Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 456cm Posted on Tuesday 7th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . It's nice and colder this morning and there is a dusting of snow on the ground... just about enough for me to add 1cm to the report. I would expect more higher up so there might be a light top-up to enjoy this morning, though surely nothing like a reset. Good looking forecast still with snow expected daily through until the weekend, and it should also be keeping cold. Zao Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Tuesday 7th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 456cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 53 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 1cm observed 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 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 465cm Posted on Tuesday 7th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . As forecast, after a mild yesterday it is colder this morning and there has been some fresh snow. I was out of Hakuba last night so I can't report first hand on what happened there - but I am happy to see some snow this morning. Not a huge amount - around 2cm - and resorts reporting between that and up to 10cm at higher elevations but hopefully we will see more falling today and tomorrow and indeed the snow clouds are due to be on hand right through until Friday so it will be interesting to see what we can get out of them. Looks like some restricted visibility out on the slopes early morning - close to white-out in some places. Take care out there. Hakuba 47: Hakuba 47 is reporting 3-5cm of fresh snowfall. The resort appears to be opening as planned this morning. Official snow depth Upper: 275cm Base: 130cm Hakuba Goryu: Hakuba Goryu is reporting 1-3cm of fresh snowfall. The resort appears to be opening as planned this morning. Official snow depth Alps: 305cm Toomi: 160cm Iimori: 105cm Hakuba Happo-one: Hakuba Happo-one is reporting 3cm of fresh snowfall (Riesen quad top). The resort appears to be opening as planned this morning. Official snow depth: Usagidaira: 230cm Kurobishi: 300cm Lower: 130cm Tsugaike Kogen: The resort appears to be opening as planned this morning. Uma-no-se course is closed. Official snow depth: Tsuga-no-mori: 355cm Han-no-ki: 335cm Maruyama: 155cm Oya-no-hara: 130cm Kane-no-naru-oka: 130cm 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: 345cm Base: 220cm Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field: Official snow depth: Top: 220cm Base: 110cm Hakuba Norikura Onsen: Official snow depth: Top: 165cm Kashimayari: Official snow depth: Top: 160cm Hakuba Sanosaka: Official snow depth: Top: 130cm Planned nighta operations - be sure to check with resorts for latest: Hakuba Goryu: Planned to be open daily from 6pm until 9:30pm Tsugaike Kogen: Planned at the Katamatsu-Shirakaba area on March 4th, 11th, 18th, 19th (6pm until 9pm) Hakuba Cortina: Planned to be open daily from 5pm until 8pm (until 9pm on Saturdays) Hakuba Happo-one: Planned to be open daily until 9pm on the Nakiyama area. Kashimayari: Planned to be open daily. There is no night skiing at the other resorts in the area. Hakuba Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Tuesday 7th March 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 465cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 50 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 7cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 734cm Posted on Tuesday 7th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Morning from Nozawa. Fresh snow! The resort is this morning reporting 5-10cm of fresh snow (base-top) and I am measuring 4cm myself here by base. It is snowing lightly just at the moment and snow is still there on the forecast over the next few days so we can hope for more. Should be fun playing in that fresh snow up top this morning. I might see some of you out there. Fresh snow reported by resort since yesterday morning: - Yamabiko: 10cm - Uenotaira: 10cm - Hikage: 10cm - Nagasaka: 10cm - Karasawa: 5cm Official snow depths: - Yamabiko: 365cm - Uenotaira: 275cm - Hikage: 165cm - Nagasaka: 165cm - Karasawa: 115cm 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 Nozawa Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Tuesday 7th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 734cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 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 9cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 843cm Weather overview Light snow at times Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Fair Posted on Tuesday 7th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning from Madarao. Some fresh snow this morning - the resort seem to be reporting up to 10cm on the mountain. I'm only measuring a few cm myself so a thin layer. I would expect some icy and hard conditions still this morning, but the forecast is still good for regular snow over the coming days. Fingers crossed! Madarao Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Tuesday 7th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 843cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 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 19cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 1017cm Posted on Tuesday 7th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Shiga Kogen. Just a few cm of snow