Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 1054cm Posted on Saturday 18th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . There's lots of people coming up for the weekend this morning with a steady stream of cars going past at the moment. There was some light snow early on this morning but things have cleared up and now the sun is out and there's an increasing amount of blue sky too. Generally fine weather conditions are forecast for this long weekend (Monday is a holiday), though there looks like there might be a return to some snow around Tuesday. A fresh layer of snow will certainly be welcome by then. In the meantime, enjoy the long weekend! Shiga Kogen Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Saturday 18th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 1054cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 77 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 55cm 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 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 1442cm Posted on Saturday 18th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Sunny again today, but with the high haze/thin clouds we often see on sunny days. Looks like it will stay sunny through the day, although there's still snow forecast for the coming days. I am adding a little snow to today's fresh; I didn't see it with my own eyes, but there's a light coating on the roof that wasn't there last night. The other nice thing this time of year is that all of a sudden we have a lot of birds singing in the hills. I think they like that warm sun; maybe they know that dining is going to be a little more interesting soon, too... Akakura Kanko: 370cm, -1° Akakura Onsen: 365cm, -12° Ikenotaira Onsen: 250cm, -2° Myoko Suginohara: 250cm, -9° (top) Seki Onsen: 500cm, -3° Myoko Ski Park: 290cm, 1° Kyukamura RunRun: 300cm, 3° Tangram Ski Circus: 230cm, -3° Madarao Kogen: 280cm, -2° Myoko Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Saturday 18th March 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 1442cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 64 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 123cm reported on 8 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 1055cm Posted on Saturday 18th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba. The resort is again reporting 5-10cm of fresh snow up top this morning, so you know where to head! Right now the sun is out with some cloud. A lovely spring morning again and a fine day to be out on the skis or board. The forecast is showing the chance of some fresh snow perhaps around Tuesday-Wednesday in the coming week, but before then we should enjoy more of this clearer weather. Monday is a holiday in Japan so it's a long weekend and a fair few people expected to be here. Hope you can enjoy it. ---------- Here's how the rest of the season is planned for Naeba: - open daily until Sunday 2nd April; - open on weekends and holidays between Saturday 8th April until Sunday 23rd April; - open daily from Saturday 29th April until Sunday 7th May Nighta will continue daily until Sunday 26th March. Naeba Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Saturday 18th March 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 1055cm Number of days snowfall observed 69 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 58cm 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 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 1053cm Posted on Friday 17th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . A few cm of fresh snow on the ground this morning and some pretty impressively large flakes are coming down outside just at the moment here in the Maruike area of Shiga Kogen. It's actually snowing quite heavily. Looks like mid winter! Cold too. A bit of a surprise really and forecasts don't seem to indicate that it will last long... Clearer weather for the weekend? Looks likely but let's see. Monday is a national holiday in Japan, so a long weekend upcoming. Shiga Kogen Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 17th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 1053cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 76 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 54cm reported on 8 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 493cm Posted on Friday 17th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning. A bit of snow this morning to report but it's calm and fine now with a mix of cloud and blue skies and the sun casting shadows as the clouds move quickly. Feels like it s going to be a fine day though the chance of some light snow at times remains. Clearer skies are forecast for the weekend. It will probably be a busy weekend, it being a 3 day long one - Monday is a national holiday. Zao Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 17th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 493cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 59 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 38cm observed on 7 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 891cm Weather overview Light snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Varied Posted on Friday 17th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . A curious mix of weather conditions early this morning. Clear. Gas/fog. Light snow. Which will it be?! I reckon it's going to fairly quickly clear up and the fine weather will prevail. Not much snow potential on the forecast now over the coming week - rather predominantly clearer skies. If we're not getting snowed on, we might as well have clear skies to enjoy. Just over two weeks left! Madarao Kogen plans to be open until Sunday 2nd April. Madarao Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 17th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 891cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 59 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 67cm reported on 7 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 1440cm Posted on Friday 17th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Very light snow is falling, and the sun is intermittently shining. Nice way to end the work week (wait a minute, isn't every day a weekend in Myoko?). It looks like snow could be falling a little more heavily high up, while there's still a lot of blue sky showing all around the peaks. A couple of things end this weekend at Suginohara: Myoko Snowmobile Land, which is a number of trails around the base of the mountain, closes on the 20th, which I have heard (and will need to confirm; can't find it on the website but a friend did) that the Suginohara No. 3 lift will also close on the 20th. Tiny rant: I can't understand why ski areas close the high lifts early! The snow will hang on longer up there, and there's more interesting terrain up top. It also limits access to the backcountry (or, makes for a much longer hike up to the peaks), which I sometimes wonder could be the real reason. I know some areas are more active than others in discouraging backcountry access, which always seems counterproductive. Real backcountry skiers/boarders aren't the ones getting lost; people going off the lifts are. OK, rant over. Smile, get out there, enjoy a nice day on the hill! Akakura Kanko: 