Independent snow and weather reporting from the Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 20cm Snowfall at base this season 697cm Weather overview Cloud, snow Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Not so good Posted on Saturday 23rd February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Welcome to the weekend. And it should be a good one. 20cm or so of fresh here in Naeba and 30cm up at Kagura. Add that to what we have got during the week and you get a good picture. Good and cold too and so it's going to keep. Whats more, it's contining to snow. Race you up for the first runs! A moderate wind this morning but it looks like all of the areas plan to be opening up as planned this morning. Probably going to be Tuesday before the snow clouds completely vacate the area, so expect more of the same over the next few days. To me that sounds like timely refils of tracks. ---- Official resort snow depth: Naeba - 320cm Kagura - 390cm Naeba Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Saturday 23rd February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 697cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 51 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 192cm observed on 16 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in 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 757cm Weather overview Cloud > fine Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Tuesday 26th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Some more snow yesterday, up to 20cm, but it has eased off by this morning. Cloud still around but more clearings up there as time goes on and it could end up being a very fine day. A few days of calmer and sunnier conditions now until Friday, when the next snow is due. Not complaining though as there is lots and lots of fine snow to track today. ---- Official resort snow depth: Naeba - 330cm Kagura - 390c Naeba Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Tuesday 26th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 757cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 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 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 794cm Weather overview Blue skies Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Excellent Posted on Sunday 7th April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Rain we got yesterday and this morning early on it's cloudy and some light rain still falling, though up at Kagura it is apparently holding off at the moment. Early on as well it's fairly calm but later stronger winds are forecast. For now Kagura seems intent on being open as normal but there may be some lift operations affected at Naeba come opening time. Today is of course the last day of the ski season at Naeba. Looks like we might have to wait a bit longer for clearer weather conditions as rain/sleet is lined up through until tomorrow. Perhaps better from Tuesday. Kagura information will be covered on the Yuzawa Now section of the site. Naeba Now will be back as next winter season approaches. Thanks for reading! --------- Planned closing dates: Kagura (Tashiro Ropeway) - May 6th Kagura (Mitsumata Ropeway) - May 26th Naeba Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Sunday 7th April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 794cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 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 37cm observed on 6 days April 2013 snowfall 0cm Previous 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 637cm Weather overview Cloud, sun Wind Varied Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Wednesday 20th February 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . A couple of cm since yesterday here in Naeba, and both Naeba and Kagura telling us that there has been up to 5cm on the slopes. Something of a surprise this morning is the blue sky I see up there and the sun out. Wasn't really expecting that. But yes there's a fair bit of blue over Naeba, more cloud hanging over Kagura but it could really clear up.... though the forecast doesn't say that. Snow to move back in? Right now it is -7C at base here in Naeba and around -11C up on the top of the resort, with just a slight wind. ---- Official resort snow depth: Naeba - 300cm Kagura - 380cm Naeba Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Wednesday 20th February 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 637cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 48 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 132cm 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 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

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Naeba region of Niigata New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 784cm Weather overview Cloud, light snow Wind Varied Temperature - Visibility Variable Posted on Thursday 14th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Yesterday ended up very overcast, windy and 'r' later in the day. But on that note I will move swiftly on to tell you that it turned into snow overnight and this morning. A few cm at Naeba and up to 5cm at Kagura. Feels much colder too. Yey. Strong winds persist though. Kagura is limited to just the Mitsumata Ropeway to Kagura No1 pair lift, and Tashiro Ropeway to Tashiro No2 pair lift early on. If the wind eases off, more might open up. We seem to be ok here in Naeba for the moment but subject to change of course. This snow will ease off today and then we will very probably be back to warmer conditions and clearer skies from tomorrow through the weekend. ---- Official resort snow depth: Naeba - 300cm Kagura - 390cm Naeba Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Thursday 14th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 784cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 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 27cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 794cm Weather overview Blue skies Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Excellent Posted on Monday 1st April2013 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . I still can't believe it's April (and it actually is April from today!). Anyway enough silliness as we enter the last week of the season for Naeba. Nighta is now all done and dusted, so we are just left with seven days of day time skiing. Here in Naeba of course, those Kagura types keep it going up there until late May! It's quite a cold morning and after getting a bit wet yesterday it is now lovely and clear. Blue skies up above. No new snow to report (there was a chance up top but didn't happen). The forecast for tomorrow is cloud and possibly rain as it warms up again. ---- Official resort snow depth: Naeba - 160cm Kagura - 370cm Planned closing dates: Naeba - April 7th Kagura (Tashiro Ropeway) - May 6th Kagura (Mitsumata Ropeway) - May 26th Naeba Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Monday 1st April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 794cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 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 37cm observed on 6 days April 2013 snowfall 0cm 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 789cm Weather overview Cloud, light snow Wind Moderate to strong Temperature - Visibility Variable Posted on Thursday 21st March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Well, well, well... what's this we have here then!? I do believe it's fresh snow! Kagura reporting up to 10cm of fresh snow, with maybe 5cm or so here in Naeba. Much colder too, of course. Windy too, and the Tashiro area of Kagura is closed - so all head for the Mitsumata Ropeway this morning. Early on it will be open from the Ropeway up to Kagura Number 1 romance lift, obviously subject to change depending on the conditions at the time. The snow is supposed to ease off this morning though leaving us with a cloudy day. After this short blast of winter, tomorrow should be back to mild and sunny. ---- Official resort snow depth: Naeba - 240cm Kagura - 380cm Naeba Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Thursday 21st March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 789cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 59 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 32cm 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 794cm Weather overview Cloud, clearing up Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Tuesday 26th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Naeba Now report can be found here . Hurray! Good news this morning. Yes, we have new snow. It started later on in the day yesterday and just now Kagura have reported 10-15cm of fresh snow on the slopes. Here in Naeba, it's a report of 5-10cm and I can confirm about 5cm on the ground here. Yey. A cold start to the morning as well and about -5C. The snow has eased off now and actually the sun is out. More blue sky opening up as clouds scatter. The forecast has us down for cloud today but looks like it should be much clearer than that. Not many more times we'll get new snowfall this season so a good day to get out and enjoy it. ---- Official resort snow depth: Naeba - 210cm Kagura - 380cm Naeba Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Tuesday 26th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 794cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 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 37cm 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 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 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