Independent snow and weather reporting from the Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 14cm Snowfall at base this season 759cm Posted on Friday 3rd February 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba everybody. Today we have yet another powder day! With 14 cm of fresh snow fallen overnight and a total of 60 cm of snow fallen over the last 3 days, we are currently experiencing some really nice conditions for riding. It's a little cold today with some places of the mountain experiencing relatively strong wind so wrap up warm before you hit the shred! At the moment it is also snowing extremely hard making visibility a little difficult. Stay safe out there kids! Looking on we are expecting snow most days this week with a small break tomorrow however the cloud cover is not expected to lift. Fruity! Naeba Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 3rd February 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 759cm Number of days snowfall observed 44 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 42cm observed on 3 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 14cm Snowfall at base this season 759cm Posted on Friday 3rd February 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba everybody. Today we have yet another powder day! With 14 cm of fresh snow fallen overnight and a total of 60 cm of snow fallen over the last 3 days, we are currently experiencing some really nice conditions for riding. It's a little cold today with some places of the mountain experiencing relatively strong wind so wrap up warm before you hit the shred! At the moment it is also snowing extremely hard making visibility a little difficult. Stay safe out there kids! Looking on we are expecting snow most days this week with a small break tomorrow however the cloud cover is not expected to lift. Fruity! Naeba Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 3rd February 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 759cm Number of days snowfall observed 44 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 42cm observed on 3 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 21cm Snowfall at base this season 373cm Posted on Friday 3rd February 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Mixed conditions today by the looks with snow falling in places and somewhat clearer in others and fast moving clouds moving overhead; fairly windy in places. Tomorrow should be calmer and milder with the chance of some sunshine. All lifts apart from the following appear to be operating today: Paradise Number 3 pair Karamatsu pair All courses apart from Kotan are open. Official snow depths (as published by the resort itself): Summit - 120cm Paradise - 210cm Chuo - 210cm Utopia - 160cm Uwanodai - 120cm Yokokura - 130cm Zao Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 3rd February 2017 Total snowfall at base 373cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 40 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 23cm observed 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 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 Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 436cm Posted on Friday 3rd February 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . There has been a nice dusting of 4cm of powder overnight and a little more light snowfall is expected during the day. It is looking like a superb day with sun beaming down on the resort, and we should have sun over the weekend as well. FURANO ZONE Furano Ropeway 8:30am-15:40pm. Furano Downhill Romance 2 chairlift 8:45am-15:40pm. Furano Downhill Romance 3 chairlift 9:00am-15:40pm. Prince Romance chairlift 8:30am-16:30pm. Downhill Swift Lift 1 9:00am-19:30pm KITANOMINE ZONE Kitanomine Gondola 9:00am-15:40pm Kitanomine Swift Lift 1 8:30am-19:30pm. Kitanomine Romance Lift 2 8:45am-15:40pm. Link Lift 9:00am-15:50pm Furano Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 3rd February 2017 Total snowfall at base 436cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 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 22cm reported on 3 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 11cm Snowfall at base this season 772cm Posted on Friday 3rd February 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Things seemed to be clearing last night but it has been snowing again this morning, and still is. It is not expected to last much longer though with the chance of some sun later on today. Tomorrow and Sunday the forecast is for clearer and sunny skies as well so it should be a very nice weekend. Followed by more snow from Monday. Things are good! Shiga Kogen Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 3rd February 2017 Total snowfall at base 772cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 50 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 45cm reported on 3 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 559cm Posted on Friday 3rd February 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Good morning from Nozawa. Some more fresh snow this morning though perhaps not as much as expected. It is still snowing lightly this morning but the local forecast seems to point to clearer skies this afternoon. And tomorrow too, when it should be clear and sunny from the start of the day. A great way to start the weekend. (The resort seems to be reporting 5cm of fresh from base up to Uenotaira and then 35cm on Yamabiko. I think I'm going to have to get up there myself to check on top number!) Forecast is looking good for further snow coming in from the end of the weekend and into next week. Fresh snow reported by resort since yesterday morning: - Yamabiko: 35cm - Uenotaira: 5cm - Hikage: 5cm - Nagasaka: 5cm - Karasawa: 5cm Official snow depths: - Yamabiko: 340cm - Uenotaira: 250cm - Hikage: 195cm - Nagasaka: 190cm - Karasawa: 145cm Lifts operations: All lifts plan to be operating apart from: - Yunomine pair - Mizunashi triple - Challenge pair - Utopia pair Most courses at Nozawa Onsen are open. Courses not open are: - Grand Prix Nozawa Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 3rd February 2017 Total snowfall at base 559cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 39 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 30cm reported on 3 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 9cm Snowfall at base this season 666cm Weather overview Snow Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Limited Posted on Friday 3rd February 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Snow is still falling here in Madarao this morning. Clearer weather is forecast for later on today, and from the start of tomorrow as well. We can probably expect clear and sunny skies from early on tomorrow - slightly milder perhaps, but with the fresh snowfall and good weather it should be an excellent start to the weekend. The next snow after it clears today is due in on Monday. Madarao Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 3rd February 2017 Total snowfall at base 666cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 34 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 38cm reported on 3 