Independent snow and weather reporting from the Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 444cm Posted on Wednesday 7th February 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. Yesterday was a day of cloud and snow. Not a huge amount falling but some tracks being filled in and nice conditions out. This morning here's how much fresh snow the ski resorts are reporting: Happo-one: 10cm (gondola top station) Hakuba 47: 5cm during the day reported; up to 10cm overnight Hakuba Goryu: up to 5cm Hakuba Cortina: 1cm And the sun is out. There is lots of blue sky with cloud hanging around the mountains - see the photo below to get an idea of how things are looking at 8:30am. It looks like there are some fairly strong winds up there too with top lifts at Happo affected by wind at the time of writing and other possible lift delays at other resorts. The forecast shows the chance of some more snow later on; for now though, a very fine morning. Just hope the wind co-operates! ----- Hakuba Happo-one Operating lifts: - Lifts should be operating as normal - Top lifts affected by wind at the start of the day Courses open: - All courses should be open as normal - Happo Banks is now open Official snow depth: - Kurobishi: 400cm - Usagidaira: 235cm - Lower: 145cm ----- Hakuba Goryu Operating lifts: - Lifts appear to be operating as normal - The top Alps Number 2/4 pair lifts will be open daily from 10th Feb until 18th March Courses open: - All courses should be open as normal apart from Adventure Official snow depth: - Top: 380cm - Toomi: 135cm - Iimori: 107cm ----- Hakuba 47 Operating lifts: - All lifts operating as planned - Line D usually operates only when the Gondola is not operating Courses open: - All main courses available Official snow depth: - Top: 340cm - Base: 140cm ----- Tsugaike Kogen Operating lifts: - Should be open as normal apart from Kane-no-naru-oka Skyliner I Courses open: - All course areas are open Official snow depth: - Tsuga-no-mori: 330cm - Han-no-ki: 315cm - Maruyama: 130cm - Shirakaba: 265cm - Champion: 160cm - Oya-no-hara: 150cm - Kane-no-naru-oka: 165cm ----- Hakuba Cortina Operating lifts: - All lifts are operating this morning Courses open: - All courses apart from Itadaira Ridge should be open Official snow depth: - Top: 347cm - Base: 218cm ----- Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Operating lifts: - Most lifts are operating with most courses open Official snow depth: - Top: 220cm - Base: 130cm ----- Hakuba Norikura Onsen Operating lifts: - All lifts apart from Alps Number 1 and 7 should be operating as planned Official snow depth: - 270cm ----- Hakuba Valley Kashimayari Operating lifts: - All lifts apart from Number 8 and 10 should be operating Official snow depth: - 190cm ----- Hakuba Sanosaka Operating lifts: - All three lifts are operating Official snow depth: - 150cm ----- Night time skiing (nighta) at resorts in the region - weather & conditions permitting The below 'nighta' information will not be updated every day - please check with resorts if you plan to go! Hakuba Happo-one Daily from 5pm until 9pm in the Nakiyama 2 area Adults - 2,000 yen; children - 1,200 yen Hakuba Goryu Daily from 6pm until 9:30pm in the Toomi area until 31st March The Sky Four quad operates daily; the Number 2 pair mostly on Saturdays and holidays Adults - 1,900 yen; children - 850 yen Hakuba Cortina Daily from 5pm until 8pm (until 9pm on Saturdays) Adults - 1,500 yen; children - 1,000 yen Tsugaike Kogen Kane-no-naru-oka area from 6pm until 8:50pm on 3rd, 10th, 11th February Karamatsu Shirakaba area from 6pm until 9pm on 10th, 11th, 17th February; 3rd, 10th March Adults - 2,200 yen; children - 1,700 yen There are no other nighta operations at other ski resorts in the region Hakuba Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Wednesday 7th February 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 444cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 42 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 37cm 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. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 495cm Posted on Tuesday 6th February 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . There was just a light dusting of new snow overnight but the trickle has continued and the total build up in the village is 3cm. We can expect the constant light snow to continue throughout the remainder of the week. Early morning the upper part of the resort was shrouded in cloud but that lifted to reveal a partially sunny day. While it is cold today those direct sunlight rays did prove enough to melt a little of the ice on the roads. Kitanomine Zone open. Furano Zone open. Furano Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Tuesday 6th February 2018 Total snowfall at base 495cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 28cm (5th December) 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 13cm 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 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 14cm Snowfall at base this