Independent snow and weather reporting from the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1338cm Posted on Sunday 22nd May 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. It's 22nd May and the last day of the season for the Kagura ski area. That's two months after the first ski area closed for the season! There is still fairly good snow cover on the main Kagura run, as you can see in the photo below. The weather hasn't been great this last weekend. At 7am this morning Kagura reported rain and a temperature of just +5C. Down in town it probably won't reach 20C today, though the rain has eased off with just a few spots left in places. The day should generally just be cloudy. Hopefully, we will get some nice weather before the rainy season kicks in. Then it's the hot summer. The Fuji Rock Festival will be held at Naeba (29th-31st July). There's some summer skiing in Yuzawa as follows: Kagura (the Mitsumata slope): weekends and holidays between 23rd July and 2nd October (and also 12th and 15th August) GALA Yuzawa: on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays between 22nd July and 28th August And then the beautiful autumn. After that, the countdown to winter. There are now signs that the Japanese government is planning to be easing up on the international border restrictions in the coming weeks and months. Fingers crossed for good news! We will post major news updates here. That's it from the Yuzawa Now reports this season. Reports will resume in November. Thanks for reading. Yuzawa Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Sunday 22nd May 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1338cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 65 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 101cm (6th February) November 2021 snowfall 10cm reported on 2 days December 2021 snowfall 311cm reported on 14 days January 2022 snowfall 481cm reported on 24 days February 2022 snowfall 496cm reported on 21 days March 2022 snowfall 40cm reported on 4 days April 2022 snowfall 0cm May 2022 snowfall 0cm Previous 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 1338cm Posted on Friday 1st April 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. It's April and I have some fresh snow to report from higher areas! Kagura is reporting 2cm of snowfall (it's also reporting a strong northerly wind which means that some lift operation changes up there, at least at the start of the day. Both Ropeways appear to be opening though). Maiko Snow Resort is reporting 4-5cm, presumably up at the top of the gondola. There's no cm of snow to report from base and town areas, but thankfully after a day of rain (more than we expected), it's not raining this morning. Roads are damp and it's cloudy early on, but some sun is on the forecast for the day. Currently 2C in town. Sunday is the last day of the season for quite a few ski areas in the region. Beyond that, we will post most specific details about what remains open. Currently the forecast for the weekend is a clear and sunny start tomorrow and maybe on Sunday too (though forecasts disagree on what to expect on Sunday). Saturday seems like the best bet for good weather. ----- Ski area information: Friday 1st April 2022 GALA Yuzawa GALA Yuzawa plans to be open until Thursday 5th May Official snow depth: 280cm Ipponsugi Ipponsugi plans to be open until Sunday 3rd April Official snow depth: 155cm Ishiuchi Maruyama Ishiuchi Maruyama plans to be open until Sunday 3rd April Official snow depth: 200cm Joetsu Kokusai Joetsu Kokusai plans to be open until Sunday 3rd April Official snow depth: 180cm Kagura Kagura (Mitsumata) plans to be open until Sunday 22nd May Kagura (Tashiro) plans to be open until Thursday 5th May Official snow depth: Top: 360cm Base: 260cm Kandatsu Snow Resort Kandatsu plans to be open until Sunday 24th April Official snow depth: 245cm Maiko Snow Resort Maiko plans to be open until Sunday 3rd April Official snow depth: 250cm (top) 85cm (lower) Naeba Naeba plans to be open until Sunday 10th April Official snow depth: 180cm (top) 100cm (base) Nakazato Snow Wood Official snow depth: 185cm NASPA Ski Garden NASPA Ski Garden plans to be open until Sunday 3rd April Official snow depth: 190cm Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 180cm ----- The 2021-2022 season has ended for these ski areas: Iwappara Muikamachi Hakkaisan Yuzawa Kogen Yuzawa Park All ski areas in the region not mentioned in this report are currently closed. Yuzawa Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Friday 1st April 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1338cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 65 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 101cm (6th February) November 2021 snowfall 10cm reported on 2 days December 2021 snowfall 311cm reported on 14 days January 2022 snowfall 481cm reported on 24 days February 2022 snowfall 496cm reported on 21 days March 2022 snowfall 40cm reported on 4 days April 2022 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 1338cm Posted on Friday 8th April 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. We did get some rain later on yesterday (quite heavy at times) but that stopped overnight and the roads are drying up this morning. It's generally quite bright but still