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Yuzawa Now: Friday 19th April 2024

  • Apr 19, 2024
  • 2 min read

Updated: Nov 28, 2025

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


New snowfall at base 0cm
Snowfall at base this seas 713cm

Posted on Friday 19th April 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here.


Cloud and light rain this morning.


It doesn't feel windy down here in town but all areas of Kagura are closed today due to 'strong wind/bad weather'.


So the only ski area part open this morning is GALA Yuzawa.


Hopefully the weather should be more pleasant over the weekend. Currently the forecast is for sun/cloud.


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GALA Yuzawa


Official snow depth:

50cm


Lifts operating:

Gondola

Barouche quad

Coach pair

Victoria quad (Northern Area)


Courses available:

Entertainment

Edelweiss

Grenoble

Broadway (lower part is Quest Park)

Swan (restrictions)

Snow Park and Yukiasobi Park (Snow Enjoyment Park)


Planned closing date:

Sunday 21st April 2024


Notes:

GALA Yuzawa is now part open with most of the Central Area and part of the Northern Area available

The Southern Area and downhill Falcon course are closed

The ski area plans to remain open beyond Monday for various activities -- but it will be closed for skiing and snowboarding



Kagura


Official snow depth:

140cm (top)

80cm (base)


Lifts operating:


*** CLOSED TODAY DUE TO WEATHER ***


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Other ski areas in the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region (now closed)


Chateau Shiozawa

Hakkai Sanroku

Ishiuchi Maruyama

Iwappara

Joetsu Kokusai

Kandatsu Snow Resort

Maiko Snow Resort

Muica Snow Resort

Muikamachi Hakkaisan

Nakazato Snow Wood

Naeba

NASPA Ski Garden

Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort

Yuzawa Park

Yuzawa Kogen



Yuzawa Now 2023-2024 season

Data as of Friday 19th April 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 713cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 55cm (23rd December) November 2023 snowfall 14cm reported on 2 days December 2023 snowfall 137cm reported on 9 days January 2024 snowfall 306cm reported on 15 days February 2024 snowfall 79cm reported on 12 days March 2024 snowfall 177cm reported on 16 days April 2024 snowfall 0cm



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