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Yuzawa Now: Wednesday 15th April 2020

  • Apr 15, 2020
  • 2 min read

Updated: Nov 26, 2025

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata


New snowfall at base 0cm
Snowfall at base this seas 425cm

Posted on Wednesday 15th April 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here.


Kagura is still requesting folks from areas outside Niigata Prefecture (covered by the government emergency declaration) to refrain from 'unnecessary and urgent' visits. I'll just leave that there.


Anyway, weather wise it is going to be a fine day with clear skies and sunshine. Starting off with a bit of spring-like hazy kind of feel. We will also get some warmth that we have been missing the last few days, closing in on 20C in town.


Tomorrow probably won't be quite as warm and a mix of cloud and sun.


Looks like there is increasing chance of rain over the weekend and early next week.


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Kagura


- Most of Kagura remains open

- Both Mitsumata and Tashiro Ropeways bases are operating

- 19 of 23 courses open

- 11 of 21 lifts open

- Official snow depth: 170cm

- Planned closing dates: 6th May (Tashiro); 24th May (Mitsumata)


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- All other ski resorts in the area are now closed for the season.



Yuzawa Now 2019-2020 season

Data as of Wednesday 15th April 2020 Total snowfall at base so far 425cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 41 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 48cm (6th February) November 2019 snowfall 12cm reported on 1 day December 2019 snowfall 27cm reported on 7 days January 2020 snowfall 88cm reported on 10 days February 2020 snowfall 248cm reported on 14 days March 2020 snowfall 50cm reported on 9 days April 2020 snowfall 0cm



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