quite a lot of cloud around... for the moment. From this morning through mid week next week we are forecast lots of sunshine and warmth with temps due to rise above 20C from Sunday. There's not much wind due either, so it should be a beautiful spring weekend. There are now just three more days of the season for Naeba and Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort. From Monday, we'll be down to just Kagura, GALA Yuzawa and Kandatsu. ----- GALA Yuzawa Currently part open GALA Yuzawa plans to be open until Thursday 5th May Official snow depth: 250cm Ski lifts: Diligence (Gondola) Coach Barouche Sociable Victoria Ski courses: Central and Northern areas are open Entertainment Edelweiss Gigi Grenoble Yuki Asobi Park Broadway Super Broadway Swan (part) Super Swan Snow Park Falcon downhill course ---------- Kagura Currently mostly open Kagura (Mitsumata) plans to be open until Sunday 22nd May Kagura (Tashiro) plans to be open until Thursday 5th May Official snow depth: Top: 330cm Base: 230cm Ski lifts: 13 of 19 lifts are operating Access via both Mitsumata Ropeway & Tashiro Ropeway Ski courses: 30 of 32 runs are available ---------- Kandatsu Snow Resort Currently part open Kandatsu plans to be open until Sunday 24th April Official snow depth: 210cm Ski lifts: A Lift B Lift C Lift E Lift is open on weekends only Ski courses: Hercules Perseus Pegasus Sirius Regulus Procyon Pollux Vega Polaris ---------- Naeba Currently part open Naeba plans to be open until Sunday 10th April Official snow depth: 130cm (top) 50cm (base) Ski lifts: 3 of 12 lifts open Prince Number 2 Gondola Number 5 high speed lift Number 4 romance lift Ski courses: 7 of 24 runs are available ---------- Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Currently part open Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort plans to be open until Sunday 10th April Official snow depth: 135cm Ski lifts: Number 2 lift Number 3 lift ---------- The 2021-2022 season has ended for ski areas in the region that are not in the above list. Yuzawa Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Friday 8th April 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1338cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 65 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 101cm (6th February) November 2021 snowfall 10cm reported on 2 days December 2021 snowfall 311cm reported on 14 days January 2022 snowfall 481cm reported on 24 days February 2022 snowfall 496cm reported on 21 days March 2022 snowfall 40cm reported on 4 days April 2022 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 1338cm Posted on Friday 15th April 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. Good morning from Yuzawa. I think we avoided much rain during the day yesterday quite well, but it was raining quite a lot last night (foggy too). It is still wet and damp this morning. Just some light spots of rain just now when I was outside. Kagura was reporting rain (and fog) at 8am. The rain will probably linger for the whole day - maybe easing off at times - and tonight into tomorrow morning too. If we are lucky by lunchtime tomorrow it will have stopped. Sunday is still due to be sunny and a little warmer once again. ----- The top Kagura Number 5 lift is closed today due to poor visibility. Still at Kagura, on the following dates the Mitsumata Ropeway will be opening at 7:00am (instead of 7:30am): 16th, 17th, 23rd, 25th, 29th, 30th April 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th May ----- GALA Yuzawa The Central Area and Northern Areas are open GALA Yuzawa plans to be open until Thursday 5th May Official snow depth: 190cm Ski lifts operating (planned): Diligence (Gondola) Coach Barouche Victoria Ski courses open (planned): Central Area: Entertainment, Edelweiss, Gigi, Grenoble, Yuki Asobi Park Northern Area: Broadway, Super Broadway, Swan, Super Swan, Snow Park Falcon downhill course ---------- Kagura Kagura remains mostly open Kagura (Mitsumata) plans to be open until Sunday 22nd May Kagura (Tashiro) plans to be open until Thursday 5th May Official snow depth: Top: 280cm Base: 180cm Ski lifts operating (planned): 11 of 19 lifts are operating Access via both Mitsumata Ropeway & Tashiro Ropeway Ski courses open (planned): 29 of 32 runs are available ---------- Kandatsu Snow Resort 11 of 16 courses at Kandatsu are open Kandatsu plans to be open until Sunday 24th April Official snow depth: 130cm Ski lifts operating (planned): A Lift B Lift C Lift E Lift (weekends only) Ski courses open (planned): Hercules Perseus Pegasus Sirius Regulus Castor Andromeda Procyon Pollux Vega Polaris ---------- The 2021-2022 season has ended for ski areas in the region that are not in the above list. Yuzawa Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Friday 15th April 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1338cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 65 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 101cm (6th February) November 2021 snowfall 10cm reported on 2 days December 2021 snowfall 311cm reported on 14 days January 2022 snowfall 481cm reported on 24 days February 2022 snowfall 496cm reported on 21 days March 2022 snowfall 40cm reported on 4 days April 2022 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 1338cm Posted on Friday 22nd April 