Independent snow and weather reporting from the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata New snowfall at base 15cm Snowfall at base this seas 748cm Posted on Wednesday 22nd February 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. There has been more snow since yesterday. Kagura ski area is reporting another impressive 50cm and the lower Maiko Snow Resort is reporting 10cm. We have measured 15cm more since the last report. So it seems like there is another decent layer out there and once again quite a bit more the higher you go. It is a cloudy start to the morning, with a chance of some clearer skies and sun later; and clearer skies are likely tomorrow - at least at times and possibly all day (forecasts differ). The Southern Area of GALA Yuzawa is back open this morning. The Tashiro Area of Kagura is also open again this morning, though the Tashiro-Kagura connecting course (and the top Number 5 lift at Kagura) are closed. Long night skiing at Kandatsu tonight (until 2am tomorrow morning). Tomorrow is a national holiday in Japan, so expect it to be busier than a 'normal' weekday. --------------- Ski area information for Wednesday 22nd February 2023 Ski areas in Yuzawa and Minamiuonuma region (listed in alphabetical order). 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. ---------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 310cm Ishiuchi Maruyama Official snow depth: 220cm Night skiing until 8:00pm Iwappara Official snow depth: 200cm Night skiing until 7:00pm Joetsu Kokusai Official snow depth: 240cm (top) Night skiing until 9:00pm Kagura Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 50cm Official snow depth: 350cm (top), 250cm (base) Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 265cm Night skiing until 2:00am (Thursday morning) Maiko Snow Resort Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 10cm Official snow depth: 270cm (top), 160cm (lower) Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: 270cm (top), 150cm (base) Naeba Official snow depth: 220cm (top), 140cm (base) Night skiing until 8:30pm NASPA Ski Garden Official snow depth: 225cm Yuzawa Kogen Official snow depth: 240cm (top); 130cm (base) Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 215cm Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 210cm Yuzawa Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Wednesday 22nd February 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 748cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 46 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 51cm (5th January) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 123cm reported on 14 days January 2023 snowfall 437cm reported on 20 days February 2023 snowfall 188cm reported on 12 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this seas 750cm Posted on Saturday 25th February 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. After a mostly overcast day yesterday, this morning it is snowing and colder. The snow is on the wet side for the moment, with just a little on the ground so far. Both Kagura and Maiko Snow Resort are reporting 10cm of fresh snow. We are measuring 2cm at town level. Hopefully there will be more today and tomorrow. Kagura are reporting it to be quite windy and that might affect one or two lifts (though the ski area is open). Clearer skies are due from Monday, so let's get as much snow in as possible! Limited visibility out there early morning. Official 'Yuzawa Fuyu Hanabi 2023' fireworks planned for tonight at Iwappara (6:55pm), Kagura Mitsumata Ropeway (8:00pm) and NASPA Ski Garden (9:00pm). Weather permitting, of course. --------------- Ski area information for Saturday 25th February 2023 Ski areas in Yuzawa and Minamiuonuma region (listed in alphabetical order). 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. ---------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 280cm Ishiuchi Maruyama Official snow depth: 260cm Night skiing until 8:00pm Iwappara Official snow depth: 165cm Night skiing until 8:00pm Joetsu Kokusai Official snow depth: 230cm (top) Night skiing until 9:00pm Kagura Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 10cm Official snow depth: 350cm (top), 250cm (base) Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 245cm Night skiing until 2:00am (Sunday morning) Maiko Snow Resort Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 10cm Official snow depth: 245cm (top), 130cm (lower) Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: 270cm (top), 180cm (base) Naeba Official snow depth: 220cm (top), 140cm (base) Night skiing until 8:30pm NASPA Ski Garden Official snow depth: 215cm Yuzawa Kogen Official snow depth: 240cm (top); 130cm (base) Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 210cm Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 200cm Yuzawa Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Saturday 25th February 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 750cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 47 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 51cm (5th January) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 123cm reported on 14 days January 2023 snowfall 437cm reported on 20 days February 2023 snowfall 190cm reported on 13 