 21 days January 2018 snowfall 326cm reported on 25 days February 2018 snowfall 189cm reported on 19 days March 2018 snowfall 14cm reported on 5 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 1247cm Posted on Saturday 17th March 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good morning all. And there's some more fresh snow for me to report this morning. 5cm of it in fact here near base and no doubt more than that at higher elevations on the mountain. I wonder how much. Investigations are required. It does feel rather more wintery and it is generally a cold and cloudy start to the day. Temperatures are forecast to not quite rise to zero during the day. Perhaps a little milder tomorrow and more sunshine. There are just two more days of night time skiing operations left now - today and tomorrow. Rasuto chansu! --- Niseko Avalanche Report: Niseko base 6am: -7℃, 10cm snowfall. Moiwa 800m: -8.3℃, WSW7m/s, 20cm snowfall, light snowdrifts. Annupuri 1150m: -10℃, W10m/s, 15cm snowfall. 440cm snowpack at 1000m elevation. Hirafu peak: -10℃, W5m/s, 10cm snowfall. Benkei cape: NNW11m/s, Kamui cape W9m/s, 1024hPa, 1.0m waves. The isobars gradient became a little steep during the night and generated 15-20cm new snow fall overnight. Snowdrift development is small, wet snow through to 20cm. The surface below 800m is frozen and the groomers are having a hard time maintaining the slopes. So called “potato fields” are present in many spots. 30cm of smaller wet surface slab slides are to be expected in leeward knolls and steep slopes above 900m. Better not stimulate knolls and cornices. Decent snowfall since a while, the mountain is back to winter. Peak gates are expected to open. Listen to patrol’s advices, be prepared and step out of bounds from the gates. Beware of creeks, holes and cracks. Stay away from valley bottoms and in order to avoid glide avalanches. Quickly move away from steep slopes. No chances to outrun an avalanche. Avalanches are naturally happening, and would not be a problem as long as nobody is caught in one. The is not bad. Have a nice day. --- Saturday 17th March 2018 Resort specific information (operations subject to change): Niseko Grand Hirafu & Niseko HANAZONO Resort Lifts scheduled to be operating: - All lifts should be operating as planned (King Number 2 lift not operating) Official snow depth: - Top: 500cm - Base: 210cm Niseko Annupuri Lifts scheduled to be operating: - All lifts should be operating as planned Official snow depth: - Top: 440cm - Base: 220cm Niseko Village Lifts scheduled to be operating: - All lifts should be operating as planned (Country Road Chair lift not operating) Official snow depth: - Top: 430cm - Base: 220cm Niseko Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Saturday 17th March 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 1247cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 96 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (31st December) November 2017 snowfall 188cm reported on 11 days December 2017 snowfall 406cm reported on 27 days January 2018 snowfall 305cm reported on 26 days February 2018 snowfall 299cm reported on 24 days March 2018 snowfall 49cm 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 Kutchan/Niseko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 783cm Weather overview Fog, sleet Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted on Friday 16th March 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Hello from Madarao. Can't see much this morning, with foggy conditions. Light snow/sleet falling though no new cm either being observed by myself or being reported by the resort. Definitely colder though. Expect the sun to be back tomorrow; hopefully not too warm though temps will be on the rise again by Sunday. Just over two more weeks to go for Madarao resort operations. Official snow depth: 180cm Operating lifts: Number 1 lift Number 2 quad lift Number 3A lift Super quad lift Number 11 lift Number 12 lift Number 13 lift Number 15 lift Powder Wave I Free Ride Park Ninja Sawa Rabbit Kamoshika Bear Kids Park Planned nighta operations this season: Every Saturday until 24th March 2018 Madarao Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Friday 16th March 2018 Total snowfall at base 783cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 52 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 58cm (on 27th December) November 2017 snowfall 60cm reported on 3 days December 2017 snowfall 280cm reported on 13 days January 2018 snowfall 276cm reported on 18 days February 2018 snowfall 149cm reported on 14 days March 2018 snowfall 18cm 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 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 