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. There's some heavy looking cloud around early this morning. Fog is reported at higher areas of Kagura too. Hopefully that will clear up and we might get some sun later on. As the forecasts stand now there looks like there is a chance of some light rain tomorrow morning (not for a long time) with better conditions again in the afternoon. There's just three more days of the season left at Kandatsu Snow Resort. From Monday, we'll be down to GALA Yuzawa and Kagura. Afternoon update: So much for the chance of a sunny afternoon today... instead, it has largely remained cloudy and we have had some rain too. ----- GALA Yuzawa The Central Area and Northern Areas are open GALA Yuzawa plans to be open until Thursday 5th May Official snow depth: 130cm Ski lifts operating (planned): Diligence (Gondola) Coach Barouche Victoria Ski courses open (planned): Central Area: Entertainment, Edelweiss, Gigi, Grenoble, Yuki Asobi Park Northern Area: Broadway, Super Broadway, Swan (with restrictions), Super Swan, Snow Park Falcon downhill course ---------- Kagura Kagura remains mostly open Kagura (Mitsumata) plans to be open until Sunday 22nd May Kagura (Tashiro) plans to be open until Thursday 5th May Official snow depth: Top: 280cm Base: 150cm Ski lifts operating (planned): 12 of 19 lifts are operating Access via both Mitsumata Ropeway & Tashiro Ropeway Mitsumata Ropeway opens at 7:00am on weekends and holidays (normally 7:30am) Ski courses open (planned): 29 of 32 runs are available ---------- Kandatsu Snow Resort 11 of 16 courses at Kandatsu are open (Note: ore lifts and courses might be open for the weekend) Kandatsu plans to be open until Sunday 24th April Official snow depth: 90cm Ski lifts operating (planned): A Lift C Lift Ski courses open (planned): Hercules Perseus Pegasus Sirius Regulus Castor Andromeda Procyon Pollux Vega Polaris ---------- The 2021-2022 season has ended for ski areas in the region that are not in the above list. Yuzawa Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Friday 22nd April 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1338cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 65 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 101cm (6th February) November 2021 snowfall 10cm reported on 2 days December 2021 snowfall 311cm reported on 14 days January 2022 snowfall 481cm reported on 24 days February 2022 snowfall 496cm reported on 21 days March 2022 snowfall 40cm reported on 4 days April 2022 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 1338cm Posted on Friday 29th April 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. Good morning from Yuzawa. Cloudy skies start our Golden Week holiday period with a real chance of rain, probably starting early afternoon. It might be heavy rain later on and it might be a bit windy. Kagura reporting a temperature of +6C as of 7am this morning and it is currently just above 11C in town. Tomorrow should be friendlier weather with some sunshine due again. Golden Week usually features very warm and settled sunny weather, but it looks like we are going to have to wait until Tuesday for that. ----- GALA Yuzawa The Central Area and Northern Areas are open GALA Yuzawa plans to be open until Thursday 5th May Official snow depth: 60cm Ski lifts operating (planned): Diligence (Gondola) Coach Barouche Victoria Ski courses open (planned): Central Area: Entertainment, Edelweiss, Gigi, Grenoble, Yuki Asobi Park Northern Area: Broadway, Super Broadway, Swan ---------- Kagura Kagura remains mostly open Kagura (Mitsumata) plans to be open until Sunday 22nd May Kagura (Tashiro) plans to be open until Thursday 5th May Official snow depth: Top: 260cm Base: 130cm Ski lifts operating (planned): 13 of 19 lifts are operating Access via both Mitsumata Ropeway & Tashiro Ropeway Mitsumata Ropeway opens at 7:00am on weekends and holidays (normally 7:30am) Ski courses open (planned): 28 of 32 runs are available ---------- The 2021-2022 season has ended for ski areas in the region that are not in the above list. Yuzawa Now 2021-2022 season Data as of Friday 29th April 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 1338cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 65 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 101cm (6th February) November 2021 snowfall 10cm reported on 2 days December 2021 snowfall 311cm reported on 14 days January 2022 snowfall 481cm reported on 24 days February 2022 snowfall 496cm reported on 21 days March 2022 snowfall 40cm reported on 4 days April 2022 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 123cm Posted on Sunday 1st January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. Good morning from Yuzawa. And Happy New Year! Earlier this morning there was a lot of cloud around, but it has been clearing and there is a lot of blue sky around now. The sun is out and the mountains look beautiful. All being well, it will be snowing by tonight and we should get quite a lot of it over the next few days. The top lift at Kagura and BC gate opens from this morning. --------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 180cm The Central Area, Northern Area and downhill course are open Ishiuchi Maruyama Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 0cm Official snow