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata New snowfall at base 19cm Snowfall at base this seas 769cm Posted on Sunday 26th February 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. Good morning from Yuzawa, an early report today. Snow on and off yesterday that didn't really amount to much in terms of new cm (in town anyway), and more overnight giving us 20cm since yesterday morning. Having said that, Kagura are reporting an impressive 50cm of fresh snow this morning. Maiko Snow Resort, closer to town areas, report 10cm ('since last night'). We have measured 19cm at our measuring point in central Yuzawa, with just over 12cm to the north of Yuzawa in Ishiuchi. A big difference in the numbers there - it's a pattern that becomes more common later in the season as more snow falls at higher elevations than in town. Unfortunately the Tashiro Area of Kagura will be closed today due to strong forecast winds. The Kagura Area is probably also affected, but no confirmed announcement at the time of this report. GALA Yuzawa is opening. Yuzawa Kogen is still making a decision about the Ropeway. There is also a chance that other (particularly exposed) lifts might be affected by wind today. Check before heading out. Tomorrow, it will probably be sunny. --------------- Ski area information for Sunday 26th February 2023 Ski areas in Yuzawa and Minamiuonuma region (listed in alphabetical order). 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. ---------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 280cm Ishiuchi Maruyama Official snow depth: 260cm Night skiing until 8:00pm Iwappara Official snow depth: 185cm Night skiing until 7:00pm Joetsu Kokusai Official snow depth: 230cm (top) Night skiing until 9:00pm Kagura Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 50cm Official snow depth: 360cm (top), 260cm (base) Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 270cm Maiko Snow Resort Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 10cm Official snow depth: 260cm (top), 145cm (lower) Night skiing until 8:00pm Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: 270cm (top), 180cm (base) Naeba Official snow depth: 220cm (top), 140cm (base) Night skiing until 8:30pm NASPA Ski Garden Official snow depth: 200cm Yuzawa Kogen Official snow depth: 260cm (top); 150cm (base) Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 215cm Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 210cm Yuzawa Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Sunday 26th February 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 769cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 48 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 51cm (5th January) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 123cm reported on 14 days January 2023 snowfall 437cm reported on 20 days February 2023 snowfall 209cm reported on 14 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata New snowfall at base 15cm Snowfall at base this seas 784cm Posted on Monday 27th February 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. We had snow falling on and off yesterday. It was light at times and heavier at times too, and with some spells of clearer skies in places too. Kagura are reporting another 20cm of fresh snow this morning and we have measured 14cm since our last report. There is some cloud around this morning, but increasingly blue sky. We are expecting clear and sunny weather both today and tomorrow. Conditions should be very nice indeed this morning. Currently just above -2C in town. All ski areas should be open. Hopefully it won't warm up too much, though tomorrow is looking like it might get a bit toasty (and perhaps get to be approaching 10C in town). --------------- Ski area information for Monday 27th February 2023 Ski areas in Yuzawa and Minamiuonuma region (listed in alphabetical order). 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. ---------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 300cm Ishiuchi Maruyama Official snow depth: 260cm Night skiing until 8:00pm Iwappara Official snow depth: 190cm Night skiing until 7:00pm Joetsu Kokusai Official snow depth: 230cm (top) Night skiing until 9:00pm Kagura Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 20cm Official snow depth: 360cm (top), 260cm (base) Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 270cm Maiko Snow Resort Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): ?cm Official snow depth: 260cm (top), 145cm (lower) Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: 270cm (top), 180cm (base) Naeba Official snow depth: 220cm (top), 140cm (base) Night skiing until 8:30pm NASPA Ski Garden Official snow depth: 200cm Yuzawa Kogen Official snow depth: 260cm (top); 150cm (base) Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 215cm Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 210cm Yuzawa Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Monday 27th February 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 784cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 49 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 51cm (5th January) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 123cm reported on 14 days January 2023 snowfall 437cm reported on 20 days February 2023 snowfall 224cm reported on 