this morning. There's a lot of cloud around but just as I write this there's actually a bit of sun shining through the clouds in places. And a few patches of blue sky to see. But at the same time, it's snowing. So a real mixed bag of weather conditions this morning. Snow is what is on the forecasts for the next few days, so perhaps it'll set in and I'll have some decent numbers to report over the next few days. Shiga Kogen Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Tuesday 7th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 1017cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 70 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 18cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 13cm Snowfall at base this season 1355cm Posted on Tuesday 7th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . The snow is back, and a little more than the prefecture's forecast of 10cm. Some wind, as usual when the wind changes and the snowy weather blows in, and a bit of drifting. But it's nice to have things white again (it was getting pretty dirty along the roads. My car is shocking; don't lean against it). Looks like the snow will continue for several days now, maybe not a whole lot every day, but bit by bit works well, too. Easier to keep up with than that three meters in less than two weeks that we got in January. Winter's not completely dead yet... Akakura Kanko: 345cm, -5° Akakura Onsen: 325cm, -4° Ikenotaira Onsen: 280cm, -1° (this isn't changing, even though the site says it's today) Myoko Suginohara: 255cm, -5° Seki Onsen: 480cm, -4° Myoko Ski Park: 320cm, 0° Kyukamura RunRun: 300cm, -1 Tangram Ski Circus: 240cm, -4° Madarao Kogen: 280cm, -5° Myoko Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Tuesday 7th March 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 1355cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 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 36cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Myoko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 15cm Snowfall at base this season 1012cm Posted on Friday 3rd March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good news everyone. Yesterday's forecast snow has come through and delivered 15cm of fresh snow overnight. It's still falling fairly thickly even now so get out there! Conditions will be soft and playful potentially for most of the day. Looking on the forecast is predicting precipitation most days. This is unfortunately predicted to be rain on Sunday and Monday, however, I am not too worried as we have a return to snow on Monday night. POWDER! Lifts running today are: -Beginner lift No.4 08:00-17:00 -High-Speed lift No.5 08:30-20:30 -Prince Gondola No.2 08:30-16:00 (last ride up 15:30) -Takenokodaira Romance Lift 08:45-15:45 -Takenokoyama Romance Lift 09:30-15:00 -High-Speed Lift No.4 09:00-16:30 -High-Speed Lift No.3 08:00-17:00 -Huichi Pair Lift No.1 09:00-16:00 -The Dragondola 09:00-15:30 (last ascending lift 15:00) Naeba Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 3rd March 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 1012cm Number of days snowfall observed 61 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 15cm observed 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 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 463cm Posted on Friday 3rd March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Light snow started falling higher up around lunch time yesterday though not amounting to much. But this morning - fresh snow! Yes, it's always good to be able to report fresh snow and this morning while there's just a bit at lower levels, resorts are reporting up to 20cm of fresh snow in places so 'head high' would be the advice this morning. Can't see much of the mountains at all this morning as they are covered in snow clouds and visibility looks generally rather poor out there. If it means more snow, I'm all for it. But take care if you are venturing out. Having said that, the forecasts don't seem to be indicating that this snowfall will continue for much longer. Some even showing some sunshine for later on in the day. Weather for the weekend? Probably sunshine and mild conditions. Good to see snow lined up on the forecast for early week again though so the snow will be back. Hakuba 47: Hakuba 47 is reporting 10-15cm of fresh snowfall. The resort appears to be opening as planned this morning. Official snow depth Upper: 280cm Base: 135cm Hakuba Goryu: Hakuba Goryu is reporting 3-20cm of fresh snowfall. The resort appears to be opening as planned this morning. Official snow depth Alps: 320cm Toomi: 168cm Iimori: 115cm Hakuba Happo-one: Hakuba Happo-one is reporting 20cm of fresh snowfall (Riesen quad top). The resort appears to be opening as planned this morning. Some course restrictions at the moment due to racing events. Official snow depth: Usagidaira: 250cm Kurobishi: 325cm Lower: 140cm Tsugaike Kogen: The Gondola is not moving at the start of the day due to 'adverse weather'. Uma-no-se course is closed. Official snow depth: Tsuga-no-mori: 370cm Han-no-ki: 350cm Maruyama: 160cm Oya-no-hara: 145cm Kane-no-naru-oka: 135cm Hakuba Cortina: Hakuba Cortina is reporting 10cm of fresh snowfall. The resort appears to be opening as planned this morning. Official snow depth: Top: 340cm Base: 220cm Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field: Official snow depth: Top: 220cm Base: 110cm Hakuba Norikura Onsen: Official snow depth: Top: 180cm Kashimayari: Official snow depth: Top: 170cm Hakuba Sanosaka: Official snow depth: Top: 135cm Hakuba Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 3rd March 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 463cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 49 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 5cm reported on 1 day Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Hakuba. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 730cm Posted on Friday 3rd March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Morning from Nozawa and we have a fresh layer of snow this morning. Around 5cm at base but up to 20cm of fresh snow is being reported on the upper Yamabiko and Uenotaira courses... so you know where to head this morning! The snowfall probably won't continue for much beyond lunchtime today, so let's get some more cm in! We're expecting sunshine and mild conditions tomorrow. Tomorrow evening there's a big event going on over on the Hikage area. It starts at 7pm with a live act (so I believe) and then there's other things going on like a ski torch lit display and then the fireworks which should begin at around 9pm. No doubt our favourite friendly green vegetable character 'Nasuki' will be making an appearance too. Which in itself will make being there be worth it. :) Fresh snow reported by resort since yesterday morning: - Yamabiko: 20cm - Uenotaira: 20cm - Hikage: 5cm - Nagasaka: 5cm - Karasawa: 5cm Official snow depths: - Yamabiko: 370cm - Uenotaira: 275cm - Hikage: 165cm - Nagasaka: 160cm - Karasawa: 125cm 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 - Kandahar West Nozawa Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 3rd March 2017 Total snowfall at base 730cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 56 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 5cm reported on 1 day Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Nozawa Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 17cm Snowfall at base this season 841cm Weather overview Snow Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Limited to poor Posted on Friday 3rd March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . It was good to get the clearer weather yesterday morning rather than rain, and then... the snow came. Nice. This morning the resort is reporting 20cm of fresh snowfall and for my report I'm measuring 17cm. It's snowing still and a bit windy at times with windy conditions forecast for the day, so it's getting blown about somewhat. Great to have that layer of fresh though. Tomorrow clear skies and sunshine are expected across the region along with once-again milder conditions. But if we get a bit more snow before it eases off today, first lifts Saturday morning should be great. Madarao Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 3rd March 2017 Total snowfall at base 841cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 53 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 17cm 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 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 16cm Snowfall at base this season 1015cm Posted on Friday 3rd March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It's back to snow this morning in Shiga Kogen, along with something of a blowy wind making visibility really poor just now here in the Maruike area. Bit of a blizzard-like feel at the moment. Did I mention the 16cm of fresh snow on the ground? With this wind, a bit more and a bit less in places no doubt. The snow is forecast to ease off by early afternoon and tomorrow we are fully expecting clear and sunny skies. Should be a good weekend. Perhaps less busy than February weekends as some folk apparently seem to decide that the ski season has finished for them come March. Silly them! Shiga Kogen Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 3rd March 2017 Total snowfall at base 1015cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 69 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 16cm 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 23cm Snowfall at base this season 1342cm Posted on Friday 3rd March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Just like the forecasts said, it's snowing today. Pretty good fall, too; Niigata's official forecast was for 15cm, and I got a 23cm average after poking around outside. Nice, heavy, spring snow, and it continues to come down at a good rate. Nice to see things clean and white again, after an afternoon of dirt and gray following the bulldozer in my parking lot (and some of the snow walls collapsing onto the road). Sunny tomorrow, it says, meaning that's the day to get out there while the snow is still fresh (well, better today to be out in the fresh as it falls). Akakura Kanko: 360cm, -2° Akakura Onsen: 310cm, -1° Ikenotaira Onsen: 280cm, 0° Myoko Suginohara: 265cm, -9° Seki Onsen: 500cm, -5° Myoko Ski Park: 300cm, 2° Kyukamura RunRun: 300cm, 2° Tangram Ski Circus: 245cm, 2° Madarao Kogen: 290cm, -2° Myoko Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 3rd March 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 1342cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 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 23cm 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 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