Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 811cm Weather overview Bluebird! Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Excellent Posted on Saturday 7th February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . A few cm of snow overnight but the main thing today is those clear blue skies above Madarao. Stunning! Perfect weather for the beginning of the weekend. What more to say really on a morning like this. It's Saturday, so nighta fun to be had tonight. Hope you can enjoy today. We're still expecting that switch back to snow clouds sometime from tomorrow. Lifts planned to be open: Number 1 lift Number 2 quad lift Number 3A Number 5 Super quad lift Number 11 lift Number 12 lift Number 13 lift Number 15 lift Moving Walkway Kids Park Freeride Park Tree Run Courses should be open today. Night skiing at Madarao is every Saturday until 21st March 2015. Madarao Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Saturday 7th February 2015 Total snowfall at base 811cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 40 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 80cm (on 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 5cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 406cm reported on 12 days January 2015 snowfall 327cm reported on 22 days February 2015 snowfall 73cm reported 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 Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 836cm Weather overview Cloud, snow eased Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Limited Posted on Tuesday 10th February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Up to 10cm of fresh overnight and into this morning here in Madarao and while there's still a lot of cloud around it's not snowing just now. If anything we're expecting it to clear during the day today, to be followed by some fine calm and possibly clear skies tomorrow. Keeping cold especially without the sun. Things might warm up a bit tomorrow, but by the weekend back to the cold and fresh snow as well. Lifts planned to be open: Number 1 lift Number 2 quad lift Number 3A Number 5 Super quad lift Number 11 lift Number 12 lift Number 13 lift Number 15 lift Moving Walkway Kids Park Freeride Park Tree Run Courses should be open today. Night skiing at Madarao is every Saturday until 21st March 2015. Madarao Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Tuesday 10th February 2015 Total snowfall at base 836cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 42 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 80cm (on 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 5cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 406cm reported on 12 days January 2015 snowfall 327cm reported on 22 days February 2015 snowfall 98cm 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 Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 30cm Snowfall at base this season 871cm Weather overview Snow Wind Light to moderate Temperature - Visibility Limited Posted on Saturday 14th February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Tons of fresh snow to play in this morning! Early on this morning before the lifts get going the resort is reporting over 30cm of fresh delivery, and I can vouch for large amounts down here at base as well. It is going to be a good day. Got to wrap up good as it's still snowing and it's cold... limited visibility as well. I'm sure many folk will put up with that though. ;) Hopefully all will be good safety-wise for a full open this morning, the guys are out there checking now. Snowfall expected into tomorrow - maybe some sun on Monday. Lifts planned to be open: Number 1 lift Number 2 quad lift Number 3A Number 5 Super quad lift Number 11 lift Number 12 lift Number 13 lift Number 15 lift Moving Walkway Kids Park Freeride Park Tree Run Courses should be open today. Night skiing at Madarao is every Saturday until 21st March 2015. Madarao Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Saturday 14th February 2015 Total snowfall at base 871cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 44 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 80cm (on 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 5cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 406cm reported on 12 days January 2015 snowfall 327cm reported on 22 days February 2015 snowfall 133cm 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 Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 841cm Weather overview Cloud, light snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Limited Posted on Friday 13th February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Well, not as much as I would have hoped to report this morning with just 5cm but the heavier snow is still due today and tomorrow. So come on down! It's a colder morning and it is snowing now (after a clearer early morning), so fingers crossed I'll be able to report those deep conditions tomorrow. The coming snowfall is forecast to ease off on Sunday, so if you prefer snow not actually falling when you're out there sliding on it, that might be the day to choose. Lifts planned to be open: Number 1 lift Number 2 quad lift Number 3A Number 5 Super quad lift Number 11 lift Number 12 lift Number 13 lift Number 15 lift Moving Walkway Kids Park Freeride Park Tree Run Courses should be open today. Night skiing at Madarao is every Saturday until 21st March 2015. Madarao Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Friday 13th February 2015 Total snowfall at base 841cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 43 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 80cm (on 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 5cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 406cm reported on 12 days January 2015 snowfall 327cm reported on 22 days February 2015 snowfall 103cm reported on 8 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 911cm Weather overview Sunny Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Excellent Posted on Monday 16th February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Good morning from... er, Tokyo! Sorry, I'm in Tokyo this morning but still here to post a report coming to you courtesy of a phone call with a friend who is up there and reporting to me. And from the sounds of it, the snow has stopped, things have calmed down and the sun is out over the mountain. The webcam definitely confirms that, looks like it's mostly blue skies at Madarao and this Monday morning conditions should be great after the snow of the weekend. No snow reported by the resort overnight but about 10cm to note since the