15 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this seas 794cm Posted on Friday 3rd March 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. We did get some rain yesterday, but we also have a really nice surprise this morning! Kagura is reporting 30cm of fresh snow, and there has been a layer of snow down to town too. 10cm on our measuring point. :) The day starts with the sun out, lots of blue sky and some cloud. The forecast for the coming week is basically slight variations on that. While it shouldn't warm up too much today and tomorrow, it will gradually be getting warmer next week. ----- Yesterday some time was spent starting to gather ski area actual opening dates for the 2022-2023 season in preparation for a 2022-2023 version of this data: Japan ski areas actual opening and closing dates (2021-2022 season) It appears that some ski areas in Japan have already closed. Some did actually plan to close at the end of February. Still, others have had an abridged season and really struggled with snowfall, to the point where they have been open, then closed, then open again, then closed - and never having much snow. It must be painful worrying about the snow like that every day. Really do feel for those places. While we might not have had as much snow as we usually expect here in this region, and when you are in the middle of a season it feels up and down, we still get a lot - even in a 'less-than-normal' season. With the 10cm added today, the total snowfall we have observed here in Yuzawa this season is at 794cm. Reading about those other places makes me feel we need to remember to appreciate and be thankful for all the snowfall we get. I remember saying it a few years ago (when we had less snow), but it's all precious! The completed 2022-2023 all-Japan data will be published before summer. --------------- Ski area information for Friday 3rd March 2023 Ski areas in Yuzawa and Minamiuonuma region (listed in alphabetical order). 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. Planned closing dates may change. ---------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 270cm Planned closing date: Sunday 7th May 2023 Ishiuchi Maruyama Official snow depth: 210cm Night skiing until 8:00pm Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 Iwappara Official snow depth: 165cm Night skiing until 7:00pm Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 Joetsu Kokusai Official snow depth: 230cm (top) Night skiing until 9:00pm Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 Kagura Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 30cm Official snow depth: 360cm (top), 260cm (base) Planned closing dates: Tashiro Ropeway & Tashiro Area: Sunday 7th May 2023 Mitsumata Ropeway & Kagura Area: Sunday 21st May 2023 Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 245cm Night skiing until 2:00am (Saturday morning) Planned closing date: Sunday 16th April 2023 Maiko Snow Resort Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 10cm Official snow depth: 255cm (top), 130cm (lower) Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: 270cm (top), 180cm (base) Planned closing date: Sunday 26th March 2023 Naeba Official snow depth: 230cm (top), 150cm (base) Night skiing until 8:30pm Planned closing date: Sunday 9th April 2023 NASPA Ski Garden Official snow depth: 210cm Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 Yuzawa Kogen Official snow depth: 240cm (top); 120cm (base) Planned closing date: Sunday 26th March 2023 Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 200cm Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 180cm Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 Yuzawa Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Friday 3rd March 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 794cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 50 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 51cm (5th January) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 123cm reported on 14 days January 2023 snowfall 437cm reported on 20 days February 2023 snowfall 224cm reported on 15 days March 2023 snowfall 10cm reported on 1 day Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this seas 795cm Posted on Saturday 4th March 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. Fine weather yesterday - and some really nice snow to be found too - with clouds gradually appearing later in the day. And this morning, we have a bit of another surprise. No cm of snow is being reported by either Kagura or Maiko, but there has actually been a dusting that can justify 1cm in this report. It is a very cloudy start to the day with some light (wet) snow falling, which feels unexpected. The latest forecasts talk more of cloud than sun for today and the precipitation is not expected to last. The 'sunny every day' thing now seems due to resume from tomorrow. In the ongoing 'Yuzawa Fireworks' event, there is a display planned at Yuzawa Kogen today from 8:00pm. That is at the end of the 'Yuzawa Market' event that is happening along the onsen road of central Yuzawa and the station, with street food and drink available. Tomorrow there should be fireworks at Nakazato Snow Wood from 7:00pm. --------------- Ski area information for Saturday 4th March 2023 Ski areas in Yuzawa and Minamiuonuma region (listed in alphabetical order). 