Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 686cm Posted on Saturday 1st April 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Beautiful clear blue skies. I've always wanted to do a four word report! Ah, but I did prepare this yesterday >>> A look back at March 2017 and the season so far So, it is that time of the month again; time for me to take a bit of a look back at the month of March and the season so far. I’m going to keep it short this time and leave most of my words for my main season review that will be appearing when the season finishes in early May. Here’s the observed snowfall measured by me at base during the month of March over the last five seasons: March 2017: 83cm March 2016: 109cm March 2015: 139cm March 2014: 113cm March 2013: 164cm And the total observed snowfall measured by me at base during the season up until the end of March: 2016/2017 season until the end of March 2017: 688cm 2015/2016 season until the end of March 2016: 986cm 2014/2015 season until the end of March 2015: 1141cm 2013/2014 season until the end of March 2014: 1150cm 2012/2013 season until the end of March 2013: 1459cm Clearly, we are going to end this season with about 3m less than last season and about 4.5m behind the previous two seasons. That’s a fair chunk, but let me again please emphasise that many people coming here will of course not be comparing with previous seasons and have been plenty happy with what they have experienced. Still, I’m hoping that next year we’ll see a change in trend and get to see more. Looking forward to this month, to get an idea of how much snow we might be able to expect in April, here’s how much there has been observed in recent years: How much snow fell (AT BASE) in April 2017: ?? How much snow fell (AT BASE) in April 2016: 6cm How much snow fell (AT BASE) in April 2015: 3cm How much snow fell (AT BASE) in April 2014: 13cm How much snow fell (AT BASE) in April 2013: 32cm Once again ---- important, this is all about snowfall at base! And remember, especially in late season there might be no fresh snowfall here at base, but snow falling higher up on the mountain. I will of course try to report that when it happens in the daily reports, but my observed number each day is from my base measuring point. --- Here are the numbers that the Japan Meteorological Agency have recorded in Kutchan Town for March and the season so far: March 2017: 90cm March 2016: 125cm March 2015: 141cm March 2014: 118cm March 2013: 124cm 2016/2017 season until the end of March 2017: 831cm 2015/2016 season until the end of March 2016: 823cm 2014/2015 season until the end of March 2015: 966cm 2013/2014 season until the end of March 2014: 922cm 2012/2013 season until the end of March 2013: 1024cm Full season analysis coming in early May when I finish up for the season. I may also reveal to you my fave jam for the all-important morning toast, the energy behind the reports. (I put that in just to get you all to come back and not desert me until late November!) Have a good weekend. --- Official resort snow depths as of Saturday 1st April 2017: Niseko Grand Hirafu & Hanazono Top - 335cm Base - 125cm Niseko Village Top - 245cm Base - 110cm Niseko Annupuri Top - 230cm Base - 110cm --- Planned closing dates Niseko Grand Hirafu plans to be open daily until Sunday 7th May. Niseko Hanazono plans to be open daily until tomorrow. Niseko Village plans to be open daily until tomorrow (and then from 28th April until 7th May). Niseko Annupuri plans to be open daily until Sunday 7th May. Night time floodlit operations have now finished for the season. Niseko Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Saturday 1st April 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 686cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 85 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 36cm (16th December) November 2016 snowfall 110cm reported on 14 days December 2016 snowfall 181cm reported on 22 days January 2017 snowfall 152cm reported on 18 days February 2017 snowfall 160cm reported on 19 days March 2017 snowfall 83cm reported on 12 days April 2017 snowfall 0cm 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 1139cm Posted on Saturday 1st April 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . A bit of fresh snowfall is a good way to start April! Yes, there's some cm on the ground and I see Kumanoyu are reporting 5-10cm of fresh this morning. And it is snowing right now. Visibility generally poor this morning. Tomorrow the forecast tells us to expect sunshine and clear skies... should be a good day. Nishitateyama, Hasuike and Kidoike areas are now closed with a few more closing for the season at the end of tomorrow. Still, most areas remain open