report yesterday morning apparently. More clearer skies tomorrow to be followed by a return to snow clouds as we get into early Wednesday. Topups set to continue. Lifts planned to be open: Number 1 lift Number 2 quad lift Number 3A Number 5 Super quad lift Number 11 lift Number 12 lift Number 13 lift Number 15 lift Moving Walkway Kids Park Freeride Park Tree Run Courses should be open today. Night skiing at Madarao is every Saturday until 21st March 2015. Madarao Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Monday 16th February 2015 Total snowfall at base 911cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 46 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 80cm (on 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 5cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 406cm reported on 12 days January 2015 snowfall 327cm reported on 22 days February 2015 snowfall 173cm 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 Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 913cm Weather overview Cloud with blue sky Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted on Thursday 19th February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . As I write this report the sun is shining down on lots of the resort, but there's also quite a bit of cloud around the summit. Just a bit of snow since yesterday (and 5cm reported by the resort) but a bit on the wet side - certainly not as light and fluffy as we know it can be. Temps remain below zero now but it's going to get milder again during the day. Hoping for snow later today and overnight to let me give you some nice news tomorrow. A good refresh would be just the ticket especially with the warmth that seems inevitable over the coming weekend. Happy Chinese New Year! Lifts planned to be open: Number 1 lift Number 2 quad lift Number 3A Number 5 Super quad lift Number 11 lift Number 12 lift Number 13 lift Number 15 lift Moving Walkway Kids Park Freeride Park Tree Run Courses should be open today. Night skiing at Madarao is every Saturday until 21st March 2015. Madarao Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Thursday 19th February 2015 Total snowfall at base 913cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 47 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 80cm (on 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 5cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 406cm reported on 12 days January 2015 snowfall 327cm reported on 22 days February 2015 snowfall 175cm 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 Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 30cm Snowfall at base this season 901cm Weather overview Snow still Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Limited Posted on Sunday 15th February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . And.... another 30cm delivery of fine fresh snow this morning in Madarao since yesterday. Actually the resort coming back and posting 40cm as the official number. 30cm is what I can observe. Both good though. Thank you very much, where do I sign for it?! (And I sign for it do I have first go?) ;) The storm continues with a moderate wind and snowfall this morning but perhaps it'll calm by this afternoon. And if you are here tomorrow you might be treated to the sun coming out as well as fewer people around. It should be another very fine few days. Lifts planned to be open: Number 1 lift Number 2 quad lift Number 3A Number 5 Super quad lift Number 11 lift Number 12 lift Number 13 lift Number 15 lift Moving Walkway Kids Park Freeride Park Tree Run Courses should be open today. Night skiing at Madarao is every Saturday until 21st March 2015. Madarao Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Sunday 15th February 2015 Total snowfall at base 901cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 45 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 80cm (on 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 5cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 406cm reported on 12 days January 2015 snowfall 327cm reported on 22 days February 2015 snowfall 163cm reported on 10 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 30cm Snowfall at base this season 943cm Weather overview Cloud and light snow Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Limited Posted on Friday 20th February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Nice! A good morning from Madarao and I can't say I was expecting 30cm, but that's what we got... resort reporting over that up there. There's some good new fresh snow to play in this morning and I intend to find it! It's still snowing now but it probably won't last long beyond this morning. The weekend. Well, the warm up that we have been expecting still looks like it's going to happen. Sun tomorrow, rain probable on Sunday... is the gist of it. Going into next week should see temps dip again. Lifts planned to be open: Number 1 lift Number 2 quad lift Number 3A Number 5 Super quad lift Number 11 lift Number 12 lift Number 13 lift Number 15 lift Moving Walkway Kids Park Freeride Park Tree Run Courses should be open today. Night skiing at Madarao is every Saturday until 21st March 2015. Madarao Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Friday 20th February 2015 Total snowfall at base 943cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 48 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 80cm (on 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 5cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 406cm reported on 12 days January 2015 snowfall 327cm reported on 22 days February 2015 snowfall 205cm 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 Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 943cm Weather overview Bluebird Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Excellent Posted on Saturday 21st February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Gorgeous blue skies, sun being very sunny... what a fantastic morning it is, weather wise at least. Don't you just wish winter could go on all year. Should be nice conditions this morning too as chilly start. It's expected to warm up though during the daytime. Saturday night so the floodlights will be on for some nighta. More cloud expected tomorrow and the wider region is expecting some rain as well, we might not escape it. Lifts planned to be open: Number 1 lift Number 2 quad lift Number 3A Number 5 Super quad lift Number 11 lift Number 12 lift Number 13 lift Number 15 lift Moving Walkway Kids Park Freeride Park Tree Run Courses should be open today. Night skiing at Madarao is every Saturday until 