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. Planned closing dates may change. ---------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 270cm Planned closing date: Sunday 7th May 2023 Ishiuchi Maruyama Official snow depth: 210cm Night skiing until 8:00pm Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 Iwappara Official snow depth: 155cm Night skiing until 8:00pm Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 Joetsu Kokusai Official snow depth: 230cm (top) Night skiing until 9:00pm Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 Kagura Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 0cm Official snow depth: 360cm (top), 260cm (base) Planned closing dates: Tashiro Ropeway & Tashiro Area: Sunday 7th May 2023 Mitsumata Ropeway & Kagura Area: Sunday 21st May 2023 Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 250cm Night skiing until 2:00am (Sunday morning) Planned closing date: Sunday 16th April 2023 Maiko Snow Resort Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 0cm Official snow depth: 240cm (top), 130cm (lower) Night skiing until 8:00pm Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: 260cm (top), 170cm (base) Planned closing date: Sunday 26th March 2023 Naeba Official snow depth: 230cm (top), 150cm (base) Night skiing until 8:30pm Planned closing date: Sunday 9th April 2023 NASPA Ski Garden Official snow depth: 210cm Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 Yuzawa Kogen Official snow depth: 240cm (top); 120cm (base) Planned closing date: Sunday 26th March 2023 Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 200cm Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 180cm Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 Yuzawa Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Saturday 4th March 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 795cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 51 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 51cm (5th January) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 123cm reported on 14 days January 2023 snowfall 437cm reported on 20 days February 2023 snowfall 224cm reported on 15 days March 2023 snowfall 11cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this seas 795cm Posted on Friday 10th March 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. Good morning from Yuzawa. Fine, bright, sunny and hazy weather yesterday. It felt like it was more overcast later on - sometimes it is difficult to distinguish between hazy skies and cloud on a day like yesterday. Quite a lot of people out and about though enjoying the spring-like snow conditions. This morning, alas, we are getting some rain in town. We are hoping it won't last long, leaving us with a mainly just cloudy day. It is actually snowing at the top of Kagura and higher elevations, and even down a bit lower too in some places. Again, it probably won't last long. The Atema pair lifts (from the Atema car park) at Joetsu Kokusai are back open today for their last three days of the season. Sunny skies are due tomorrow. --------------- Ski area information for Friday 10th March 2023 Ski areas in Yuzawa and Minamiuonuma region (listed in alphabetical order). 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. Planned closing dates may change. ---------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 250cm Planned closing date: Sunday 7th May 2023 Ishiuchi Maruyama Official snow depth: 190cm Night skiing until 8:00pm Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 Iwappara Official snow depth: 125cm Night skiing until 7:00pm Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 Joetsu Kokusai Official snow depth: 180cm Night skiing until 9:00pm Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 Kagura Official snow depth: 340cm (top), 240cm (base) Planned closing dates: Tashiro Ropeway & Tashiro Area: Sunday 7th May 2023 Mitsumata Ropeway & Kagura Area: Sunday 21st May 2023 Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 220cm Night skiing until 2:00am (Saturday morning) Planned closing date: Sunday 16th April 2023 Maiko Snow Resort Official snow depth: 210cm (top), 105cm (lower) Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: 240cm (top), 150cm (base) Planned closing date: Sunday 26th March 2023 Naeba Official snow depth: 220cm (top), 130cm (base) Night skiing until 8:30pm Planned closing date: Sunday 9th April 2023 NASPA Ski Garden Official snow depth: 175cm Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 Yuzawa Kogen Official snow depth: 200cm (top); 100cm (base) Planned closing date: Sunday 26th March 2023 Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 175cm Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 145cm Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 Yuzawa Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Friday 10th March 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 795cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 51 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 51cm (5th January) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 123cm reported on 14 days January 2023 snowfall 437cm reported on 20 days February 2023 snowfall 224cm reported on 15 days March 