Independent snow and weather reporting from the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata New snowfall at base 11cm Snowfall at base this seas 282cm Posted on Monday 15th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. It was a really beautiful day yesterday. Ski areas were busy too - some more than others. This morning we are back to snow. If forecasts are correct we should be getting quite a lot by the time Wednesday morning rolls around. There's just over 10cm at the measuring point so far. A local news piece on TV yesterday was talking about the season so far. This is basically what was being discussed. We haven't had any really sustained (ie. few days long) snow storms this season so far, and it has been nudging towards 'warmer than normal' between snowfalls. Ski areas just don't have as much snow as they usually do and there are still sections of ski areas that need more snow to open. That seems about right. Hopefully, the next two days can break that pattern and we can clock in some impressive snowfall numbers. Let's have it! Ski area news this morning as of 8:15am: The Tashiro Area of Kagura will be closed today due to strong winds forecasts up there. Kagura will be open up through the Kagura Number 1 pair lift. The Kogen (upper) area of Yuzawa Kogen is also on hold at the start of the day. Other ski areas appear to be opening but that situation is of course subject to change. If you are here in Yuzawa, best to check before heading out. ---------------------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 150cm Central & Northern Areas are open The Falcon downhill course is open The Northern Area connection with Ishiuchi Maruyama is available The Southern Area and connection with Yuzawa Kogen is not yet available Ishiuchi Maruyama Official snow depth: 120cm The connection with the Northern Area of GALA Yuzawa is available Night skiing until 8:00pm Iwappara Official snow depth: 50cm Night skiing until 7:00pm Joetsu Kokusai Official snow depth: 140cm (top) Night skiing until 8:30pm Kagura Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): ?cm Official snow depth: 120cm (top), 70cm (base) Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 105cm Maiko Snow Resort Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 10cm (overnight) Official snow depth: 160cm (top), 55cm (lower) Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: 210cm (top), 70cm (base) Naeba Official snow depth: 100cm (top), 70cm (base) Night skiing until 8:30pm See our Naeba Now report NASPA Ski Garden Official snow depth: 120cm Yuzawa Kogen Official snow depth: 60cm Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 85cm Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 90cm Yuzawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Monday 15th January 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 282cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 18 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 55cm (23rd December) November 2023 snowfall 14cm reported on 2 days December 2023 snowfall 137cm reported on 9 days January 2024 snowfall 131cm reported on 7 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 323cm Posted on Tuesday 16th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. First up: Kagura (all areas) and GALA Yuzawa are closed today. Wind and weather are the reason. Yuzawa Kogen Ropeway is also not operating. There is also lift disruption at Maiko Snow Resort and Naeba, and possibly more. Ski area closures due to weather aside, it's good news. The snow was really falling very nicely (ie. heavily) at times yesterday and last night. We had 19cm of fresh snow at our measuring point by 6pm. At 8:30am this morning there is an additional 22cm, so a total of 41cm since yesterday morning. A similar amount just to the north in Ishiuchi. Excellent (...even if it isn't quite as much as they told us to perhaps expect). It is still snowing and it might continue through the day until tonight. Sun is forecast for tomorrow, so conditions - snow, weather, scenery - should be top notch! ---------------------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 150cm CLOSED TODAY Ishiuchi Maruyama Official snow depth: 120cm The connection with the Northern Area of GALA Yuzawa is available Night skiing until 8:00pm Iwappara Official snow depth: 110cm Night skiing until 7:00pm Joetsu Kokusai Official snow depth: 160cm (top) Night skiing until 8:30pm Kagura CLOSED TODAY Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 115cm Maiko Snow Resort Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 25cm (overnight) Official snow depth: 185cm (top), 80cm (lower) Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: 250cm (top), 110cm (base) Naeba Official snow depth: 100cm (top), 70cm (base) Night skiing until 8:30pm NASPA Ski Garden Official snow depth: 155cm Yuzawa Kogen Official snow depth: 90cm Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 105cm Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 110cm Yuzawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Tuesday 16th January 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 323cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 19 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 55cm (23rd December) November 2023 snowfall 14cm reported on 2 days December 2023 snowfall 137cm reported on 9 days January 2024 snowfall 172cm reported on 8 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 14cm Snowfall at base this seas 337cm Posted on Wednesday 17th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. The snow continued during the day yesterday. Light at times, heavy at times. It was also varying degrees of windy too. There has been 14cm of snow since yesterday (during the daytime and evening) at our town measuring point. It is clear this morning and definitely calmer, though still a bit of wind around. It should be a fine day with some excellent snowy conditions to enjoy whichever ski area you are at. Kagura and GALA Yuzawa were closed for the day yesterday, but they are both back open this morning. (Note that yesterday Kagura were mentioning that the connecting course between Tashiro Area and Kagura Area might be closed today, so if you want to get to Kagura Area, best to start at Mitsumata Ropeway). ---------------------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 150cm Central & Northern Areas are open The Falcon downhill course is open The Northern Area connection with Ishiuchi Maruyama is available The Southern Area and connection with Yuzawa Kogen is not yet available Ishiuchi Maruyama Official snow depth: 150cm The connection with the Northern Area of GALA Yuzawa is available Night skiing until 8:00pm Iwappara Official snow depth: 105cm Night skiing until 7:00pm Joetsu Kokusai Official snow depth: 170cm (top) Night skiing until 8:30pm Kagura Official snow depth: 160cm (top), 110cm (base) Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 120cm Maiko Snow Resort Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 5cm Official snow depth: 185cm (top), 75cm (lower) Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: 240cm (top), 100cm (base) Naeba Official snow depth: 120cm (top), 80cm (base) Night skiing until 8:30pm See our Naeba Now report NASPA Ski Garden Official snow depth: 150cm Yuzawa Kogen Official snow depth: 110cm (top), 70cm (base) Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 120cm Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 110cm Yuzawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Wednesday 17th January 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 337cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 20 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 55cm (23rd December) November 2023 snowfall 14cm reported on 2 days December 2023 snowfall 137cm reported on 9 days January 2024 snowfall 186cm reported on 9 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 37cm Snowfall at base this seas 374cm Posted on Wednesday 24th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. Good news! after a bit of a long dry spell. Snow was falling yesterday, more or less at different times and it didn't really amount to that much in terms of new cm. But it has got colder and the snow settled in overnight, so there's a decent amount to report since yesterday morning: Maiko Snow Resort is reporting 20cm of fresh snow. That seems on the low side. (We can't currently find any number from any other ski area). At our measuring point in central Yuzawa, we have measured 37cm. The Japan Meteorological Agency measurement in Yuzawa is 34cm. As our measuring point just to the north of Ishiuchi (north of Yuzawa), we have measured 27cm of fresh snowfall as of 8am. It is quite windy this morning, but most ski areas appear to be opening. There may be some lift delays. At Kagura ski area, the connecting course between Kagura and Tashiro is closed, as is the top Number 5 lift. More snow is forecast today and tomorrow and possibly into Friday. Exciting. Yesterday, the Joetsu Shinkansen (bullet train) line between Tokyo to Yuzawa (along with some other routes) was affected by a rare electrical problem, which no doubt affected quite a few people. The service seems to be back up and running again this morning. ---------------------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 130cm (not updated yet) The Northern Area connection with Ishiuchi Maruyama is available The Southern Area connection with Yuzawa Kogen is available Ishiuchi Maruyama Official snow depth: 110cm The connection with the Northern Area of GALA Yuzawa is available Night skiing until 8:00pm Iwappara Official snow depth: 95cm Night skiing until 7:00pm Joetsu Kokusai Official snow depth: 150cm (top) Night skiing until 8:30pm Kagura Official snow depth: 160cm (top), 110cm (base) Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 105cm Maiko Snow Resort Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 20cm Official snow depth: 150cm (top), 50cm (lower) Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: 210cm (top), 100cm (base) Naeba Official snow depth: 120cm (top), 70cm (base) Night skiing until 8:30pm See our Naeba Now report NASPA Ski Garden Official snow depth: 