Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 917cm Posted on Saturday 18th February 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . The word rain should be banned during winter, but alas the region got that yesterday. It didn't last long though happily and this morning it is back to being much colder and there's a few cm of fresh snow again this morning... enough to make the trees look slightly frosted. Generally cloudy skies this morning with snow likely later on and overnight tonight. In fact, the forecast is looking quite promising once again with regular snowfall lined up in the coming days. Yes, back to winter conditions sounds good to me. It will be interesting to see how snow conditions are this morning but if we get the snow tonight tomorrow will surely be the better of the weekend days. Have a good one. Shiga Kogen Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Saturday 18th February 2017 Total snowfall at base 917cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 62 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 190cm 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 772cm Weather overview Mostly cloudy Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Decent Posted on Saturday 18th February 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning. Unfortunately, we did get that rain yesterday. :( Happily, it turned into snow later on and the resort is this morning reporting 5cm of fresh. Not sure that will be enough for a reset but certainly better than wet. This morning light snow was falling a bit earlier but that has stopped now. There's a lot of cloud around but also a few bits of blue sky. It is also colder than yesterday so hopefully we're getting back to more mid-winter conditions again. Snow is due tonight so I hope to be reporting a decent fresh layer to you. Enjoy your Saturday. Madarao Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Saturday 18th February 2017 Total snowfall at base 772cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 46 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 144cm 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 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 514cm Posted on Saturday 18th February 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Things are much improved this morning. There's not as much fresh snowfall as we would like, but still a good 8+cm of on the ground here at base (more up top of course) and it is much, much colder. In fact it really is cold this morning, not just 'colder'. Resorts are reporting temperatures as cold as -18C at the top! Those extra layers will be needed today. So conditions should be improved this morning, and with snow on the forecast for today and indeed over the next few days so they should be continuing to improve. There's a lot of people here out enjoy that snow though, so we need decent snowfall under normal circumstances to top-up things. So we're still looking to that big snow to come for a good old proper reset. Top lifts affected by wind at the start of the day - see below for more on 8:30am status. Yesterday I got caught up with a few things and wasn't able to prepare my answers. I'll try to get them done over the weekend and post them in the report on Monday. --- Niseko Avalanche Report: Mountain base: -11°, 10cm new snow, snowdrift development. Moiwa 800m: -9°, NW18m/s, 20cm new snow, snowdrift development. Annupuri 1150m, -19°, W20m/s, snowdrift development. Hirafu 1250m, -18°, 20cm new snow, snowdrift development. Coastal data: Kamui Cape:W14m/s, 1010hPa, wave 3.3m, Benkei Cape: NW20m/s. Cold air is flowing into the area, isobars are close together and snow drifts are developing rapidly with the strong NW wind. Above 800m upper Mikaeri Bowl, 1000m Osawa cornice slope, most places in Backbowl and East ridge cornice slope, the avalanche risk is high. Gates 1, 2, 3, 4 will be closed. Gates 5, 6, 8 are yet to be decided. Please respect the patrols decisions and follow their advice. There is frost layer from the 17th Feb under the new snowdrifts. Yesterday this layer was just wet snow but it is expected to be the fracture layer on surface slabs today. Snow conditions are different to from yesterday, SE steep slopes will fracture easily and some slopes are very dangerous. Most accidents occur right after storms. If conditions are right avalanches will always occur no matter how much snow there is. Don't be overconfident and make cautious decisions without overestimating the safety of conditions at the moment. The snow in the forest is good. --- Resort specific opening news at time of writing (subject to change during the day): Niseko Grand Hirafu The top Ace Number 4 and King Number 4 lifts are on hold at the start of the day. Niseko HANAZONO Resort All three lifts appear to be planning to operate as normal. Niseko Village The top Wonderland Chair lift is on hold at the start of the day. Niseko Annupuri The Annupuri Gondola, Jumbo Number 3 and Jumbo Number 4 lifts are on hold at the start of the day. --- Official resort snow depths as of Saturday 18th February 2017: Niseko Grand Hirafu & Hanazono Top - 310cm Base - 120cm Niseko Village Top - 280cm Base - 140cm Niseko Annupuri Top - 315cm Base - 140cm Niseko Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Saturday 18th February 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 514cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 64 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 36cm (16th December) November 2016 snowfall 110cm reported on 14 days December 2016 snowfall 181cm reported on 22 days January 2017 snowfall 152cm reported on 18 days February 2017 snowfall 71cm 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 Kutchan/Niseko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. 