Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 16cm Snowfall at base this season 660cm We enjoyed another day of fresh snow delivery yesterday and this morning I can add another 16cm. Don't get bored of this, now. It can't last forever! All the more reason why we should make the most of it and... kansha. Should be another day of very fine conditions on the mountain, with hopefully not much wind. Visibility seems fine and is fairly good around base and quite bright, but the Hirafu webcam higher up shows much more limited. ------------------------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Moiwa base: -9℃, 15cm snowfall overnight. Moiwa 800m: -11.0℃, snowdrift development stabilised, 20cm new snow. Annupuri 1100m: -12.5℃, data n/a. Village 1000m: -12.3℃, WNW2.1m/s, calm. Hirafu Hanazono 1000m: -11.8℃, SSW1.9m/s, 10cm snowfall overnight, calm. Hanazono 800m: -10.4℃, SSW3.3m/s, 20cm snowfall. Sea of Japan Benkei cape S4m/s, Kamui cape W5m/s, 10137hPa, 1.0m waves. Across the entire low-pressure system, isobars are widely spread, resulting in calm conditions both at sea and in the mountains. Snowfall consists of light, crystal snow totaling 10-20 cm by morning. Wind-generated snow slabs from previous days are consolidated and stabilised beneath the new snow, sintered like marble, with no weak-line fractures. Based on observations and evaluation of all data, the overall avalanche risk is low. Light slough (powder snow avalanche) is likely on open, steep slopes above the tree line. Stay clear of the slope base as this can trigger surface avalanches. All peak gates will open. Follow the patrol’s instructions. Group leaders bear significant responsibility. Do not casually take beginners to challenging slopes such as back bowls. There is no such thing as a safe winter mountain. Are you prepared for self-rescue? The day before yesterday, Team Leader Kanazawa of the Hirafu Patrol fractured his tibia during work. We wish him a speedy recovery. The snow is fantastic. Keep your avalanche beacon turned on. Be alert for sudden weather changes. Have a good day. ------------------------------------ The below snow depth and snowfall numbers are manually checked each morning from official sources. The 'change since yesterday' data is manually calculated each morning by me. Lift information is the planned operations for the day at the time of writing. ------------------ Niseko HANAZONO Resort Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): Peak: 14cm Base: 18cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 288cm (-3cm change since yesterday) Base: 203cm (+6cm change since yesterday) Planned lift operations: 4 of 4 lifts Gondola until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): Peak: 20cm Base: 20cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 380cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 160cm (no change since yesterday) Planned lift operations: 9 of 9 lifts Ace Gondola, Ace Family quad, King Gondola and King Holiday pair until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko Village Ski Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 290cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 200cm (no change since yesterday) Planned lift operations: 7 of 8 lifts (not Country Road) Upper Village Gondola, Village Express and Banzai Chair until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): Peak: 20cm Base: 20cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 250cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 180cm (no change since yesterday) Planned lift operations: 6 of 6 lifts Jumbo Number 1 quad until 7:30pm ------------------ Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Planned lift operations: 3 of 3 lifts Niseko Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Tuesday 27th January 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 660cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 56 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 36cm (on 12th January) November 2025 snowfall 29cm reported on 7 days December 2025 snowfall 189cm reported on 23 days January 2026 snowfall 442cm reported on 26 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 Kutchan/Niseko. 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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 season 762cm Weather overview Cloud, fine Wind Light to moderate Temperature 20C base / 10C top Visibility Good Posted at 9:05am on Friday 10th May 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here . Yesterday was the hottest day of the year so far and more like the kind of temperatures we expect in early May. It was up to around 26 degrees in Yuzawa, at town level, and we are likely to see temps rising to about 25 today as well. It stayed fairly mild overnight, unlike the previous night when it was much colder, so there have been some big swings in the temperatures over the last few days. Tomorrow the forecast is for cooler weather - and rain too. Clearer on Sunday. The Mitsumata area of Kagura remains skiable for the weekend so no need for any kind of shuttle bus up there yet. It will be a busy weekend at Kagura. If you plan to make your way up there, an early start is recommended! Yuzawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Friday 10th May 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 762cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (10th December) November 2012 snowfall 8cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 217cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 254cm reported on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 238cm reported on 16 days March 2013 snowfall 42cm reported on 6 days April 2013 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day May 2013 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 season 762cm Weather overview Cloud, rain Wind Moderate Temperature 7C base / 3C top Visibility Decent Posted at 8:46am on Tuesday 7th May 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here . Good morning from Yuzawa. Yesterday was a fine morning at least as things did cloud over and by evening it was raining, and it's still raining this morning though will hopefully clear up. After the warmth of yesterday as well it's rather cold this morning and the forecast is telling us that it probably won't warm up over 8 degrees today. Very odd weather recently - it was on the tv this morning that in some regions of Japan it was close to 30 degrees, while it was still snowing up in some parts of Hokkaido! Hopefully we'll see the sun and it will warm up a bit more tomorrow. So from today, it's just Kagura via Mitsumata that remains open. We have posted the below information on the Naeba Now page, but I'll put it on here as well: Mitsumata Ropeway 8am until 5pm (7:30am start on Saturdays and holidays) Mitsumata Number 1 quad 8am until 4:30am (7:30am start on Saturdays and holidays) Mitsumata Number 2 Romance lift 9am until 4:30pm (8:30am