Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 811cm Posted on Saturday 25th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Hello from Nozawa. Some more fresh snow this morning with the resort reporting 10-15cm since the report yesterday, I'm seeing less - but there is fresh out there! It should be a very good late March weekend. Things are set to clear during the day though there's still some stubborn cloud around. Cloudy skies are due tomorrow and the chance of a bit more snow tomorrow night. Fresh snow reported by resort since yesterday morning: - Yamabiko: 15cm - Uenotaira: 15cm - Hikage: 10cm - Nagasaka: 12cm - Karasawa: 10cm Official snow depths: - Yamabiko: 425cm - Uenotaira: 330cm - Hikage: 165cm - Nagasaka: 150cm - Karasawa: 100cm Lifts operations: - All lifts operating Courses not open today are: - Grand Prix - Hachiman - Kandahar East - Kandahar West Nozawa Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Saturday 25th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 811cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 66 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 86cm reported on 11 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 8cm Snowfall at base this season 1102cm Posted on Saturday 25th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba everybody. Today is looking like it should be a fairly nice day out there. Blue skies with a decent amount of cloud although the clouds do not look too ominous. Conditions on piste are smooth and fresh thanks to yesterday's snowfall. Definitely a carving day! This week we are expecting a heavy snow storm on Sunday night / Monday morning. This will be prefaced bu rain but seeing as we are expecting a large amount of snow in the storm this should not be a massive issue. Wednesday and Thursday look like they may both see a little rain which is not too surprising seeing as we are coming towards the end of the season now. NICE! Naeba Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Saturday 25th March 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 1102cm Number of days snowfall observed 75 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 105cm observed on 15 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 1099cm Posted on Friday 24th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Shiga Kogen. I was just reading some of the other reports before posting this and I agree - it doesn't feel like late March. There's some pretty heavy snow falling here right now and a wind blowing it around as well, and it's very cold too. Feels like mid winter! We might get to see some sunshine tomorrow but the snow clouds aren't due to be giving up just yet - more decent snowfall forecast as we go into Monday. Should be a great weekend. Shiga Kogen Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 24th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 1099cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 83 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 100cm reported on 15 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 500cm Posted on Friday 24th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Zao and there's a bit more fresh snow on the ground here. Much improved visibility this morning and generally cloudy skies above. More snowfall is expected early in the week but before that we should be able to enjoy generally clearer conditions with some forecasts giving us the chance of light snowfall at times. Zao Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 24th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 500cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 62 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 45cm observed 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 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 6cm Snowfall at base this season 907cm Weather overview Snow Wind NW Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted on Friday 24th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . What's this... winter?! Fresh snow alert! And it's pretty cold too. And snow is forecast through today. Yes, the resort is reporting 5cm and I have 6cm on top of my vehicle outside, so let's hope there'll be more during the day. And for you weekend visitors - looks like you can expect fine weather conditions. Get here early is my recommendation. All sounds good, right? Madarao Kogen plans to be open until Sunday 2nd April. 10 days to go! Madarao Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 24th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 907cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 62 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 83cm 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 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 1465cm Posted on Friday 24th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Snow! Real snow this morning. Enough to make it pretty fun out there. It's still coming down at the moment, so it will be fun to see how much we finally get from this late-season snowfall. The freezing line will stay pretty low, too, over the coming days (although a little warm on Sunday, with a chance of rain before things start to warm up next week). I'm actually sitting here at 8 am, waiting for the resorts to update their reports... I'll mark any that do not update when I get impatient and go ahead and post. Akakura Kanko: 370cm, -4° Akakura Onsen: 350cm, -4° Ikenotaira Onsen: 210cm, -2° Myoko Suginohara: 270cm, -7° (top) Seki Onsen: 500cm, -5° Myoko Ski Park: 300cm, 0° Kyukamura RunRun: 280cm, 2° Tangram Ski Circus: 210cm, 0° Madarao Kogen: 260cm, -5° Myoko Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 24th March 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 1465cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 67 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 146cm reported on 11 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 12cm Snowfall at base this season 806cm Posted on Friday 24th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Good morning from Nozawa. How about this then! Snow is falling and there's a nice 10+cm blanket of fresh snow across the mountain. It doesn't feel like late March this morning, which is a good thing. Fingers crossed there'll be some more cm during the day, as by tomorrow we're expecting sunny skies. Bottom line, it should be a very fine day and weekend. :) Fresh snow reported by resort since yesterday morning: - Yamabiko: 15cm - Uenotaira: 20cm - Hikage: 10cm - Nagasaka: 12cm - Karasawa: 10cm Official snow depths: - Yamabiko: 410cm - Uenotaira: 320cm - Hikage: 170cm - Nagasaka: 160cm - Karasawa: 105cm Lifts operations: - All lifts operating except: - 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 - Hachiman - Kandahar East Nozawa Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 