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 7cm Snowfall at base this season 1229cm Posted on Saturday 18th February 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . It is trying very hard to snow today, after a day of pounding rain and wind. The Niigata prefectural prediction (which is pretty good) was for 15cm; maybe we got half that. It's snowing now, but the forecast to 4pm is just two more centimeters. If you're skiing, it's a day to stay on the slopes, I think, as it could be pretty nasty out in the woods (all that wet snow, cooling down, a dusting of snow on top....). Probably ice on the groomed as well. I just hope the heavy snow that some forecasts see for today does come true. Akakura Kanko: 340cm, -5° Akakura Onsen: 330cm, -5° Ikenotaira Onsen: 290cm, -2° Myoko Suginohara: 250cm, -5° Seki Onsen: 500cm, -3° Myoko Ski Park: 300m, 0° Kyukamura RunRun: 320cm, -3° Tangram Ski Circus: 270cm, 0° (no new report for today) Madarao Kogen: 300cm, -5° Myoko Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Saturday 18th February 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 1229cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 50 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 243cm reported on 12 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 506cm Posted on Thursday 16th February 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Yesterday it was something of a surprise to see the snow continuing to fall, wasn't quite expecting that and the clear up didn't really happen. I even have 4cm of snow to report (that's what is on my report today), though there is no further fresh snow to report overnight. I am hearing that there was around 10cm of snow and more further up on the mountain which is something of a relief... didn't get up there myself yesterday. This morning we have overcast conditions and like what seems like lots of Japan it is going to get mild. Borderline warm, depending on how you look at it. The forecast is looking quite promising for us to start getting snowed on properly from perhaps overnight tonight or tomorrow morning. Steady and regular snowfall is there on the forecast well into next week, so fingers crossed this turns out to be a decent delivery. We need a complete and impressive reset. It feels fairly calm early this morning but stronger winds are due to be blowing around later and might affect lifts. Resorts look set to be opening as normal at the start of the day though. Have fun and stay safe. --- Niseko Avalanche Report: Mountain base: -5°, no new snow. Moiwa 800m: -6°, no new snow. Annupuri 1150m, -6°, SSW5-10m/s, poor visibility, no new snow. Hirafu 1250m, -7°, S10m/s, poor visibility, no new snow. Coastal data: Kamui Cape:SSW18m/s, 1014hPa, wave 1.6m. The temperature is rising and a southerly wind is picking up as a low pressure system approaches. From observation the general avalanche risk is low but it will rise as the temperature increases today. The 15 Feb snowfall is not bonded well and will easily form loose avalanches 10-15cm thickness on steep slopes. There is a high possibility that this layer will become a weak layer in the future snowpack. Many accidents occur in bad weather. With strong winds and heavy snowfall, snowdrifts on previously safe slopes can develop rapidly into having unstable avalanche prone conditions. Best not to venture too far today. All gates are expected to be open but please listen to the patrols advice. The inbounds snow is OK today. Go for a few runs this morning then hit the onsen before the bad weather hits this afternoon. Don't duck ropes, today is not the day to try and sneak out of bounds. --- Official resort snow depths as of Thursday 16th February 2017: Niseko Grand Hirafu & Hanazono Top - 295cm Base - 120cm Niseko Village Top - 280cm Base - 140cm Niseko Annupuri Top - 315cm Base - 140cm --- Night skiing is planned until Monday 20th March 2017 at the Niseko Annupuri, Niseko Grand Hirafu and Niseko Village resort areas. There is no nighta in the Hanazono area. Niseko Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Thursday 16th February 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 506cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 63 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 36cm (16th December) November 2016 snowfall 110cm reported on 14 days December 2016 snowfall 181cm reported on 22 days January 2017 snowfall 152cm reported on 18 days February 2017 snowfall 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 Kutchan/Niseko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. 