Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 1037cm Posted on Saturday 11th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning. Really cold overnight last night and a cold start to the day. Another close on 10cm of fresh to report this morning but right now the sun is out and it is clearing up to be a fine day. Nice start to the weekend for sure. A bit of a blowy wind but not enough to cause any issues. Tomorrow is set to be fine too -- the next snow is due sometime mid-week. For now though, conditions are very good for the weekend. Come and join us! Shiga Kogen Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Saturday 11th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 1037cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 73 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 38cm reported on 5 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 18cm Snowfall at base this season 881cm Weather overview Some cloud Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Very good Posted on Saturday 11th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao and what a great start to the weekend. Fresh snow (20cm being reported by the resort, 18cm measured by me) on the ground and a mix of blue sky, sun and cloud at the time of writing. Excellent. It's perhaps not the driest of peak season snow quality, but we are approaching mid-March! (I feel bad even kind of mentioning that). ;) That's about it really. Should be a great morning and tomorrow fine weather is forecast again. AND... there's snow on them there forecasts mid week. Madarao Kogen plans to be open until Sunday 2nd April. I want it to keep open longer! Madarao Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Saturday 11th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 881cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 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 57cm reported on 5 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 18cm Snowfall at base this season 1421cm Posted on Saturday 11th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Powder! Yes, that March snow has come again, just when a lot of people have left the country (and the Japanese start getting distracted by the cherry blossoms starting to come up from the south and west. It's not spring yet!). A good fall overnight of pretty wet snow, we have to say, but it's going to be good up there. It's hard to believe we're really in the last three weeks for the ski areas... Akakura Kanko: 370cm, -4° Akakura Onsen: 390cm, -3° Ikenotaira Onsen: 280cm, 1° Myoko Suginohara: 280cm, -8° Seki Onsen: 500cm, -5° Myoko Ski Park: 330cm, 0° Kyukamura RunRun: 330cm, -3° Tangram Ski Circus: 240cm, -2° Madarao Kogen: 300cm, -5° Myoko Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Saturday 11th March 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 1421cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 61 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 102cm reported on 5 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 16cm Snowfall at base this season 775cm Posted on Saturday 11th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Hello from Nozawa on this Saturday morning. And it's a good start to the weekend. Up to 10cm of snowfall on mountain yesterday morning and some more overnight gives us 10-30cm across the mountain since my report yesterday and I am measuring 16cm here near base. It means that there's a good refresh from base up to top and there should be lots of fresh snow to play in especially at higher elevations this morning. It's keeping pretty cold up there too which is all good. As you might notice from the images below, as of 9am it's a mix of conditions. Poor visibility and light snow still falling up top, and some clearing clouds and sunshine lower down. The forecast is for clearer weather so I expect things to go that way during the day today - with sunny clear skies expected from early morning tomorrow. Snow is forecast in the coming week too, so another refresh is on the way. Less people around too now that we are approaching March. Perhaps they don't know what they are missing! Fresh snow reported by resort since yesterday morning: - Yamabiko: 30cm - Uenotaira: 20cm - Hikage: 14cm - Nagasaka: 19cm - Karasawa: 10cm Official snow depths: - Yamabiko: 390cm - Uenotaira: 300cm - Hikage: 170cm - Nagasaka: 165cm - Karasawa: 120cm Lifts operations: - All lifts operating Courses not open today are: - Grand Prix - Kandahar West Nozawa Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Saturday 11th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 775cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 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 50cm reported on 5 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 512cm Posted on Saturday 11th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning to you all from here in Hakuba. Fabulous day on the slopes yesterday with that good layer of fresh snow to play in, and I am hearing some excited reports from people going backcountry... talk of up to 60cm out there. Very nice! This morning just a bit more snow being reported from mostly upper resort areas, just a