21st March 2015. Madarao Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Saturday 21st February 2015 Total snowfall at base 943cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 48 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 80cm (on 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 5cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 406cm reported on 12 days January 2015 snowfall 327cm reported on 22 days February 2015 snowfall 205cm 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 Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 974cm Weather overview Fine Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Very good Posted on Friday 6th March 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Morning from Madarao. The resort themselves this morning are describing the snow conditions out there as 'corn snow' (thankfully it's not yellow!) and that from now it's time to enjoy spring. I think it's kind of a case of any proper blasts of winter now seen as a bonus, though I recommend you take a look back at what happened last March in the archive reports. You never know! We can surely expect more snow - just how much is anyones guess of course. Anyway this morning the sun is out and there's blue skies above us, with just a bit of thin cloud around. Quite chilly. Should be a fun morning with those first tracks. (The tree runs remain closed). --- Fireworks after nighta tomorrow. --- On this coming Sunday (and the Sunday after - 8th and 15th), it's time for a Madarao Speed Challenge again over on the No1 Paradise Course. As you might expect, it's all about speed and none of this messing about with silly turns. There's a number of categories and anyone can enter. It's free too. Up to 200 folk allowed. Entries accepted from 9am in the morning. I might say 'don't go too fast', but that wouldn't be much good would it! ;) Lifts planned to be open: Number 1 lift Number 2 quad lift Number 3A Number 5 Super quad lift Number 11 lift Number 12 lift Number 13 lift Number 15 lift Moving Walkway Kids Park Freeride Park Tree Run Courses closed today. Night skiing at Madarao is every Saturday until 21st March 2015. Madarao Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Friday 6th March 2015 Total snowfall at base 974cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 51 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 80cm (on 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 5cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 406cm reported on 12 days January 2015 snowfall 327cm reported on 22 days February 2015 snowfall 221cm reported on 15 days March 2015 snowfall 15cm 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 Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 15cm Snowfall at base this season 959cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Fair Posted on Saturday 28th February 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . Quite wild conditions in the later part of yesterday with strong winds blowing around the snow that was falling. One of those days when it's difficult to put a number on it - the resort says 10-20cm, the snow around my place says around 15cm. Lots of windblown so it'll be more or less depending on where you are. Colder this morning too so hopefully there'll be some decent conditions this morning. Cloudy but feels like it might clear up more. More snow due later on tomorrow, hopefully avoiding rain that is also possible certainly at lower elevations. A few tanoshii events going on tonight... a screen made from snow (!) has been made on which to show some short films. I'm as curious as you are probably reading that! That'll be near the entrance to the skijo by the Madarao Kogen Hotel. And after nighta there's going to be some fireworks as well. Lifts planned to be open: Number 1 lift Number 2 quad lift Number 3A Number 5 Super quad lift Number 11 lift Number 12 lift Number 13 lift Number 15 lift Moving Walkway Kids Park Freeride Park Tree Run Courses should be open today. Night skiing at Madarao is every Saturday until 21st March 2015. Madarao Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Saturday 28th February 2015 Total snowfall at base 959cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 50 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 80cm (on 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 5cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 406cm reported on 12 days January 2015 snowfall 327cm reported on 22 days February 2015 snowfall 221cm reported on 15 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Madarao region of Nagano New snowfall at base 15cm Snowfall at base this season 974cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Moderate Temperature - Visibility Improving Posted on Monday 2nd March 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Madarao Now report can be found here . 15-20cm of new snow and clearing skies this morning. What more could we want!? Electricity, for one. Yes, there seems to be some kind of a power cut at the moment and those ski lifts don't run on orange juice and so it looks like there'll be a delay to opening. I have to post this now though as I am off to Niigata this morning. Here's to a power driven day. --- UPDATE AT 9:20am.... Power On... Lifts are go! --- As many of you may well know, the Shinkansen train station down at Iiyama will be opening from 14th March - making Madarao easier to get to from Tokyo... hope on the Shink to Iiyama then a bus up to Madarao. Benri! They are officially saying 25 minutes but it can be done quicker than that. It will sure be interesting to see how many people actually end up using that way to get to Madarao and how many more folk will turn up to the resort. --- Lifts planned to be open: Number 1 lift Number 2 quad lift Number 3A Number 5 Super quad lift Number 11 lift Number 12 lift Number 13 lift Number 15 lift Moving Walkway Kids Park Freeride Park Tree Run Courses should be open today. Night skiing at Madarao is every Saturday until 21st March 2015. Madarao Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Monday 2nd March 2015 Total snowfall at base 974cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 51 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 80cm (on 18th December) November 2014 snowfall 5cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 406cm reported on 12 days January 2015 snowfall 327cm reported on 22 days February 2015 snowfall 221cm reported on 15 days March 2015 snowfall 15cm 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 Madarao. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com