for the weekend and there's definitely no shortage of snow! Shiga Kogen Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Saturday 1st April 2017 Total snowfall at base 1139cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 88 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 136cm reported on 19 days April 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 Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 523cm Posted on Friday 31st March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Hello from Hakuba. I was up at Hakuba 47 yesterday afternoon - the weather was fine, but it did get rather windy. It sounds like fairly strong winds continued overnight. This morning there's lots of cloud around and rather limited visibility in some places by the looks of some of the webcams. The forecasts how the chance of a bit of snow overnight tonight so things are keeping relatively cold as we head into April. Today is the last day of the season for a bunch of lifts over at Tsugaike Kogen today, with more lifts around the valley closing at the end of this coming Sunday. From Monday, we'll be left with just 47/Goryu, Happo-one and Tsugaike Kogen open through until Sunday 7th May. Hakuba 47: Hakuba 47 is reporting 0cm of fresh snowfall. Official snow depth: Upper: 305cm Base: 125cm --- Hakuba 47 plans to be open until Sunday 7th May. Hakuba Goryu: Hakuba Goryu is reporting 1cm of fresh snowfall on upper areas. Official snow depth: Alps: 285cm Toomi: 125cm Iimori: 75cm --- Last nighta on 31st March. Hakuba Goryu plans to be open until Sunday 7th May. Hakuba Happo-one: Hakuba Happo-one is reporting 0cm of fresh snowfall (Riesen quad top). Official snow depth: Usagidaira: 220cm Kurobishi: 295cm Lower: 80cm --- Hakuba Happo-one plans to be open until Sunday 7th May. Planned closing dates for lifts are as follows: Open until Sunday 2nd April Kokusai Number 1 pair lift Kitaone Number 3 pair lift --- Open until Sunday 9th April Nakiyama Number 3 triple lift Happo Riesen quad --- Open until Sunday 7th May Gondola Alpen quad lift Grat quad lift Usagidaira pair lift Panorama pair lift Hakuba Kokusai Number 3 pair lift Kurobishi Number 2 quad lift Kurobishi Number 3 pair lift Skyline Number 2 pair lift Tsugaike Kogen: Official snow depth: Tsuga-no-mori: 345m Han-no-ki: 340cm Maruyama: 115cm Oya-no-hara: 120cm Kane-no-naru-oka: 115cm --- Tsugaike Kogen plans to be open until Sunday 7th May. Planned closing dates for lifts are as follows: Open until 1pm on Friday 31st March Maruyama Number 1 quad lift Champion quad lift Tsugaike Number 1 pair lift Karamatsu High Speed pair lift Kane-no-naru-oka Skyliner III Kane-no-naru-oka Skyliner IV Kane-no-naru-oka Number 11 Romance lift --- Open until Sunday 2nd April Han-no-ki Number 3 quad lift Tsugaike Chuo triple chair lift Kane-no-naru-oka Skyliner II Kane-no-naru-oka Romance lift --- Open until Sunday 9th April Shirakaba quad --- Open until Sunday 7th May Tsugaike Ropeway Gondola Tsuga Number 2 pair lift Han-no-ki high speed pair lift Hakuba Cortina: Hakuba Cortina is reporting 0cm of fresh snowfall. Part open until Sunday 2nd April. Official snow depth: Top: 340cm Base: 200cm Hakuba Norikura Onsen: Part open until Sunday 2nd April. Official snow depth: Top: 115cm Kashimayari: Part open until Sunday 2nd April. Official snow depth: Top: 105cm Hakuba Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 31st March 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 523cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 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 65cm 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 918cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Fair to limited Posted on Friday 31st March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Ah, the last day of March. Still hard to accept and conditions out there just don't feel like that - which is of course a good thing. Let's hope it is a good 'end of season' last three days. Today has started with a lot of cloud (especially covering the top areas of the mountain), and cloud is generally what we are expecting today with a good chance of sunny conditions for the weekend. No excuse not to be here! --- Madarao Kogen plans to be open until Sunday 2nd April. 