bit outside here. Still conditions should remain very nice for the start of the weekend and while there is still quite a bit of cloud around there's an increasing amount of blue sky and the sun is out. Less cloud as the morning goes on I reckon and it is going to be a fine day and importantly not like it is going to warm up too much. More fine sunny weather is on the forecast for tomorrow though it will be getting a bit warmer. Just check out the forecast too... some good potential around mid-week. Have a fun Saturday wherever you may be. Hakuba 47: Hakuba 47 is reporting 0cm of fresh snowfall since yesterday evening, 5cm during the day yesterday. The resort appears to be opening as planned this morning. Official snow depth Upper: 340cm Base: 180cm Hakuba Goryu: Hakuba Goryu is reporting up to 10cm of fresh snowfall on upper slopes. The resort appears to be opening as planned this morning. Official snow depth Alps: 330cm Toomi: 170cm Iimori: 120cm Hakuba Happo-one: Hakuba Happo-one is reporting 2cm of fresh snowfall (Riesen quad top). The resort appears to be opening as planned this morning. Official snow depth: Usagidaira: 280cm Kurobishi: 360cm Lower: 160cm Tsugaike Kogen: The resort appears to be opening as planned this morning. Official snow depth: Tsuga-no-mori: 385cm Han-no-ki: 380cm Maruyama: 175cm Oya-no-hara: 150cm Kane-no-naru-oka: 150cm Hakuba Cortina: Hakuba Cortina is reporting 5-15cm of fresh snowfall. The resort appears to be opening as planned this morning. Official snow depth: Top: 380cm Base: 252cm Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field: Official snow depth: Top: 240cm Base: 120cm Hakuba Norikura Onsen: Official snow depth: Top: 185cm Kashimayari: Official snow depth: Top: 160cm Hakuba Sanosaka: Official snow depth: Top: 130cm Hakuba Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Saturday 11th March 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 512cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 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 54cm 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 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 1042cm Posted on Saturday 11th 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 could go either way. There is a fair amount of cloud around and some snow still falling, however, in some parts of the sky blue skies and sunshine are showing through. As of yesterday, we have another 7cm of snow so there should be some powder to be smashed during the morning. For this coming week, we are expecting snow most days with mostly clear weather on Sunday. There is, unfortunately, some rain forecast for Monday, however, this should become snow later on in the night so don't worry! At the moment it seems that Wednesday will experience the best snow so get those powder planks ready. Destructive! Naeba Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Saturday 11th March 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 1042cm Number of days snowfall observed 66 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 45cm 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 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 1029cm Posted on Friday 10th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. Very light snow currently falling here in the Maruike area of Shiga Kogen though visibility is pretty decent. Fine weather is expected for the coming weekend and into early next week though there's more snow there on the forecasts next week. There's more refreshes on the way! Shiga Kogen Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 10th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 1029cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 72 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 30cm reported on 4 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 469cm Posted on Friday 10th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Zao. Can't see much of anything outside at the moment as we seem to be completely covered in cloud. Care needed, be sure you know where you are going this morning. There's a chance of a bit more snow today but the skies should be clearer over the weekend - and more snow back on the forecast for later Monday into Tuesday and more later in the week so regular top-ups looking likely. All lifts apart from the following appear to be operating this morning: Paradise Number 3 pair Diamond Number 1 pair Karamatsu pair (closed now for the season) All courses apart from Kotan should be open. Official snow depths (as published by the resort itself): Summit - 150cm Paradise - 220cm Chuo - 220cm Utopia - 180cm Uwanodai - 130cm Zao Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 10th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 469cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 56 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 14cm observed on 4 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 863cm Weather overview Snow Wind Northerly Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted on Friday 10th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning from Madarao. It's snowing again... started from early morning and actually coming down at