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 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 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 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 762cm Weather overview Cloud, snow Wind Windy Temperature - Visibility Not good Posted on Saturday 2nd March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Strong winds indeed messing us about this morning. Let's forget about the 'R' yesterday and focus on the 5cm or so of new snow this morning. And much colder after the warmth of yesterday. And it is snowing this morning still, along with those strong winds. It's limited here at Naeba with lots of lifts on hold especially the upper half of the mountain and the gondolas. Tashiro is closed again I'm afraid today, along with the Dragondola of course, and so Kagura is just the Mitsumata Ropeway up until the Kagura No1 pair lift. Hopefully things might improve, though the forecast doesn't look too hopeful on that score. Tomorrow should be calmer. ---- Official resort snow depth: Naeba - 330cm Kagura - 390cm Naeba Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Saturday 2nd March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 762cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 55 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 252cm observed on 19 days March 2013 snowfall 5cm observed on 1 day Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Naeba. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 782cm Weather overview Cloud, snow Wind Varied Temperature - Visibility Not good Posted on Monday 11th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Aha, the warm spell did let up. I was almost daring it not to yesterday. But it did and this morning we are the happy recipients of new snow. Yes, fresh snow! 5-10cm here in Naeba and up to 20cm at Kagura. The downside to this is that strong winds again are messing with lifts and as such only the Mitsumata Ropeway to Kagura Number 1 pair lift is open at Kagura. Looks like here in Naeba the top area will be closed, but we might expect changes to that especially if the winds die down some. This snow isn't supposed to last long, as tomorrow should be bluebird and warmer once again. But hey, new snow. Let's enjoying. ---- Official resort snow depth: Naeba - 310cm Kagura - 390cm Naeba Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Monday 11th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 782cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 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 252cm observed on 19 days March 2013 snowfall 25cm observed on 3 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Naeba. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 772cm Weather overview Cloud, snow Wind Windy Temperature - Visibility Not good Posted on Sunday 3rd March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Bit of a wild day yesterday involving snow, strong winds and even a power black out here in Naeba for a short while. This morning there's slightly less wind, though it's far from calm, and about 10cm since yesterday though putting a number on it is difficult due to the wind. The resort is reporting that since last night and Kagura is reporting 20-30cm. We're back to something like normal this morning with most lifts up and running (or scheduled to anyway). It's still snowing and visibility not so good. Sunshine is due tomorrow and it should be a calm and mostly clearer week ahead. ---- Official resort snow depth: Naeba - 330cm Kagura - 390cm Naeba Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Sunday 3rd March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 772cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 56 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 252cm observed on 19 days March 2013 snowfall 15cm 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 20cm Snowfall at base this season 243cm Weather overview Moderate snow Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Poor Posted on Sunday 13th January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good news this morning from Zao. How would you like 20cm of fresh snowfall? You might not think it from the official numbers that the resort publishes, but yes there has been a good new layer of snow added out there by this morning. It is still snowing and poor visibility on the mountain which not much of it at all visible from down here in the village area. Decent snowfall likely tomorrow as well. Bring it on, I say! Zao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Sunday 13th January 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 243cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 25 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (9th, 26th December and 3rd January) November 2012 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 150cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 90cm 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 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 280cm Weather overview Cloudy Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Variable Posted on Thursday 17th January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Another small amount of new snowfall in Zao Onsen this morning. I'd say about 3-5cm or so. Right now it is -3 degrees and cloudy. Not much of the mountain to see this morning as all but the lower slopes is covered in cloud. There's just a slight wind. Chance of snow showers today and tomorrow with clouds clearing for the weekend, according to the latest local weather report. About the evening 'Light Up' operations when the Zao Ropeway and top gondola take people up to the top of the resort in the evening to view the lit up snow monsters.... It will be operating this weekend Saturday and Sunday and then from Saturday 26th January it will be open daily until 3rd March. Please remember that you need a special ticket for this - a normal ski ticket is not valid. The return tickets cost 2500 yen for adults and 1250 yen for children and it is open from 5pm until 9pm with the last one taking people up at 7:50pm. If you can try to pick a day when it's clearer weather... it makes such a difference. Zao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Thursday 17th January 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 280cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 29 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (9th, 26th December, 3rd and 15th January) November 2012 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 150cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 127cm 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 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 283cm Weather overview Cloudy, light snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Fair Posted on Friday 18th January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Zao. It's -7C outside and we have a few more cm of snow to report from here. Up top this morning it's a rather chilly -16C according to the resort. Get wrapped up! There's a moderate wind but all lifts seem to be moving as planned. Just cloudy really at the moment but snow showers likely for the day today. The forecast says clearer skies from tomorrow into next week. Zao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Friday 18th January 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 283cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 30 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (9th, 26th December, 3rd and 15th January) November 2012 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 150cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 130cm 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 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 Zao region of Yamagata New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 218cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Variable Posted on Tuesday 8th January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Zao Now report can be found here . Good morning from Zao Onsen and it's a chilly and cloudy one. A few cm of snow since yesterday but not snowing at the moment. The clouds are sticking around the mountain, but decent visibility on the slopes... at the moment I can just about see the top of the mountain at times from base. Oh an exciting event to tell you about --- "1000 People Bingo" on a special stage area up in the Paradise part of the resort at 11am, Saturday 12th. Prizes are to be won, if playing bingo with 999 other people isn't enough fun for you! Apparently, if I am reading this right, the first 1000 people to turn up will receive a special bingo card to play. What more encouragement do you need to start early? ;) Snowfall is due later on tomorrow into Thursday. Lots, please. Zao Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Tuesday 8th January 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 218cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 23 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (9th, 26th December and 3rd January) November 2012 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2012 snowfall 150cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 65cm reported 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 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