depth: 140cm Night skiing until 8:00pm Iwappara Official snow depth: 60cm Night skiing until 8:00pm Joetsu Kokusai Night skiing until 9:00pm Official snow depth: 140cm (top) Kagura Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 0cm Official snow depth: 180cm (top), 120cm (base) The top Number 5 lift and BC gate opens from today Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 120cm Night skiing until 2:00am The D lift normally only operates on weekends and holidays Maiko Snow Resort Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 15cm Official snow depth: 170cm (top), 60cm (lower) Night skiing until 8:00pm (Maiko Area) Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: 150cm (top), 80cm (base) The top pair lift normally only operates on weekdays and holidays Naeba Official snow depth: 120cm (top), 70cm (base) Night skiing until 8:30pm NASPA Ski Garden Official snow depth: 110cm Yuzawa Kogen Official snow depth: 90cm (top); 30cm (base) Yuzawa Nakazato Official snow depth: 105cm Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 80cm Yuzawa Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Sunday 1st January 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 123cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 14 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 34cm (26th December) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 123cm reported on 14 days January 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 41cm Snowfall at base this seas 164cm Posted on Monday 2nd January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. Excellent news this morning with snow coming down in true Yuzawa style. It didn't feel quite so excellent yesterday evening. After some fine weather during the day, we got rained on, but it thankfully quite quickly turned into snow and apparently has been snowing all night. Here's how much fresh snowfall ski areas are reporting this morning: - Kagura: 60cm - Naeba: 40cm - Yuzawa Kogen: 40cm - Maiko: 50cm - Ishiuchi: 40cm At our measuring point there is 41cm, with just under 25cm to the south in the Shiozawa area of Minamiuonuma. Now this feels more like normal! And with more due over the next few days, conditions are set to get a significant boost. Brilliant. Let's see how long it can continue. The Tashiro Area of Kagura is closed today but other ski areas appear to be opening as planned. --------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 160cm The Central Area, Northern Area and downhill course are open Ishiuchi Maruyama Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 40cm Official snow depth: 180cm Night skiing until 8:00pm Iwappara Official snow depth: 90cm Night skiing until 8:00pm Joetsu Kokusai Night skiing until 9:00pm Official snow depth: 160cm (top) Kagura Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 60cm Official snow depth: 200cm (top), 140cm (base) The Tashiro Area is closed today The Kagura Area is open up to the Number 1 lift (top Number 5 and 4 lifts closed) Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 180cm The D lift normally only operates on weekends and holidays Maiko Snow Resort Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 50cm Official snow depth: 200cm (top), 80cm (lower) Night skiing until 8:00pm (Maiko Area) Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: 180cm (top), 90cm (base) The top pair lift normally only operates on weekdays and holidays Naeba Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 40cm Official snow depth: 140cm (top), 80cm (base) Night skiing until 8:30pm NASPA Ski Garden Official snow depth: 160cm Yuzawa Kogen Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 40cm Official snow depth: 130cm (top); 70cm (base) Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 135cm Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 110cm Yuzawa Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Monday 2nd January 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 164cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 15 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 41cm (2nd January) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 123cm reported on 14 days January 2023 snowfall 41cm 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 40cm Snowfall at base this seas 204cm Posted on Tuesday 3rd January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. It has been snowing since the report yesterday, heavily at times. :) Here's how much fresh snowfall ski areas are reporting this morning: - Kagura: 20cm - Naeba: 15-20cm - Maiko: 40cm Those numbers for Kagura and Naeba seem surprisingly low, Maiko is more like what we are seeing. By 6pm last night we measured 11cm of fresh snow at our measuring point in town. This morning as of 8:30am there is another 29cm on there, so a total of 40cm since yesterday. This is good! There's a curious lack of the huge icicles you sometimes get on house roofs and stormy winds (in town at least), but these last few days Yuzawa seems more like itself. With a few more days of snow on the forecasts, it looks set to continue building up very nicely. The snow depth numbers that the ski areas are reporting also look more normal now! Sudden heavy snow of course brings dangers and there is increased avalanche risk out there now with Kagura