start on Saturdays and holidays) Mitsumata Number 3 Romance lift Operating only on Saturdays and holidays when busy conditions Kagura Gondola 8:15am until 4pm (7:45am start on Saturdays and holidays) Kagura Number 1 quad 8:30am until 4pm (8am start on Saturdays and holidays) Kagura Number 1 pair 9am until 4pm on Saturdays and holidays Kagura Number 3 pair Operating only on Saturdays and holidays when busy conditions Yuzawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Tuesday 7th May 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 762cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (10th December) November 2012 snowfall 8cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 217cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 254cm reported on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 238cm reported on 16 days March 2013 snowfall 42cm reported on 6 days April 2013 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day May 2013 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 season 762cm Weather overview Sunny, blue skies Wind Light Temperature 16C base / 6C top Visibility Excellent Posted at 8:50am on Monday 6th May 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here . It's a bit hazy in some directions down here in the Minamiuonuma valley this morning, but generally a lovely clear and sunny morning in the region. It's going to warm up to probably over 20 degrees as well. Today is the last day of the ski season for GALA Yuzawa and for the Tashiro area of the Kagura resort. From tomorrow, the Mitsumata Ropeway will remain open. The Mitsumata area is still doing fine with snow, and of course so is the top main Kagura area. We'll be checking the latest info and go over what remains open in our report tomorrow. Yuzawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Monday 6th May 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 762cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (10th December) November 2012 snowfall 8cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 217cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 254cm reported on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 238cm reported on 16 days March 2013 snowfall 42cm reported on 6 days April 2013 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day May 2013 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 season 762cm Weather overview Sunny Wind Light Temperature 12C base / 4C top Visibility Very good Posted at 8:50am on Sunday 5th May 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here . A lovely morning here in Yuzawa as we see temperatures slowly rising - today temperatures will perhaps reach close to twenty degrees in town and a bit above that tomorrow. More sun due tomorrow. It will be a good way to end of the season at the Tashiro station of Kagura and also at Gala Yuzawa. Yuzawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Sunday 5th May 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 762cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (10th December) November 2012 snowfall 8cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 217cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 254cm reported on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 238cm reported on 16 days March 2013 snowfall 42cm reported on 6 days April 2013 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day May 2013 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 season 762cm Weather overview Light rain Wind Light Temperature 5C base / -1C top Visibility Variable Posted at 8:20am on Friday 3rd May 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here . Rain on and off yesterday but it's still on this morning unfortunately with some wet roads around town. It is forecast to clear up this morning though leaving us with just a cloudy day and a forecast high temp of around 12 degrees - so a bit warmer than it has been the last few. Kagura resort are telling us about another 3cm of so of fresh snow on their upper slopes this morning. It will of course be busy today as we are now into the second chunk of the Golden Week holidays. Clearer and warmer from tomorrow. Yuzawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Friday 3rd May 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 762cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (10th December) November 2012 snowfall 8cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 217cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 254cm reported on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 238cm reported on 16 days March 2013 snowfall 42cm reported on 6 days April 2013 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day May 2013 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 season 762cm Weather overview Cloud, rain, sleet Wind Light Temperature 6C base / -3C top Visibility OK Posted at 10:02am on Thursday 2nd May 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here . It was raining quite heavily last night and... it still is. A rather wet morning here in Yuzawa. But! It's still keeping cold and I see that Kagura have reported 2cm of fresh snowfall overnight. The forecast for the day up there is light rain/snow, hopefully the latter. Sleet is being reported by GALA Yuzawa as well this morning. One thing's for sure and that is it doesn't feel like normal weather for early May. Tomorrow should be more settled and a bit warmer and more of the same through Monday. Kandatsu Kogen were initially hoping to open until 6th May for the last 4 days of the Golden Week period but they have not been able to remain open with the snow disappearing... so no more Kandatsu this season. We are left with Kagura and GALA Yuzawa for the next four days until Monday, after which it will be just Kagura via Mitsumata remaining open. Yuzawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Thursday 2nd May 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 762cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (10th December) November 2012 snowfall 8cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 217cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 254cm reported on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 238cm reported on 16 days March 2013 snowfall 42cm reported on 6 days April 2013 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day May 2013 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 season 762cm Weather overview Cloud, rain Wind Light Temperature 7C base / 1C top Visibility Good Posted at 8:58am on Wednesday 1st May 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here . So here we are into May already. May! We went all day without any serious rain yesterday which was good, it was always a thread according to the forecast. Same today for today and we have started the day with rain falling here in town. (Is it actually snowing on the top areas of Kagura? Might be borderline. Unconfirmed). Anyway