100cm Yuzawa Kogen Official snow depth: 110cm (top), 50cm (base) The connection with the Southern Area of GALA Yuzawa is available Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 100cm Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 80cm Yuzawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Wednesday 24th January 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 374cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 21 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 55cm (23rd December) November 2023 snowfall 14cm reported on 2 days December 2023 snowfall 137cm reported on 9 days January 2024 snowfall 223cm reported on 10 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 36cm Snowfall at base this seas 410cm Posted on Thursday 25th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. By 6pm yesterday there was an additional 14cm of snowfall at our Yuzawa measuring point and this morning there's another 22cm. So a total of 36cm since the last report. It is still snowing and we expect it to continue through tomorrow, though it might be lighter by the time we get to tomorrow. Hopefully we can get another decent amount over the next 24 hours. Nice. Currently just under -2C. It is also quite windy again with only the Mitsumata Area of Kagura is opening as planned early morning and the Tashiro Area will be closed for the day. The top area of Naeba is also not opening but other ski areas all seem to be opening as planned at the start of the day. Someone asked (again) why there is only a 'new snowfall' number for Maiko Snow Resort (on most days) in the list below. The answer is very simple: that is often the only number there is to report. If other ski areas reported new snowfall, we would include it below. But they don't... so we can't! For some reason that we find difficult to understand, ski areas don't seem to think that reporting new snowfall is important. But it is what it is, and it doesn't seem likely to change. And on that note, Yuzawa Kogen is reporting 'about 40cm' this morning... and it has been added to the list below. ---------------------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 160cm The Northern Area connection with Ishiuchi Maruyama is available The Southern Area connection with Yuzawa Kogen is available Ishiuchi Maruyama Official snow depth: 150cm The connection with the Northern Area of GALA Yuzawa is available Night skiing until 8:00pm Iwappara Official snow depth: 120cm Night skiing until 7:00pm Joetsu Kokusai Official snow depth: 170cm (top) Night skiing until 8:30pm Kagura Official snow depth: 180cm (top), 130cm (base) Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 130cm Maiko Snow Resort Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 30cm Official snow depth: 180cm (top), 80cm (lower) Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: 240cm (top), 120cm (base) Naeba Official snow depth: 120cm (top), 70cm (base) Night skiing until 8:30pm See our Naeba Now report NASPA Ski Garden Official snow depth: 130cm Yuzawa Kogen Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): about 40cm Official snow depth: 120cm (top), 60cm (base) The connection with the Southern Area of GALA Yuzawa is available Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 115cm Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 80cm Yuzawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Thursday 25th January 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 410cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 22 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 55cm (23rd December) November 2023 snowfall 14cm reported on 2 days December 2023 snowfall 137cm reported on 9 days January 2024 snowfall 259cm reported on 11 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Yuzawa. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata New snowfall at base 19cm Snowfall at base this seas 429cm Posted on Friday 26th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. There has been another 19cm since yesterday morning, with over half of that during the day yesterday. The only 'new snowfall' number being reported this morning by a ski area is 20cm by Yuzawa Kogen. The snowfall added to this report means that we have been able to report 92cm of fresh in town over the last three days, which is really great, and there will have been more snow than that are higher elevations. Official snow depth numbers are now looking a bit closer to normal. There's some noticeable snow walls by the side of roads. Ski areas will be happy. People visiting them should be happy too! :) Interesting thing, though: while this is definitely more like the kind of Yuzawa we know and love, it has not really been one of those 'totally full-on and overwhelming mad snow' kind of storms that we have been known to get. But let's leave that conversation for another time. For now, it is time to enjoy all this fresh snow! Unfortunately, it looks like Kagura is going to be closed again today due to wind. The somewhat unclear message seems to be that the Tashiro Area of Kagura is definitely going to be closed for the day, and