season 714cm Posted on Tuesday 6th February 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. After all that snow to play in yesterday, we got some more fresh overnight... I feel that we have seen a lot of the 'snow overnight and fine in the day' pattern this season. (And I like it!) It was snowing pretty heavily at times, but in the end probably generally around 10-15cm. The sun is out now though and some blue skies again. It should be another excellent morning. The forecast is looking interesting. More clear weather towards the end of the week and then some heavy snow by the weekend. Areas lower down look set to get some rain, though we should avoid that clicking straight into the snow. Shiga Kogen Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Tuesday 6th February 2018 Total snowfall at base 714cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 56 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (25th January) 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 65cm 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 595cm Posted on Tuesday 6th February 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . The sun is out! I thought it might be snowing this morning, but the light snow overnight has eased off and clouds have mostly cleared - other than some low cloud remaining - and the sun is shining down on us. The resort is reporting 10-15cm of fresh snow on the upper slopes and up to 5cm in lower areas. Forecasts seem to be saying different things and I'm certainly no expert (no chuckling please). So I'm going to sit tight and see what develops. Actually, no, I think I'll get my gear on and head up to the Yamabiko area. ;) Nozawa Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Tuesday 6th February 2018 Total snowfall at base 595cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 41 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 32cm 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 441cm Posted on Tuesday 6th February 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . I had a top day yesterday finding myself some very fine snow. I'm not telling you where; you'll have to check yourself. It was continuing to snow and not much of a wind. And this morning this is how much snow the resorts are reporting: Hakuba Cortina: 18cm at base; 20+cm up top Hakuba Happo-one: 15cm (top gondola station) Hakuba Goryu: 5-10cm Hakuba 47: 5-10cm 47 reporting 10cm of snow overnight on upper slopes and 'not as much as they thought' - I'm a bit surprised myself, but still, conditions should be very agreeable this morning. So we're expecting continued snow today into tomorrow. Sun is currently forecast around Friday and then some good-looking potentially heavy snow over the weekend. Though without wanting to spoil the excitement there seems to be a chance of a warm up and rain on Saturday before it turns into snow. Noooooooooooooo! Let's deal with that when we get to it, but keep it in mind. In the meantime, wrap up well and have fun today. Hakuba Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Tuesday 6th February 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 441cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 41 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 34cm 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 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 492cm Posted on Monday 5th February 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Very fine snow is falling at the moment and there is 3cm so far in the village. It is expected to snow very lightly for the remainder of the day so there may be another few centimeters to come. The windy weather from yesterday has passed and it is nice and calm this morning. Visibility will be a bit limited due to low cloud cover. The forecast for the remainder of the week is for light snow off and on. Kitanomine Zone open. Furano Zone open. Furano Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Monday 5th February 2018 Total snowfall at base 492cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 56 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 28cm (5th December) 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 10cm 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 41cm Snowfall at base this season 700cm Posted on Monday 5th February 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. And it's a really very good morning. Where did this come from?! Varying reports from around the area this morning... the official site is saying 50cm of fresh, Kumanoyu are reporting 30-50cm, my friends are reporting 32cm and 45cm. And I am measuring just slightly over 40cm. So hopefully you can get a good idea of what to expect this morning... lots of fresh snow to play in! What's more, the sun is out at the moment! Folk who are sticking around for this morning are in for a treat. But don't worry, snow is due later on today again so there should be fresh to enjoy tomorrow too. Excellent. Shiga Kogen Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Monday 5th February 2018 