Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 7cm Snowfall at base this season 211cm Weather overview Sunny Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Excellent Posted on Wednesday 20th December 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . It's a cold and very sunny morning once again here in Madarao. Some fresh snow from last night means that it should be a very agreeable morning out on the open slopes. More sunshine is on the forecast over the next few days with the next snow due on Monday. Official snow depth: 95cm Operating lifts: Number 1 lift Number 2 quad lift Open courses Paradise Beginners B Utopia Giant (lower) Curving Pole A Lower lift ticket prices for opening until 22nd December. Planned nighta operations this season: Daily between 29th December 2017 and 3rd January 2018 7th January 2018 11th February 2018 Every Saturday between 4th January and 24th March 2018 Madarao Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Wednesday 20th December 2017 Total snowfall at base 211cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 11 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 49cm (on 14th December) November 2017 snowfall 60cm reported on 3 days December 2017 snowfall 151cm 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 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 206cm Posted on Wednesday 20th December 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . After that good start to the day yesterday, we were into snowfall and windy weather conditions again by the afternoon. Not huge amounts of snow this time though. And this morning... we're back to clear skies and sunshine. There's more of this due over the next run of days too, probably until Sunday. It's really cold this morning but we can expect somewhat warmer conditions late week and over the weekend. The cold will be back for Monday though and that is when the next decent snowfall is expected. No fresh snowfall expected before the weekend but I do expect more areas to open at the weekend. More people will be here for Christmas and in the run up to New Year, so as much as possible will be open. Areas of Shiga Kogen that are at least part open: - Okushiga Kogen - Yakebitaiyama - Ichinose Yamanokami - Ichinose Diamond - Ichinose Family - Tannenomori - Takamagahara Mammoth - Maruike - Sun Valley - Kumanoyu - Yokoteyama - Shibutoge Shiga Kogen Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Wednesday 20th December 2017 Total snowfall at base 206cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 19 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 38cm (14th December) November 2017 snowfall 47cm reported on 6 days December 2017 snowfall 159cm reported on 13 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 31cm Snowfall at base this season 337cm Posted on Wednesday 20th December 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Good news: 31cm of fresh, light new snow. Kind of surprised yesterday to be in the office, looked outside, and once again we had a mini-blizzard blowing away. Nice snow, star-shaped crystals. It looks great, but it’s still not enough to get out in the backcountry. Expect lots of brush and vines and inability to traverse and troubles (to keep the story short, wait a bit more!) Akakura Kanko: 170 cm, -6° Lifts: Myokokogen Sky Cable (gondola); Hotel No. 2, 3, 5; Champion No. 1 and 3 Akakura Onsen: 180cm, -6° Lifts: All main lifts Ikenotaira Onsen: 90cm (under-reporting, Ikenotaira?), -5°; Shirakaba Capsule, Alpine Blick No. 1 and No.2 Myoko Suginohara: 125cm, -4°; gondola only Seki Onsen: 80 cm, -5° (old report); open Dec. 22 Myoko Ski Park: 160 cm, -2°; closed for lift inspection Kyukamura RunRun: 230 cm, -1° Tangram Ski Circus: 110 cm, -5°; No. 1 pair, No. 3 quad, No. 5 quad, No. 6 pair Madarao Kogen: 90 cm, -1°; No. 1, No. 2 quad Myoko Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Wednesday 20th December 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 337cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 12 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 54cm (14th December) November 2017 snowfall 61cm reported on 3 days December 2017 snowfall 276cm 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 7cm Snowfall at base this season 276cm Posted on Tuesday 19th December 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . There is no snow falling now but there is 7cm of new snow on the ground that sneaked in there over