Yuzawa Now: Saturday 31st December 2022
- Dec 31, 2022
- 3 min read
Independent snow and weather reporting from the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata
New snowfall at base 5cm
Snowfall at base this seas 123cm
Posted on Saturday 31st December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here.
It has been snowing on and off since yesterday, though there's not that much to report in terms of new cm. Maiko is reporting up to 15cm with Kagura (-9C temp reported) and Ishiuchi both reporting 5cm, and that's what we have measured at our point in town.
It is snowing lightly this morning in a similar fashion and about 0C. The 'heavy snow' being forecast for late tomorrow into the next day looks like it would be a good way to start the new year!
On this last day of the year, there's night skiing until 2am at Kandatsu and no doubt various celebrations going on, including fireworks. Things will probably be more lively than they have been the previous few years. The increase in overseas visitors has definitely been noticeable, that is surely to be expected due to the changes this year. Just how many overseas visitors will be around for the season remains to be seen. But, hello and welcome all! :)
The ski area list (below) has been simplified to reflect that most ski areas are now mostly or fully open. We will be keeping an eye on any specific news and letting you know about it.
Stay safe and see you next year!
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Ski area information for Saturday 31st December 2022
Ski areas in Yuzawa and Minamiuonuma region (listed in alphabetical order).
All of the ski areas in the region are now either mostly or fully open.
The information below is manually checked with official sources and updated every morning.
All ski area operations are subject to weather conditions and subject to change.
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GALA Yuzawa
Official snow depth: 170cm
The Central Area, Northern Area and downhill course are open
Ishiuchi Maruyama
Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 5cm
Official snow depth: 130cm
Night skiing until 8:00pm
Iwappara
Official snow depth: 70cm
Night skiing until 8:00pm
Joetsu Kokusai
Night skiing until 9:00pm
Official snow depth: 140cm (top)
Kagura
Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 5cm
Official snow depth: 180cm (top), 120cm (base)
The top Number 5 lift will open from 1st January
Kandatsu Snow Resort
Official snow depth: 140cm
Night skiing until 2:00am
The D lift normally only operates on weekends and holidays
Maiko Snow Resort
Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 15cm
Official snow depth: 180cm (top), 65cm (lower)
Night skiing until 8:00pm (Maiko Area)
Muikamachi Hakkaisan
Official snow depth: 150cm (top), 80cm (base)
The top pair lift normally only operates on weekdays and holidays
Naeba
Official snow depth: 120cm (top), 70cm (base)
Night skiing until 8:30pm
NASPA Ski Garden
Official snow depth: 130cm
Yuzawa Kogen
Official snow depth: 90cm (top); 30cm (base)
Yuzawa Nakazato
Official snow depth: 105cm
Yuzawa Park
Official snow depth: 80cm
Yuzawa Now 2022-2023 season |
Data as of Saturday 31st December 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 123cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 14 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 34cm (26th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 123cm reported on 14 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.