Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 1440cm Posted on Friday 17th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Very light snow is falling, and the sun is intermittently shining. Nice way to end the work week (wait a minute, isn't every day a weekend in Myoko?). It looks like snow could be falling a little more heavily high up, while there's still a lot of blue sky showing all around the peaks. A couple of things end this weekend at Suginohara: Myoko Snowmobile Land, which is a number of trails around the base of the mountain, closes on the 20th, which I have heard (and will need to confirm; can't find it on the website but a friend did) that the Suginohara No. 3 lift will also close on the 20th. Tiny rant: I can't understand why ski areas close the high lifts early! The snow will hang on longer up there, and there's more interesting terrain up top. It also limits access to the backcountry (or, makes for a much longer hike up to the peaks), which I sometimes wonder could be the real reason. I know some areas are more active than others in discouraging backcountry access, which always seems counterproductive. Real backcountry skiers/boarders aren't the ones getting lost; people going off the lifts are. OK, rant over. Smile, get out there, enjoy a nice day on the hill! Akakura Kanko: 370cm, -2° Akakura Onsen: 370cm, -12° Ikenotaira Onsen: 250cm, -2° Myoko Suginohara: 255cm, -7° (top) Seki Onsen: 500cm, -1° Myoko Ski Park: 300cm, 2° Kyukamura RunRun: 300cm, 2° Tangram Ski Circus: 230cm, -5° Madarao Kogen: 280cm, -3° Myoko Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 17th March 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 1440cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 63 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 91cm (15th January) November 2016 snowfall 12cm reported on 4 days December 2016 snowfall 345cm reported on 13 days January 2017 snowfall 629cm reported on 21 days February 2017 snowfall 333cm reported on 18 days March 2017 snowfall 121cm 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 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 783cm Posted on Friday 17th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Lots of cloud around this morning with earlier light snow now easing off. Clearer skies are forecast though; if not this morning then later on and over the coming weekend. Talking about the coming weekend, it's a long one as Monday is a holiday here in Japan. Probably going to be popular as well with fine weather forecast so expect a lot of people to be here enjoying the mountain. Fresh snow reported by resort since yesterday morning: - Yamabiko: 5cm - Uenotaira: 6cm - Hikage: 0cm - Nagasaka: 3cm - Karasawa: 0cm Official snow depths: - Yamabiko: 395cm - Uenotaira: 300cm - Hikage: 165cm - Nagasaka: 160cm - Karasawa: 100cm Lifts operations: - All lifts operating apart from: - Yunomine pair (usually closed on weekdays) - Mizunashi triple (usually closed on weekdays) - Challenge pair (usually closed on weekdays) - Utopia pair (usually closed on weekdays) Courses not open today are: - Grand Prix - Kandahar East - Kandahar West Nozawa Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 17th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 783cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 62 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 52cm (14th January) November 2016 snowfall 2cm reported on 2 days December 2016 snowfall 161cm reported on 14 days January 2017 snowfall 366cm reported on 20 days February 2017 snowfall 196cm reported on 19 days March 2017 snowfall 58cm 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 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 1053cm Posted on Friday 17th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Morning from Naeba and again the resort is reporting 5-10cm of fresh snow this morning. Hearing that there's some pretty nice conditions out there too on higher elevations. I need to head up there this morning for a first-hand check. Clearer skies are forecast for the weekend and there's not much in terms of snow potential over the coming week. Perhaps we might get a surprise or two. Long weekend ahead as Monday is a holiday. Naeba Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 17th March 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 1053cm Number of days snowfall observed 68 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 80cm (15th January) November 2016 snowfall 17cm observed on 4 days December 2016 snowfall 150cm observed on 14 days January 2017 snowfall 550cm observed on 23 days February 2017 snowfall 280cm observed on 19 days March 2017 snowfall 56cm observed on 8 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Naeba. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 11cm Snowfall at base this season 1050cm Posted on Thursday 16th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. Great news! Yes, 12cm of fresh snow on the ground and the official report is saying 15cm. Both sound good to me. When we get to this stage of the season, the middle of March, you always start to wonder if this snow will be the last snow of the season. I was actually a bit surprised to see that we got 90cm during March last year (50cm this year so far) and some snowfall in April too - last season the last snow I reported was on 12th April, so there you go. I certainly hope so. Here's to more snowfall! Shiga Kogen Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Thursday 16th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 1050cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 75 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 70cm (15th January) November 2016 snowfall 27cm reported on 5 days December 2016 snowfall 215cm reported on 18 days January 2017 snowfall 485cm reported on 24 days February 2017 snowfall 272cm reported on 21 days March 2017 snowfall 51cm 