370cm, -2° Akakura Onsen: 370cm, -12° Ikenotaira Onsen: 250cm, -2° Myoko Suginohara: 255cm, -7° (top) Seki Onsen: 500cm, -1° Myoko Ski Park: 300cm, 2° Kyukamura RunRun: 300cm, 2° Tangram Ski Circus: 230cm, -5° Madarao Kogen: 280cm, -3° Myoko Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 17th March 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 1440cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 63 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 91cm (15th January) November 2016 snowfall 12cm reported on 4 days December 2016 snowfall 345cm reported on 13 days January 2017 snowfall 629cm reported on 21 days February 2017 snowfall 333cm reported on 18 days March 2017 snowfall 121cm reported on 7 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Myoko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 783cm Posted on Friday 17th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Lots of cloud around this morning with earlier light snow now easing off. Clearer skies are forecast though; if not this morning then later on and over the coming weekend. Talking about the coming weekend, it's a long one as Monday is a holiday here in Japan. Probably going to be popular as well with fine weather forecast so expect a lot of people to be here enjoying the mountain. Fresh snow reported by resort since yesterday morning: - Yamabiko: 5cm - Uenotaira: 6cm - Hikage: 0cm - Nagasaka: 3cm - Karasawa: 0cm Official snow depths: - Yamabiko: 395cm - Uenotaira: 300cm - Hikage: 165cm - Nagasaka: 160cm - Karasawa: 100cm Lifts operations: - All lifts operating apart from: - Yunomine pair (usually closed on weekdays) - Mizunashi triple (usually closed on weekdays) - Challenge pair (usually closed on weekdays) - Utopia pair (usually closed on weekdays) Courses not open today are: - Grand Prix - Kandahar East - Kandahar West Nozawa Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 17th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 783cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 62 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 52cm (14th January) November 2016 snowfall 2cm reported on 2 days December 2016 snowfall 161cm reported on 14 days January 2017 snowfall 366cm reported on 20 days February 2017 snowfall 196cm reported on 19 days March 2017 snowfall 58cm reported on 7 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Nozawa Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 1053cm Posted on Friday 17th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Morning from Naeba and again the resort is reporting 5-10cm of fresh snow this morning. Hearing that there's some pretty nice conditions out there too on higher elevations. I need to head up there this morning for a first-hand check. Clearer skies are forecast for the weekend and there's not much in terms of snow potential over the coming week. Perhaps we might get a surprise or two. Long weekend ahead as Monday is a holiday. Naeba Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 17th March 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 1053cm Number of days snowfall observed 68 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 80cm (15th January) November 2016 snowfall 17cm observed on 4 days December 2016 snowfall 150cm observed on 14 days January 2017 snowfall 550cm observed on 23 days February 2017 snowfall 280cm observed on 19 days March 2017 snowfall 56cm observed on 8 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Naeba. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 11cm Snowfall at base this season 1050cm Posted on Thursday 16th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Good morning from Shiga Kogen. Great news! Yes, 12cm of fresh snow on the ground and the official report is saying 15cm. Both sound good to me. When we get to this stage of the season, the middle of March, you always start to wonder if this snow will be the last snow of the season. I was actually a bit surprised to see that we got 90cm during March last year (50cm this year so far) and some snowfall in April too - last season the last snow I reported was on 12th April, so there you go. I certainly hope so. Here's to more snowfall! Shiga Kogen Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Thursday 16th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 1050cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 75 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 70cm (15th January) November 2016 snowfall 27cm reported on 5 days December 2016 snowfall 215cm reported on 18 days January 2017 snowfall 485cm reported on 24 days February 2017 snowfall 272cm reported on 21 days March 2017 snowfall 51cm reported on 7 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 9cm Snowfall at base this season 890cm Weather overview Light snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Varied Posted on Thursday 16th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Hello from Madarao! And I am happy to report some fresh snow this morning. Yes, light snow is falling and the resort are reporting 10cm of fresh snow and indeed I am measuring 9cm. Great to see it (of course!) This snowfall isn't destined to last long beyond early this morning though - probably - with clearer skies expected later and also for tomorrow. For this morning though, it's time to get outside and mess up that fresh snow! Madarao Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Thursday 16th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 890cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 53cm (on 14th and 15th January) November 2016 snowfall 9cm reported on 4 days December 2016 snowfall 211cm reported on 14 days January 2017 snowfall 408cm reported on 23 days February 2017 snowfall 196cm reported on 21 days March 2017 snowfall 66cm reported on 6 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 15cm Snowfall at base this season 1436cm Posted on Thursday 16th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . That nice weather yesterday did indeed turn to snow later in the day. Just as the Niigata Prefecture forecast called it, we got about 15cm of pretty wet snow, but nice all the same. Looks like snow showers will continue through the week, too, I would guess thanks to the big low pressure cells sitting off the Pacific side of Japan. It's brightening just a little to the south at the moment; maybe a little break before we get some more snow? Akakura Kanko: 360cm, -2° Akakura Onsen: 370cm, -1° Ikenotaira Onsen: 250cm, -1° Myoko Suginohara: 260cm, -5° (top) Seki Onsen: 500cm, -4° Myoko Ski Park: 300cm, 2° Kyukamura RunRun: 300cm, 0° Tangram Ski Circus: 230cm, -2° Madarao Kogen: 280cm, -2° Myoko Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Thursday 16th March 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 1436cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 62 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 91cm (15th January) November 2016 snowfall 12cm reported on 4 days December 2016 snowfall 345cm reported on 13 days January 2017 snowfall 629cm reported on 21 days February 2017 snowfall 333cm reported on 18 days March 2017 snowfall 117cm reported on 6 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Myoko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com