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 14cm Snowfall at base this season 491cm Posted on Friday 3rd February 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here There's more fresh snowfall to report this morning. Another 14cm of it, making 48cm over the last three reports -- at base. With more snow at higher elevations and top lifts affected yesterday, we should be on for some lovely snow conditions this morning. And checking the start-of-the-day lines for the lifts, it looks like lots of people have the same idea. Light snow is still falling now but it may clear up during the day, leaving us with a calm weekend and maybe some sunshine (particularly on Sunday). It should be a very good day! --- Niseko Avalanche Report: Niseko base 6am: -11℃, 20cm snowfall. Moiwa 800m: -8.5℃, strong NE wind, 40cm snowfall and snowdrift development. Annupuri 1150m: -15℃, NNW10m/s, 30cm snowfall with snowdrift development. Hirafu 1250m: -17℃, strong westerly wind, 20cm snowfall and snowdrifts. Kamui cape lighthouse: NW8m/s, 1011hPa, 1.7m waves. The isobars started to spread out but strong wind is persisting in higher elevation. The snow has fallen mainly in western 800m area and made cornices and snowdrifts develop in large scale. The top 30cm of the new snowdrifts is likely to slide from Feb 1st pre-low pressure snowfall, but the lower half is consolidating and stabilizing. The cornices are hard and dense, but would break at 120cm depth. The avalanche risk remains high in wind-affected leeward open steep and cornice slopes above 1000m. There are no safe conditions in mid-winter mountains. Be conservative until the weather stabilizes. The snow in the trees is in good shape, however is highly wind affected and a bit heavy and hard to get back up after a fall. Gates’ opening is not decided. Please follow the ski patrol’s decision. One track left under a rope will lead many others to do the same and increase the chances of accidents to happen. Do not duck ropes. Visibility is poor and beware of frostbites. Have a nice day. --- Official resort snow depths as of Friday 3rd February 2017: Niseko Grand Hirafu & Hanazono Top - 340cm Base - 150cm Niseko Village Top - 280cm Base - 140cm Niseko Annupuri Top - 300cm 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 Friday 3rd February 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 491cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 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 48cm reported on 3 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 1041cm Posted on Friday 3rd February 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . It is still snowing out there in Myoko today. Sun is still in the forecast for later, but right now there's a real nice snowfall happening (we prefer gray and white to sun anyway: the snow stays a lot nicer without the baking of the sun. Spring not included). Not a great accumulation yet, but it's actually picking up the pace at base level right now. Just that more fun when the sun does come out. Wind was a factor in the backcountry yesterday, with slabs seen in a lot of places. There was some pretty good wind through the night, too, so this is another day to be careful about where you are going. Not all the resorts have reported in yet this morning, but those that have are almost unchanged, just maybe a little warmer. Akakura Kanko: 330cm, -8° Akakura Onsen: 350cm, -5° Ikenotaira Onsen: 270cm, -4° Myoko Suginohara: 245cm, -5° Seki Onsen: 490cm, -8° Myoko Ski Park: 300cm, -5° Kyukamura RunRun: 340cm, -3° Tangram Ski Circus: 260cm, -4° Madarao Kogen: 290cm, -9° Myoko Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 3rd February 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 1041cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 41 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 55cm reported on 3 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 13cm Snowfall at base this season 745cm Posted on Thursday 2nd February 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good Evening Today has been super snowy and windy. As a result, all the pistes are nice and fresh with lots of wind blown powder all over the place. Looking on we are expecting snow nearly every day this week. Sploosh! 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 Thursday 2nd February 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 745cm Number of days snowfall observed 43 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 28cm observed 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 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 14cm Snowfall at base this season 432cm Posted on Thursday 2nd February 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . ***Kitanomine Gondola operation ON HOLD*** ***Furano Downhill Romance 3 chair ON HOLD**** The weather is a bit rough today with moderate winds and snow coming down at a moderate rate. Visibility is limited due to the heavy snow that is falling and also the snow being whipped up by the wind. I am pleased to be able to report 14cm of new snow in the village and the ski area has measured 30cm of new snow at the top of the resort. The snow is comparatively heavy compared to the usual snowfalls we get, so this will go a long way to filling in the tracked out slopes in ungroomed areas. Despite the wind and visibility it will be a great morning to get in some powder turns. Kitanomine Gondola and Furano Downhill Romance 3 chair are on hold at the moment due to the wind. Moderate snowfall will continue through today and tomorrow should be light snowfall. Furano Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Thursday 2nd February 2017 Total snowfall at base 432cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 56 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 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 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 30cm Snowfall at base this season 761cm Posted on Thursday 2nd February 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . It was a beautiful morning yesterday but conditions were quite different by the end of the day. Snow, wind, cold... proper mid winter conditions overnight and snow still falling this morning. There's another good new layer of fresh snow. A friend of mine seemingly getting carried away with himself said 70cm, but I can't 'replicate' that number. There's lots of wind-blown snow around - and it's light - so it's one of those mornings where a number is difficult to pin down but going with my usual measuring points (and talking with a few other people) I think that 30cm is the number to go with. (Executive decision made!) As I said it is still snowing and we are expecting more during the day today but it should have stopped by tomorrow morning. Saturday is forecast clear skies too with another bank of snow clouds coming in before Monday morning. Shiga Kogen Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Thursday 2nd February 2017 Total snowfall at base 761cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 49 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 34cm 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