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 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 9cm Snowfall at base this season 890cm Weather overview Light snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Varied Posted on Thursday 16th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Hello from Madarao! And I am happy to report some fresh snow this morning. Yes, light snow is falling and the resort are reporting 10cm of fresh snow and indeed I am measuring 9cm. Great to see it (of course!) This snowfall isn't destined to last long beyond early this morning though - probably - with clearer skies expected later and also for tomorrow. For this morning though, it's time to get outside and mess up that fresh snow! Madarao Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Thursday 16th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 890cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 53cm (on 14th and 15th January) November 2016 snowfall 9cm reported on 4 days December 2016 snowfall 211cm reported on 14 days January 2017 snowfall 408cm reported on 23 days February 2017 snowfall 196cm reported on 21 days March 2017 snowfall 66cm reported on 6 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 15cm Snowfall at base this season 1436cm Posted on Thursday 16th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . That nice weather yesterday did indeed turn to snow later in the day. Just as the Niigata Prefecture forecast called it, we got about 15cm of pretty wet snow, but nice all the same. Looks like snow showers will continue through the week, too, I would guess thanks to the big low pressure cells sitting off the Pacific side of Japan. It's brightening just a little to the south at the moment; maybe a little break before we get some more snow? Akakura Kanko: 360cm, -2° Akakura Onsen: 370cm, -1° Ikenotaira Onsen: 250cm, -1° Myoko Suginohara: 260cm, -5° (top) Seki Onsen: 500cm, -4° Myoko Ski Park: 300cm, 2° Kyukamura RunRun: 300cm, 0° Tangram Ski Circus: 230cm, -2° Madarao Kogen: 280cm, -2° Myoko Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Thursday 16th March 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 1436cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 62 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 91cm (15th January) November 2016 snowfall 12cm reported on 4 days December 2016 snowfall 345cm reported on 13 days January 2017 snowfall 629cm reported on 21 days February 2017 snowfall 333cm reported on 18 days March 2017 snowfall 117cm reported on 6 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 7cm Snowfall at base this season 782cm Posted on Thursday 16th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Morning everyone. I was a bit shocked - in a good way - to see the resort reporting up to 25cm of fresh snow this morning on the top area of the mountain... not quite as much as that down here at base, but still a fresh blanket of snow which is great to see. It was snowing just before but has stopped now and there's a few breaks appearing in the clouds. Still, snow is there on the forecast so perhaps changeable conditions for the day today. I'm off up to Yamabiko! Looks like visibility is limited up there still but I can't resist that fresh snow. Fresh snow reported by resort since yesterday morning: - Yamabiko: 25cm - Uenotaira: 23cm - Hikage: 10cm - Nagasaka: 10cm - Karasawa: 5cm Official snow depths: - Yamabiko: 395cm - Uenotaira: 300cm - Hikage: 160cm - Nagasaka: 150cm - Karasawa: 105cm Lifts operations: - All lifts operating apart from: - Yunomine pair (usually closed on weekdays) - Mizunashi triple (usually closed on weekdays) - Challenge pair (usually closed on weekdays) - Utopia pair (usually closed on weekdays) Courses not open today are: - Grand Prix - Kandahar East Nozawa Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Thursday 16th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 782cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 61 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 52cm (14th January) November 2016 snowfall 2cm reported on 2 days December 2016 snowfall 161cm reported on 14 days January 2017 snowfall 366cm reported on 20 days February 2017 snowfall 196cm reported on 19 days March 2017 snowfall 57cm reported on 6 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 514cm Posted on Thursday 16th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . A bit more snow to report this morning - from varying amounts in base areas (none to few cm) in base areas, and up to 10cm being reported by Hakuba Cortina. Lots of cloud/fog covering lots of the ski slopes this morning and generally a lot of cloud around, though a few patches of blue sky to be seen from village areas - and the sun looks like it's trying to break through too. Actually forecasts seem to point towards a clear-up today. Just a bit of light snowfall is scattered around the forecast for the coming week, but there's more sun on that forecast than winter-like conditions. It doesn't look like it should be warming up too much though which is a good thing. Hakuba 47: Hakuba 47 is reporting 0cm of fresh snowfall. The resort appears to be opening as planned this morning. Official snow depth Upper: 325cm Base: 165cm Hakuba Goryu: Hakuba Goryu is reporting 1-3cm of fresh snowfall. The resort appears to be opening as planned this morning. Official snow depth Alps: 305cm Toomi: 160cm Iimori: 105cm Hakuba Happo-one: Hakuba Happo-one is reporting 3cm of fresh snowfall (Riesen quad top). The resort appears to be opening as planned this morning. Official snow depth: Usagidaira: 260cm Kurobishi: 325cm Lower: 125cm Tsugaike Kogen: The resort appears to be opening as planned this morning. The Tsugaike Ropeway is now operating for the spring season. (Climbing notices need to be filled in, ropeway charge also applies) Official snow depth: Tsuga-no-mori: 365cm Han-no-ki: 360cm Maruyama: 150cm Oya-no-hara: 