Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 368cm Posted on Thursday 19th January 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Just slightly over 1cm of fresh snow at my measuring point this morning but I notice the report below is mentioning 10cm of fresh at Niseko base. It is snowing lightly here at the moment Wind is an issue at the start of the day and top lifts are affected. See below for more on that as of 8:30am. So, about the next decent snowfall... I wouldn't expect much before Sunday, but as that day ends it is looking promising. Onegai shimasu! --- Niseko Avalanche Report: Niseko base 6am: -５℃, 10cm snowfall but large development of snowdrifts. Moiwa800m: strong winds with snowdrift developments. Annupuri 1150m: -10℃, N20m/s, windswept. Hirafu1250m: -10℃, strong winds. Kamui cape lighthouse: ENE8m/s, 1016hPa, 0.5m waves. Snowdrifts are developing drastically as the passing low-pressure is generating strong north-easterly wind. 60cm thick slabs are sliding with pressure test at 800m elevation. Trigger layer being Jan 17th pre-low pressure snowfall. However, developing snowdrifts and heavy wind-loads can collapse and slide without any predominant weak layers. The overall snowfall amount is small, however highly wind-affected snowdrifts and cornices are very unstable. The avalanche risk is very high today. The hazard level will remain high a while after the wind calms down, better not go out of bounds today. Hazardous conditions in surrounding mountains too. Gates opening is undecided. Please respect the ski patrol’s decision and do not duck ropes. Some troubles have occurred between hikers walking in a closed ski resort and the cat operation company running in there yesterday. Under the Japanese legislation, no ski resort operators have the right to ban people from hiking up Public Park areas, even if these hikers were interfering the CAT’s running course, machine operators have heavier safety responsibilities than walking people. This information is issued for the sake of resort users stepping out of bounds, as well as for the same people recreationally entering Niseko’s surround mountains. Municipality areas, national forest or Hokkaido forest have no differences in the mountains, and snowcats and snowmobile are severely restricted in National park areas. We’re hoping no further troubles would occur on this matter. --- 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 due to strong winds. Niseko HANAZONO Resort All three lifts appear to be planned to be opening as normal. Niseko Village The Niseko Gondola and top Wonderland Chair lift are on hold at the start of the day due to strong winds. Niseko Annupuri The Annupuri Gondola and top Jumbo Number 4 lift are on hold at the start of the day due to strong winds. --- Official resort snow depths as of Thursday 19th January 2017: Niseko Grand Hirafu & Hanazono Top - 260cm Base - 100cm Niseko Village Top - 200cm Base - 120cm Niseko Annupuri Top - 220cm Base - 120cm --- 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 19th January 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 368cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 47 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 77cm 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 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 762cm Posted on Thursday 19th January 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . A quick report - the snow is on again! Driveways must be cleared! Some wind early in the morning that has continued on, although not particularly strong at base level. Could be stronger higher up on the mountain. If you're heading offpiste, be extra careful as snows accumulate on the previous snow; we did have sun all day yesterday, and while it's unlikely that a weak layer formed, it's always possible. Our theme for this week: have the right gear, the right companions, and the right experience. The Myoko website is frozen, so I have no new info (and have to run). All data from yesterday! Akakura Kanko: 320cm, -5° Akakura Onsen: 300cm, -5° Ikenotaira Onsen: 210cm, -6° Myoko Suginohara: 280cm, -10° Seki Onsen: 320cm, -5° Myoko Ski Park: 280cm, -3° Kyukamura RunRun: 340cm, -1° Tangram Ski Circus: 270cm, -8° Madarao Kogen: 270cm, -4° Myoko Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Thursday 19th January 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 762cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 31 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 405cm 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 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 30cm Snowfall at base this season 528cm Posted on Wednesday 18th January 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Naeba everybody! Well the weather forecast has come through