closing a few runs including the Kagura-Tashiro connecting run. The top Number 5 lift will be closed again. Take care out there if you are venturing out. --------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 220cm The Central Area, Northern Area and downhill course are open Ishiuchi Maruyama Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): ?cm Official snow depth: 200cm Night skiing until 8:00pm Iwappara Official snow depth: 120cm Night skiing until 7:00pm Joetsu Kokusai Night skiing until 9:00pm Official snow depth: 190cm (top) Kagura Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 20cm Official snow depth: 250cm (top), 180cm (base) Both base Ropeways are open but some limitations due to weather conditions this morning Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 185cm The D lift normally only operates on weekends and holidays Maiko Snow Resort Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 40cm Official snow depth: 230cm (top), 110cm (lower) Night skiing until 8:00pm (Maiko Area) Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: 200cm (top), 120cm (base) The top pair lift normally only operates on weekdays and holidays Naeba Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 15-20cm Official snow depth: 140cm (top), 80cm (base) Night skiing until 8:30pm NASPA Ski Garden Official snow depth: 195cm Yuzawa Kogen Official snow depth: 160cm (top); 90m (base) Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 155cm Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 140cm Yuzawa Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Tuesday 3rd January 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 204cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 16 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 41cm (2nd January) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 123cm reported on 14 days January 2023 snowfall 81cm 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 41cm Snowfall at base this seas 245cm Posted on Wednesday 4th January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. There was a short period early afternoon yesterday when we saw some blue sky and even a bit of sunshine, but apart from that it has been snowing for most of the time since yesterday and apparently quite heavily overnight. Last night at 6pm we had 8cm at our measuring point and as of 8am this morning there is another 33cm on there. So that's 41cm since yesterday. That's over 120cm over the last three reports. Nice. Here's what ski areas are reporting this morning: - Kagura: 50cm - Yuzawa Kogen: 30cm - Maiko: 50cm A few ski areas around the area are again this morning mentioning avalanche and snow slide risk. The top area at Iwappara is closed this morning for that reason. It's natural to be very excited about all this sudden snow, but important to remember the inherent dangers out there while having the fun. There is going to be more snow too... it is snowing now and set to continue through tomorrow. --------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 240cm The Central Area, Northern Area and downhill course are open Ishiuchi Maruyama Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): ?cm Official snow depth: 220cm Night skiing until 8:00pm Iwappara Official snow depth: 140cm Night skiing until 7:00pm Joetsu Kokusai Night skiing until 9:00pm Official snow depth: 210cm (top) Kagura Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 50cm Official snow depth: 250cm (top), 180cm (base) Top lift at Kagura closed as they deal with snow Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 215cm The D lift normally only operates on weekends and holidays Maiko Snow Resort Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 50cm Official snow depth: 250cm (top), 150cm (lower) Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: 200cm (top), 120cm (base) The top pair lift normally only operates on weekdays and holidays Naeba Official snow depth: 160cm (top), 90cm (base) Night skiing until 8:30pm NASPA Ski Garden Official snow depth: 220cm Yuzawa Kogen Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 30cm Official snow depth: 190cm (top); 110cm (base) Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 195cm Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 170cm Yuzawa Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Wednesday 4th January 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 245cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 17 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 41cm (2nd and 4th January) November 2022 snowfall 0cm December 2022 snowfall 123cm reported on 14 days January 2023 snowfall 122cm reported on 3 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 51cm Snowfall at base this seas 296cm Posted on Thursday 5th January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. For a while during the day yesterday it was snowing as heavily as it has been this season so far. Really coming down at a fast rate. By the evening, there was 26cm on our measuring point and there's a further 25cm on there this morning. Total of 51cm snowfall. That's more than what ski areas are reporting this morning but... it is what it is! Perhaps it is one of those times when they like to underplay the snowfall. Don't want to scare folks! It is still