130cm Kane-no-naru-oka: 135cm Hakuba Cortina: Hakuba Cortina is reporting 3-10cm of fresh snowfall. The resort appears to be opening as planned this morning. Official snow depth: Top: 360cm Base: 220cm Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field: Official snow depth: Top: 230cm Base: 120cm Hakuba Norikura Onsen: Official snow depth: Top: 160cm Kashimayari: Official snow depth: Top: 155cm Hakuba Sanosaka: Official snow depth: Top: 115cm Hakuba Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Thursday 16th March 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 514cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 55 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 57cm (13th January) November 2016 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2016 snowfall 64cm reported on 11 days January 2017 snowfall 242cm reported on 20 days February 2017 snowfall 151cm reported on 16 days March 2017 snowfall 56cm reported on 7 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Hakuba. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 7cm Snowfall at base this season 1049cm Posted on Thursday 16th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Morning from Naeba. And it's good news. Yes, we have a layer of fresh snow this morning and Naeba is reporting 10-15cm and a bit less than that down at base. The clouds are still with us and fingers crossed we might get a bit more during the day. ----------------- Here's how the rest of the season is planned for Naeba: - open daily until Sunday 2nd April; - open on weekends and holidays between Saturday 8th April until Sunday 23rd April; - open daily from Saturday 29th April until Sunday 7th May Nighta will continue daily until Sunday 26th March. Naeba Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Thursday 16th March 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 1049cm Number of days snowfall observed 67 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 80cm (15th January) November 2016 snowfall 17cm observed on 4 days December 2016 snowfall 150cm observed on 14 days January 2017 snowfall 550cm observed on 23 days February 2017 snowfall 280cm observed on 19 days March 2017 snowfall 52cm observed 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 Naeba. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 22cm Snowfall at base this season 492cm Posted on Wednesday 15th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . I'm happy to say that the forecasts were right. I am measuring just over 20cm of fresh snow here at base, so there's surely that and upwards at higher elevations. A very nice new layer of fresh snow and even though it's heavier than peak season dry snow, it should really liven things up for mid March. Taking a look at the forecasts and there seems to be the chance of regular refreshes in the coming days as well. Can't be bad. Zao Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Wednesday 15th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 492cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 39cm (on 16th January) November 2016 snowfall 11cm observed on 6 days December 2016 snowfall 98cm observed on 16 days January 2017 snowfall 241cm observed on 16 days February 2017 snowfall 105cm observed on 14 days March 2017 snowfall 37cm observed on 6 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Zao Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 1039cm Posted on Tuesday 14th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Things feel a bit more 'winter' this morning. We are engulfed in some rather foggy conditions early on with snow falling as well - just about 2cm on the top of my car at the moment. We're still looking for snowfall tomorrow too, perhaps even a decent amount tomorrow night... Official snow depths numbers reported by different areas of Shiga Kogen: Please note that these numbers are the official numbers that ski resorts publish. Giant 250cm Higashitateyama 280cm Ichinose Family 280cm Ichinose Diamond 280cm Kumanoyu 340cm Maruike 220cm Nishitateyama 280cm Okushiga Kogen 290cm Sun Valley 220cm Takamagahara Mammoth 280cm Terakoya 280cm Yakebitaiyama 290cm Yokoteyama 310cm Shiga Kogen Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Tuesday 14th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 1039cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 74 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 70cm (15th January) November 2016 snowfall 27cm reported on 5 days December 2016 snowfall 215cm reported on 18 days January 2017 snowfall 485cm reported on 24 days February 2017 snowfall 272cm reported on 21 days March 2017 snowfall 40cm reported on 6 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 470cm Posted on Tuesday 14th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Morning from Zao. It's foggy this morning with poor visibility mountain-wide and including down here at base, and snow is falling too. Interesting to see some forecasts say that we are on for heavy snow tonight. That would be great of course, so I look forward to being able to report that tomorrow! Lift info: Closed for the season: - Paradise Number 3 pair - Diamond Number 1 pair - Karamatsu pair Course info: Closed for the season: - Kotan Official snow depths (as published by the resort itself): Summit - 150cm Paradise - 220cm Chuo - 220cm Utopia - 180cm Uwanodai - 130cm Yokokura - 120cm Zao Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Tuesday 14th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 470cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 39cm (on 16th January) November 2016 snowfall 11cm observed on 6 days December 2016 snowfall 98cm observed on 16 days January 2017 snowfall 241cm observed on 16 days February 2017 snowfall 105cm observed on 14 days March 2017 snowfall 15cm observed 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 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