Total snowfall at base 700cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 55 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (25th January) 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 51cm 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 24cm Snowfall at base this season 589cm Posted on Monday 5th February 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . I have a fine layer of fresh snow to report to you this morning. The resort is reporting 20-40cm of fresh and I am measuring 26cm. Nice. It's just cloudy at the moment but more snow is due at times during the day today (and tomorrow), with perhaps the sun getting to shine through the clouds at times too. In fact right now there's a bit of sun shining down through my window. A fine morning, I would say and I know where I'm heading! Fresh snowfall since yesterday (as reported by the resort): - Yamabiko (1407m): 40cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 26cm - Hikage (660m): 30cm - Nagasaka (615m): 30cm - Karasawa (563m): 20cm Official snow depth numbers: - Yamabiko (1407m): 335cm - Uenotaira (1230m): 275cm - Hikage (660m): 200cm - Nagasaka (615m): 195cm - Karasawa (563m): 160cm Lifts operations: - All scheduled lifts appear to be operating as normal. - 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 - Kandahar Nozawa Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Monday 5th February 2018 Total snowfall at base 589cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 40 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 26cm 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 22cm Snowfall at base this season 433cm Posted on Monday 5th February 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. Fresh snow. The headlines: Hakuba Goryu 30cm (upper) Hakuba 47: 15-30cm Hakuba Cortina: 20+cm Hakuba Happo: 20cm I am measuring 22cm. So looks like we can expect a good new layer of snow out there on mountain this morning. Yesterday was cold out there. I sure felt cold anyway. Snowy and quite windy too. The snow clouds should be over Hakuba over the next few days, or at least close-by; as I write this report there's some blue sky on show... Anyway, it should be fun to see how much fresh we get. And I am looking forward to checking out conditions this morning. Biggest problem: where to go! ----- Hakuba Happo-one Operating lifts: - Lifts appear to be operating as normal Courses open: - All courses should be open as normal - Happo Banks is now open Official snow depth: - Kurobishi: 380cm - Usagidaira: 235cm - Lower: 130cm ----- Hakuba Goryu Operating lifts: - Lifts appear to be operating as normal - The top Alps Number 2/4 pair lifts will be open weekends until 4th Feb; then daily from 10th Feb until 18th March Courses open: - All courses should be open as normal Official snow depth: - Top: 375cm - Toomi: 130cm - Iimori: 100cm ----- Hakuba 47 Operating lifts: - All lifts operating as planned - Line D usually operates only when the Gondola is not operating Courses open: - All main courses available Official snow depth: - Top: 320cm - Base: 135cm ----- Tsugaike Kogen Operating lifts: - Should be open as normal apart from Kane-no-naru-oka Skyliner I Courses open: - All course areas are open Official snow depth: - Tsuga-no-mori: 315cm - Han-no-ki: 300cm - Maruyama: 130cm - Shirakaba: 250cm - Champion: 160cm - Oya-no-hara: 140cm - Kane-no-naru-oka: 165cm ----- Hakuba Cortina Operating lifts: - All lifts are operating this morning Courses open: - All courses apart from Itadaira Ridge should be open Official snow depth: - Top: 330cm - Base: 208cm ----- Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Operating lifts: - Most lifts are operating with most courses open Official snow depth: - Top: 220cm - Base: 130cm ----- Hakuba Norikura Onsen Operating lifts: - All lifts apart from Alps Number 7 should be operating as planned Official snow depth: - 240cm ----- Hakuba Valley Kashimayari Operating lifts: - All lifts apart from Number 8 and 10 should be operating Official snow depth: - 190cm ----- Hakuba Sanosaka Operating lifts: - All three lifts are operating Official snow depth: - 150cm Hakuba Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Monday 5th February 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 433cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 40 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 26cm 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 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 915cm Posted on Monday 5th February 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Hello and good morning from nearby Hirafu base. I have some fresh snow to report this morning. Not a huge amount - just 3cm in fact - so not enough to fill in those tracks. But welcome all the same of course. It is snowing at the moment and snow showers are forecast for the day today and also tomorrow, though it doesn't look like we can expect too much snow from it. Anyway all areas appear to be opening at the start of the day --- though I am hearing that the top lifts at