temperatures are keeping under 10 degrees. Cloud and fog higher up and so poor visibility at the resort areas open it seems. Keeping colder tomorrow as well and also very probably rain. Clearer weather is still scheduled to be back just in time for the Golden Week hols from Friday. Yuzawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Wednesday 1st May 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 762cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (10th December) November 2012 snowfall 8cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 217cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 254cm reported on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 238cm reported on 16 days March 2013 snowfall 42cm reported on 6 days April 2013 snowfall 3cm reported on 1 day May 2013 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 season 762cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Light Temperature 12C base / 6C top Visibility Good Posted at 8:59am on Tuesday 30th April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here . Yesterday ended up a very warm day outside. Warm overnight too and now around 12C at 9am, but it won't warm up as much as yesterday. Just cloudy to start with today here, though rain is likely especially this morning. The forecast says stronger winds later on as well, but for now it's fairly calm in town and by the looks of things on the mountain too. After the busy weekend, things should be less so today. Tomorrow is another mix of cloud and possibly rain, and colder than today. Looking ahead to the weather forecast for the second half of Golden Week and it says generally sunny, fine and warm conditions. Yuzawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Tuesday 30th April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 762cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (10th December) November 2012 snowfall 8cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 217cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 254cm reported on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 238cm reported on 16 days March 2013 snowfall 42cm reported on 6 days April 2013 snowfall 3cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 762cm Weather overview Fine, clouding over Wind Light Temperature 13C base / 4C top Visibility Very good Posted at 9:10am on Monday 29th April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here . Very busy up at Kagura today. I did not go myself but hearing stories of some long waits for lifts, especially the Tashiro Ropeway which was running slower than normal due to strong winds. The resort themselves are saying that there was at times a 2 hour wait for the Ropeway! And Kagura resort is also saying that yesterday saw the biggest crowds of the season. That's Golden Week at Kagura for you. No doubt today will be busy too and next weekend as well. This morning started off fine with blue skies and the sun out but seems to have started to cloud over. It's going to be warm today and as high as 21 degrees in town. Even Kagura are expecting a high of up to 18 degrees. Cloud is expected tomorrow and perhaps some rain as well. Yuzawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Monday 29th April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 762cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (10th December) November 2012 snowfall 8cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 217cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 254cm reported on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 238cm reported on 16 days March 2013 snowfall 42cm reported on 6 days April 2013 snowfall 3cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 762cm Weather overview Cloudy, some blue sky Wind Light Temperature 9C base / 5C top Visibility Very good Posted at 9:54am on Sunday 28th April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here . Unsettled weather conditions yesterday. Rain at times, heavy at times; windy at times, strong at times; clearing up and sunny at times. It was all over the place. And if you were up at Kagura, you were getting snowed on after being rained on in the car park down at base. The resort said that there was up to 10cm of fresh snow up there. A very nice surprise. It was raining lightly earlier on here in town, but has since cleared and dried up. Lots of cloud around but the sun appearing at times as well mid morning with the forecast for more of that later this afternoon and temperatures rising to around 14 degrees in town. It has been quite busy at the resorts that are open this weekend as we enter Golden Week. Just over one week left for the Tashiro Ropeway and that part of Kagura resort. From Tuesday 7th, it's all about the main Kagura area (via Mitsumata Ropeway). It will be fun to see how the snow lasts this season... Yuzawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Sunday 28th April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 762cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (10th December) November 2012 snowfall 8cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 217cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 254cm reported on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 238cm reported on 16 days March 2013 snowfall 42cm reported on 6 days April 2013 snowfall 3cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 762cm Weather overview Cloudy, rain and snow higher Wind Moderate Temperature 6C base / 5C top Visibility OK to poor Posted at 8:30am on Saturday 27th April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here . It's pretty wild conditions this morning in Yuzawa. Here in town it's heavy rain and a fairly strong wind blowing about and making noises as well. Not very nice. BUT, it looks like it is actually snowing higher up. Higher up is the place to be if you are out and about that's for sure... Tomorrow should be calmer, sunnier and a bit warmer too. Official resort snow depths @ Saturday 27th April 2013, AM: Kagura (Tashiro): 260cm Kagura (Kagura-Mitsumata): 310cm Gala Yuzawa: 140cm Planned closing dates for the resorts in Yuzawa: Kandatsu Kogen - weekends only until 6th May GALA Yuzawa - part open until 6th May - Central and North Areas Kagura (Tashiro) - until 6th May Kagura (Mitsumata) - until 26th May All are subject to snow conditions and may change. All other resorts in Yuzawa and Minamiuonuma are now closed for the season. Yuzawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Saturday 27th April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 762cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (10th December) November 2012 snowfall 8cm reported on 3 days December 2012 snowfall 217cm reported on 15 days January 2013 snowfall 254cm reported on 19 days February 2013 snowfall 238cm reported on 16 days March 2013 snowfall 42cm reported on 6 days April 2013 snowfall 3cm 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