Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 12cm Snowfall at base this season 122cm Posted on Friday 16th December 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Morning from Shiga Kogen. I enjoyed a great half-day yesterday. The sun was out and there were some fine snow conditions to be found as well. We're still early season low on snow of course, but there was some real fun to be had. From early this morning the snow has returned and already there's decent cm piling up, and it's coming down in style as well just at the moment. Well it was when I first started writing this report, it has eased off a bit right now. But... snow forecast for the day so fingers crossed we're on for some decent numbers before the weekend. I don't have any inside info to share but especially if we can get some more decent snow falling today I would think that there'll be more lifts operating and courses open from tomorrow. Areas of Shiga Kogen currently open: Ichinose Family The Number 2 pair A and B lifts are operating with 600m of course open. Kumanoyu The Number 1 and Number 2 lifts are operating. Okushiga Kogen The Number 2 pair and Number 3 pair lifts are operating. Takamagahara Mammoth The Number 2 triple lift is operating with the lower part of the slopes open. Yakebitaiyama The Number 2 Gondola and Number 2 pair lifts are operating with the South Course, Panorama Course and Karamatsu Course open. The resort is preparing the Number 1 Gondola to get moving as well by the looks... Yokoteyama The Number 1 Sky B, Number 2 Sky pair and Number 5 lifts are operating. Shiga Kogen Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 16th December 2016 Total snowfall at base 122cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 15 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 28cm (11th December) November 2016 snowfall 27cm reported on 5 days December 2016 snowfall 95cm 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 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 71cm Posted on Friday 16th December 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Zao. It's a cloudy start to the day with what looks like limited visibility up on the mountain. It's a cold start to the day as well, and still only -3C here at base and minus double digits higher up. I have just a few cm of fresh snow to report this morning but hopefully I will be reporting some good numbers tomorrow morning. After tomorrow the forecast shows some clearer skies and milder temperatures as well early next week and not much in terms of snowfall... To a snowy day today! Zao Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 16th December 2016 Total snowfall at base 71cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 15 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 14cm (on 15th December) November 2016 snowfall 11cm observed on 6 days December 2016 snowfall 60cm observed on 9 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 6cm Snowfall at base this season 209cm Posted on Friday 16th December 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is another extremely cold day in Furano with -16c at base level and even colder -18c at the top of the resort. As is often the case with these cold Furano mornings it is a superb day with deep blue sky, full sun and not a breath of wind - I have posted 3 photos below the report that were taken this morning. The snow today on course is also very very good with a further 6cm of extremely light powder accumulating in the village overnight. Todomatsu Course is now open at the bottom of the Furano Zone. Night skiing is now available on both the Prince Course and Todomatsu Course. There is still no official guidance from the resort as to when they expect to get the Kitanomine side operating. Lets just see if they make an announcement over the weekend. With guest numbers in the resort increasing as we head towards Christmas the lift system on the Furano Zone is under a bit of pressure. Yesterday there were reports of the line for Furano Ropeway being extremely long. Saturday and Sunday are expected to be windy, but both days should deliver a little more snow, although nothing significant. The following courses are expected to be open today: Technical Panorama Spies Sailer Prince Todomatsu Furano Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 16th December 2016 Total snowfall at base 209cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 31 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (8th November) November 2016 snowfall 110cm reported on 19 days December 2016 snowfall 99cm 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 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 Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 97cm Weather overview Snow Wind Slight Temperature - Visibility Limited to poor Posted on Friday 16th December 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . A fine day weather wise in the region yesterday, but we're back to snow this morning. Madarao Kogen is of course opening for the season from tomorrow. Yes! And here is what is planned to be open: - Number 1 lift - Number 2 quad lift Lift tickets will be available at the special price of 2000 yen for adults and 1000 yen for children (elementary school age). Those lower prices will be available until Thursday 22nd December. The resort is currently reporting 50cm snow depth and that should be more by tomorrow with snow forecast for the day today. Might we even get some sunshine for the opening day tomorrow? As long as we get some decent snow today, I'm good with that. Can't wait! Madarao Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 16th December 2016 Total snowfall at base 97cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 10 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 24cm (on 11th December) November 2016 snowfall 9cm reported on 4 days December 2016 snowfall 88cm reported on 6 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 6cm Snowfall at base this season 65cm Posted on Friday 16th December 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Morning from Nozawa and 5-10cm of snow being reported by the resort this morning and 6cm measured by myself. Yesterday late afternoon deserves a mention. Not for snow but the spectacular colours that nature provided - a mix of pink and blue pastel shades to the skies and clouds, it was beautiful. But we want more beautiful snow of course, so it's good that there's some fresh this morning and it is snowing as I write this as well. After today the forecast is looking rather dry and at times