the other areas are closed... though it is unclear if they might open. [Update: All of Kagura is closed for the day]. Other ski areas are opening, though there might be some slower lifts or delays. (Maiko Snow Resort, in particular, mentioning that possibility). It is snowing lightly this morning and it might continue on and off through the day. It's quite windy out there too with the snow being blown around. There may even be some snow falling into tomorrow too, though some forecasts are hinting at the chance of some clearer skies at times too. Most important thing - even if the sun comes out, let's hope the temps remain low. ---------------------------- Note that due to the snowfall over the last several days there is a JMA (Japan Meteorological Agency) avalanche warning out for the Yuzawa area at the moment, in effect until tomorrow. ---------------------------- Kagura ski area is in an apologetic mode about the fact that recently, it has had to be closed or partly closed due to wind and various mechanical/electrical issues with lifts. Enough to have some special offers available this weekend, including a free 'soft drink bar' ticket if you spend more than 1000 yen at Restaurant Kagura or Wadagoya. Perhaps more exciting than that for many is if you buy a full-price one-day ticket (on Saturday or Sunday), they'll give you a voucher that lets you purchase a one-day ticket for just 1,000 yen - valid on any weekday between 1st and 30th April 2024. I think those details are correct. It sounds like they might have been getting some grief. While they can't do much about weather stuff, hopefully, there won't be so many issues during the rest of the season. Anyway, if you are heading up tomorrow or Sunday, you can check at the ski area. With the snow of the last few days, expect it to be busy! ---------------------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 190cm The Northern Area connection with Ishiuchi Maruyama is available The Southern Area connection with Yuzawa Kogen is available Ishiuchi Maruyama Official snow depth: 160cm The connection with the Northern Area of GALA Yuzawa is available Night skiing until 8:00pm Iwappara Official snow depth: 120cm Night skiing until 7:00pm Joetsu Kokusai Official snow depth: 170cm (top) Night skiing until 8:30pm Kagura Official snow depth: 180cm (top), 130cm (base) Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 130cm Night skiing until 2:00am (tomorrow morning) Maiko Snow Resort Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): ?cm Official snow depth: 180cm (top), 80cm (lower) Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: 260cm (top), 120cm (base) Naeba Official snow depth: 120cm (top), 70cm (base) Night skiing until 8:30pm See our Naeba Now report NASPA Ski Garden Official snow depth: 145cm Yuzawa Kogen Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): about 20cm Official snow depth: 140cm (top), 70cm (base) The connection with the Southern Area of GALA Yuzawa is available Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 120cm Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 120cm Yuzawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Friday 26th January 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 429cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 23 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 55cm (23rd December) November 2023 snowfall 14cm reported on 2 days December 2023 snowfall 137cm reported on 9 days January 2024 snowfall 278cm reported on 12 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Yuzawa. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata New snowfall at base 16cm Snowfall at base this seas 445cm Posted on Saturday 27th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. It kept on snowing for large parts of yesterday. By 6pm, there was 9cm of snowfall and this morning there is an additional 7cm. So another 16cm total snowfall since yesterday morning. And... it is still snowing early this morning with limited visibility. I don't think we are expecting much snow today, but who knows. It has definitely been good to see persistent snow clouds hanging around this week. Due to the snowfall over the last several days there is a JMA (Japan Meteorological Agency) avalanche advisory warning out for the Yuzawa area at the moment, currently in effect until today. Enjoy all the fresh snow this weekend, but take care out there. Early morning Kagura is saying that the top Kagura Number 5 lift and the Kagura quad are not going to be opening as planned due to wind. And on the subject of Kagura (originally posted as an update yesterday): ---------------------------- Kagura ski area is in an apologetic mode about the fact that recently, it has had to be closed or partly closed due to wind and various mechanical/electrical issues with lifts. Enough to have some special offers available this weekend, including a free 'soft drink bar' ticket if you spend more than 1000 yen at Restaurant Kagura or Wadagoya. Perhaps more exciting than that for many is if you buy a full-price one-day ticket (today or tomorrow), they'll give you a