night. It is calm in the village but probably a light breeze actually on the resort. It looks to be fully overcast and no sun is managing to break through that cloud barrier. From tomorrow the weather looks good with a cloud and sun mix through until the end of the week. Furano Zone open. Kitanomine Zone partially open. Kitanomine Gondola closed. Furano Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Tuesday 19th December 2017 Total snowfall at base 276cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 29 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 28cm (5th December) November 2017 snowfall 125cm reported on 13 days December 2017 snowfall 151cm reported on 16 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 35cm Snowfall at base this season 407cm Posted on Tuesday 19th December 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here A very good morning from Niseko. I have an impressive 35cm of fresh snow to report to you since yesterday morning. Avalanche control at Mizuno-no-sawa started yesterday, as mentioned below, and hopefully we will see gates opening at the weekend. It's always exciting and it will be good to get that 'last piece' of the puzzle set up and going. --- The snow I am reporting today takes the total haul for this season - observed by me, at base - to over 4m. Lordy dordy, we really need to try to not get complacent about this. And to really appreciate it as well. Especially after the less spectacular starts we have had in recent years. I certainly hope that the season continues like this, but can it and will it? Obviously we will see as the weeks move on and we get a complete picture of the season. For now though... sugoi! --- I am hearing rumors/rumours that a certain Santa Claus has heard about the snowfall here in Niseko this year, and has decided to take a bit of time off from his main duties to appear on the slopes on 23rd and 24th December. It is unconfirmed if he will be skiing or snowboarding but apparently even as he enjoys himself, he will still have a supply of presents to give to folk. What a thoroughly decent chap. --- Niseko Avalanche Report: Niseko base 6.00am: -6°, 30cm new snow, light winds. Moiwa 800m : -9.6°, W4.1m/s(overnight gusting to 15m/s), 40cm new snow, cornice and snowdrift development. Annupuri 1150m: -13°, W8m/s, 50cm new snow, snow depth 1000m- 170cm, increasing. Hirafu 1200m: -13°, light winds, 50cm new snow. Coastal data: Benkei Cape:NW9m/s(2am: 17m/s). Kamui Cape: W10m/s, 1014hPa, wave 1.7m. The wind pattern hasn't changed and heavy snow continues falling in the Niseko mountains. Grooming machines are having a hard time keeping up with it. The snow is so deep you should take snow shoes if you are snowboarding. From survey and data, on leeward slopes, cornices and knolls, above 800m there is risk of large scale surface avalanches triggered by rider stimulation. Avoid cliffs and steep areas. Snow in the forest is good but too deep. Mizuno no Sawa avalanche control started yesterday and is expected to open this weekend. Hirafu and Annupuri peak gates are also expected to open at the same time. Please be patient. Poor visibility today due to snow fall. Take care falling into holes or hitting trees. Cracks are hard to see from above. Do not duck ropes. Have a good day. --- Tuesday 19th December 2017 What's planned to be open today in Niseko (subject to change): Niseko Grand Hirafu Lifts operating: - Ace Number 3 Pair lift - Ace Number 2 Center Four quad lift (* nighta) - Ace Family quad lift (* nighta) - King Number 3 quad lift - Hirafu Gondola (* nighta) - Holiday Number 1 pair lift (* nighta) - Swinging Monkey - King Number 4 Niseko HANAZONO Resort Lifts operating: - Hanazono Number 1 quad lift - Hanazono Number 2 quad lift - Hanazono Number 3 quad lift Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Lifts operating: - Annupuri Gondola - Jumbo Number 1 quad lift (* nighta) - Jumbo Number 2 pair lift - Jumbo Number 4 pair lift - Dream Number 1 quad lift Niseko Village Lifts operating: - Niseko Gondola - Banzai Chair - Community Chair (* nighta) - Upper Village Gondola (* nighta) - Village Express (* nighta) - Wonderland Chair --- Official resort snow depths on Tuesday 19th December 2017: Niseko Grand Hirafu & Hanazono Top - 310cm Base - 140cm Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Top - 170cm Base - 140cm Niseko Village Top - 180cm Base - 120cm --- Floodlit 'nighta' skiing: Night skiing is planned for every evening at the Niseko Grand Hirafu, Niseko Village and Niseko Annupuri areas. There is no nighta at the Niseko HANAZONO area. Ski lifts that are scheduled to be operating for nighta are noted above. Niseko Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Tuesday 19th December 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 407cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 29 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 35cm (19th December) November 2017 snowfall 188cm reported on 11 days December 2017 snowfall 219cm reported on 18 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. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 269cm Posted on Monday 18th December 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is a very cold start to the morning with the thermometer sitting at -10c, but the good news it is a very nice clear morning. There is a small amount of new snow on the ground that I measured to be 4cm. The number of visitors is increasing rapidly in the build up to Christmas. Kitanomine Zone is open but the Kitanomine Gondola and Kitanomine magic carpet still haven't started for the season. Furano Zone open. Kitanomine Zone partially open. Kitanomine Gondola closed. Furano Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Monday 18th December 2017 Total snowfall at base 269cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 28 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 28cm (5th December) November 2017 snowfall 125cm reported on 13 days December 2017 snowfall 144cm 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 140cm Posted on Monday 18th December 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning to you all from here in sunny Hakuba. It's a lovely morning with lots of blue sky and some cloud here and there. The sun is shining down brightly. The only snow since yesterday that I can find being reported by resorts is as follows: Hakuba Goryu: 0-5cm Hakuba Cortina: 5cm ...with myself seeing a thin layer covering the road since last night. Should be a fab morning; and we can look forward to more snow tomorrow. Hakuba Happo-one Operating lifts: - Gondola Adam - Alpen quad lift - Hakuba Riesen quad lift - Nakiyama Number 3 triple lift - Panorama pair lift - Kokusai Number 1 pair lift - Kokusai Number 3 pair lift - Kurobishi Number 2 quad lift - Kurobishi Number 3 pair lift - Skyline Number 2 pair lift - Sakka Kita-one quad lift Courses open: - Majority of course areas are now at least part open - Areas still closed: Riesen Grat, Kurobishi off-piste, Nakiyama Wall, Nakiyama North, Central, Shirakaba North, Kitaone 3. Official snow depth: - Kurobishi: 185cm - Usagidaira: 140cm - Lower: 65cm Hakuba Goryu Operating lifts: - Goryu Telecabin (gondola) - Alps Number 1 pair lift - Alps Number 3 pair lift - Toomi Sky Four lift - Toomi Number 1 pair lift - Milky Four lift - Number 1 high speed pair lift - Number 6 pair lift Courses open: - All courses apart from Cosmo River, Sunny Way, Straight Whisky, Snow Diving and Adventure are open at Hakuba Goryu. Official snow depth: - Top: 200cm - Toomi: 70cm - Iimori: 40cm Hakuba 47 Operating lifts: - Line 8 Gondola - Line AB pair lift - Line C quad lift - Line E high speed pair lift Courses open: - All main courses are open - Tree Riding Zone not open yet Official snow depth: - Top: 185cm - Base: 60cm Tsugaike Kogen Operating lifts - Most lifts now operating Courses open: - Most courses are now available (Champion and Kane-no-naru-oka 2 still closed) Official snow depth: - Tsuga-no-mori: 185cm - Han-no-ki: 185cm - Maruyama: 50cm - Shirakaba: 60cm - Oya-no-hara: 45cm - Kane-no-naru-oka: 45cm Hakuba Cortina Operating lifts - Number 1 pair lift - Number 2 quad lift - Number 4 pair lift Official snow depth: - Top: 180cm - Base: 120cm Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Operating lifts - Gondola - View 2 - 4 East - 5 South Courses open: - View C - View D - East - South Official snow depth: - Top: 100cm - Base: 30cm Hakuba Valley Kashimayari Operating lifts - Number 2 pair lift - Number 3 quad lift - Number 6 quad lift Official snow depth: - 50cm Hakuba Norikura Onsen Operating lifts - Alps Number 1 pair lift - Alps Number 4 pair lift Official snow depth: - 70cm Hakuba Sanosaka Operating lifts - Number 3 quad lift Official snow depth: - 50cm Hakuba Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Monday 18th December 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 140cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 15 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 23cm (21st November) November 2017 snowfall 47cm reported on 5 days December 2017 snowfall 93cm 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 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 29cm Snowfall at base this season 141cm Posted on Monday 18th December 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Morning from Nozawa. And what a really great morning it promises to be. With close on 30cm more fresh snow on the ground and sun shining down on the slopes (well, the upper areas - still some morning low cloud in lower areas but that should clear up)... ...we couldn't really be asking for much more at the moment. It's 18th December and pretty much most of the courses are now open - that is really great to be reporting. Yet to open is just the Challenge 39; Mukobayashi, Hachiman, Kamoshika and Tanuki (and we can perhaps expect some of them to be opening soon, they are being checked this morning); as well as Kandahar. From now on in my reports (below) I will be mentioning which lifts and courses are not open - rather than what is open. More snowfall is due tomorrow. And more sunshine after that as we approach the weekend. Nozawa Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Monday 18th December 2017 Total snowfall at base 141cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 11 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 41cm (14th December) November 2017 snowfall 21cm reported on 2 days December 2017 snowfall 120cm 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 Nozawa Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 34cm Snowfall at base this season 204cm Weather overview Sunny Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Excellent Posted on Monday 18th December 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . It's a stunning morning. Amazing. Blue skies, fresh snow. We are really having a treat of an early season this time round. Resort operations remain the same but I expect more to open up soon - surely by the weekend at the latest. The link up and mountain pass are valid from Saturday, so perhaps that is the target. The resort is reporting 20cm since yesterday evening but that doesn't include what we got during the day so my number includes that and is well over 30cm. So conditions this morning should be really fine. Let's Madarao. Madarao Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Monday 18th December 2017 Total snowfall at base 204cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 10 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 49cm (on 14th December) November 2017 snowfall 60cm reported on 3 days December 2017 snowfall 144cm 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 Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 25cm Snowfall at base this season 372cm Posted on Monday 18th December 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here The good news continues. Heavy snowfall since last night; it is currently snowing heavily and I measured 25cm of fresh snow on the ground here by Hirafu base. And. There's lots more snow scheduled to arrive over the next few days. Marvellous. I've got some computer stuff to do this morning and while the conditions should be really great, it's very cold and visibility looks rather limited so I'm not feeling to hard done by. Time for some extra celebratory toast. --- Niseko Avalanche Report: Niseko base 6.00am: -7°, 25cm new snow, calm. Moiwa 800m : -10°, WSW3.5m/s, 30cm new snow, slow snowdrift development. Annupuri 1150m: -13°, W10m/s, 30cm new snow, snowdrift development. Hirafu 1200m: -14°, W10m/s, 30-40cm new snow. Coastal data: Benkei Cape:NW14m/s. Kamui Cape: WSW10m/s, 1016hPa, wave 1.4m. A weak snow wind continues with the East/West low pressure arrangement, snow drifts are developing slowly, however because of the amount of snow that has fallen, around 800m growth has been over 60cm . From impact test, 50cm slab is breaking easily and stabilisation is delayed. There is the possibility of a large scale avalanche in the following areas -West Ridge south slope, Mikaeri Bowl, East Ridge cornice slope, Strictly off Limits Haru no Taki and Yu no Sawa side wall. The snow is deep and good in the forest. The snow wind is relatively weak at 15m/s but has continued for a long time, so a lot of snow has built up. Avoid riding under cornices, knolls and lift