quite a speed just now and there's 6cm on the ground now. We're expecting clearer skies over the region at the weekend, so we'd like as much snow falling from the skies as possible today. Come on! Hard to believe that come Sunday we have just three weeks left in the snow season here at Madarao. How can time go so quickly. When you're having so much fun, I suppose. It's not fair though! I want a longer winter season. Poor visibility outside at the time of writing and rather chilly. Madarao Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 10th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 863cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 56 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 39cm reported on 4 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 1403cm Posted on Friday 10th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . The official snow report from Niigata has regained our trust and support today. It predicted 15cm, and as of earlier this morning there was 13cm and still falling (so I'm going to say 15cm, just to acknowledge them). It is nice snow, too: fluffy big flakes falling very nicely. Just got a radio call from the top of the mountain, where it sounds even better. Probably want to keep an eye out for sluffing if the snow continues to fall at a heavy rate. On-piste it should be great today. Wish I wasn't stuck at the desk.... Akakura Kanko: 370cm, -4° Akakura Onsen: 375cm, -3° Ikenotaira Onsen: 280cm, -1° Myoko Suginohara: 270cm, -6° Seki Onsen: 500cm, -5° Myoko Ski Park: 320cm, 0° Kyukamura RunRun: 330cm, -1° Tangram Ski Circus: 240cm, -4° Madarao Kogen: 280cm, -4° Myoko Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 10th March 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 1403cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 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 84cm reported on 4 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 759cm Posted on Friday 10th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Good morning from Nozawa. Some more snow this morning with 6-8cm being reported up top and just a few cm down here at base so far. It is snowing this morning though and there's a decent chance there'll be more numbers to report tomorrow morning; though clearer weather is generally forecast for the weekend once these clouds disperse... Nozawa Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 10th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 759cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 59 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 34cm reported on 4 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 20cm Snowfall at base this season 511cm Posted on Friday 10th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . More snow! Here's what resorts are reporting: Hakuba 47: 10-30cm Hakuba Goryu: 10-15cm Hakuba Happo-one: 20-30cm Hakuba Cortina: 5-10cm And we are measuring a healthy 20cm. Not bad at all! It's great to see official snow depth numbers actually going up rather than down as well. Tsugaike Kogen is approaching 4m once again! Nice. March is often thought of as a bit of a risk compared with January and February, but as we are seeing now it can also bring the goods. With the bonus of things being generally less busy too. So longer untouched time! If you are lucky with your timing, you can really hit the spot with a March visit. Of course, it's easy for a local to say that (I'm not bragging, honest!) :) Enjoy yourselves and take care. Expecting clearer skies over the weekend. Hakuba 47: Hakuba 47 is reporting 10-20-30cm (!) of fresh snowfall since yesterday evening. The resort appears to be opening as planned this morning. Official snow depth Upper: 340cm Base: 180cm Hakuba Goryu: Hakuba Goryu is reporting up to 10-15cm of fresh snowfall. The resort appears to be opening as planned this morning. Official snow depth Alps: 325cm Toomi: 170cm Iimori: 120cm Hakuba Happo-one: Hakuba Happo-one is reporting 20cm of fresh snowfall (Riesen quad top). And groomers are reporting 30cm. The resort appears to be opening as planned this morning apart from top lifts affected by wind. Official snow depth: Usagidaira: 285cm Kurobishi: 350cm Lower: 160cm Tsugaike Kogen: The resort appears to be opening as planned this morning. Official snow depth: Tsuga-no-mori: 395cm Han-no-ki: 380cm Maruyama: 175cm Oya-no-hara: 150cm Kane-no-naru-oka: 150cm Hakuba Cortina: Hakuba Cortina is reporting 5-10cm of fresh snowfall. The resort appears to be opening as planned this morning. Official snow depth: Top: 375cm Base: 240cm Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field: Official snow depth: Top: 240cm Base: 120cm Hakuba Norikura Onsen: Official snow depth: Top: 185cm Kashimayari: Official snow depth: Top: 160cm Hakuba Sanosaka: Official snow depth: Top: 130cm Hakuba Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 10th March 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 511cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 53 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 53cm reported on 5 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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