voucher that will let you purchase a one-day ticket for just 1,000 yen on any weekday between 1st and 30th April 2024. I think those details are correct. It sounds like they might have been getting some grief. While they can't do much about weather stuff, hopefully, there won't be so many issues during the rest of the season. Anyway, if you are heading up today or tomorrow, you can check at the ski area. With the snow of the last few days, expect it to be busy! ---------------------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 190cm The Northern Area connection with Ishiuchi Maruyama is available The Southern Area connection with Yuzawa Kogen is available Ishiuchi Maruyama Official snow depth: 165cm The connection with the Northern Area of GALA Yuzawa is available Night skiing until 8:00pm Iwappara Official snow depth: 120cm Night skiing until 8:00pm Joetsu Kokusai Official snow depth: 180cm (top) Night skiing until 8:30pm Kagura Official snow depth: 180cm (top), 130cm (base) Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 130cm Night skiing until 2:00am (tomorrow morning) Maiko Snow Resort Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 5cm (presumably just overnight) Official snow depth: 185cm (top), 85cm (lower) Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: 260cm (top), 120cm (base) Naeba Official snow depth: 130cm (top), 80cm (base) Night skiing until 8:30pm See our Naeba Now report NASPA Ski Garden Official snow depth: 155cm Yuzawa Kogen Official snow depth: 140cm (top), 70cm (base) The connection with the Southern Area of GALA Yuzawa is available Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 125cm Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 120cm Yuzawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Saturday 27th January 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 445cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 24 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 55cm (23rd December) November 2023 snowfall 14cm reported on 2 days December 2023 snowfall 137cm reported on 9 days January 2024 snowfall 294cm reported on 13 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Yuzawa. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata New snowfall at base 11cm Snowfall at base this seas 456cm Posted on Sunday 28th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. We had snow falling through lots of the day again yesterday around town areas and just to the north, ending up with 11cm more to add to this report. With the way it was snowing it feels like there should have been more. The snow seems a bit wetter than the snow we received in the previous days. There is still some scattered light snow showers in some areas, and for the most part it should be a cloudy day with the chance of light snow at times. After some windy conditions, there's less wind this morning and all ski areas should be open as planned. The forecast for early week is for not as cold temps with an increasing chance of clearer skies with sun. Particularly on Tuesday. Hopefully this time the temperatures won't rise that much even when the sun comes out... ---------------------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 190cm The Northern Area connection with Ishiuchi Maruyama is available The Southern Area connection with Yuzawa Kogen is available Ishiuchi Maruyama Official snow depth: 170cm The connection with the Northern Area of GALA Yuzawa is available Night skiing until 8:00pm Iwappara Official snow depth: 115cm Night skiing until 7:00pm Joetsu Kokusai Official snow depth: 190cm (top) Night skiing until 8:30pm Kagura Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 3cm Official snow depth: 210cm (top), 160cm (base) Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 135cm Maiko Snow Resort Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 15cm Official snow depth: 200cm (top), 85cm (lower) Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: 280cm (top), 140cm (base) Naeba Official snow depth: 130cm (top), 80cm (base) Night skiing until 8:30pm NASPA Ski Garden Official snow depth: 150cm Yuzawa Kogen Official snow depth: 140cm (top), 70cm (base) The connection with the Southern Area of GALA Yuzawa is available Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 125cm Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 130cm Yuzawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Sunday 28th January 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 456cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 25 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 55cm (23rd December) November 2023 snowfall 14cm reported on 2 days December 2023 snowfall 137cm reported on 9 days January 2024 snowfall 305cm reported on 14 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Yuzawa. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this seas 457cm Posted on Monday 29th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. Good morning from Yuzawa. We had some light snow at times during the day and evening again yesterday... though it was borderline rain in lower areas at times, particularly to the north. (Nothing major, thankfully). There looks like there might have been some more snow at higher elevations (and Kagura are reporting 5cm). This morning we are starting with cloudy skies, and that's what most forecasts tell us to expect today. Neighbouring areas are seeing some clearer skies and so there is a chance we might get some of that too. Actually there is already some blue sky appearing in places, as you can see on the NASPA webcam image below. Currently it is hovering around 0C in town. Tomorrow is forecast to be clear and sunny. Temps are going to be rising a little through Wednesday, when it might warm up to around 7C in town. :( Colder weather again from Thursday when we might get some fresh snow. Ski areas look set to be opening as planned this morning. ---------------------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 190cm The Northern Area connection with Ishiuchi Maruyama is available The Southern Area connection with Yuzawa Kogen is available Ishiuchi Maruyama Official snow depth: 170cm The connection with the Northern Area of GALA Yuzawa is available Night skiing until 8:00pm Iwappara Official snow depth: 110cm Night skiing until 7:00pm Joetsu Kokusai Official snow depth: 190cm (top) Night skiing until 8:30pm Kagura Official snow depth: 210cm (top), 160cm (base) Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 130cm Maiko Snow Resort Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 0cm Official snow depth: 190cm (top), 70cm (lower) Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: 280cm (top), 140cm (base) Naeba Official snow depth: 130cm (top), 80cm (base) Night skiing until 8:30pm NASPA Ski Garden Official snow depth: 140cm Yuzawa Kogen Official snow depth: 140cm (top), 70cm (base) The connection with the Southern Area of GALA Yuzawa is available Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 125cm Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 130cm Yuzawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Monday 29th January 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 457cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 26 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 55cm (23rd December) November 2023 snowfall 14cm reported on 2 days December 2023 snowfall 137cm reported on 9 days January 2024 snowfall 306cm reported on 15 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Yuzawa. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata New snowfall at base 11cm Snowfall at base this seas 468cm Posted on Friday 2nd February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. The rain yesterday morning thankfully did turn into snow as it got colder during the day, and by this morning there was around 10cm of snow around town areas, though roads were quickly cleared. Maiko Snow Resort is reporting 10cm of fresh snow. (Without wanting to beat down on the same point repeatedly, I wish more ski areas reported fresh snow! It's a real shame that Kagura rarely do now...) Anyway, there should be some freshness out there this morning. The day has started cloudy, though there has been some (very) light snow falling in some higher elevations early on. Apparently there was some kind of fire at a building (a small eating establishment) in the middle of Iwappara ski area last night. Looks like it has been burnt down... though the ski area seems to be opening as normal (and not mentioning it) this morning. Happily, no-one was hurt. We might get some sun over the weekend, though it doesn't look like it'll be clear blue skies. It might end up being just cloudy. and there seems to be more snowfall on the forecasts in the early part of next week As always, fresh snow falling or not, let's hope it remains cold! ---------------------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 150cm The Northern Area connection with Ishiuchi Maruyama is available The Southern Area connection with Yuzawa Kogen is available Ishiuchi Maruyama Official snow depth: 130cm The connection with the Northern Area of GALA Yuzawa is available Night skiing until 8:00pm Iwappara Official snow depth: 110cm Night skiing until 7:00pm Joetsu Kokusai Official snow depth: 170cm (top) Night skiing until 8:30pm Kagura Official snow depth: 210cm (top), 160cm (base) Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 115cm Maiko Snow Resort Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 10cm Official snow depth: 170cm (top), 60cm (lower) Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: 240cm (top), 100cm (base) Naeba Official snow depth: 120cm (top), 60cm (base) Night skiing until 8:30pm See our Naeba Now report NASPA Ski Garden Official snow depth: 115cm Yuzawa Kogen Official snow depth: 140cm (top), 70cm (base) The connection with the Southern Area of GALA Yuzawa is available Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 115cm Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 120cm Yuzawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Friday 2nd February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 468cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 27 