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 915cm Posted on Wednesday 15th February 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Light snow was falling earlier on and just a few cm of fresh on the ground for my report today. Right now though it has stopped and it is generally cloudy but I can even see a bit of blue sky over towards Ichinose. Might it clear up for the day...? It is cold still this morning but warmer temperatures ahoy on Thursday, hopefully a blip with things getting more suitably cold from Friday. More snowfall is still due on the forecast from late Friday and over the weekend too so it should be back to normal. Shiga Kogen Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Wednesday 15th February 2017 Total snowfall at base 915cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 61 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 188cm 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 914cm Posted on Wednesday 15th February 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba everybody. Well, today is shaping up to be an extremely nice day. Whilst it is not quite a blue bird out there, there is plenty of blue skies to go around. We have received 8 cm of new snow since yesterday so there will be a little powder to go around. However, in general, the mountain is nice fresh groomers. Looking on we are expecting potentially a little snow today although this doesn't seem so likely right now. Then tomorrow we should have a nice clear day before we head back into snow on Friday. There is also a little rain forecast for Friday. Fingers crossed it turns into snow before it hits us! Salty! Naeba Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Wednesday 15th February 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 914cm Number of days snowfall observed 53 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 197cm observed on 12 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 452cm Posted on Wednesday 15th February 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Today started off at -5c but the temperature has risen to +1c as can be evidenced by water from melt over the roads. Looking around at carparks and seeing the tarseal breaking through the slushy snow, you would think that spring had started. It has been snowing lightly today, but the day's accumulation hasn't amounted to more than 1cm. Good news looks like it is coming our way though with moderate snowfall tomorrow evening through to Friday morning. Lets hope this does actually happen and we can get back to nice powdery conditions. FURANO ZONE Furano Ropeway 8:30am-15:50pm. Furano Downhill Romance 2 chairlift 8:45am-15:50pm. Furano Downhill Romance 3 chairlift 9:00am-15:50pm. Prince Romance chairlift 8:30am-16:30pm. Downhill Swift Lift 1 9:00am-19:30pm KITANOMINE ZONE Kitanomine Gondola 9:00am-15:50pm. Kitanomine Swift Lift 1 8:30am-19:30pm. Kitanomine Romance Lift 2 8:45am-15:50pm. Link Lift 9:00am-16:00pm Furano Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Wednesday 15th February 2017 Total snowfall at base 452cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 61 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (8th November) November 2016 snowfall 110cm reported on 19 days December 2016 snowfall 178cm reported on 20 days January 2017 snowfall 126cm reported on 15 day February 2017 snowfall 38cm 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 Furano. 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 672cm Posted on Wednesday 15th February 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Morning from Nozawa. There's lots of cloud around this morning and earlier light snow has eased off now. Light snow > cloud is what the forecasts as saying and that seems to be what is happening. They also point to a considerable warm up tomorrow but hopefully that won't last too long with colder conditions (and rain then snow) likely on Friday. It seems the Nagasaka Gondola is having some maintenance work done on it today and so is not moving at the start of the day. Unclear as to when that might be cleared, but check with the resort if you are out - or going out - today. Fresh snow reported by resort since yesterday morning: - Yamabiko: 5cm - Uenotaira: 8cm - Hikage: 0cm - Nagasaka: 1cm - Karasawa: 0cm Official snow depths: - Yamabiko: 390cm - Uenotaira: 295cm - Hikage: 220cm - Nagasaka: 205cm - Karasawa: 160cm Lifts operations: - All lifts operating except - Nagasaka Gondola (maintenance) - Yunomine pair (usually closed on weekdays) - Mizunashi triple (usually closed on weekdays) - Challenga pair (usually closed on weekdays) - Utopia pair (usually closed on weekdays) Courses not open today are: - Challenge 39 - Kandahar East - Grand Prix Nozawa Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Wednesday 15th February 2017 Total snowfall at base 672cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 49 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 143cm reported on 13 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Nozawa Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 771cm Weather overview Cloudy Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Decent Posted on Wednesday 15th February 