3 days to go. --- Operating status for the day at Madarao Kogen (at time of report): - Number 1 lift - Number 2 quad lift - Number 3A lift - Super quad lift - Number 11 lift - Number 12 lift - Number 13 lift - Number 15 lift - Moving walkway - Kids Park - Free Ride Park - Powder Wave I - Powder Wave II - River Line - Powder Theater - Adventure Aisle - Crystal Bowl - Ninja - Sawa - Rabbit - Bear - Kamoshika Official snow depth: - 260cm Madarao Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 31st March 2017 Total snowfall at base 918cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 65 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 94cm 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 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 1135cm Posted on Wednesday 29th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba everybody. Today is going to be a hot one with absolutely spectacular weather. Things will most likely get a little slushy later on but right now the snow is in pretty good condition thanks in part to the 5 cm of fresh snow we have received overnight. Looking on we currently have a little rain and then snow predicted for tomorrow night then a little rain predicted again for Saturday. Sunday the 2nd April will be the last day of normal operation in Naeba this season and that day is currently looking like it could be spectacularly good weather. Tidy! Lifts running today are: -Beginner lift No.4 08:00-17:00 -High-Speed lift No.5 08:30-17:00 -Prince Gondola No.2 08:30-16:00 (last ride up 15:30) -Takenokodaira Romance Lift 08:45-15:45 -High-Speed Lift No.3 08:00-17:00 Naeba Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Wednesday 29th March 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 1135cm Number of days snowfall observed 79 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 138cm observed on 19 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 822cm Posted on Wednesday 29th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . A bit of snow at base with 5-7cm being reported by the resort up top this morning. And it is a mix of cloud and blue sky at the start of the day and fairly mild conditions. More sunshine and warmer-still conditions are expected tomorrow, perhaps as warm as around 9C down in the village. Fresh snow reported by resort since yesterday morning: - Yamabiko: 5cm - Uenotaira: 7cm - Hikage: 2cm - Nagasaka: 2cm - Karasawa: 2cm Official snow depths: - Yamabiko: 430cm - Uenotaira: 330cm - Hikage: 160cm - Nagasaka: 150cm - Karasawa: 90cm Lifts operations: - All lifts operating except: - Yunomine pair - Mizunashi triple - Challenge pair - Utopia pair Courses not open today are: - Grand Prix - Hachiman - Kandahar East - Kandahar West - Kamoshika Nozawa Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Wednesday 29th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 822cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 68 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 97cm 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 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 1135cm Posted on Wednesday 29th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Just a dusting of snow to report this morning - just about enough to declare 1cm! - and it's a fine spring morning, though it still feels pretty cold. Certainly colder than we are used to for the end of March. It doesn't look like we should expect much snow over the next few days and more chance of sunshine. Then again you never know this season, it hasn't seemed to want to stop! 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 220cm Higashitateyama 260cm Ichinose Family 260cm Ichinose Diamond 260cm Kumanoyu 340cm Maruike 200cm Nishitateyama 260cm Okushiga Kogen 320cm Sun Valley 200cm Takamagahara Mammoth 260cm Terakoya 260cm Yakebitaiyama 280cm Yokoteyama 330cm Spring season dates for Shiga Kogen resort areas: Lift and resort closing dates - it's complicated! Please note that from 8th May, joint Shiga Kogen lift tickets are not valid - individual tickets from the individual areas will be required. Sun Valley Both Sun Valley lifts plan to be operating until Sunday 2nd April Maruike The Number 1 triple lift plans to be operating until Sunday 2nd April The Number 2 pair lift plans to be operating until Sunday 26th March Hasuike The triple lift and ropetow plan to be operating until Sunday 26th March (ropetow weekends only) Giant The pair lift plans to be operating until Sunday 2nd April Higashitateyama The Gondola plans to be operating until Sunday 2nd April Bunadaira The Hoppo quad lift plans to be operating until Sunday 2nd April Takamagahara Mammoth The quad lift plans to be operating until Sunday 7th May (* Saturdays and Sundays only from 10th April until 28th April). The triple lift plans to be operating until Friday 31st March. The pair lift plans to be operating until Friday 31st March (* Saturdays, Sundays and holidays only) Nishitateyama The Nishitateyama lifts plan to be operating until Friday 31st March Tannenomori Okojo The quad lift plans to be operating daily until Sunday 2nd April and then on 8th/9th April and from 29th April until 7th May Ichinose Family The Ichinose quad