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 Mostly cloudy Wind Light Temperature 10C base / -3C top Visibility Good Posted at 9:58am on Thursday 28th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here . Yesterday I said that today should be warmer. And warmer it most certainly is. Outside the thermometer now says 10 degrees, and the forecast says a high of about 16 degrees at town level. We're all set to see it cool off a bit again though from tomorrow, but there doesn't look like much chance of much (any?) snow in the coming week with more of a chance of rain at times than snow. So is that our lot? The optimist in me holds out for one or two more refreshes, though the realist... Anyway yes a cloudy morning though some patches of blue sky on show behind the clouds. Tomorrow won't be as warm as today and mostly cloudy conditions again, with a chance of rain/snow showers in the morning according to the latest local forecast. In a bit of resort news it seems that Maiko Snow Resort, while still open until 31st March (and then two more weekends only), has the Gondola closed. This doesn't affect the runs open as you can still get up to the back bowl using the two quad lifts... Yuzawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Thursday 28th March 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 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, fine Wind Light Temperature 5C base / -4C top Visibility Very good Posted at 9:25am on Wednesday 27th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here . The snow did ease off fairly quickly yesterday leaving us with a cloudy afternoon and clear evening - here in Minamiuonuma to the north of Yuzawa anyway. This morning is quite bright but cloudy and overcast. Some blue sky here and there. Right now about 5 degrees in Yuzawa town and a high of just over 10 forecast. Tomorrow should be a bit warmer and it seems we may get rained on before my report tomorrow morning. Planned closing dates for resorts Resorts in Yuzawa: Iwappara - until 7th April Naeba - until 7th April NASPA Ski Garden - until 7th April Kandatsu Kogen - until 14th April (and then weekends until Golden Week in early May) GALA Yuzawa - until 6th May Kagura (Tashiro) - until 6th May Kagura (Mitsumata) - until 26th May Resorts in Minamiuonuma: Itsukamachi - until 29th March The legendary Mt Granview - until 31st March (just weekends) Chateaux Shiozawa - until 31st March Maiko Snow Resort - until 31st March (and then 6/7th April and 13/14th April) Muikamachi Hakkaisan - until 31st March Muikamachi Ski Resort - until 31st March Ishiuchi Maruyama - until 7th April Joetsu Kokusai - until 7th April Of course, all will be subject to snow conditions and may change. Yuzawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Wednesday 27th March 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 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 756cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Light Temperature 4C base / -1C top Visibility Decent Posted at 9:28am on Monday 25th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here . In the report yesterday we mentioned rain/sleet/wet snow. Well, none of those apparently happened as we are all dry this morning. It is a cloudy morning in Yuzawa. At the moment around +4 degrees in town and it isn't forecast to warm up so much today. Once again the forecast tells us a chance of rain/sleet/snow today but perhaps there's more chance of it happening this time. A nice new layer of snowfall would be very nice. Today and tomorrow to remain fairly cold, with warmer conditions due to return from Wednesday. The '3 mountain' joint ticket and connection for Yuzawa Kogen, Gala Yuzawa and Ishiuchi Maruyama is now closed for the season. At resorts around town as well there are various spring ski discount lift tickets on offer, varying by resort so good to check with each one. Yuzawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Monday 25th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 756cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 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 39cm reported on 5 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 season 756cm Weather overview Sunny and mostly clear Wind Light Temperature 10C base / 2C top Visibility Excellent Posted at 11:40am on Sunday 24th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here . There are some nice blue skies over Yuzawa and the Minamiuonuma valley this morning. Wispy white clouds as well - and more appearing as the morning has moved on - but the sun is out and it's a nice warm, spring morning. Spring conditions out there, the snow is pretty heavy (on the ground, not falling!) and sticky and some people who suffer from hayfever can be seen battling the pollen! It is about 10 degrees now. Tomorrow will be cloudier and a bit cooler. Later on in the evening we might see rain/sleet/wet snow into Tuesday. Yuzawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Sunday 24th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 756cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 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 39cm reported on 5 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 season 756cm Weather overview Cloud, light rain Wind Light Temperature 2C base / -2C top Visibility Variable Posted at 9:42am on Saturday 23rd March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here . Early on this morning it has been raining here at town level, with sleet and light snow falling at higher elevations. It's still a bit wet but hopefully things are going to quickly clear up this morning. Not the best start to the weekend and wasn't quite expecting it. Right now it's 2 degrees and there's a light wind. Tomorrow will be warmer and clear and sunny conditions are forecast. Yuzawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Saturday 23rd March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 756cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 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 39cm reported on 5 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 season 756cm Weather overview Sunny and clear Wind Light Temperature 7C base / -2C top Visibility Excellent Posted at 9:49am on Friday 22nd March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here . Yesterday the snow was falling during the morning but eased off and by early afternoon it has started to clear up - ended up a fine sunny afternoon. Cold last night down to -5C and it is a cold start to the day today as well, though it is warming up fast with a high of around 10 degrees likely today. Only a slight wind and clear skies. The sun is out and it's a great day to be outside. Tomorrow is not going to warm up as much and the local forecast is for generally cloudy conditions. If you want sun over the weekend, Sunday is the better bet. Yuzawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Friday 22nd March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 756cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 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 39cm reported on 5 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 756cm Weather