Snow mid Dec? (23-25)

Hey, I was planning to make a snowboard trip for Dec 23-25, and was thinking about heading up to Hakuba (I'm coming from Osaka). But I just checked, and it seems like they haven't gotten much snowfall yet. Do you think it would be decent by xmas?
If not, could you recommend any places that might be better at that time?

Also, I would love some advice on where/how to book transport to there and accomodation. I don't drive, so it will need to be bus/train.
Thanks a lot!!!