lift plans to be operating until Sunday 7th May The Ichinose Number 2 pair A lift plans to be operating until Friday 31st March The Ichinose Number 2 pair B lift plans to be operating until Sunday 7th May Terakoya The Terakoya lifts plan to be operating until Sunday 7th May (* Saturdays and Sundays only from 3rd April until 28th April). Ichinose Diamond The Ichinose Diamond quad lift plans to be operating until Sunday 7th May (* Saturdays and Sundays only from 10th April until 28th April) Ichinose Yamanokami Plans to be open until Sunday 2nd April Yakebitaiyama The Gondolas and Number 2 lift plan to be operating until Sunday 2nd April Okushiga Kogen The Okushiga Kogen Number 4 pair lift plans to be operating on 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd April and between 29th April and 7th May The Okushiga Kogen Number 2, 3, and 6 pair lifts plan to be operating until Sunday 7th May The Okushiga Kogen Gondola lift plans to be operating until Sunday 7th May Kumanoyu The Kumanoyu Number 1 pair lift plan to be operating until Sunday 7th May The Kumanoyu Number 2 pair A and B lifts plan to be operating until Sunday 14th May The Kumanoyu Number 3 quad lift plans to be operating until Sunday 2nd April; and then on 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd April and from 29th April until 7th May Yokoteyama & Shibutoge The Yokoteyama Number 1 Sky A and B lifts plan to be operating until Sunday 7th May The Yokoteyama Number 2 and 3 Sky lifts plan to be operating until late May The Yokoteyama Number 4 pair lift plans to be operating until Sunday 7th May (may be closed on certain days) The Shibutoge lift plans to be operating until late May Shiga Kogen Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Wednesday 29th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 1135cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 87 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 136cm reported on 19 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. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 520cm Posted on Tuesday 28th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Morning from Zao. Some very nice conditions out on the mountain yesterday with the fresh snow and there's another 4cm to add to that this morning. Any more snow to come? Not much to see on the forecast for the coming week with more chance of clearer skies than snow, and the chance of a bit of rain here and there too. I'm looking at a few forecasts and they are saying different things, so looks like it's difficult to read and we can maybe expect changeable conditions. Anyway today should be good too. Spring holidays for schools generally now and so more families around than you would normally see on weekdays. Planned closing dates for lifts at Zao Onsen - subject to change due to snow conditions: Operating daily until Friday 31st March: - Oomori quad - Yokokura Number 2 pair - Astraea Number 1 pair - Astraea Number 2 pair - Astraea Number 3 pair Operating daily until Sunday 2nd April: - Nakamori Number 1 triple - Onsen Number 1 pair - Onsen Number 2 quad Operating until Sunday 9th April: - Mikaeri pair - Shobunuma Number 2 pair (holidays only after 2nd April) Operating until Sunday 16th April: - Katakai triple (holidays only after 2nd April) - Paradise pair AB (holidays only after 2nd April) Operating until Sunday 7th May: - Chuo Number 1 pair AB - Chuo Number 2 pair AB (holidays only after 16th April) - Utopia Number 2 pair No fixed closing date: - Yokokura Number 1 pair AB - Kurohime Number 1 quad Open all year (* for sightseeing): - Sky Cable - Chuo Ropeway - Zao Ropeway Official snow depths (as published by the resort): Summit - 155cm Paradise - 240cm Chuo - 240cm Utopia - 200cm Uwanodai - 130cm Yokokura - 135cm Lifts that are already closed for the season: - Paradise Number 3 pair - Diamond Number 1 pair - Zao Kokutai pair - Ryuzan pair - Karamatsu pair - Onsen Number 3 Parallel AB - Onsen Number 4 quad - Sunrise pair AB - Nakamori Number 2 pair - Diamond Number 2 pair Zao Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Tuesday 28th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 520cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 65 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 65cm observed 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 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 821cm Posted on Tuesday 28th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Morning from Nozawa and some nice numbers being reported by the resort, along with some fresh snow down to village too. Nearly 30cm of fresh snowfall according to the resort up on the top Yamabiko course areas - pushing the official snow depth up there