snowing this morning and will probably continue through the day today, but it's due to start easing off. We might get some clearer skies tomorrow and the day after. The biggest wish is that it remains cold so we can keep the quality of all this beautiful snow. In ski area news, the Tashiro Area and top lift at Kagura are closed today due to wind and weather conditions. They are reporting a temperature of -12C up top there. Yuzawa Kogen Ropeway (and the top section of that ski area) is also closed at the start of the day, but may open if conditions allow. The Yuzawa Snow Link connections between Yuzawa Kogen and GALA Yuzawa (Ropeway) and GALA Yuzawa and Ishiuchi Maruyama (lift) will not be opening as planned on Saturday (7th January). The reason being given is staffing issues (ie. not enough people). It looks like it is being officially 'delayed', so not clear how that will play out. Buses will be available between the three ski areas. --------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 270cm The Central Area, Northern Area and downhill course are open Ishiuchi Maruyama Official snow depth: 270cm Night skiing until 8:00pm Iwappara Official snow depth: 160cm Night skiing until 7:00pm Top area currently closed due to avalanche risk Joetsu Kokusai Night skiing until 9:00pm Official snow depth: 250cm (top) Kagura Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 30cm Official snow depth: 280cm (top), 200cm (base) Tashiro Area and top lift at Kagura closed due to wind and weather conditions Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 225cm The D lift normally only operates on weekends and holidays Maiko Snow Resort Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 40cm Official snow depth: 270cm (top), 180cm (lower) Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: 220cm (top), 160cm (base) The top pair lift normally only operates on weekdays and holidays Naeba Official snow depth: 180cm (top), 100cm (base) Night skiing until 8:30pm Limited operations due to weather conditions, top area closed NASPA Ski Garden Official snow depth: 250cm Yuzawa Kogen Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 30cm Official snow depth: 200cm (top); 120cm (base) Top Kogen area closed at the start of the day due to strong winds Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 225cm Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 200cm Yuzawa Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Thursday 5th January 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 296cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 18 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 173cm 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 33cm Snowfall at base this seas 329cm Posted on Friday 6th January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. Just like how sometimes when it doesn't snow, it doesn't seem to want to snow; sometimes, when it starts snowing, it doesn't seem to want to quit! We've measured another 33cm since the report yesterday (10cm by 6pm and a further 23cm overnight). That takes us to over 2m of observed snowfall - at town level - over the last five Yuzawa Now reports. Normal service seems to have resumed! Maiko are reporting 50cm of fresh snowfall since yesterday; other ski areas 20-30cm. While we thought it might have stopped by now, it is still snowing. It is due to ease off sometime during the day today and there might well be some sunshine tomorrow morning. (Though we might get more snow overnight into Sunday). It looks like Kagura, Naeba and Yuzawa Kogen are all opening as planned this morning after some disruption due to weather yesterday. The top area at Iwappara is still closed due to avalanche risk. There's a lot of snow out there now. --------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 270cm The Central Area, Northern Area and downhill course are open Ishiuchi Maruyama Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 30cm Official snow depth: 290cm Night skiing until 8:00pm Iwappara Official snow depth: 180cm Night skiing until 7:00pm Top area currently closed due to avalanche risk Joetsu Kokusai Night skiing until 9:00pm Official snow depth: 270cm (top) Kagura Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 20cm Official snow depth: 280cm (top), 200cm (base) Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 235cm The D lift normally only operates on weekends and holidays Maiko Snow Resort Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 50cm Official snow depth: 290cm (top), 200cm (lower) Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: 240cm (top), 160cm (base) The top pair lift normally only operates on weekdays and holidays Naeba Official snow depth: 180cm (top), 100cm (base) Night skiing until 8:30pm NASPA Ski Garden Official snow depth: 260cm Yuzawa Kogen Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 20cm Official snow depth: 220cm (top); 130cm (base) Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 235cm Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 210cm Yuzawa Now 2022-2023 season Data as of Friday 6th January 2023 Total snowfall at base so far 329cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 19 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 206cm 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