2023 snowfall 11cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this seas 795cm Posted on Friday 17th March 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. It is a really murky and grey kind of morning, and a bit damp too. It's forecast to be a mostly cloudy day. Kagura have posted some photos from the top of their ski area and it looks quite clear up there above the clouds. Precipitation is due overnight tonight though and into tomorrow... and it might even snow down to town level. Let's see. For those planning a weekend trip, Sunday is looking likely to be sunny once again. The stats that were posted in the report yesterday are here on the report today (for those who might have missed it). Also, the list lower down the page now includes more information regarding what remains open and planned closing dates. That information there will be checked (with official sources) and updated every morning. ----- Anyone who has been in Yuzawa recently knows that this season has been generally busier than it has been for a while. Before corona hit, the number of people using the ski areas in Yuzawa Town was around 2.4 million. (Think of that as ski lift tickets sold). That number dropped to about 1.6 million during the 2019-2020 season and just over 1 million during the 2020-2021 season. The numbers were up last year, back to around 1.5 million. As of the end of February 2023, the total number of people coming this season was 1,283,250. Here's how that statistic breaks down by ski area: Naeba: 273,040 Iwappara: 216,800 GALA Yuzawa: 167,520 Kandatsu Snow Resort: 161,700 Kagura: 136,200 Yuzawa Nakazato: 128,880 NASPA Ski Garden: 72,170 Yuzawa Kogen: 56,530 Nakazato Snow Wood: 45,690 Yuzawa Park: 21,470 Ipponsugi: 3,240 At the same point last year (up to the end of February), the number was 1,020,080, so this year's number is an increase of 263,170 - about 25%. Naeba was the ski area that enjoyed the most significant increase. Last year the corresponding number at the end of February was 177,060 visitors (with a season total of 252,540). The number of visitors from overseas has been very noticeable too and it feels like Taiwan, Hong Kong and Thailand have been particularly well represented! Like other regions, a staff shortage has faced some businesses this year as they try to cope with demand. Still, hopefully, that will be a temporary one... and it is undoubtedly a better problem to face than a lack of visitors. Anyway, it is great to see more people around again and, all being well, everything should be well and truly back to normal next season! (Regular heavy snow too, please!) --------------- Ski area information for Friday 17th March 2023 Ski areas in Yuzawa and Minamiuonuma region (listed in alphabetical order). The information below is manually checked with official sources and updated every morning. All ski area operations and planned closing dates are subject to change. --------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 210cm Planned closing date: Sunday 7th May 2023 Notes: All areas of GALA Yuzawa remain open. The Ropeway connecting GALA Yuzawa with Yuzawa Kogen should be open until Sunday 19th March. The lift connection between GALA Yuzawa and Ishiuchi Maruyama should be open until Sunday 26th March. Ishiuchi Maruyama Official snow depth: 155cm Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 Notes: Ishiuchi Maruyama remains mostly open. Night skiing has now ended for the season. The lift connection between Ishiuchi Maruyama and GALA Yuzawa should be open until Sunday 26th March. Iwappara Official snow depth: 90cm Notes: Iwappara remains mostly open. Night skiing until 7:00pm. Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 Joetsu Kokusai Official snow depth: 150cm Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 Notes: Night skiing until 9:00pm. 12 lifts are operating and 17 courses are open. The Atema car park and three pair lifts, as well as the Osawa area, are now closed for the season. Kagura Official snow depth: 320cm (top), 220cm (base) Planned closing dates: Tashiro Ropeway & Tashiro Area: Sunday 7th May 2023 Mitsumata Ropeway & Kagura Area: Sunday 21st May 2023 Notes: All areas of Kagura remain open. The Dragondola (connecting the Tashiro Area of Kagura with Naeba) plans to be open until 26th March. Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 200cm Planned closing date: Sunday 16th April 2023 Notes: Kandatsu remains open as normal. The D quad lift only operates on weekends and holidays. Long night skiing (until 2am) on Fridays and Saturdays and nights before holidays plans to continue until 1st April. Maiko Snow Resort Official snow depth: 180cm (top), 70cm (lower) Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 Notes: All three areas of Maiko remain open. 9 lifts operating. Night skiing has now ended for the season. Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: 220cm (top), 110cm (base) Planned closing date: Sunday 26th March 2023 Notes: All areas of Kagura remain open. The top pair lift is closed due to a mechanical issue. Naeba Official snow depth: 200cm (top), 110cm (base) Planned closing date: Sunday 9th April 2023 Notes: Night skiing until 8:30pm plans to continue until 25th March. Currently, the Number 2 Gondola and seven lifts are operating. The Dragondola (connecting Naeba and the Tashiro Area of Kagura) also plans to be open until 26th March. NASPA Ski Garden Official snow depth: 135cm Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 Notes: NASPA remains open as normal. Yuzawa Kogen Official snow depth: 170cm (top); 100cm (base) Planned closing date: Sunday 26th March 2023 Notes: Yuzawa Kogen remains mostly open, though the Cosmos pair lift and downhill Komakusa Course are closed. The Ropeway connecting Yuzawa Kogen with GALA Yuzawa should be open until Sunday 19th March. Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 155cm Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 Notes: Number 1, 2, 3 and 5 lifts remain open Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 120cm Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 Notes: Number 1, 7 and 8 remain open Yuzawa Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Friday 17th March 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 795cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 51 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 51cm (5th January) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 123cm reported on 14 days January 2023 snowfall 437cm reported on 20 days February 2023 snowfall 224cm reported on 15 days March 2023 snowfall 11cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report 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. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this seas 795cm Posted on Friday 24th March 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. Strong winds persisted during the morning yesterday and into the afternoon, with things getting calmer by evening. Some spots of rain as well, but as far as this reporter could see, not much. This morning it is cloudy, foggy and a bit wet. Hopefully it won't rain too much, and it looks like there might be a chance of some sun tomorrow. NASPA Ski Garden was planning on being open until Sunday 2nd April. Yesterday they announced that their last day of the season will actually be on Sunday 26th March. With a lot of snow melt going on recently, there may well be similar news coming in from other ski areas in the coming days. Various lower runs around town are now starting to struggle to remain open. Having said that, higher areas are still doing ok. --------------- Ski area information for Friday 24th March 2023 Ski areas in Yuzawa and Minamiuonuma region (listed in alphabetical order). The information below is manually checked with official sources and updated every morning. All ski area operations and planned closing dates are subject to change. --------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 180cm Planned closing date: Sunday 7th May 2023 Notes: All lifts and courses in the Central Area and Northern Area remain open. The downhill Falcon course is also open. The Southern Area, and the physical connection with Yuzawa Kogen, has now closed for the season. The lift connection between GALA Yuzawa and Ishiuchi Maruyama should remain open until Sunday 26th March. Ishiuchi Maruyama Official snow depth: 130cm Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 Notes: Ishiuchi Maruyama remains largely open. The lift connection between Ishiuchi Maruyama and GALA Yuzawa should be open until Sunday 26th March. Iwappara Official snow depth: 60cm Notes: The central to upper areas remain open. Courses down to the base are now closed for the season. Night skiing until 7:00pm. Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 Joetsu Kokusai Official snow depth: 100cm Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 Notes: 5 lifts are operating and 6 courses are open. The Atema quad lift will be open 25th-27th March. The Atema car park and three pair lifts, as well as the Osawa area, are now closed for the season. Kagura Official snow depth: 280cm (top), 170cm (base) Planned closing dates: Tashiro Ropeway & Tashiro Area: Sunday 7th May 2023 Mitsumata Ropeway & Kagura Area: Sunday 21st May 2023 Notes: All the main areas of Kagura remain open. The Dragondola (connecting the Tashiro Area of Kagura with Naeba) plans to be open until 26th March. Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 150cm Planned closing date: Sunday 16th April 2023 Notes: Kandatsu remains open as normal. The D quad lift only operates on weekends and holidays. Long night skiing (until 2am) on Fridays and Saturdays (and nights before holidays) plan to continue until 1st April. Maiko Snow Resort Official snow depth: 130cm (top), 30cm (lower) Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 Notes: 8 lifts operating. Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: 200cm (top), 90cm (base) Planned closing date: Sunday 26th March 2023 Notes: All courses at Muikamachi Hakkaisai remain open. The top pair lift is closed due to a mechanical issue. (The Ropeway also goes to the top). Naeba Official snow depth: 190cm (top), 100cm (base) Planned closing date: Sunday 9th April 2023 Notes: Night skiing until 8:30pm plans to continue until 25th March. 