Independent snow and weather reporting from the Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 434cm Weather overview Clear Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Great Posted on Monday 21st January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Some thin cloud around early this morning but it looks like it should clear up and be a fine day today in the region. There's about 5cm of new snowfall since yesterday, not enough to fill in all the weekend tracks but still very good conditions out there generally after all the recent snowfalls. It's a cold start to the morning and should stay cold through the day hopefully keeping in the negatives. We might get more snow tomorrow, followed by more clear conditions after that, but the end of the week is looking particularly promising for a whole boat load of new snowfall. Official resort snow depth: Naeba - 210cm Kagura - 350cm Naeba Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Monday 21st January 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 434cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 30 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 60cm (10th December) November 2012 snowfall 3cm observed on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 219cm observed on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 212cm 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 432cm Weather overview Snow Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Varied Posted on Sunday 20th January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Well, the clear skies didn't last the day yesterday so the forecast wasn't totally wrong. It was snowing by afternoon and this morning we greet a new delivery of soft light white stuff. 15cm or so here in Naeba with the resort saying 10-20cm and Kagura reporting 30cm of fresh. The wind is affecting some lifts this morning. At Naeba the Prince Number 1 Gondola is moving but the Number 2 Gondola is not yet. And the Dragondola is waiting for the wind to calm. All of Kagura seems to be open as planned though so not so bad. It is about -6C here now. The sun is due tomorrow. Official resort snow depth: Naeba - 210cm Kagura - 350cm Naeba Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Sunday 20th January 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 432cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 29 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 60cm (10th December) November 2012 snowfall 3cm observed on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 219cm observed on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 210cm observed 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 Naeba. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 505cm Weather overview Cloud, light snow Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Fair to poor Posted on Wednesday 30th January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Just a few cm of snowfall to report this morning and it is snowing now as I write this. Kagura say 5cm of fresh up top. Wind is affecting things a bit early this morning with the Tashiro part of Kagura closed (and also the Dragondola) today. Looks like Mitsumata Ropeway is open and lifts up until the Kagura Number 1 pair lift operating. Other than that, as normal. Not as cold today but from tomorrow that getting to be almost warm spell is due. Sunny tomorrow and then really getting too mild for comfort on Friday into Saturday. Rain may well be on the cards. ---- Official resort snow depth: Naeba - 250cm Kagura - 370cm Naeba Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Wednesday 30th January 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 505cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 35 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 60cm (10th December) November 2012 snowfall 3cm observed on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 219cm observed on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 283cm observed on 19 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Naeba. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 510cm Weather overview Light snow Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Fair Posted on Tuesday 5th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . A few cm of fresh snow here in Naeba (up to 5 on the mountain) and 5-10cm being reported by Kagura this morning. Colder than it was yesterday and it's -3 degrees here at base and light snow is falling at the moment. Lower slopes decent visibility but the top half of Naeba is shrouded in cloud. There's a strong wind higher up as well and it's affecting the resorts. Here at Naeba the Number 2 Gondola and the Dragondola are not (going to be moving) this morning unless the wind calms down and the Tashiro part of Kagura is closed for the day. The Mitsumata Ropeway is open and that area is open from the Mitsumata area to the Kaguran Number 1 quad lift. The resort will later decide whether or not to open the top Number 5 lift at Kagura. The forecast has snow easing off later but hopefully back tomorrow. ---- Official resort snow depth: Naeba - 260cm Kagura - 370cm The top lift at Kagura is now open (though might not be operating today due to wind). Naeba Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Tuesday 5th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 510cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 37 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 60cm (10th December) November 2012 snowfall 3cm observed on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 219cm observed on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 283cm observed on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 5cm observed on 2 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Naeba. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 505cm Weather overview Clear Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Thursday 31st January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . There's not much to report this morning other than it is a lovely blue sky start to the day. Hardly any wind, blue sky all around, all is calm. Just a dusting of snow since yesterday but all signs of the clouds have gone now. And more of the same is probable tomorrow as well with it clouding over later on in the day and warming up more than today. Saturday to be even warmer still and a chance of rain. Naeba Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Thursday 31st January 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 505cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 35 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 60cm (10th December) November 2012 snowfall 3cm observed on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 219cm observed on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 283cm observed on 19 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Naeba. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 15cm Snowfall at base this season 576cm Weather overview Clearing up Wind Light to moderate Temperature - Visibility Varied Posted on Tuesday 12th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Brilliant conditions on the slopes - and slightly off them as well - yesterday. As initially thought it seemed like there as much more than the reported amount of snow and this morning Kagura are giving us another 30cm. That sounds more like it as it was snowing for the day filling in tracks. Wasn't quite as busy as perhaps expected, so perhaps many people made their way back yesterday morning instead of getting in a half day. No complaints, I think everyone out there would have had tons of fun. Oh yes, 10-20cm in places here in Naeba village base area. And on to today. Which might even be better. Not only do we have that new extra snow but it also seems to be clearing up as well. The sun is out here in Naeba with more and more blue sky showing. There still seems to be lots of cloud over Kagura but I get the feeling it will be clearing up today. (Total guess by the way, there's no science involved!) Splash Bowl area at Naeba should be open at 10am today. I see the official snow depth for Kagura has increased by 10cm.... after 60cm of so in the last two days!! The snow depth doesn't really matter though does it, it's that new layer that we want the goods on. And we got the goods at the moment. ---- Official resort snow depth: Naeba - 270cm Kagura - 380cm Naeba Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Tuesday 12th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 576cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 42 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 60cm (10th December) November 2012 snowfall 3cm observed on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 219cm observed on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 283cm observed on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 71cm 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 516cm Weather overview