overview Cloud, snow Wind Moderate Temperature 0C base / -4C top Visibility Fair to poor Posted at 8:55am on Thursday 21st March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here . Yesterday evening was nice and clear until later on when it started to rain heavily. But the brilliant news this morning is that it is snowing and there's over 5cm of fresh snow in Yuzawa and up to 10cm on the slopes. It's still snowing - and actually coming down quite nicely at the moment - so while it's forecast to not last long, we can just hope for as much as possible before then! Great to see snow falling again though and the accompanying colder temperatures. So yes the forecast says this afternoon it'll just be cloudy, but it will stay fairly cold all day. Right now it's around 0 degrees. Forecast for tomorrow is clear and sunny conditions and temps to rise up back to around 10 degrees in the daytime, so let's enjoy this return of winter while it lasts! Oh yes, strong winds are preventing the Tashiro part of Kagura from opening today. So limited operations at Kagura. Other resorts seem unaffected and open as normal. Yuzawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Thursday 21st March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 756cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 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 39cm reported on 5 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 season 751cm Weather overview Fine, overcast Wind Light Temperature 10C base / 5C top Visibility Good Posted at 10:17am on Wednesday 20th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here . 10 degrees this morning at 10am on another warm and very spring like morning in Yuzawa. It's a generally fine morning with overcast-looking blue skies over Yuzawa, more cloudy to the north in Minamiuonuma. We're actually hoping that we might get a bit of snow overnight tonight into tomorrow as things still forecast to get colder for a short while. Looking forward to hopefully bringing you that news tomorrow morning. Slopes around town busier than usual for a Wednesday as today is a national holiday, but generally it doesn't look 'crowded' out there at all. By the way, some kind of face mask is recommended for those of you suffering from hayfever at the moment! Yuzawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Wednesday 20th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 751cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 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 34cm reported on 4 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 season 751cm Weather overview Cloud, light rain Wind Light Temperature 9C base / 5C top Visibility Varied Posted at 8:29am on Tuesday 19th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here . It did rain yesterday and unfortunately it has been raining early this morning as well, though it looks like it will ease off and leave us with a fine day, perhaps sunny. Not much of a wind as well this morning which is a contrast to the gusty conditions we had yesterday. Lots of cloud around and upper areas covered in cloud. Resorts that were affected by the wind yesterday are back open and operating as normal this morning. Colder conditions possible around Thursday? Yuzawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Tuesday 19th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 751cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 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 34cm reported on 4 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 season 751cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Strong on mountains Temperature 10C base / 5C top Visibility Good Posted at 8:34am on Monday 18th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here . Good morning from a cloudy and rather windy Yuzawa. So much so that some resorts are going to be closed today due to the wind conditions -- all of Kagura is closed and GALA Yuzawa also. The upper parts of Naeba are closed early on and Yuzawa Kogen may also be affected. Looks like the Gondola at Maiko Snow Resort is also resting this morning, but the quad up to the bowl seems to be open. It's already close to 10C here in town and likely to warm up to around 16 degrees today. Winter is seeming further and further away, and unfortunately there doesn't seem much chance of a late March blast of winter - not for the moment on the weekly forecast anyway. Late March snow has been known to happen though.... (he says hoping). We do still have a lot of snow around, there's no bare patches and many resorts are reporting 2+m still. Anyway, possibly rain later today but hopefully by tomorrow morning conditions will have calmed down. Yuzawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Monday 18th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 751cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 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 34cm reported on 4 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 season 751cm Weather overview Clear and sunny Wind Light Temperature 5C base / 0C top Visibility Excellent Posted at 9:36am on Sunday 17th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here . The forecast was pretty much right. Clouds arrived yesterday in the afternoon after that clear start, and by evening it was raining and there was some strong noisy wind blowing about outside. Quite hard at times. No new snow to report - dustings up top though I hear - and I am glad to say that the drama from the last part of yesterday has cleared up and we start today with more sunny, blue skies. Tomorrow will be more cloudy and a good chance of rain later in the day. It's the last day for nighta at Ishiuchi Maruyama. That resort also intends to be open (daytimes) until Sunday 7th April. We'll bring you the planned closing dates of resorts soon.... Yuzawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Sunday 17th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 751cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 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 34cm reported on 4 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 season 751cm Weather overview Just a few clouds Wind Light Temperature 6C base / 0C top Visibility Excellent Posted at 10:36am on Saturday 16th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here . The sun was out all of yesterday making for a very fine spring day outside. It didn't get as cold overnight last night as the previous night, but the day has started much the same with the sun out and shining down on us. There's a bit more cloud around, especially in the Minamiuonuma valley just to the north, but generally clear blue skies. Another spring ski day. A chance of clouding over rain/sleet/snow late today, but tomorrow the forecast is for another day of sun. A little further ahead, rain seems inevitable on Monday. Yuzawa Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Saturday 16th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 751cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 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 34cm reported on 4 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