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Hello Madarao fans! Cloud and very light snow slowly falling from the skies this morning over Madarao, though it may well be starting to clear. Visibility is OK out there so early tracks should be good. The whole region looks like it will be experiencing some rather sudden warm conditions tomorrow which isn't great but it shouldn't be lasting for too long with a return to snowfall due on Friday. There's a chance of some rain in there too before the snow comes back. Let's hope that there'll be a nice fresh layer of snow waiting for people planning to be here for the weekend. Madarao Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Wednesday 15th February 2017 Total snowfall at base 771cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 45 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 143cm 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 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 502cm Posted on Wednesday 15th February 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here A bit of blue sky in the afternoon yesterday and a bit of snow to report this morning - 2cm. Yey! There will again of course likely a bit more than that at higher elevations. Light snow is still falling now but it is not expected to continue for long and something of a clear-up is likely later on today. We're looking at the prospect of some rather warm conditions tomorrow - into positive numbers - but you really (really) want the good news, don't you? ;) Yes, from Friday we can expect the temps to drop again... and for snow to start snowing. Fingers crossed it'll be proper decent snow that will continue for at least a few days and into next week. --- Niseko Avalanche Report: Mountain base 6am : -5°, light winds, 3cm new snow. Moiwa 800m: -7°, minor snowdrift development from westerly wind, 5cm new snow. Annupuri 1150m, -9°, W9m/s, 5cm new snow, snowpack 170cm. Hirafu 1250m, -10°, W5m/s, 3cm new snow. Coastal data: Kamui Cape:WSW8m/s, 1020hPa, wave 0.8m. At 5am observation light winds above 800m and little noticeable snowdrift development. The mountain is covered in a thin blanket of fresh snow and the overall avalanche risk is low. Around elevation 1000m, East ridge, Back bowl sidewall, 30 degree slopes, there is possibility of snow drifts fracturing on 14 Feb layer. From the snowfall transition and impact test the lower snowpack is stable however take care around knolls and under cornices. Always remember there is never 100% safety in the mountains and make appropriate preparations before going out of bounds. All gates are expected to open. This information is issued to prevent accidents of ski resort users. Have a good day. --- Official resort snow depths as of Wednesday 15th February 2017: Niseko Grand Hirafu & Hanazono Top - 295cm Base - 125cm Niseko Village Top - 280cm Base - 140cm Niseko Annupuri Top - 315cm Base - 140cm --- Night skiing is planned until Monday 20th March 2017 at the Niseko Annupuri, Niseko Grand Hirafu and Niseko Village resort areas. There is no nighta in the Hanazono area. Niseko Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Wednesday 15th February 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 502cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 62 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 36cm (16th December) November 2016 snowfall 110cm reported on 14 days December 2016 snowfall 181cm reported on 22 days January 2017 snowfall 152cm reported on 18 days February 2017 snowfall 59cm 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 Kutchan/Niseko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 1222cm Posted on Wednesday 15th February 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . It's still snowing very lightly in Myoko today, but clear skies are ahead. It almost looks like it could be sunny and clear up high: nothing like a little unkai (the sea of clouds) for those climbing up high. Don't forget, you can see Mt. Fuji if you get a little ways up on Ikenotaira or Suginohara.... Looking at my rather passionate posting yesterday, I didn't want to single out our Antipodean friends too much, but I often hear from Australian instructors that they worry about their countrymen because the concept of snow is so different, At the same time, all the major rescues - and fatalities - in the area over the years have been Japanese. Whoever, though, let's get smart when we go out there. Big grin, high fives, happy smiles.... Not all reports are in, but I'm up the hill myself today. Akakura Kanko: 370cm, -7° (no new report today) Akakura Onsen: 360cm, -5° Ikenotaira Onsen: 290cm, -4° Myoko Suginohara: 270cm, -10° Seki Onsen: 500cm, -7° (no new report today) Myoko Ski Park: 340cm, -2° Kyukamura RunRun: 320cm, -5° (no new report today) Tangram Ski Circus: 270cm, -5° (no new report today) Madarao Kogen: 320cm, -5° (no new report today) Myoko Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Wednesday 15th February 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 1222cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 49 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 236cm 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