Yuzawa Now: Saturday 28th December 2024
- Dec 28, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: Nov 29, 2025
Independent snow and weather reporting from the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata
New snowfall at base 55cm
Snowfall at base this seas 299cm
Posted on Saturday 28th December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here.
It was really snowing quite heavily for a good part of yesterday, and we have had more overnight.
At around 6pm last night, 28cm of snow was cleared from our measuring point. This morning there was a further 27cm. That makes an impressive total of 55cm of fresh snowfall since the last report yesterday morning.
And it is still snowing!
It doesn't look like we are expecting quite as much over the next 24 hours, but the snow is set to continue into tomorrow.
Some forecasts indicate perhaps a break in the snow at times tomorrow, and then a better chance of some clearer skies on Monday.
The main issue that ski areas are facing at the moment is not a lack of snow; rather, dealing with all the snow we have received over the last few days.
For example, it looks like GALA Yuzawa is starting the day with only 2 runs in the Central Area open, Entertainment and Gigi, but they hope to be able to open up more lifts/courses later. (They are also actually mentioning staffing issues on their official site this morning).
Also hearing of some delays opening at Maiko Snow Resort.
Other ski areas may well be similarly affected, especially early morning, so definitely check with them before heading out.
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Ski area information for Saturday 28th December 2024
The information below is manually checked with official sources and updated for every report.
Ski areas in Yuzawa and Minamiuonuma listed in alphabetical order. All information is subject to change.
GALA Yuzawa
Official snow depth (reported by ski area):
250cm
The Northern Area connection with Ishiuchi Maruyama should be available from 3rd January
The Southern Area connection with Yuzawa Kogen should be available from 3rd January
Ishiuchi Maruyama
Official snow depth (reported by ski area):
260cm
The connection with the Northern Area of GALA Yuzawa (Buggy lift) should be available from 3rd January
Night skiing is planned for Fridays, Saturdays and holidays from 28th December (until 8:00pm)
Iwappara
Official snow depth (reported by ski area):
150cm
Night skiing is planned daily (until 7:00pm on weekdays and Sundays; until 8:00pm on Saturdays and nights before holidays)
Joetsu Kokusai
Official snow depth (reported by ski area):
200cm
Night skiing is planned daily until 9:00pm
Kagura
Official snow depth:
Top: 280cm
Base: 250cm
Kandatsu Snow Resort
Official snow depth:
240cm
Night skiing is planned for Fridays, Saturdays and nights before holidays (until 2:00am the following morning)
Maiko Snow Resort
Official snow depth:
Top: 260cm
Base: 90cm
Night skiing is planned in the Maiko Area over New Year (28th Dec - 3rd Jan) and weekends from 4th January
Muikamachi Hakkaisan
Official snow depth:
Top: 250cm
Base: 100cm
Naeba (* Daily reports from here)
Official snow depth:
Top: 180cm
Base: 130cm
NASPA Ski Garden
Official snow depth:
185cm
Yuzawa Kogen
Official snow depth:
Top: 210cm
Top: 160cm
The connection with the Southern Area of GALA Yuzawa (Landau Ropeway) should be available from 3rd January
Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort
Official snow depth:
230cm
Yuzawa Park
Official snow depth:
160cm
Yuzawa Now 2024-2025 season |
Data as of Saturday 28th December 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 299cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 18 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 55cm (28th December) November 2024 snowfall 0cm December 2024 snowfall 299cm reported on 18 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.