for us today and delivered what was promised. An almost perfect bluebird day with lovely soft groomers all over the mountain. There are exactly two clouds in the sky today and they are those lovely white fluffy ones, not those foreboding storm clouds. Whilst we did get around 30 cm of fresh snow during the day yesterday it did not snow continuously through the night meaning that most of the mountain has been groomed pretty well this morning. Powder should still be possible to find though if you know where to look. Looking on we are meant to get some light snow starting again as of tonight with another storm rolling in on Friday night. Sweet! Naeba Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Wednesday 18th January 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 528cm Number of days snowfall observed 32 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 361cm observed 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 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 13cm Snowfall at base this season 388cm Posted on Wednesday 18th January 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . First of all, it was great to hear yesterday morning that the people who were missing at the resort were found and apparently unharmed after digging themselves into a snow hole for shelter. We’re very happy to hear that you got back to base and ‘otsukaresama deshita’ to the people who were out looking. Hearing about incidents such as this is definitely a reminder for us all of the dangers that current conditions especially can bring. Take care everyone. OK so yesterday the snow continued through the day and during the day an additional 10-40cm of snowfall has been reported by the resort since yesterday morning. It has now eased and this morning the skies are clearer. Nice and clear up on the mountain, with some early morning low lying fog over the village - that'll very likely clear up fairly soon this morning. It looks like it is going to be a cracker! The sun is forecast to be out and it won’t be quite as cold. It should be a totally excellent day. And...more snow. Due Friday and over the weekend. Oh yeah. Fresh snow reported by resort since yesterday morning: - Yamabiko: 40cm - Uenotaira: 25cm - Hikage: 15cm - Nagasaka: 15cm - Karasawa: 10cm Official snow depths: - Yamabiko: 330cm - Uenotaira: 245cm - Hikage: 190cm - Nagasaka: 185cm - Karasawa: 155cm Lifts operations: All lifts appear to be operating apart from: - Yunomine pair - Mizunashi triple - Challenge pair - Utopia pair - Kandahar pair Most courses at Nozawa Onsen are now open. Courses not open are: - Hachiman - Kandahar East - Kandahar West - Kamoshika Nozawa Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Wednesday 18th January 2017 Total snowfall at base 388cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 27 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 225cm 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 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 8cm Snowfall at base this season 752cm Posted on Wednesday 18th January 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here . Just a little more snow yesterday to end this storm cycle, and an amazing storm it was! Today it is sunny and beautiful and the mountains are whiter than we've seen in two years. It is a perfect snow day, with a deep base and blue skies. I'm getting a bit giddy... or is it because I, like a lot of my neighbors, still aren't done clearing snow. And more is on the way. A note on the backcountry (and I wish I could have gotten this out earlier): one of the most respected, veteran skiers around here gave me a call last night about conditions on the hill. A lot of wind compacted snow, plus the light stuff we got on top, was resulting in a lot of slides coming down all over, he said. Perhaps on an open slope these wouldn't be too severe (but still enough to injury), but the Myoko backcountry is valleys and ridges and places where one could easily get buried. The sun and warmth (although the air is cold) could help to settle the snow, but there definitely is risk out there. As we wrote before, too many people think being close to the slopes means safety. In fact, any time you ski off the slopes and into the trees, you're in nature, with all the risks (and fun, too). If you don't have the gear and a friend and experience and a plan, today might be a good day to think twice about what you're doing! Don't go out there like that. Akakura Kanko: 320cm, -5° Akakura Onsen: 300cm, -5° Ikenotaira Onsen: 210cm, -6° Myoko Suginohara: 280cm, -10° Seki Onsen: 320cm, -5° Myoko Ski Park: 280cm, -3° Kyukamura RunRun: 340cm, -1° Tangram Ski Circus: 270cm, -8° Madarao Kogen: 270cm, -4° Myoko Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Wednesday 18th January 