Heavy snow Wind Strong Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted on Friday 8th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Hurray! New snow. Booo! Strong winds. Perhaps not as much snow as we were hoping for, around 5cm here at Naeba base and both Naeba and Kagura reporting 10cm of fresh snow on the slopes. You're not going to be able to access all the top goodness though as strong winds are playing about with the lifts this morning. The only part of Kagura open is from the Mitsumata Ropeway to Kagura Gondola - at the moment.... the resort is hoping to open up the Kagura No1 par and the No1 quad as well, but for now that's not the case. Tashiro is closed. Looks like Naeba is less affected and the No2 Gondola will be operating as planned, perhaps slower depending on those winds. The Dragondola is of course closed with Tashiro not being open today. Top lift - will depend on conditions. It's a cold morning and snowing now so let's hope for a good new layer of snow. Should be good tomorrow, especially if Kagura doesn't open and it's all fresh untouched for the weekend. Snow might continue into tomorrow but the wind should certainly ease off so the lifts should all be moving. ---- Official resort snow depth: Naeba - 260cm Kagura - 370cm Naeba Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Friday 8th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 516cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 39 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 60cm (10th December) November 2012 snowfall 3cm observed on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 219cm observed on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 283cm observed on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 11cm observed on 4 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Naeba. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 20cm Snowfall at base this season 561cm Weather overview Snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Varied Posted on Monday 11th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . 20-30cm of snowfall is the headline this morning. And under-report I reckon up there. Not much of a wind and the snow coming down in style as I write this here in Naeba. That number is being reported by both Naeba and Kagura, but it's going to build up with the snow falling as it is right now. There's a light north westerly wind and it is about -7C at base here. All open as normal and those first riders will be up there sliding down that lovely new snow right now. Ii ne. A stronger wind is forecast for later in the day so that might affect things. Snow will hopefully and probably continue for the day today with brighter conditions likely tomorrow morning. Today is busier than a normal Monday though crowds should start to thin out around lunchtime. All back to normal from tomorrow. ---- Official resort snow depth: Naeba - 270cm Kagura - 370cm Naeba Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Monday 11th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 561cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 41 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 60cm (10th December) November 2012 snowfall 3cm observed on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 219cm observed on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 283cm observed on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 56cm 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 Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 586cm Weather overview Cloud with light snow Wind Moderate+ Temperature - Visibility Varied Posted on Wednesday 13th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . It was a sort of fine day yesterday with a kind of overcast feel to the day. Another 10cm or so of fresh snow since yesterday and light snow falling now. Fairly strong winds as well and because of those Tashiro is closed for the day and Kagura open from the Mitsumata Ropeway up to the No 1 quad lift. Dragondola and top lift at Naeba look to be closed this morning too but the Prince Number 2 Gondola is operating. Poor visibility up there. Should be snowing for the day, and sun is forecast for tomorrow, especially in the morning. ---- Official resort snow depth: Naeba - 280cm Kagura - 380cm Naeba Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Wednesday 13th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 586cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 43 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 60cm (10th December) November 2012 snowfall 3cm observed on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 219cm observed on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 283cm observed on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 81cm 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 Naeba. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 25cm Snowfall at base this season 541cm Weather overview Snow Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Varied Posted on Saturday 9th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . A very good start to the three day weekend here in Naeba. Up to 40cm of fresh snowfall on the slopes here this morning. Yey! What's more, no mad wind - or not enough - to hinder lifts from the looks of things. So all should be open this morning. There's going to be some fine untouched snow up there this morning. Visibility not too bad it seems, almost as if the clouds are easing off. But it should be snowing for a while longer today anyway. ---- Official resort snow depth: Naeba - 270cm Kagura - 370cm Naeba Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Saturday 9th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 541cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 40 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 60cm (10th December) November 2012 snowfall 3cm observed on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 219cm observed on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 283cm observed on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 36cm observed on 5 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Naeba. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 588cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Calm Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Thursday 14th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Snow indeed for lots of yesterday but it was only light snow and didn't pile up in the way that brings us lots of new cm to report. In fact, new snow is 5cm at most and more like just a think layer down in the village area. This morning has started off cloudy. There's a chance we might get to see some clearing up today, but to start off with it's cloud cover. A calm morning with just a slight breeze and currently -6 degrees at base. Snow due back tomorrow and we could be on for a decent amount before the weekend starts. Yikes, I can't believe we are already close to the weekend! ---- Official resort snow depth: Naeba - 280cm Kagura - 380cm Naeba Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Thursday 14th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 588cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 44 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 60cm (10th December) November 2012 snowfall 3cm observed on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 219cm observed on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 283cm observed on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 83cm 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 Naeba. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 635cm Weather overview Light snow Wind Moderate to strong Temperature - Visibility Fair Posted on Tuesday 19th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Just a bit of snow to report this morning and up to 5cm on the slopes. The less said about yesterday the better as we did get a bit wet, with wet snow falling in higher areas. It is snowing now though and so hopefully we can get a bit more before it clears up - which is probably going to be this afternoon. But the snow is due back later on tomorrow as well and from then on the forecast does seem to be saying some decent snowfalls on and off through into the coming weekend. The more the better I say. For now though this morning it is a colder morning than yesterday, light wind but stronger winds likely later on in the day. All resort areas plan to be open. Naeba Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Tuesday 19th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 635cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 47 days Most snowfall observed on 1 day 60cm (10th December) November 2012 snowfall 3cm observed on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 219cm observed on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 283cm observed on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 130cm 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