Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 29cm Snowfall at base this season 81cm Posted on Monday 20th November 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Wow! I have another 29cm of fresh snowfall to report to you since yesterday. This really is a very nice run up to the lifts opening at Niseko Grand Hirafu on Thursday, which surely they will be able to do now. It is very likely that it will not continue being full-on winter from now on - we can expect some milder temperatures around Wednesday and Thursday - but still, very happy with how things are shaping up right now. Let's hope that we can avoid rain that might spoil the fun around mid-week... unfortunately it's there on the forecast at the moment. Still, even so fingers crossed it might be snowing at higher elevations. I think there'll be a lot of folk lining up for those first lifts in a few days. It will be fun to see how much can open too, no doubt we'll hear more about that around Wednesday. I will keep you posted, hopefully with news of further snow in my report tomorrow morning. --- Planned season dates: Niseko Grand Hirafu: Thursday 23rd November 2017 until Sunday 6th May 2018 Niseko Annupuri: Saturday 25th November 2017 until Sunday 6th May 2018 Niseko Village: Friday 1st December 2017 until Sunday 8th April 2018 Niseko Hanazono: Saturday 2nd December 2017 until Sunday 8th April 2018 Floodlit 'nighta' skiing schedule: Saturday 9th December 2017 until Sunday 18th March 2018 Niseko Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Monday 20th November 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 81cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 5 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 29cm (20th November) November 2017 snowfall 81cm 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 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 20cm Snowfall at base this season 43cm Posted on Monday 20th November 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . It's still pre-season, so I wasn't really going to add more reports for awhile. But when we get another 20 cm, I have to say something! It's almost the end of the day now, and it is still snowing a bit. The weather report says it probably won't last, but I guess we can all share the fun of the pre-season, up to the time the doors open and we're out on the hill (although a few brave/foolhardy folks were out there today, hiking up and bouncing their way down the slopes—there's lots of stuff under that snow!) Official planned season ski resort opening dates: Saturday 9th December 2017: Akakura Onsen Friday 15th December 2017: Akakura Kanko Saturday 16th December 2017: Ikenotaira Onsen Kyukamura RunRun Lotte Arai Resort Tangram Ski Circus Madarao Kogen Sunday 17th December 2017: Myoko Ski Park Saturday 23rd December 2017: Myoko Suginohara Seki Onsen Kurohime Kogen Snow Park Myoko Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Monday 20th November 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 43cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 2 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 23cm (19th November) November 2017 snowfall 43cm 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 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 4cm Posted on Sunday 19th November 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Hello from Hakuba on this snowy Sunday morning. It's not actually snowing at base as I write this now but it looks like it's still coming down at higher elevations. Not a huge amount, but it's good to get the reports off to a start. The forecast remains good for more snow during today and through tomorrow too. When you think it's still just 19th November, this is all feeling really good and positive. Official planned ski resort opening dates: Thursday 23rd November 2017 Hakuba Happo-one Tsugaike Kogen Late November 2017 Hakuba 47 Hakuba Goryu Friday 15th December 2017 Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field Saturday 16th December 2017 Hakuba Cortina Hakuba Valley Kashimayari Mid December 2017 Hakuba Norikura Onsen Hakuba Sanosaka From previous report: In ski resort news, the main thing I can report is that this season Hakuba Sanosaka will not be part of the joint ‘Hakuba Valley’ ticket deal. There were various rumours going around about Sanosaka over summer... it will be opening but it looks like operations will be somewhat scaled down with just three lifts (Number 2 quad lift, Number 3 quad lift, Number 6 pair lift) scheduled to be operating. The ‘Hakuba Valley’ lift ticket prices for the 2017-2018 season have been updated on each of the 9 ski resort pages on SnowJapan. Hakuba Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Sunday 19th November 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 4cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 day Most snowfall observed in 1 day 4cm (19th November) November 2017 snowfall 4cm reported on 1 day 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 7cm Posted on Sunday 19th November 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Morning from Zao. Just here to report 1cm of fresh snowfall earlier this morning with snow forecast today and tomorrow. A bit of village news I haven't yet mentioned. The 'Family Mart' convenience store closed on 31st October. That will probably come as a bit of a shock to lots of folk. That left Zao Onsen without a convenience store, but not for long... a 'Lawson' convenience store will be opening up just across