quite mild too, so we could do with a decent dump of snow today. Actually, from today the 'Yu Road' is open and also the Hikage Gondola is going to open so the Paradise course is scheduled to be available as well. The resort has also said that it is preparing the Paradise Four lift, the Hikage triple lift and Shinyu pair lift as well, so we're going to be seeing more open very soon. Lifts that are planned to be operating: Nagasaka Gondola (8:30am-3:30pm) Yamabiko Four Lift (9:00am-3:30pm) Yamabiko Number 2 Four Lift (8:55am-3:40pm) Uenotaira Four Lift (9:00am-3:40pm) Courses that are planned to be open: Yamabiko A course Yamabiko B course Yamabiko C course Yamabiko D course Yamabiko E course Uenotaira course Paradise Official snow depths: Yamabiko: 110cm Uenotaira: 80cm Hikage: 50cm Nagasaka: 50cm Karasawa: 40cm Fresh snow reported by resort since yesterday morning Yamabiko: 10cm Uenotaira: 10cm Hikage: 8cm Nagasaka: 8cm Karasawa: 5cm Nozawa Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 16th December 2016 Total snowfall at base 65cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 8 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 24cm (11th December) November 2016 snowfall 2cm reported on 2 days December 2016 snowfall 63cm reported on 6 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Hakuba region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 31cm Posted on Friday 16th December 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Hakuba Now report can be found here . Good morning from Hakuba. It was a lovely day yesterday and I had a fine time up at Hakuba Goryu. There's not a whole lot to report this morning in terms of weather with just a dusting again at lower levels and resorts reporting a thin layer of snow higher up (Cortina saying there's up to 10cm of fresh on it's slopes). There's lots of cloud around this morning and light snow has been falling and snow is on the forecast for today and tomorrow. Here's to a snowy report tomorrow morning. Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field opens up for the season from this morning and they have their Gondola moving along with two lifts and courses over on the Mountain Side of the resort. At Hakuba Goryu, the Toomi Sky Four lift is now operating and the Toomi course open from today. Hakuba Sanosaka, Hakuba Norikura Onsen and Kashimayari are set to open from tomorrow - I would expect them to be 'part openings', as per the resorts that are currently open. More people are now arriving in Hakuba for an early season ski and while there's places open and fun to be had we could do with a decent dump of snow to really kick things off. Hakuba 47: Hakuba 47 is currently part open. The resort is reporting 1cm of fresh snowfall. Gondola downloading required. Connection with Goryu not yet open. Lift & course info: The Gondola, Line A.B and Line C lifts are operating. The following courses are open: - Route 1 (Upper) - Route 2 - Route 3 - Route 5 - Route 6 - Route 8 (Lower) Official snow depth Line C Upper: 100cm Base: 10cm Hakuba Goryu: Hakuba Goryu is currently part open. The resort is reporting 1-2cm of fresh snowfall. Gondola downloading required. Connection with Hakuba 47 not yet open. Lift & course info: The Gondola, Alps Number 1 and 3 and Toomi Sky Four lifts are operating with the Toomi course available from today. The following courses are open: - Grand Prix - Panorama - Toomi Official snow depth Alps: 80cm Toomi: 20cm Iimori: 15cm Hakuba Happo-one: Hakuba Happo-one is currently part open. Lift & course info: The Adam Gondola, Alpen Quad, Panorama pair, Kokusai Number 3 pair and Kurobishi Number 2 quad lifts are operating. Gondola downloading required. The following courses are at least part open: - Kurobishi - Usagidaira - Panorama Official snow depth: Usagidaira: 75cm Nakiyama: -cm Sakka: -cm Tsugaike Kogen: Tsugaike Kogen is currently part open. Lift info: The Eve Gondola and the top Han-no-ki and Tsuga Number 2 pair lifts are operating. The following courses are open: - Han-no-ki - Tsuga-no-mori Official snow depth: Tsuga-no-mori: 70cm Han-no-ki: 70cm Oya-no-hara: 20cm Kane-no-naru-oka: -cm Hakuba Cortina: Hakuba Cortina is currently part open. The resort is reporting 5-10cm of fresh snowfall. Lift info: The Number 2 quad lift and Number 4 pair lifts are operating. The following courses are at least part open: - Ikenoda - Mt Hieda Rinkan - Mt Hieda 1 - Itadaria Official snow depth: Top: 100cm Base: 50cm Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field: Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field is currently part open. Lift info: The Gondola, 3-sen North and 4-sen East lifts are operating. The following courses are at least part open: - North - East Official snow depth: Top: 30cm Base: -cm Kashmayari: Kashimayari plans to open from Saturday 17th December. Hakuba Norikura Onsen: Hakuba Norikura Onsen plans to open from Saturday 17th December. Hakuba Sanosaka: Hakuba Sanosaka plans to open from Saturday 17th December. Please note that Yanaba ski hill will not be opening for the 2016-2017 season Hakuba Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 16th December 2016 Total snowfall at base so far 31cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 7 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 12cm (8th December) November 2016 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2016 snowfall 30cm reported on 6 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 72cm Posted on Friday 16th December 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Good morning! There hasn't been a great deal of snow overnight last night but the snow is still falling hard this morning in Naeba. We are also happy to report that more of the resort is now open for us to explore! Gondola 2 is now　open and it leads to Daishamen, the downhill course and high speed piste no. 4. Looks like our snow dances have paid off! The conditions on the mountain are chilly but with a little powder from the snow that's still falling. Wrap up warm and enjoy the new runs! Today's lift operation includes: Beginner lift No.4 High Speed Lift No.5 Gondola 2 (There is one run open from the top of the gondola that includes　Daishamen, the downhill course and high speed piste number 4). Naeba Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 16th December 2016 Total snowfall at base so far 72cm Number of days snowfall observed 11 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 17cm (11th December) November 2016 snowfall 17cm observed on 4 days December 2016 snowfall 55cm observed on 7 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Naeba. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 110cm Posted on Thursday 15th December 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . The forecast said we might have a break in the snowfall this morning before snow coming back tonight. It was right about the break in the snow clouds as we currently have quite a lot of blue skies and sunshine over Shiga Kogen. It is a lovely morning but very cold early on as well. But we'd like more snow and so hopefully the part of the forecast of it coming back tonight will also be correct. There's not a whole lot of promise for snowfall forecast over the weekend and early in the week so it looks like we'll have to make do with what we get tonight and tomorrow for a while. Shiga Kogen Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Thursday 15th December 2016 Total snowfall at base 110cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 14 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 28cm (11th December) November 2016 snowfall 27cm reported on 5 days December 2016 snowfall 83cm reported on 9 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 14cm Snowfall at base this season 69cm Posted on Thursday 15th December 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Morning from Zao Onsen and I have just under 15cm of fresh snow to report from down here at base. Nice, that should be a bit more higher up and make for some good conditions on the runs that are open. Opening remains unchanged this morning. Snow is forecast over today and tomorrow though not much after that through into early next week and so we'd really like a lot over the next 48 hours please. Zao Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Thursday 15th December 2016 Total snowfall at base 69cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 14 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 14cm (on 15th December) November 2016 snowfall 11cm observed on 6 days December 2016 snowfall 58cm observed on 8 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 6cm Snowfall at base this season 203cm Posted on Thursday 15th December 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It couldn't be a more perfect morning here in Furano but it is cold. In the village it is a very chilly -16c, which is the kind of temperature we would expect to get in February. Conditions are extremely clear with not a cloud visible over the resort and perfect blue skies. To top this off there has been 6cm of very light snow since yesterdays report. The courses that are open are in very nice condition with superb packed powder. Certain courses are likely to be fairly crowded in places today due to several school groups on the mountain. As we head out of mid December and toward Christmas there are many wondering when Kitanomine will open. The resort has said opening is delayed due to the snow depth not quite being enough. Looking up at the Kitanomine slopes this morning they must be very close to being ready though as the front face has had a groomer over it and looks pretty good to me. Looking at the weather for the weekend, moderate winds are expected on the upper mountain on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday should see a little more snow but after that there is absolutely nothing on the forecast through to Tuesday. The following courses are expected to be open today: Technical Panorama Spies Sailer Prince Furano Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Thursday 15th December 2016 Total snowfall at base 203cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 30 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (8th November) November 2016 snowfall 110cm reported on 19 days December 2016 snowfall 93cm 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 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 7cm Snowfall at base this season 70cm Posted on Thursday 15th December 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Ohayo from Naeba! This morning the snow is falling again, and has been since yesterday afternoon so we　have a nice dusting of powder across the slopes. Again, there are the two lifts running as yesterday but the ski areas are getting wider so there is plenty of slope to enjoy. The snow falling looks like it's here to stay so make sure you wrap up warm (and waterproof), and come and join us in the snow. Today's lift operation includes: Beginner lift No.4 High Speed Lift No.5 Naeba Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Thursday 15th December 2016 Total snowfall at base so far 70cm Number of days snowfall observed 10 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 17cm (11th December) November 2016 snowfall 17cm observed on 4 days December 2016 snowfall 53cm observed on 6 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Naeba. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 107cm Posted on Wednesday 14th December 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Last night we had some horrid rain falling for a while but happily this morning we wake to snowfall - around 10cm of it on the ground in places - with snow still falling and thick fog in places. Snow is forecast for the day today with perhaps a break in it tomorrow before more as we go into Friday. Hopefully enough to help more of the area open. Yakebitaiyama are preparing to have their Number 2 Gondola operating this morning and they now have the Panorama Course open as well as the courses that were open until now. Let's see what I can get to report to you in my next report! Areas of Shiga Kogen currently open: Ichinose Family The Number 2 pair A and B lifts are operating with 600m of course open. Kumanoyu The Number 2 lifts are operating. Okushiga Kogen The Number 1 pair, Number 2 pair and Number 3 pair lifts are operating. Takamagahara Mammoth The Number 2 triple lift is operating with the lower part of the slopes open. Yakebitaiyama The Number 2 Gondola and Number 2 pair lifts are operating with the South Course, Panorama Course and Karamatsu Course open. Yokoteyama The Number 1 Sky B and Number 2 Sky pair lifts are operating. Shiga Kogen Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Wednesday 14th December 2016 Total snowfall at base 107cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 13 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 28cm (11th December) November 2016 snowfall 27cm reported on 5 days December 2016 snowfall 80cm reported on 8 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Shiga Kogen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com