Hirafu may be delayed due to poor visibility up there --- and we can expect gates to be open. Let's skiing. Or indeed let's boarding. Today marks the start of the main Odori/Susukino area of the Sapporo Snow Festival over in... Sapporo city. Many visitors to Niseko and Hokkaido enjoy checking the festival out while they are here, and it is certainly worth a look. Some of those snow sculptures are seriously impressive. --- Niseko Avalanche Report: Niseko base 5.00am: -3°, 5cm new snow. Moiwa 800m: -6°, SE7.6m/s(midnight 12m/s), 5cm new snow, snowdrift development. Annupuri 1150m: -11°, ESE9.6m/s (midnight 12.1m/s), 10cm new snow, snowpack 330cm. Hirafu 1250m: -9°, E10m/s, 5cm new snow. Coastal data: Benkei Cape:S4m/s. Kamui Cape: E9m/s, 1003hPa, wave 2.2m. The low pressure system over the Sea of Japan is bringing a weak snow wind above 800m, causing snowdrift development on the west side, which are becoming slabs. Although slabs are small they are not bonded well to the low pressure snow below them and will easily fracture. Above 1000m the avalanche risk is high. Depending on location, there is possibility of 40cm deep flow type avalanche on 40deg slopes, fracturing on Feb 3 layer. Kozan no Sawa sidewall, the far Higashi One cornice face and Iwaonupuri where soft snowdrifts are not bonded well, expect shallow avalanches from rider stimulation. All peak gates are expected to be open. Please listen to the patrols advice and prepare before going out of bounds. Helmets and beacons are not mandatory, but are recommended. We are currently under a high pressure system between two lows, the wind is not that strong and snow is good. The number of cracks forming on steeper slopes is increasing. There have been fatalities in the past from falling in them, take care. Also the number of cracks is rapidly increasing in strictly off limits area Haru no Taki. The possibility of a full depth or deep layer avalanche is high here. Do not enter. Snow conditions are good. Niseko Rules strictly prohibit ducking ropes. Don't duck ropes along the sides of the runs. Beware bad visibility and a sudden change in weather. Have a good day. --- Monday 5th February 2018 Resort specific information (operations subject to change): Niseko Grand Hirafu & Niseko HANAZONO Resort Lifts scheduled to be operating: - All lifts (apart from King Number 2) should be operating - Top lifts delayed opening due to poor visibility Official snow depth: - Top: 430cm - Base: 200cm Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Lifts scheduled to be operating: - All lifts should be operating Official snow depth: - Top: 360cm - Base: 240cm Niseko Village Lifts scheduled to be operating: - All lifts (apart from the Country Road Chair lift) should be operating Official snow depth: - Top: 360cm - Base: 240cm Niseko Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Monday 5th February 2018 Total snowfall at base so far 915cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 66 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 16cm 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 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 489cm Posted on Sunday 4th February 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Furano has been blasted by strong winds overnight and they are still gusting around the village. It is likely this will affect some lift operations, so it will be best to get the latest lift information from the resort before buying a lift ticket. There has been some snow overnight which is about 5cm in the village. Due to the wind effect exposed places are likely to have had the new snow blow straight past. Snow has not settled on cars outside in the wind. It is quite warm at -4c and the high will be -2c. Slope conditions will be variable with pockets of fresh wind blown snow scattered around. Kitanomine Zone open. Furano Zone open. Furano Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Sunday 4th February 2018 Total snowfall at base 489cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 55 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 28cm (5th December) 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 7cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 659cm Posted on Sunday 4th February 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. There was a bit of snow falling last night and I am able to add 2cm to the reports from that. But this morning the sun is out and it's a beauty of a morning. Cold too, at the start of the day anyway. Snow is due again later on today believe it or not, though we are not expecting significant amounts. And hopefully there will be snow clouds overhead until around mid week. It should be a fine Sunday morning. Shiga Kogen Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Sunday 4th February 2018 Total snowfall at base 659cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 50cm (25th January) 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 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 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