8 lifts operating and 16 courses open today. The Dragondola (connecting Naeba and the Tashiro Area of Kagura) plans to be open until 26th March. NASPA Ski Garden Official snow depth: 95cm Planned closing date: Sunday 26th March 2023 Notes: All runs at NASPA apart from D Course remain open. Yuzawa Kogen Official snow depth: 150cm (top); 80cm (base) Planned closing date: Sunday 26th March 2023 Notes: The summit Panorama and downhill Komakusa courses are now closed for the season. Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 95cm Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 Notes: Number 1, 2 and 3 lifts remain open Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 80cm Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 Notes: Number 1, 7 and 8 remain open Yuzawa Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Friday 24th March 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 795cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 51 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 51cm (5th January) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 123cm reported on 14 days January 2023 snowfall 437cm reported on 20 days February 2023 snowfall 224cm reported on 15 days March 2023 snowfall 11cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report 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. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this seas 795cm Posted on Friday 31st March 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. Good morning from Yuzawa on this last day of March. There has been a fair amount of cloud around this morning, but it's probably going to be another day of generally fine weather. Clear skies are forecast for the weekend, so if you are planning a trip remember the sunscreen and expect some nice spring weather. Today is the last day of the season for Ipponsugi. This weekend is the last weekend of the season for Iwappara, Yuzawa Nakazato, Nakazato Snow Wood, Yuzawa Park and Ishiuchi Maruyama. --------------- Ski area information for Friday 31st March 2023 Ski areas in Yuzawa and Minamiuonuma region (listed in alphabetical order). The information below is manually checked with official sources and updated every morning. All ski area operations and planned closing dates are subject to change. --------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 120cm Planned closing date: Sunday 7th May 2023 Notes: The Central Area remains fully open. The Northern Area is also open, though the Tilbury and Buggy lifts and Roman Holiday courses are now closed and there are some restrictions on Swan course. The downhill Falcon course and the Southern Area are now closed. Ishiuchi Maruyama Official snow depth: 75cm Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 Notes: The central and upper areas remain open. All base areas are closed. The Sunrise Express, Tyrol triple, Summit quad, Kanko Number 2 and 3 quad lifts are operating. You need to get the Sunrise Express back down to base. Iwappara Official snow depth: 30cm Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 Notes: The central areas remain open with the Number 2 pair A and Number 3 pair lifts operating. Lower base areas and the top area are now closed. Joetsu Kokusai Official snow depth: 70cm Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 Notes: 4 lifts are operating and 5 courses in the Panorama Area are open. Kagura Official snow depth: 250cm (top), 140cm (base) Planned closing dates: Tashiro Ropeway & Tashiro Area: Sunday 7th May 2023 Mitsumata Ropeway & Kagura Area: Sunday 21st May 2023 Notes: All the main areas of Kagura remain open. 12 lifts are operating and 29 courses are available. Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 120cm Planned closing date: Sunday 16th April 2023 Notes: 4 lifts are operating and 12 of 16 courses are open. Maiko Snow Resort Official snow depth: 90cm (top), 0cm (lower) Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 Notes: The Nagamine and Maiko areas are now both closed. The top Okusoechi area remains open with the Gondola, quad and pair lift still operating. You need to get the gondola back down to base. Naeba Official snow depth: 150cm (top), 40cm (base) Planned closing date: Sunday 9th April 2023 Notes: The Prince Number 2 gondola, Number 4 pair, Number 4 high speed and Takenokodaira pair lift remain operating. You can still slide back down to base from the upper Takenokodaira area, though snow on lower areas is now limited. Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 60cm Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 Notes: Number 2 and 3 lifts remain open. Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 40cm Planned closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023 Notes: Number 1 and 7 remain open. Yuzawa Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Friday 31st March 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 795cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 51 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 51cm (5th January) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 123cm reported on 14 days January 2023 snowfall 437cm reported on 20 days February 2023 snowfall 224cm reported on 15 days March 2023 snowfall 11cm reported on 2 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this seas 795cm Posted on Friday 7th April 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. Cloudy this morning along with more southerly wind that is affecting things. We