Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 238cm Posted on Thursday 4th February 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . There's a fog down here this morning. But I can see that up higher on the mountain it's clearer and I can see a mix of cloud and blue sky at the moment. The early morning fog lower down will probably quickly disappear leaving us with a fine morning. Yesterday at 3pm the resort was reporting 1-5cm of snowfall during the day bottom-top and this morning just another small dusting higher up. That's where the numbers below are coming from just in case you were wondering. I'm liking the look of the forecast for Saturday. 'Heavy snow'. We'll have some (lots) of that please. We have of course seen that before but it hasn't quite happened in as dramatic a way as we would like so let's be cautiously optimistic! It should actually be snowing from tomorrow through into Sunday. Here's to a snowy late week and weekend. For today though, enjoy some sunshine. Official snow depths: Yamabiko: 165cm Uenotaira: 135cm Hikage: 80cm Nagasaka: 65cm Karasawa: 55cm New snowfall as reported by the resort since yesterday: Yamabiko: 7cm Uenotaira: 4cm Hikage: 1cm Nagasaka: 1cm Karasawa: 1cm Nozawa Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Thursday 4th February 2016 Total snowfall at base 238cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 33 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (29th December) November 2015 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2015 snowfall 100cm reported on 9 days January 2016 snowfall 132cm reported on 21 days February 2016 snowfall 3cm reported 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 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 443cm Posted on Thursday 10th March 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Morning to you from Nozawa. A bit of snow since yesterday with 5cm up top and it's another quite cold morning. It looks like we're set for a generally cloudy day today, though even now the sun is managing to peek through the clouds in places. So perhaps it might clear up somewhat. Hopefully staying cold at the same time... It should be cold overnight tonight again and tomorrow we are probably going to enjoy some sunshine. Sporadic light snowfall is still there on the forecast over the coming days but I wouldn't expect much from it - think of it as a real bonus if we do get much. Official snow depths: Yamabiko: 140cm Uenotaira: 75cm Hikage: 50cm Nagasaka: 30cm Karasawa: 10cm New snowfall as reported by the resort since yesterday: Yamabiko: 5cm Uenotaira: 1cm Hikage: 0cm Nagasaka: 0cm Karasawa: 0cm Nozawa Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Thursday 10th March 2016 Total snowfall at base 443cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 46 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (18th February) November 2015 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day December 2015 snowfall 100cm reported on 9 days January 2016 snowfall 132cm reported on 21 days February 2016 snowfall 162cm reported on 12 days March 2016 snowfall 46cm reported 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 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 40cm Snowfall at base this season 720cm Posted on Saturday 22nd March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . We were hoping for snow of course, and we had been eyeing up that forecast on the site from a number of days ago.... but I don't quite think many people actually believed that really we would get quite as much snow as we have got. Check this out: Yamabiko - 29cm + 40cm Uenotaira - 25cm + 25cm Hikage - 25cm + 25cm Nagasaka - 25cm + 25cm Karasawa - 20cm + 25cm The first number is how much the resort reported from yesterday morning up until 3pm yesterday afternoon. The second number is the overnight number since 3pm yesterday. So between 45cm and 69cm! So that means that since yesterday morning Nozawa is reporting a whopping 69cm of snow on Yamabiko and 50cm on Uenotaira. Unbelievable! Could not have asked for more than this. And what's more, the sun is out this morning. Blue skies. Nice and cold to start the day. If this is the last main snowfall of the season which is pretty likely, a warm up is due this week, then we will have ended it in style. I really must get my gear on as quickly as possible and get up there to check it out! Official snow depths: Yamabiko - 385cm Uenotaira - 320cm Hikage - 170cm Nagasaka - 165cm Karasawa - 110cm Lifts All lifts operating Courses All courses open except: Grand Prix Kandahar West Kandahar East Nozawa Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Saturday 22nd March 2014 Total snowfall at base 720cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (10th January) November 2013 snowfall 15cm reported on 2 days December 2013 snowfall 100cm reported on 11 days January 2014 snowfall 259cm reported on 19 days February 2014 snowfall 168cm reported on 14 days March 2014 snowfall 178cm 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 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 680cm Posted on Friday 21st March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Yesterday was one of those best left forgotten wet and rainy affairs, but again I am able to bring much better news to replace that image in the form of fresh snow this morning. 5cm down at base, a bit more in places. Actually the resort has the lower slopes (8cm) down for more than Yamabiko which is interesting. It is still snowing now and should hopefully continue doing so for the rest of the day. When tomorrow arrives, we'll probably see sun and after that it's sun/cloud mostly on the forecast into next week. As we get into next week, a real warm-up is expected with double digit temperatures down in the village. Fresh snow is of course going to be in short supply from now, and so we really need to make the most of this. Mostly poor visibility out on the slopes, so care needed. Today is a national holiday and so the first of a 3 day weekend... all lifts moving this morning as we are on weekend mode already. Official snow depths: Yamabiko - 330cm Uenotaira - 260cm Hikage - 160cm Nagasaka - 145cm Karasawa - 100cm Lifts All lifts operating Courses All courses open except: Grand Prix Kandahar West Kandahar East Nozawa Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Friday 21st March 2014 Total snowfall at base 680cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (10th January) November 2013 snowfall 15cm reported on 2 days December 2013 snowfall 100cm reported on 11 days January 2014 snowfall 259cm reported on 19 days February 2014 snowfall 168cm reported on 14 days March 2014 snowfall 138cm reported on 11 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Nozawa Onsen. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 720cm Posted on Saturday 12th April 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Sun shines down on Nozawa again this morning. I'm just looking at the forecasts and over the next week that looks set to be what we can expect - sun and more sun, a bit of cloud maybe. Temps into the double digits every day here at base. So nice and warm and settled conditions. Note that from today until Wednesday, the Yamabiko B course plans to be closed to the public as there is a competition being held. The resort hasn't updated that info on the live page just yet but I presume that is going ahead as planned. Following on from yesterday, today and tomorrow there's the chance to test out new model skis and snowboards. If you are interested, head up to the top Yamabiko area of the resort at any of the times below... Saturday 12th - 9:30am until 3pm Sunday 13th - 9:30am until 2:30pm ...and check out some next season gear. It's free, but you will need some kind of formal identification that has a photo of yourself on it to sign up and take part. Official snow depths: Yamabiko - 295cm Uenotaira - 210cm Lifts Planned operating lifts for today: Nagasaka Gondola Yamabiko Four Yamabiko Number 2 Four Skyline connecting Uenotaira Four Paradise Four Hikage Number 2 Pair B Courses Planned courses to be open: Yamabiko A Yamabiko C Yamabiko D Yamabiko E Uenotaira Paradise Bunabayashi Schneider Utopia Utopia 2 Challenge Nozawa Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Saturday 12th April 2014 Total snowfall at base 720cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (10th January) November 2013 snowfall 15cm reported on 2 days December 2013 snowfall 100cm reported on 11 days January 2014 snowfall 259cm reported on 19 days February 2014 snowfall 168cm reported on 14 days March 2014 snowfall 178cm reported on 12 days April 2014 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 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 20cm Snowfall at base this season 20cm Posted on Saturday 6th December 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . I bring very good news. Yes, Nozawa has been on the receiving end of a good dump of fresh snow since yesterday and the resort is reporting an impressive 70cm of snow up on Yamabiko. Surprises are great when they are nice snowy ones. :) What's more, it's enough for the resort to spring (or is that winter) into action, as they have announced that Nozawa will be opening tomorrow morning. It's snowing nicely down here at base as well with at least 20cm on the ground and the way it's coming down that will soon add up. Snow forecast for the day, perhaps easing off tomorrow and then maybe not much as we enter the new week. But Nozawa'll be open by then and we'll be able to enjoy the first runs of the season. Nozawa Onsen will open at least some of the top Yamabiko runs tomorrow. Nozawa Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Saturday 6th December 2014 Total snowfall at base 20cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (6th December) November 2014 snowfall 0cm December 2014 snowfall 20cm reported 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 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 0cm Posted on Friday 14th November 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Hello and good morning from Nozawa. That planned opening date of Saturday 29th November fast approaches, though there's no snow to report just yet. No need to worry, conditions have generally been turning rather winter like but while it's a cold morning here now (currently just around 3 degrees) it's sunny early on. Changeable conditions forecast. What kind of winter will it be like this season? Hopefully one of those bumper seasons where we have so much regular deliveries of powder that we almost don't know what to do with it all. That would be nice, one of them please Snow Gods. Nozawa Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Friday 14th November 2014 Total snowfall at base 0cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 0 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 0cm November 2014 snowfall 0cm 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 0cm Posted on Friday 28th November 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . We're back to sunny weather this morning in Nozawa. Looks like there's some fantastic views from the top of the mountain, some low lying cloud remaining in the valley. But generally nice clear blue skies. We will get more rain before snow, but from Tuesday/Wednesday it's looking like there's a good chance snow will be falling in the region with a sudden drop in temperatures. Something to look forward to next week and I will update you on that on Monday. Nozawa Onsen now hopes to open on Saturday 6th December. Nozawa Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Friday 28th November 2014 Total snowfall at base 0cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 0 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 0cm November 2014 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 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 70cm Posted on Wednesday 10th December 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . The resort reporting 10cm of snow since yesterday and there's a nice fresh snow look to the trees this morning, helped along by the sun shining down on them. Still some cloud hanging around from yesterday and overnight, but it seems to be clearing and we are in for a day of fine and sunny conditions. Milder temperatures as well today and tomorrow though rain clouds will be moving in tomorrow in the village. Hopefully snow