lines. Do not duck ropes to ride out of bounds. Others will follow 1 track, leading to higher risk of accident. Careful of frostbite. Have a good day. --- Monday 18th December 2017 What's planned to be open today in Niseko (subject to change): Niseko Grand Hirafu Lifts operating: - Ace Number 3 Pair lift - Ace Number 2 Center Four quad lift (* nighta) - Ace Family quad lift (* nighta) - King Number 3 quad lift - Hirafu Gondola (* nighta) - Holiday Number 1 pair lift (* nighta) - Swinging Monkey - King Number 4 Niseko HANAZONO Resort Lifts operating: - Hanazono Number 1 quad lift - Hanazono Number 2 quad lift - Hanazono Number 3 quad lift Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Lifts operating: - Annupuri Gondola - Jumbo Number 1 quad lift (* nighta) - Jumbo Number 2 pair lift - Jumbo Number 4 pair lift - Dream Number 1 quad lift Niseko Village Lifts operating: - Niseko Gondola - Banzai Chair - Community Chair (* nighta) - Upper Village Gondola (* nighta) - Village Express (* nighta) - Wonderland Chair --- Official resort snow depths on Monday 18th December 2017: Niseko Grand Hirafu & Hanazono Top - 280cm Base - 130cm Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Top - 170cm Base - 120cm Niseko Village Top - 170cm Base - 110cm --- Floodlit 'nighta' skiing: Night skiing is planned for every evening at the Niseko Grand Hirafu, Niseko Village and Niseko Annupuri areas. There is no nighta at the Niseko HANAZONO area. Ski lifts that are scheduled to be operating for nighta are noted above. Niseko Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Monday 18th December 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 372cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 28 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 29cm (20th November) November 2017 snowfall 188cm reported on 11 days December 2017 snowfall 184cm reported on 17 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 34cm Snowfall at base this season 198cm Posted on Monday 18th December 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Brrrrr. It's a very cold morning here in Shiga Kogen. A beautiful one too. The sun is out. Blue skies. Stunning! And fresh snow. And very cold. Really have no idea about the "5cm" of fresh snowfall the official site is reporting.... I am measuring 34cm and I see Okushiga Kogen are reporting 50-60cm. Wind was definitely blowing snow around and there are also of course natural differences in such a wider area, but still! Maybe more snow tomorrow but there seems to be more sun than snow on the forecast from Wednesday into the weekend. I notice Ichinose Yamanokami now appears to be open as well as Shibutoge. Hopefully we might get to 'all open' at least 'mostly open' from this coming weekend. Shiga Kogen Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Monday 18th December 2017 Total snowfall at base 198cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 18 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 38cm (14th December) November 2017 snowfall 47cm reported on 6 days December 2017 snowfall 151cm reported on 12 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 45cm Snowfall at base this season 306cm Posted on Monday 18th December 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Another 45cm of snow. That means just over a meter in the past two days, a January of a snowfall, not a normal December accumulation. Absolutely beautiful out there today, and those slopes should be very good. Akakura Kanko: 180 cm, -6° Lifts: Myokokogen Sky Cable (gondola); Hotel No. 2, 3, 5; Champion No. 1 and 3 Akakura Onsen: 160cm, -6° Lifts: Yodel No. 1, No. 3, No. 4 lifts Ikenotaira Onsen: 100cm, -7°; Shirakaba Capsule, Alpine Blick No. 1 and No.2, Karamatsu Myoko Suginohara: 140cm, -8°; gondola only Seki Onsen: 80 cm, -5° (old report); open Dec. 22 Myoko Ski Park: 150 cm, -2° Kyukamura RunRun: 200 cm, -2° Tangram Ski Circus: 100 cm, -4°; No. 1 pair, No. 3 quad, No. 5 quad, No. 6 pair Madarao Kogen: 90 cm, -7°; No. 1, No. 2 quad Myoko Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Monday 18th December 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 306cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 11 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 54cm (14th December) November 2017 snowfall 61cm reported on 3 days December 2017 snowfall 245cm 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 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