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 752cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 30 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 395cm 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 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 17cm Snowfall at base this season 231cm Posted on Tuesday 17th January 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Hello from Hakuba where the good news continues. This snow storm doesn't seem to want to let up yet. Here's the headlines (new snowfall reported by the resorts): Hakuba Goryu: 40+cm Hakuba Goryu: 15-40cm Hakuba 47: 30-40cm Happo-one: 15cm The last week has been spectacular in terms of snowfall. As you can see in the reports on upper resort areas there's probably been 2m of snowfall - and the rest. Lower areas have also had a good amount of snow too meaning that places are pretty much open as normal now and enjoying peak season conditions. It's great to see official snow depth numbers from Goryu and Tsugaike breaking through the 3m level too. With all of this snow and continued limited visibility with snow still falling this morning, do take care out there. Stick with friends and there's plenty of untouched powder within resort areas. There have been a number of stories on the news of people missing at different resorts around Japan in these current conditions - we don't want to have any further such sad news. Everyone come back safe at the end of the day. Tomorrow might start with clearer skies, which will be a change and a treat for everyone lucky to be here at the moment. There's more heavy snow promised on the forecast as we enter the weekend though, so it looks like the excellent conditions should be continuing. Hakuba 47: Hakuba 47 is reporting 30-40cm of fresh snowfall. Info: - All planned lifts are operating. - Tree Riding Zones scheduled to be open. Official snow depth Upper: 295cm Base: 150cm Hakuba Goryu: Hakuba Goryu is reporting 15cm-40cm of fresh snowfall. Info: - All scheduled lifts plan to be operating. - Nighta from 6pm until 9:30pm on the Toomi area. Official snow depth Alps: 315cm Toomi: 140cm Iimori: 120cm Hakuba Happo-one: Hakuba Happo-one is reporting 15cm of fresh snowfall. Info: - All courses apart from the top Riesen Grat are open. - Kurobishi off-piste area not open. Official snow depth: Usagidaira: 220cm Kurobishi: -cm Lower: 110cm Tsugaike Kogen: Strong winds affecting top lifts at the start of the day. Info: - All areas open apart from Uma-no-se course Official snow depth: Tsuga-no-mori: 310cm Han-no-ki: 270cm Maruyama: 180cm Oya-no-hara: 130cm Kane-no-naru-oka: 120cm Hakuba Cortina: The resort is reporting at least 40cm of fresh snowfall. Info: - Number 7 lift is not operating. - Nighta (Number 2 pair lift) from 5pm until 8pm. Official snow depth: Top: 290cm Base: 200cm Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field: Info: Most of the Village Side is open and about half of the Mountain Side courses are open. Official snow depth: Top: 150cm Base: 90cm Hakuba Norikura Onsen: Info: Hakuba Norikura is mostly open. Official snow depth: Top: 260cm Kashimayari: Kashimayari is mostly open. Official snow depth: Top: 170cm Hakuba Sanosaka: Hakuba Sanosaka is fully open. Official snow depth: Top: 130cm Planned nighta operations - be sure to check with resorts for latest: Hakuba Goryu: Planned to be open daily from 6pm until 9:30pm Tsugaike Kogen: Planned at the Kane-no-naru-oka area on January 14th, 21st, 28th; Febraury 4th, 11th (6pm until 8:50pm) Planned at the Katamatsu-Shirakaba area on January 14th, 21st, 28th; February 11th, 18th; March 4th, 11th, 18th, 19th (6pm until 9pm) Hakuba Cortina: Planned to be open daily from 5pm until 8pm (until 9pm on Saturdays) Hakuba Happo-one: Planned to be open daily until 9pm on the Nakiyama area. Kashimayari: Planned to be open daily. There is no night skiing at the other resorts in the area. Hakuba Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Tuesday 17th January 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 231cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 25 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 57cm (13th January) November 2016 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2016 snowfall 64cm reported on 11 days January 2017 snowfall 166cm 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 Hakuba. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 32cm Snowfall at base this season 375cm Posted on Tuesday 17th January 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Hello and good morning to you from Nozawa where snow is still falling! And since yesterday morning the resort has reported another impressive 45cm of fresh snow on the top Yamabiko area with at least 25cm mountain-wide. There just basically loads of snow everywhere at the moment and top quality stuff too. It's what we love to see. But with so much snow over such a short period of time the dangers increase and extra care and caution is really needed at the moment. Sometimes it might be difficult to stop getting carried away with in all this powder. There's more than enough quality snow on the course areas of the resort. Right now it is highly recommended to stay on them. There may be some sunshine tomorrow as this one storm eases off, but it looks like there's more heavy snow lined up for Friday night and into Saturday. That's what we want from now on, decent regular snowfall. It is very sad to hear yesterday about an Australian family missing at the resort. We very much hope to hear good news on that today as searches continue. Fresh snow reported by resort since yesterday morning: - Yamabiko: 45cm - Uenotaira: 34cm - Hikage: 34cm - Nagasaka: 45cm - Karasawa: 25cm Official snow depths: - Yamabiko: 340cm - Uenotaira: 240cm - Hikage: 190cm - Nagasaka: 175cm - Karasawa: 150cm Lifts operations: All lifts appear to be operating apart from: - Yunomine pair - Mizunashi triple - Challenge pair - Utopia pair - Kandahar pair Most courses at Nozawa Onsen are now open. Courses not open are: - Hachiman - Kandahar East - Kandahar West - Kamoshika Nozawa Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Tuesday 17th January 2017 Total snowfall at base 375cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 26 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 212cm 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 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 Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 367cm Posted on Tuesday 17th January 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Yesterday most of the top areas of the resorts remained closed because of the strong winds so access was limited - and untouched. This morning I have 4cm of fresh snow to report. If I didn't have to go to Sapporo today, I think I'd by trying to head up to those upper areas first thing. It is colder once again and for the moment just mostly cloudy. There is a bit of blue sky showing away from the mountain though and some sunshine breaking through at times. I need to post my report earlier than usual and so no 'at time of opening' status confirmation but I would expect the top areas today to be open. The next snowfall due perhaps tomorrow night into Thursday. --- Official resort snow depths as of Tuesday 17th January 2017: Niseko Grand Hirafu & Hanazono Top - 260cm Base - 100cm Niseko Village Top - 200cm Base - 120cm Niseko Annupuri Top - 210cm Base - 120cm --- 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 17th January 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 367cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 46 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 76cm 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 30cm Snowfall at base this season 468cm Posted on Monday 16th January 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . A very good morning to you all from Naeba everybody. Powder! This is definitely the word for today! With over 2 meters of snow fall within the last week and 30cm+ in the last 24 hours there is no lack of fresh powder to be had. For sure today is the day to get your powder board or fat boy skis out! Conditions are soft, surfy and buttery out there! It is worth noting that Naeba Ski Area is only reporting 20cm of fresh snow today compared to my observed 30cm, as well as yesterday where they posted between 50-70cm whereas I felt the true number was 80cm. These differences are likely to happen as sometimes it can be difficult to pin point exactly how much snow has fallen as measurements can vary a lot depending on exactly where the measurement is taken. In general though please be re-assured that when I take a measurement I always strive to take it in a place that fairly reflects the actual snow fall. E.g. I don't find a pile of snow that has been created by the wind etc. Looking on the weather forecast is for heavy snow until Tuesday. A short break and then heavy snow again as of Friday. Yep! Yep! Yep! Yep! Yep! Naeba Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Monday 16th January 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 468cm Number of days snowfall observed 30 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 301cm 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 39cm Snowfall at base this season 282cm Posted on Monday 16th January 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Zao. It's our turn to get an impressive snowfall number this morning with close on 40cm on the ground outside my place. It has been a good run of days and while there doesn't seem to be that much snow on the forecast over the next few days, it's