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

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 Sun Wind Light Temperature 10C base / 5C top Visibility Very good Posted at 9:12am on Thursday 25th April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here . Strong winds yesterday did happen but it is calmer this morning - and GALA Yuzawa is back open today. It's a bright and fine morning in Yuzawa actually and just over 10 degrees at 9 o'clock. It might get as warm as 20 degrees today. Cloud and possibly rain is forecast tomorrow. Yuzawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Thursday 25th 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 Cloud Wind Moderate to strong Temperature 14C base / 8C top Visibility Very good Posted at 9:30am on Wednesday 24th April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here . It was a quite warm day yesterday and overnight too, not dipping much below 10 degrees. It will be a little warmer today with a high of around 18 degrees. The main thing about today though is the rain. Actually eased off now but it was raining earlier and forecast to rain for the day as well, and some stronger winds later as well. In fact, it seems that Gala Yuzawa is closed for the day due to those winds. So for today the choice is just the two Ropeway stations at Kagura. Yuzawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Wednesday 24th 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, sunny, some cloud Wind Calm to light wind Temperature 8C base / 3C top Visibility Very good Posted at 9:30am on Tuesday 23rd April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here . A bit warmer this morning and the sun has been out, it's about 9 degrees as of 9am and a high temperature of 16 degrees is likely early afternoon. The forecast is for cloudy conditions later on and into tomorrow, perhaps some rain tomorrow night. Yuzawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Tuesday 23rd 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, cloud Wind Light wind Temperature 8C base / 1C top Visibility Very good Posted at 12:35pm on Monday 22nd April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here . It's keeping fairly cold out and there's still some of that snow that fell in places around town today. I am hearing some very positive reports from people who went up to Kagura over the weekend. Apparently there was quite a bit more than the original 10cm that was reported. Some people saying as much as 30cm of fresh in places, though I'm not sure if they were just getting a bit carried away there! The resort came back and said 20cm. They were delighted to have timed it right to get some fresh snow conditions and by all accounts it was really good up there --- certainly considering it's the second half of April. That's what we like to hear! Some rain earlier on this morning, but it at lunchtime now the sun is out and there is more blue sky on show as well as a fair bit of cloud hanging on. It is about 9 degrees now in Yuzawa. Tomorrow is going to warm up a fair bit with a high temperature of around 17 degrees forecast for the town areas, so that should get rid of the remaining snow on the lower slopes. Yuzawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Monday 22nd 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 762cm Weather overview Cloud, sleet Wind Light wind Temperature 2C base / -3C top Visibility Good Posted at 7:51am on Sunday 21st April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here . Well, when they said there was a chance of snow overnight into Sunday, we were sceptical. Especially when it was raining in the evening yesterday, though it was fairly cold still. But the forecast was right! There is still a few cm of snow outside here down at town level as I post this just before noon. Yes, snow down to town. Kagura resort this morning were reporting 10cm of fresh snow. Quite cold too this morning as you'd expect. It's a bit wet at the moment with sleet falling on and off and indeed it might well turn into rain this afternoon. With sun due tomorrow, I wouldn't expect this snow to last for long. Still, great to see snow here at such a late day. I think it's a good bet that this will be the last of the season, at town level at least. Yuzawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Sunday 21st 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 759cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Light wind Temperature 5C base / 2C top Visibility Good Posted at 7:51am on Saturday 20th April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here . Quick early report - cloudy start to the day in Yuzawa but rain is due later and we are being told that there's a chance of snow overnight ---- perhaps even down to town. I will let you know about that in tomorrow's report. Yuzawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Saturday 20th April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 759cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 59 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 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 759cm Weather overview Cloud, rain Wind Light wind Temperature 7C base / 2C top Visibility Variable Posted at 7:45am on Friday 19th April 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here . The day has started with rain this morning, it's a wet one. I hear possibly sleet higher up, but here in town... rain. Hopefully it will clear up this morning though leaving us with just cloudy conditions. Not as warm this morning and a moderate wind. Cloud forecast for tomorrow as well, and temperatures will rise to around 10 degrees in town. Weekend tomorrow and so Kandatsu Kogen will be opening up once again for Saturday and Sunday. Yuzawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Friday 19th April 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 759cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 59 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 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