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 |
All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Yuzawa. 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.