looking good for the weekend with decent snow currently forecast Friday night. Good fresh conditions out there now though so it should be a good week. (Daily top-ups though please!) The following lifts are not operating: Karamatsu pair Paradise Number 3 pair Yokokura Number 2 pair Official snow depths: Chuo - 130cm Utopia - 150cm Uwanodai - 90cm Paradise - 140cm Zao Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Monday 16th January 2017 Total snowfall at base 282cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 33 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 173cm observed 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 Zao Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 16cm Snowfall at base this season 214cm Posted on Monday 16th January 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . All information as available and subject to change during the day due to weather and snow conditions. Hakuba 47: Hakuba 47 is reporting 30-40cm of fresh snowfall. Info: - All planned lifts are operating. - The Tree Riding Zone plans to be open when Line C is open. Official snow depth Upper: 285cm Base: 130cm Hakuba Goryu: Hakuba Goryu is reporting 15cm-30cm of fresh snowfall. Info: - All scheduled lifts plan to be operating. - Nighta from 6pm until 9:30pm on the Toomi area. Official snow depth Alps: 285cm Toomi: 130cm Iimori: 100cm Hakuba Happo-one: Hakuba Happo-one is reporting 20cm of fresh snowfall. Info: - All courses apart from the top Riesen Grat are open. - Kurobishi off-piste area not open yet. Official snow depth: Usagidaira: 210cm Kurobishi: -cm Lower: 100cm Tsugaike Kogen: Strong winds affecting top lifts at the start of the day. Info: - All areas open Official snow depth: Tsuga-no-mori: 280cm Han-no-ki: 230cm Maruyama: 140cm Oya-no-hara: 100cm Kane-no-naru-oka: 110cm Hakuba Cortina: The resort is reporting 30cm of fresh snowfall at base and 40-50cm up top. Info: - Number 7 lift is not operating yet. - Nighta (Number 2 pair lift) from 5pm until 8pm. Official snow depth: Top: 270cm Base: 200cm Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field: Info: Most of the Village Side is open and about half of the Mountain Side courses Official snow depth: Top: 150cm Base: 70cm Hakuba Norikura Onsen: Info: Hakuba Norikura is mostly open. Official snow depth: Top: 230cm Kashimayari: Kashimayari is mostly open. Official snow depth: Top: 150cm Hakuba Sanosaka: Hakuba Sanosaka is fully open. Official snow depth: Top: 110cm Hakuba Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Monday 16th January 2017 Total snowfall at base so far 214cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 24 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 57cm (13th January) November 2016 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2016 snowfall 64cm reported on 11 days January 2017 snowfall 149cm 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 Hakuba. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 27cm Snowfall at base this season 343cm Posted on Monday 16th January 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Good morning from Nozawa, and the good news continues with another 50+cm of snow being reported by the resort up on the top Yamabiko area, and a very decent 25+cm at base areas too. (I have taken the Uenotaira numbers out this morning as there's obviously a mistake going on with them. They'll be back!) But basically the continuous delivery of snowfall since last Wednesday has continued and there's some very deep and fine snow conditions on the mountain. We couldn't really be asking for more at this moment and if you are one of the people about to arrive in Nozawa you can feel very pleased with your timing! The snow clouds should continue to be over Nozawa today and tomorrow so there's more on the way. Is that some clearer skies I can see on the forecast for mid week? Looks like it. And then more snow lined up as we get to the weekend. Let's Nozawa, as they say. I know I'm going to. Fresh snow reported by resort since yesterday morning: - Yamabiko: 52cm - Hikage: 35cm - Nagasaka: 35cm - Karasawa: 25cm Official snow depths: - Yamabiko: 330cm - Uenotaira: 235cm - Hikage: 180cm - Nagasaka: 165cm - Karasawa: 140cm Lifts operations: All lifts appear to be operating apart from: - Yunomine pair - Mizunashi triple - Challenge pair - Utopia pair - Kandahar pair Most courses at Nozawa Onsen are now open. Courses not open are: - Hachiman - Kandahar East - Kandahar West - Kamoshika Nozawa Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Monday 16th January 2017 Total snowfall at base 343cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 25 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 180cm 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 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