on the upper slopes. Later Friday into Saturday is still looking very promising with heavy snow in particular forecast for Saturday along with very cold conditions. Fancy doing some cross country? Nozawa is opening it's Uenotaira cross country course from Saturday... apparently about 5km of it. Tickets are 1250 yen for adults and 800 yen for children for the Gondola and course maintenance. No news on other course areas of the resort opening yet, but I would expect more open at the weekend. That's just a guess though, will bring any real news to this report in the coming days. Courses: Yamabiko A Yamabiko B Yamabiko C Yamabiko D Yamabiko E Kokenashi Lifts: Nagasaka Gondola Yamabiko Four Lift Yamabiko Number 2 Four Lift Official snow depth: Yamabiko - 100cm Uenotaira - 100cm Nagasaka - 75cm Nozawa Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Wednesday 10th December 2014 Total snowfall at base 70cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 3 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (7th December) November 2014 snowfall 0cm December 2014 snowfall 70cm reported 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 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 40cm Snowfall at base this season 60cm Posted on Sunday 7th December 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . Nozawa is open! Hurray! 2014-2015 Season In! Etc! Here we are once again at the beginning of another season, one hopefully full of huge amounts of regular snow (30cm overnight, every night please) and stories that will be told for ages to come. Fittingly, we have large amounts of snow to enjoy right from the word go. The resort is reporting 65cm of fresh snow on the Yamabiko top area of the resort and 75cm Uenotaira. That's since 3pm yesterday afternoon! There's been a lot down here in the village too. Great start. Can you tell I'm excited? Let me calm down. OK so yes, Nozawa has opened up this morning and the first runs of the season are currently being had as I sit here writing this. What's open? Basically, the top Yamabiko area of the resort. Courses: Yamabiko A Yamabiko B Yamabiko C Yamabiko D Yamabiko E Kokenashi Lifts: Nagasaka Gondola Yamabiko Four Lift Yamabiko Number 2 Four Lift Anyway, I'm off to go get re-acquainted with above said lifts and courses. Once I've moved some of that snow outside my place. Let the season begin! PS Looks like it might be sunny tomorrow. Not much snow after today until end of the week. More on that tomorrow. Nozawa Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Sunday 7th December 2014 Total snowfall at base 60cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 2 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (7th December) November 2014 snowfall 0cm December 2014 snowfall 60cm reported 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 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 75cm Posted on Saturday 13th December 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . More of Nozawa is open from this morning including the self-named 'Best beginners course in the world!' that is Uenotaira. A bold claim for sure, but it certainly a fine place for beginners. Looks like some more courses are going to be open this morning according the official website (as noted below), but they haven't given specific mention to them in their news yesterday. Just 5cm or so of snow across the mountain overnight but it is snowing and hopefully the start of this heavy snowfall we were promised. We expect! Courses open: Yamabiko A Yamabiko B Yamabiko C Yamabiko D Yamabiko E Kokenashi Uenotaira Mizunashi A Mizunashi B Bunabayashi Yunomine B Ushikubi Nagasaka Nagasaka connect Lifts moving: Nagasaka Gondola Yamabiko Four Lift Yamabiko Number 2 Four Lift Uenotaira Four Yu Road (Moving walkway) Official snow depth: Yamabiko - 70cm Uenotaira - 70cm Nagasaka - 50cm Nozawa Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Saturday 13th December 2014 Total snowfall at base 75cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 4 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (7th December) November 2014 snowfall 0cm December 2014 snowfall 75cm reported 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 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 710cm Posted on Wednesday 21st January 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here . It's early report time this morning. I wish I could say that it's because I'm off up on the first Gondola, but unfortunately it's Nagano City that beckons today. Some early morning valley cloud aside, looking up and we have some fine looking blue skies and the sun starting to work it's magic on the slopes. It's going to be a top morning even if cloud is forecast to be moving in once again during the day. Snowfall during the day yesterday but none overnight - cold start to the day with temperatures up on the top areas down to -9C. Here in the village area it's a cold -5C, with a high forecast of +2C. There might be some snowfall overnight into tomorrow. So catch the sun while you can! Resort news. If you ever wanted a go at some wiggling round those poles that you see ski racers wiggling round, now's your chance. Well, on Monday 26th anyway. Up on the Paradise course, you can have a go at the 'alpen pole' course. It's free and there's going to be rental helmets provided for free as well... and also some advice. Sounds like it could be fun! Fresh snow to report this morning since yesterday: Yamabiko - 0cm Uenotaira - 0cm Hikage - 0cm Nagasaka - 0cm Karasawa - 0cm Official snow depths: Yamabiko - 400cm Uenotaira - 340cm Hikage - 270cm Nagasaka - 265cm Karasawa - 220cm Courses open: All courses are open except: Grand Prix course Jumping Course Challenge 39 Kandahar West Kamoshika Tanuki Nozawa Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Wednesday 21st January 2015 Total snowfall at base 710cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 28 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 70cm (14th and 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 0cm December 2014 snowfall 437cm reported on 14 days January 2015 snowfall 273cm 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 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