the road nearby on 7th December. They are busy-busy getting that sorted right now. So we will be 'with convenience store' once again, for all your onigiri rice-ball needs! Zao Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Sunday 19th November 2017 Total snowfall at base 7cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 2 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 6cm (on 18th November) November 2017 snowfall 7cm observed 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 Zao Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 29cm Posted on Sunday 19th November 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Here's a quick update on the conditions in Furano. Soon after yesterday's report the snow changed to rain, and it rained moderately through the afternoon. This has had some impact on the lower slopes but the upper slopes look like they were hit with snow rather than rain. This morning the village awoke to some very light snow and freezing temperatures. The snow has continued through to the current time (midday), and although light, is accumulating nicely on the ground. The resort has a tentative opening date of 25 November 2017 subject to conditions. Furano Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Sunday 19th November 2017 Total snowfall at base 29cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 5 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 10cm (17th November) November 2017 snowfall 29cm 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 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 7cm Snowfall at base this season 7cm Posted on Sunday 19th November 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Ah, lovely beautiful snow. Don't you just love it. Everywhere is looking fantastic this morning with a layer of snow on the ground. 5-10cm of it depending on where you measure, and who knows how much there will be up on the top area of the mountain... considerably more! As I write this, there's actually a bit of sun breaking through the (many) clouds, but more snow is on the forecast for the day and actually during the day tomorrow too. The forecast looks promising: Nozawa 6-day snow and weather forecast Very exciting. It feels like this season we could definitely be on for a decent start, and what's not to love about that. Simply can't wait to get up there for first turns next Saturday! Planned opening date for Nozawa Onsen: Saturday 25th November 2017 Not long now! Nozawa Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Sunday 19th November 2017 Total snowfall at base 7cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 day Most snowfall observed in 1 day 7cm (19th November) November 2017 snowfall 7cm reported on 1 day 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 17cm Snowfall at base this season 52cm Posted on Sunday 19th November 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Yesterday temperatures rose slightly and it was a bit wet around the feet down here at village level, though surely continuing to snow higher up on the mountain. That rain in the morning turned into snow down here too though and as we approach 9am, I have another 17cm of fresh snow to report from base. Not bad at all! And it's cold too. Just how much snow has been falling at higher elevations is something we can very much look forward to checking come Thursday. I have a few friends who have wrapped up and taken a hike up there and were rather excited about it. As you would. The forecast is still looking very tasty as well and feeling rather confident of a flying start to the ski season. --- Planned season dates: Niseko Grand Hirafu: Thursday 23rd November 2017 until Sunday 6th May 2018 Niseko Annupuri: Saturday 25th November 2017 until Sunday 6th May 2018 Niseko Village: Friday 1st December 2017 until Sunday 8th April 2018 Niseko Hanazono: Saturday 2nd December 2017 until Sunday 8th April 2018 Floodlit 'nighta' skiing schedule: Saturday 9th December 2017 until Sunday 18th March 2018 Niseko Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Sunday 19th November 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 52cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 4 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 18cm (16th November) November 2017 snowfall 52cm reported on 4 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Kutchan/Niseko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 6cm Snowfall at base this season 6cm Posted on Saturday 18th November 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Zao Onsen. Snow has been falling again. Down to village level here on Thursday with the first proper snow of the season. I had a total of 6cm of snow build up on the top of my car outside my place by yesterday. Nice. Will be more than that up on the mountain of course and the slopes are looking white. It is a little milder this morning with lots of cloud around. Looking ahead there is more snow forecast for over the coming weekend, with the best chance of snow on Sunday. Some more news for the upcoming season as we wait for the snow and ski resort opening. Floodlit night skiing for the 2017-2018 season is planned as follows: In the Uwanodai area: Daily from Saturday 23rd December 2017 until Sunday 4th March 2018 Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only from Friday 9th March until Sunday 18th March 2018. In the Yokokura area: Daily from Saturday 23rd December 2017 until Monday 8th January 2018 Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only from Friday 12th January until Sunday 18th February 2018. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only from Friday 2nd March until Sunday 11th March 2018. Night time 'light up' sightseeing ropeway is planned for the following dates: December 2017: 23rd-24th, 29th-31st January 2018: 1st-7th, 13th-14th, 20th-21st, 27th-31st February 2018: every day March 2018: 1st-4th Zao Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Saturday 18th November 2017 Total snowfall at base 6cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 day Most snowfall observed in 1 day 6cm (on 18th November) November 2017 snowfall 6cm observed on 1 day Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Zao Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 25cm Posted on Saturday 18th November 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . The snow continues! Light snow continued through yesterday and it is still snowing. A further 5cm has accumulated on the ground since the last report so the village is now a solid blanket of white. Snow is forecast continuously through until next Wednesday. Wednesday is down for a rain event at base level, but the upper mountain at least should see snow instead of the rain. All looking very good for an opening in a week. The resort has a tentative opening date of 25 November 2017 subject to conditions. Furano Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Saturday 18th November 2017 Total snowfall at base 25cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 4 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 10cm (17th November) November 2017 snowfall 25cm 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 20cm Posted on Friday 17th November 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Snow news is good news and I have just been out and measured 10cm of fresh snow which fantastic. It is currently snowing lightly and the flakes are pretty large and light for this time of year. The snow is predicted to continue at least until midday, and then over the weekend there will be continuous snow that should leave a decent amount on the upper slopes at least. All this bodes well for the resort's opening date in little over a weeks time. The resort has a tentative opening date of 25 November 2017 subject to conditions. Furano Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Friday 17th November 2017 Total snowfall at base 20cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 3 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 10cm (17th November) November 2017 snowfall 20cm 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 35cm Posted on Friday 17th November 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here After my report yesterday of snowfall, this morning I have some more to report. 8cm of it. And it's good quality stuff too, nice and light. Brilliant! And that's not all. The forecast is good. More snowfall is due over the weekend and beyond. Everything is looking good for a quality start this coming Thursday as planned. That's what we like to hear. Right now it isn't snowing and it's a mix of cloud and blue sky. It might get slightly warmer tomorrow before dropping again for the weekend and that snow. --- Planned season dates: Niseko Grand Hirafu: Thursday 23rd November 2017 until Sunday 6th May 2018 Niseko Annupuri: Saturday 25th November 2017 until Sunday 6th May 2018 Niseko Village: Friday 1st December 2017 until Sunday 8th April 2018 Niseko Hanazono: Saturday 2nd December 2017 until Sunday 8th April 2018 Floodlit 'nighta' skiing schedule: Saturday 9th December 2017 until Sunday 18th March 2018 Niseko Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Friday 17th November 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 35cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 3 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 18cm (16th November) November 2017 snowfall 35cm 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 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 10cm Posted on Friday 17th November 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Hello from Shiga Kogen. The sun is out and the start to the season is looking bright too, with Kumanoyu announcing that it will indeed be part open from tomorrow. That area plans to have the Number 2 pair lift operating with a 30-50m wide, 600m long ski course open. The snow isn't deep yet but enough for that start. And it looks like there should be snowfall over the weekend too. Saturday 18th November 2017: Kumanoyu Saturday 2nd December 2017: Yakebitaiyama Saturday 9th December 2017: Okushiga Kogen Late November 2017: Takamagahara Mammoth Yokoteyama Early December 2017: Hasuike Ichinose Family Shibutoge Sun Valley Terakoya Mid December 2017: Bunadaira Giant Higashitateyama Ichinose Diamond Maruike Nishitateyama Tannenomori Okojo Late December 2017 Ichinose Yamanokami The section of the Route 292 road that connects Shiga Kogen with Gunma Prefecture is now closed for the winter season. It is scheduled to re-open from 10:00am on 20th April 2018. The road connecting Okushiga Kogen with Nozawa Onsen is also closed for the winter season. Shiga Kogen Now 2017-2018 season Data as of Friday 17th November 2017 Total snowfall at base 10cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 3 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 4cm (9th and 17th November) November 2017 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 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