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 55cm (23rd December) November 2023 snowfall 14cm reported on 2 days December 2023 snowfall 137cm reported on 9 days January 2024 snowfall 306cm reported on 15 days February 2024 snowfall 11cm 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 4cm Snowfall at base this seas 472cm Posted on Saturday 3rd February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. Yesterday was mostly cloudy with some light snow falling at times and we have had several cm since yesterday. Maiko Snow Resort is reporting 10cm again this morning. So this morning it remains cloudy with some light snow falling early on. It's not the kind that will end up with any new cm and the forecast for the day is basically just cloudy. It looks like there is a chance that tomorrow will see clearer skies. Fresh snow that is forecast still later on Monday and into Tuesday. In the meantime, expect some scrape-y conditions. First lift early morning groomers will be a pick of the day today and tomorrow. The Quest Park opens from today in the Northern Area of GALA Yuzawa. ---------------------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 160cm The Northern Area connection with Ishiuchi Maruyama is available The Southern Area connection with Yuzawa Kogen is available Ishiuchi Maruyama Official snow depth: 135cm The connection with the Northern Area of GALA Yuzawa is available Night skiing until 8:00pm Iwappara Official snow depth: 110cm Night skiing until 8:00pm Joetsu Kokusai Official snow depth: 170cm (top) Night skiing until 8:30pm Kagura Official snow depth: 210cm (top), 160cm (base) Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 115cm Night skiing until 2:00am Maiko Snow Resort Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 10cm Official snow depth: 175cm (top), 55cm (lower) Night skiing until 8:00pm Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: 240cm (top), 100cm (base) Naeba Official snow depth: 120cm (top), 60cm (base) Night skiing until 8:30pm See our Naeba Now report NASPA Ski Garden Official snow depth: 120cm Yuzawa Kogen Official snow depth: 140cm (top), 70cm (base) The connection with the Southern Area of GALA Yuzawa is available Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 115cm Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 120cm Yuzawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Saturday 3rd February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 472cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 28 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 55cm (23rd December) November 2023 snowfall 14cm reported on 2 days December 2023 snowfall 137cm reported on 9 days January 2024 snowfall 306cm reported on 15 days February 2024 snowfall 15cm 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 20cm Snowfall at base this seas 492cm Posted on Tuesday 6th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. The snow started yesterday and at times it was really coming down full-on 'snow country style'. Love that. This morning there is 21cm of fresh snow at our trusted measuring point. Forecasts were telling us to expect more than that, but it is most welcome and will have freshened up conditions for this morning. There will probably be more at higher elevations. Currently it is about 0.5C in town. It is cloudy with light snow falling in places. Light snow might be with us on and off through today and tomorrow. ---------------------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 160cm The Northern Area connection with Ishiuchi Maruyama is available The Southern Area connection with Yuzawa Kogen is available Ishiuchi Maruyama Official snow depth: 150cm The connection with the Northern Area of GALA Yuzawa is available Night skiing until 8:00pm Iwappara Official snow depth: 120cm Night skiing until 7:00pm Joetsu Kokusai Official snow depth: 180cm (top) Night skiing until 8:30pm Kagura Official snow depth: 210cm (top), 160cm (base) Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 140cm Maiko Snow Resort Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 20cm Official snow depth: 185cm (top), 80cm (lower) Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: 260cm (top), 120cm (base) Naeba Official snow depth: 120cm (top), 60cm (base) Night skiing until 8:30pm See our Naeba Now report NASPA Ski Garden Official snow depth: 140cm Yuzawa Kogen Official snow depth: 150cm (top), 70cm (base) The connection with the Southern Area of GALA Yuzawa is available Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 130cm Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 110cm Yuzawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Tuesday 6th February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 492cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 29 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 55cm (23rd December) November 2023 snowfall 14cm reported on 2 days December 2023 snowfall 137cm reported on 9 days January 2024 snowfall 306cm reported on 15 days February 2024 snowfall 35cm 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