522cm Posted on Friday 16th March 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . It is colder this morning. The warmth was kind of nice, but it was too warm for too long which of course is not the best friend of snow. Anyway this morning it is raining early on but expected to be sleet or perhaps snow later as it gets a little colder still during the morning. I can't see anything being reported but perhaps a dusting of snow higher up. Limited visibility too. Tomorrow we are going to see more sunshine. Hakuba Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Friday 16th March 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 522cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 42cm (25th January) November 2017 snowfall 47cm reported on 5 days December 2017 snowfall 158cm reported on 15 days January 2018 snowfall 202cm reported on 18 days February 2018 snowfall 103cm reported on 15 days March 2018 snowfall 12cm 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 Hakuba. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 1242cm Posted on Friday 16th March 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here After the rain we got yesterday, I am happy to be able to report some fresh snow this morning. Just a bit - I am measuring 3cm - and light snow falling as I prepare the report. So not a total reset of course, but hopefully there will be some more as you go higher up. There's some snow on the forecast too on and off in the coming days, so fingers crossed! --- Niseko Avalanche Report: Niseko base 6am: -3℃, 5cm snowfall. Moiwa800m: -5.5℃, WNW7.9m/s. Annupuri1150m: -7℃, N5m/s, 3cm snowfall, wet snow below 1000m. Hirafu peak: -6℃, 5cm snowfall. Benkei cape NNE13m/s, Kamui cape ENE3m/s, 1012hPa, 2.3m waves. 3-5cm new snow is blanketing the mountain. 20cm snowdrift just below ridgeline in 800m western area leeward slopes. Surface slab avalanche risk is moderately high in slopes above 900m. Caution is required in open steep slopes. New snow is pretty good but shallow, beware of overspeeding, falling into cracks and hitting trees. All gates are expected to open. Glide avalanche from 1000m upper cornice/snowdrift slopes are to be highly expected. Drastic changes in temperature can also trigger those slides. Stay away from valley bottoms. There are no chances to override a glide avalanche. Creeks are also swelling with the snowmelt. Falling from snowbridges could easily lead to crucial situation. Cross valley/creeks carefully. This information is issued for the safety of all resort users. Please respect the Niseko Rules. --- Friday 16th March 2018 Resort specific information (operations subject to change): Niseko Grand Hirafu & Niseko HANAZONO Resort Lifts scheduled to be operating: - All lifts should be operating as planned (King Number 2 lift not operating) Official snow depth: - Top: 485cm - Base: 200cm Niseko Annupuri Lifts scheduled to be operating: - All lifts should be operating as planned Official snow depth: - Top: 440cm - Base: 220cm Niseko Village Lifts scheduled to be operating: - All lifts should be operating as planned (Country Road Chair lift not operating) Official snow depth: - Top: 430cm - Base: 220cm Niseko Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Friday 16th March 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 1242cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 95 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (31st December) November 2017 snowfall 188cm reported on 11 days December 2017 snowfall 406cm reported on 27 days January 2018 snowfall 305cm reported on 26 days February 2018 snowfall 299cm reported on 24 days March 2018 snowfall 44cm 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 Kutchan/Niseko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 655cm Posted on Thursday 15th March 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is a warm day and above is cloudy conditions. It is +5c now but will go even higher up to +7c by afternoon. There is wind around the village and it is likely to be stronger at the top of the resort. Light rain is expected from base to the top of the resort. Kitanomine Zone open Furano Zone open Furano Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Thursday 15th March 2018 Total snowfall at base 655cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 74 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 31cm (2nd March) November 2017 snowfall 125cm reported on 13 days December 2017 snowfall 206cm reported on 22 days January 2018 snowfall 151cm reported on 18 days February 2018 snowfall 117cm reported on 19 days March 2018 snowfall 56cm 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