Yuzawa Now: Thursday 22nd February 2024
- Feb 22, 2024
- 3 min read
Independent snow and weather reporting from the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata
New snowfall at base 3cm
Snowfall at base this seas 515cm
Posted on Thursday 22nd February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here.
Good morning from Yuzawa.
It is very good to see some fresh snow on the ground this morning.
After the rain of yesterday/last night, snow started to stick on the roads around 3am this morning. There's only a several cm or so around town areas, but it is still snowing lightly.
There might be a bit more as you go higher up on the mountains. (Maiko Snow Resort is reporting 5cm of fresh snow).
Light snow forecast this morning, maybe some tomorrow too, and then around Monday too. It us currently just under 0C and it should remain around there for most of the day (and tomorrow too).
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Speaking with various people over the last few days (including some ski area manager types): with the way this season has developed, large amounts of snow aren't really expected; rather, they'd be happy to get regular top-ups to keep things fresh would be nice. Having said that, we have been known to be surprised in the past. And it is still February. As always... snow please!
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From tomorrow, the top lift at Kagura (Number 5 pair) and BC gate will be open until 1pm every day, rather than 12pm.
Tomorrow is a national holiday in Japan, so it's another 3-day weekend.
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Ski area information for Thursday 22nd February 2024
Ski areas in Yuzawa and Minamiuonuma region (listed in alphabetical order).
The information below is manually checked with official sources and updated every morning.
Please keep in mind that operations may vary due to weather conditions and are always subject to change.
GALA Yuzawa
Official snow depth: 120cm
The Northern Area connection with Ishiuchi Maruyama is available
The Southern Area connection with Yuzawa Kogen is available
The downhill Falcon course is closed
Ishiuchi Maruyama
Official snow depth: 70cm (mid)
The connection with the Northern Area of GALA Yuzawa is available
Night skiing until 8:00pm
Iwappara
Official snow depth: 75cm
Night skiing until 7:00pm
The lower area is closed
Joetsu Kokusai
Official snow depth: 120cm (top)
Night skiing until 8:30pm
Kagura
Official snow depth: 180cm (top), 130cm (base)
Kandatsu Snow Resort
Official snow depth: 95cm
Maiko Snow Resort
Official snow depth: 120cm (top), 40cm (lower)
Muikamachi Hakkaisan
Official snow depth: 180cm (top), 40cm (base)
Naeba
Official snow depth: 110cm (top), 50cm (base)
Night skiing until 8:30pm
See our Naeba Now report
NASPA Ski Garden
Official snow depth: 80cm
Yuzawa Kogen
Official snow depth: 110cm (top), 30cm (base)
The connection with the Southern Area of GALA Yuzawa is available
Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort
Official snow depth: 85cm
Yuzawa Park
Official snow depth: 80cm
Yuzawa Now 2023-2024 season |
Data as of Thursday 22nd February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 515cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 34 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 58cm reported on 8 days |
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.