24th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 806cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 65 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 81cm 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 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 521cm Posted on Friday 24th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba on this late January morning. Oh hold on... it's late March! I was over at the base of Hakuba 47 just earlier on and it didn't feel like late March over there with snow falling and cold temperatures. I like it! Here's what the resorts are reporting in terms of fresh snowfall: Hakuba 47: 10cm Hakuba Goryu: 5cm lower slopes, 15cm upper slopes Hakuba Happo-one: 5cm Hakuba Cortina: 5cm So another fresh blanket of snow, though we can't expect it to continue for much longer, so forecasts say. (Yahoo weather - not exactly my go-to! - even has sun lined up). Whatever, looks like the sun should be out for tomorrow so visitors for the weekend will be looking on with excitement today. Limited visibility by the looks of most webcams this morning. Hakuba 47: Hakuba 47 is reporting 10cm of fresh snowfall. The resort appears to be opening as planned this morning. Official snow depth Upper: 325cm Base: 155cm Hakuba Goryu: Hakuba Goryu is reporting 5cm (lower) - 15cm (top) of fresh snowfall. The resort appears to be opening as planned this morning. Official snow depth Alps: 295cm Toomi: 145cm Iimori: 90cm Hakuba Happo-one: Hakuba Happo-one is reporting 5cm of fresh snowfall (Riesen quad top). Top lifts affected by weather at the start of the day. The resort appears to be opening as planned this morning. Official snow depth: Usagidaira: 250cm Kurobishi: 325cm Lower: 100cm Tsugaike Kogen: The resort appears to be opening as planned this morning. Uma-no-se course appears to be closed. The Tsugaike Ropeway is now operating for the spring season. Official snow depth: Tsuga-no-mori: 360cm Han-no-ki: 350cm Maruyama: 130cm Oya-no-hara: 125cm Kane-no-naru-oka: 115cm Hakuba Cortina: Hakuba Cortina is reporting 5cm of fresh snowfall. The resort appears to be opening as planned this morning. Official snow depth: Top: 355cm Base: 210cm Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field: Open until Sunday 26th March. Official snow depth: Top: 230cm Base: 120cm Hakuba Norikura Onsen: Open until Sunday 2nd April. Official snow depth: Top: 135cm Kashimayari: Open until Sunday 2nd April. Official snow depth: Top: 140cm Hakuba Sanosaka: Open until Sunday 26th March. Official snow depth: Top: 90cm Planned nighta operations - be sure to check with resorts for latest: Hakuba Goryu: Planned to be open daily until 31st March (6pm until 9:30pm) Hakuba Happo-one: Planned to be open daily until 25th March (until 9pm on the Nakiyama area) Hakuba Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 24th March 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 521cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 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 63cm reported on 9 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 20cm Snowfall at base this season 1094cm Posted on Friday 24th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba everybody. Powder day! We were expecting snow, but not quite like this! With more than 20 cm of fresh snow overnight, today is an excellent late season powder fest. It's not too busy out there so I would expect the powder to stick around most of the day. Looking on we are expecting snow every day with some rain occasionally. Sunday night / Monday morning currently looks like it will have both the most rain and the most snow. Stay tuned! Naeba Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 24th March 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 1094cm Number of days snowfall observed 74 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 97cm observed 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 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 6cm Snowfall at base this season 1094cm Posted on Thursday 23rd March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Some thin cloud around this morning but the sun also making an appearance - and 6cm of fresh snow too. Looking at the weekly forecast - it almost looks like mid-winter! Yes, please! Let's enjoy it while we can. 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 The Ichinose Number 3 quad lift plans to be operating until Sunday 26th March (* closed Tuesdays) 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) The Ichinose Diamond triple lift plans to be operating on 25th March 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 Thursday 23rd March 2017 Total snowfall at base 1094cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 82 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 95cm 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 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 497cm Posted on Thursday 23rd March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . White-out! Or, is that grey-out! Very poor visibility out there this morning. I'm not sure I'd be able to find my way around... hopefully it will improve as the day goes on. Light snow at times on the forecast into tomorrow though the forecasts generally seem to be expecting clearer weather conditions over the coming weekend. Lift info: Closed for the season: - Paradise Number 3 pair - Diamond Number 1 pair - Zao Kokutai pair - Ryuzen pair - Karamatsu pair Course info: Closed for the season: - Kotan Zao Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Thursday 23rd March 2017 Total snowfall at base 497cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 61 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 42cm observed on 9 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 901cm Weather overview Overcast Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Fairly good Posted on Thursday 23rd March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning from Madarao. A kind of overcast feel to the start of the day here. Snow overnight has stopped (not much on the ground) and we're in that overcast mode. Looks like the sun might be trying to break through. There's still some snowfall here and there on the forecast in the coming week, so we might get more still. Would be great if we could get regular refreshes right up until the end of the season. Madarao Kogen plans to be open until Sunday 2nd April. 11 days to go! Madarao Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Thursday 23rd March 2017 Total snowfall at base 901cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 61 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 77cm reported on 9 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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