to a very impressive 435cm. (Golden Week is going to be absolutely no problem up there, unless we get some kind of freak heatwave in the meantime!) Around 10cm down at base, so mountain-wide fresh this morning. Can't believe it's almost April, almost feels like mid-winter and the resort is saying that it's -7C up at Yamabiko early morning. So you still need to wrap up good before heading out. Some mixed forecasts for the coming week so let's just keep an eye on them and see what happens. Fresh snow reported by resort since yesterday morning: - Yamabiko: 28cm - Uenotaira: 20cm - Hikage: 10cm - Nagasaka: 10cm - Karasawa: 10cm Official snow depths: - Yamabiko: 435cm - Uenotaira: 335cm - Hikage: 165cm - Nagasaka: 155cm - Karasawa: 100cm Lifts operations: - All lifts operating except: - Yunomine pair - Mizunashi triple - Challenge pair - Utopia pair Courses not open today are: - Grand Prix - Hachiman - Kandahar East - Kandahar West - Kamoshika Nozawa Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Tuesday 28th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 821cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 67 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 96cm 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 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 918cm Weather overview Sunny, blue sky Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Very good Posted on Tuesday 28th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . A bit more snow from yesterday, but this morning the sun is out and there's blue sky with some cloud up there. A lovely morning. And you can tell how it is now school holidays as there are more families around with young children, getting in some last skiing or boarding before the season is over. Perhaps a bit of snow here and there before Sunday, but generally it should be calm conditions and a fair bit of sunshine. This time next week, Madarao will be closed. Make the effort to get here while things are still open - and very decent for late March too! Madarao Kogen plans to be open until Sunday 2nd April. 6 days to go! Madarao Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Tuesday 28th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 918cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 65 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 94cm 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 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 1134cm Posted on Tuesday 28th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . The sun is out this morning. Still quite a lot of cloud, but blue sky and sunshine too - and, oh yes, another 10cm of snowfall since my report yesterday. We are into the spring holidays now and so more families and children should be around this week. I'm still pinching myself looking at the calendar and seeing that we're just a few days from April! Shiga Kogen Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Tuesday 28th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 1134cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 86 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 135cm 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 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 1476cm Posted on Tuesday 28th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . More snow overnight. Spring is really being shy this year. No complaints, though, except for those heading into a backcountry with some pretty nasty snow.... we could use some warm sunshine to settle that snow down a bit! This is the last week for a lot of the resorts; Akakura Onsen extended their season by a week to April 9 (good job, team!) and there is a lot of snow out there. Don't pay attention to that northeast movement of the cherry blossoms; get out and ski! Akakura Kanko: Planned closing date: Sunday 7th May 375cm, -2° Akakura Onsen: Planned closing date: Sunday 9th April 370cm, -1° Ikenotaira Onsen: Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 210cm, -1° Myoko Suginohara: Closed Seki Onsen: Planned closing date: Sunday 7th May 500cm, -2° Myoko Ski Park: Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 285cm, 2° Kyukamura RunRun: Planned closing date: Friday 31st March 280cm, 2° Tangram Ski Circus: Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 200cm, -1° Madarao Kogen: Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 260cm, -1° Myoko Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Tuesday 28th March 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 1476cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 70 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 157cm reported on 14 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