have done well for the rain to hold off in town so far (the roads look wet towards Naeba), but we might not be so lucky this afternoon and this evening. GALA Yuzawa has said that the gondola might be temporarily halted at times due to wind, but it is generally open. Kagura is open but it was only 11:40am when they started up the main Kagura quad. The Tashiro Area of the resort is closed. Naeba is also closed today due to the weather conditions. Tomorrow should be colder, wind might be an issue, but while rain is still lingering on forecasts... so is snow in higher places! --------------- Ski area information for Friday 7th April 2023 Ski areas in Yuzawa and Minamiuonuma region (listed in alphabetical order). The information below is manually checked with official sources and updated every morning. All ski area operations and planned closing dates are subject to change. --------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: - 100cm Lifts operating: - All 5 lifts in the Central Area - Victoria quad in the Northern Area Courses available: - All 5 courses in the Central Area - Broadway, Super Broadway and Swan (some restrictions) in the Northern Area Planned closing date: - Sunday 7th May 2023 Kagura Official snow depth: - 200cm (top) - 90cm (base) Lifts operating: - 6 of 19 lifts Courses available: - 6 of 32 courses Planned closing dates: - Tashiro Ropeway & Tashiro Area: Sunday 7th May 2023 - Mitsumata Ropeway & Kagura Area: Sunday 21st May 2023 Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: - 70cm Lifts operating: - A Lift (pair) - B Lift (quad) - C Lift (quad) Courses available: - 9 of 16 courses Planned closing date: - Sunday 16th April 2023 Naeba Official snow depth: - 100cm (top) - 20cm (base) Lifts operating: - Closed Planned closing date: - Sunday 9th April 2023 --------------- The following ski areas in Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma have now closed for the 2022-2023 season - Chateau Shiozawa - Hakkai Sanroku - Ipponsugi - Ishiuchi Maruyama - Iwappara - Joetsu Kokusai - Maiko Snow Resort - Mt Granview - Muica Snow Resort - Muikamachi Hakkaisan - Nakazato Snow Wood - NASPA Ski Garden - Yuzawa Kogen - Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort - Yuzawa Park Yuzawa Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Friday 7th April 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 795cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 51 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 51cm (5th January) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 123cm reported on 14 days January 2023 snowfall 437cm reported on 20 days February 2023 snowfall 224cm reported on 15 days March 2023 snowfall 11cm reported on 2 days April 2023 snowfall 0cm Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this seas 795cm Posted on Friday 14th April 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. Fine weather again today but again probably hazy conditions due helped along by yellow sand across the region. There will probably be some rain tomorrow, but hopefully not too prolonged. Kagura ski area is currently saying that they might not be able to remain open until the planned closing dates (due to the snow situation). It seems like a hint that such a situation is likely. Apparently the sakura cherry blossoms over at Naeba have started to blossom 10 days earlier than yesterday (peak due around 18th). --------------- Ski area information for Friday 14th April 2023 Ski areas in Yuzawa and Minamiuonuma region (listed in alphabetical order). The information below is manually checked with official sources and updated every morning. All ski area operations and planned closing dates are subject to change. --------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: - 60cm Lifts operating: - Diligence (gondola) - Barouche quad - Victoria quad Courses available: - Central Area: Entertainment, Edelweiss, Gigi - Northern Area: Broadway, Super Broadway, Swan (part) Planned closing date: - Sunday 7th May 2023 Kagura Official snow depth: - 180cm (top) - 70cm (base) Lifts operating: - 12 of 19 lifts Courses available: - 28 of 32 courses Planned closing dates: - Tashiro Ropeway & Tashiro Area: Sunday 7th May 2023 - Mitsumata Ropeway & Kagura Area: Sunday 21st May 2023 --------------- The following ski areas in Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma have now closed for the 2022-2023 season - Chateau Shiozawa - Hakkai Sanroku - Ipponsugi - Ishiuchi Maruyama - Iwappara - Joetsu Kokusai - Maiko Snow Resort - Mt Granview - Muica Snow Resort - Muikamachi Hakkaisan - Naeba - Nakazato Snow Wood - NASPA Ski Garden - Yuzawa Kogen - Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort - Yuzawa Park Yuzawa Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Friday 14th April 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 795cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 51 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 51cm (5th January) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 123cm reported on 14 days January 2023 snowfall 437cm reported on 20 days February 2023 snowfall 224cm reported on 15 days March 2023 snowfall 11cm reported on 2 days April 2023 snowfall 0cm Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com