Hello from Yuzawa.

It was warm overnight and the temperature now at close to 9am is similar... about 16 degrees.

Some rain this morning but hopefully it will clear up sooner than later.

It's windy though this morning which is affecting lifts.

GALA Yuzawa is closed today due to the strong winds, but they have also announced that they will be closed tomorrow as well due to maintanence that will be needed. Course conditions will have been affected by the winds and further melting of snow, so they will be taking the time to try and get things back to a decent condition once this particular chunk of weather moves on.

Kagura has announced that from tomorrow the Mitsumata area will officially become a 'connecting course' to Kagura... which basically means that it's only to be used to get to Kagura, and to get back to the Mitsumata Ropeway. Most of the rest of Kagura remains open/available.

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Resorts that remain open in Yuzawa on Sunday 17th April 2016):

GALA Yuzawa

GALA Yuzawa resort plans to be open until Sunday 8th May.
Three (Edelweiss, Melody and Entertainment) of the six courses in the Central Area, the 'playing in the snow area', and the Broadway course in the Northern Area currently remain open.
The downhill Falcon course back to the Cowabunga base is now closed.
Official snow depth:
70cm

Kagura
The Tashiro Ropeway plans to be open until 8th May.
The Kagura area via Mitsumata Ropeway plans to be open until 29th May.
Most courses remain open apart from the Gondola east course
The downhill course to Mitsumata car park is now closed.
Official snow depth:
Kagura area - 190cm
Tashiro area - 160cm
Mitsumata area - 90cm

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Resorts that are not listed below are now closed for the season.

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List of ski resorts in Yuzawa town
List of ski resorts in Minamiuonuma City

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Iwappara 6 day snow and weather forecast
NASPA Ski Garden 6 day snow and weather forecast
Kagura 6 day snow and weather forecast