Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 418cm Posted on Wednesday 1st February 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . The morning is looking most attractive with mostly blue sky and sun over the resort. Yesterday delivered some fresh snow onto the slopes which will mean the groomed runs will have nice powder on them today. Some of the off piste runs that have had heavy traffic on them are quite bumpy and firm and will be pretty hard on the knees. The clear conditions are likely to turn into snow from around midday, and moderate rates of precipitation are expected from this evening through to Thursday evening. 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 Wednesday 1st February 2017 Total snowfall at base 418cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 55 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 4cm 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 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 731cm Posted on Wednesday 1st February 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . The sun is out and it is a cold morning here in Shiga Kogen on this first day of February. More snow is forecast for tonight and tomorrow. Following that, perhaps a few days of clearer weather -- and then more snow late Sunday into Monday. Be sure to click on the Snowfall Analysis tab at the top of this page and have a look at how we are doing so far this season. Last season was perhaps not the best to compare with, but I have already this season so far observed over twice the amount of snow compared with this time last year... and already over 2 metres more snowfall than during the whole of last season. The comparisons look good! Let's hope that February and the rest of the season can also deliver. Shiga Kogen Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Wednesday 1st February 2017 Total snowfall at base 731cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 48 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 4cm 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 352cm Posted on Wednesday 1st February 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . It is a cloudy day here in Zao. A cold start but it has warmed up a bit and doesn't feel too chilly here at base now but the top station is reporting -10C as of 10:30am. Should be nice snow conditions. More snow is due tonight and probably through tomorrow as well and if the forecasts are correct we can probably also expect some moderate to strong winds. Be prepared if you plan to be here tomorrow! Zao Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Wednesday 1st February 2017 Total snowfall at base 352cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 39 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 2cm 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 629cm Weather overview Blue skies and sun Wind Slight Temperature - Visibility Excellent Posted on Wednesday 1st February 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Madarao, and it is a fine start to the day today. Looks like we will be able to enjoy the snow with blue skies and sunshine - at least for this morning. Snow is still due sometime tonight so expect things to cloud over this afternoon. Snow is due to be falling through the day tomorrow as well. Wrap up well and be prepared to ride as it snows tomorrow. At the moment the forecast shows us milder conditions as we enter the weekend but further snowfall due back as we enter next week. Operating status for the day at Madarao Kogen (at time of report): - Number 1 lift - Number 2 quad lift - Number 3A - Number 5 lift - Super quad lift - Number 11 lift - Number 12 lift - Number 13 lift - Number 15 lift - Moving walkway - Kids Park - Free Ride Park - Powder Wave I - Powder Wave II - River Line - Powder Theater - Adventure Aisle - Crystal Bowl - Ninja - Sawa - Rabbit - Kamoshika - Bear - Nighta at Madarao Kogen is every Saturday until 25th March (and also 8th January and 19th March) Official snow depth: - 270cm Madarao Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Wednesday 1st February 2017 Total snowfall at base 629cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 32 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 1cm 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 533cm Posted on Wednesday 1st February 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . It's a beautiful morning in Nozawa with mostly blue skies and sunshine. Clouds are expected to move back in later on though and snow should hopefully be falling before the end of the day/sometime tonight. Fingers crossed it'll be cold enough for it to be straight to snow down here in village level too. Then it's snow for tonight and through the day tomorrow. Let's see another decent refresh! Fresh snow reported by resort since yesterday morning: - Yamabiko: 0cm - Uenotaira: 0cm - Hikage: 0cm - Nagasaka: 0cm - Karasawa: 0cm Official snow depths: - Yamabiko: 320cm - Uenotaira: 250cm - Hikage: 180cm - Nagasaka: 170cm - Karasawa: 135cm 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 Wednesday 1st February 2017 Total snowfall at base 533cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 37 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 4cm 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 7cm Snowfall at base this season 993cm Posted on Wednesday 1st February 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Light snow continued to fall through the day yesterday; we could see the sun shining across the way toward Madarao and on to Nozawa, but we stayed in the shade, meaning there should be some great snow out there this morning. It is sunny and blue out there, with just enough clouds drifting around to remind us that the weather will be changing shortly, and that snow will be returning. It's nice and cold, too, despite that warm sun. I'm still hoping that warm sun will finally get that lingering, massive snow on my roof hanging on from our few-days-two-meter fall of about two weeks ago. Waiting for that, so I can clear the sides of the building! Scary while it hangs over our heads. Akakura Kanko: 320cm, -6° Akakura Onsen: 350cm, -6° Ikenotaira Onsen: 270cm, -8° Myoko Suginohara: 240cm, -9° Seki Onsen: 480cm, -8° Myoko Ski Park: 280cm, -3° Kyukamura RunRun: 320cm, -1° Tangram Ski Circus: 240cm, -4° Madarao Kogen: 270cm, -7° Myoko Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Wednesday 1st February 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 993cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 39 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 7cm 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

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 15cm Snowfall at base this season 732cm Posted on Wednesday 1st February 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Hello everyone. The snow continued sporadically throughout the day yesterday which means we can report a further 15cm of snow since our last report. Today has started very clear and the slopes are in fine condition. This could change this afternoon though as we are predicted a week of on and off snow fall. See you out there. Cloudless! Naeba Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Wednesday 1st February 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 732cm Number of days snowfall observed 42 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 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 14cm Snowfall at base this season 443cm Posted on Tuesday 31st January 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here It's the last morning of the month and I am very pleased to be able to report 14cm of fresh snowfall on the ground here at base. And it's good quality stuff too by the looks. Nice. It is still snowing now, though expected to ease off this morning... before coming back later tomorrow. Wind doesn't look like it is going to be an issue today so I expect the lifts to be open as planned. In my report tomorrow I'll be looking back on January and the season so far. In the meantime... I'm off to Otaru for the day! ---- Niseko Avalanche Report: Niseko base 6am: 20cm snowfall. Moiwa800m: -8.5℃, NE5m/s, 25cm snowfall. Annupuri1150m: -13℃, NW12m/s, 30-40cm, moderate development of snowdrifts. Hirafu1250m: -13℃, moderate NE wind, 20cm snowfall. Kamui cape lighthouse: NNW12m/s, 1014hPa, 2.5m waves. The winter weather pattern brought a good amount of snowfall, averaging 25cm at west areas of 800m elevation. Snowdrifts are developing, but in slow speed. Looking at the snowfall transition, and snow observations, the general avalanche risk is low, however 40cm surface slab avalanches from Jan 29th layer are to be expected in Higashi=one steep slopes where slabs have formed under the past north-easterly wind. Caution in needed in open steep, cornices and knoll terrains. Better not party-run, go one by one and ride the fall-line, not across it. The new snow is a bit shallow, but good. Beware of losing control. Do not stay at valley bottoms. Gates are scheduled to open. Listen to the ski patrol’s advice and please respect the Niseko Rules. --- Official resort snow depths as of Tuesday 31st January 2017: Niseko Grand Hirafu & Hanazono Top - 300cm Base - 130cm Niseko Village Top - 230cm Base - 140cm Niseko Annupuri Top - 275cm Base - 135cm --- 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 Tuesday 31st January 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 443cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 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 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 21cm Snowfall at base this season 350cm Posted on Tuesday 31st January 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . A good 20cm of fresh snowfall in Zao this morning I'm happy to report; nice new layer. Not much expected for today and possibly some sunshine tomorrow morning before the snow clouds return and there's a good chance of their being some wild stormy conditions into Thursday. 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 - 100cm Paradise - 170cm Chuo - 170cm Utopia - 135cm Uwanodai - 110cm Yokokura - 120cm Zao Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Tuesday 31st January 2017 Total snowfall at base 350cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 38 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 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 24cm Snowfall at base this season 529cm Posted on Tuesday 31st January 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Morning from Nozawa. Ah, I'm glad it's today and not yesterday. Because rather than wet stuff, it's a story of fresh snow this morning. Yey! And there's a fair difference in amounts too with 45cm being reported on top Yamabiko areas since yesterday morning and just 10cm from Karasawa. My measured number is 24cm. So a nice new layer pretty much everywhere I would say; a good refresh. Light snow has still been falling early on but it's expected to stop soon with the forecast generally for cloudy weather today, but snow is forecast from tomorrow night too. From today, it looks like lifts will be open for an extra 30 minutes at the end of the day. More time to slide. Nozawa Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Tuesday 31st January 2017 Total snowfall at base 529cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 36 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 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 43cm Snowfall at base this season 986cm Posted on Tuesday 31st January 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . The rain turned to snow at the end of the day yesterday, and then some serious snowfall. Lots of wind during the night and into the early morning, too, so we have a lot of big snow drifts (like my sealed-in front door earlier; made for some fun shoveling with the hardening rain-soaked stuff at the bottom of the pack). It's also pretty cold this morning, with the car thermometer (my reliable source when I can't hang one out) said -6° around 7 this morning. It could be a great day, with the sun likely to come out later. A little care should be taken by those heading into the backcountry; that wind (which has now died down) very likely loaded lee slopes. On top of the rain layer below, things could be a little dicey, so do be careful and maybe avoid the steepest slopes. Myoko Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Tuesday 31st January 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 986cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 38 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 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 18cm Snowfall at base this season 717cm Posted on Tuesday 31st January 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba everybody. Well, yesterday's snow did finally come through and continued all night leaving a fresh 18cm of fresh snow on the ground. Conditions today are powdery with a nice firm piste underneath. It is still currently snowing but it is coming in fits and starts. Looking on there is plenty more snow predicted this week with the occasional break in the weather. Naeba Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Tuesday 31st January 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 717cm Number of days snowfall observed 41 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 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