Independent snow and weather reporting from the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this seas 493cm Posted on Thursday 8th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. The weather yesterday was, for the most part, cloudy with some light snow in the early afternoon and again in the evening and overnight. The snow didn't really stick around town, though, with just a dusting at our measuring point (can just about justify the 1cm in this report!). There might be some more snow higher up - it looks like there may well be, with many trees on the mountains looking rather snowy. This morning is starting with a mix of cloud and some blue sky (over the last 30 minutes the amount of blue sky has increased). Monday is a national holiday in Japan and quite a lot of visitors celebrating the Chinese New Year are here too. This weekend will probably be one of the busiest of the season. Snow is still forecast for Saturday night, so Sunday might be the best day of the weekend for fresh conditions. ---------------------------- 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: 150cm 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: 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): ?cm Official snow depth: 190cm (top), 60cm (lower) Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: 230cm (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: 125cm 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: 125cm Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 110cm Yuzawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Thursday 8th February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 493cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 30 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 36cm 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 16cm Snowfall at base this seas 509cm Posted on Sunday 11th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. After some rain the snow started to stick on the roads around 11pm and here's how much new snowfall we have received overnight: - Kagura ski area is reporting 20cm - Maiko Snow Resort is reporting 10cm - Our measuring point in Yuzawa had 16cm (and to the north in the Minamiuonuma valley we measured 8cm) So, it looks like we can probably expect 10-20cm or so of fresh snow out on the ski areas, with more as you go higher up. It's great to see that of course and all the trees loaded with snow again this morning. It is currently slightly under 0C, still snowing lightly and that will probably ease off by around lunchtime. There are possible occasional light snow showers and keeping fairly cold (or should I say, not warming up too much) through tomorrow, with a high of around +3C. The really warm spell is expected from Tuesday through until around Thursday. ---------------------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 170cm 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: 125cm Night skiing until 8:00pm Joetsu Kokusai Official snow depth: 180cm (top) Night skiing until 8:30pm Kagura Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 20cm Official snow depth: 210cm (top), 160cm (base) Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 145cm Night skiing until 2:00am tomorrow morning Maiko Snow Resort Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 10cm Official snow depth: 190cm (top), 60cm (lower) Night skiing until 8:00pm Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: 230cm (top), 100cm (base) Naeba Official snow depth: 120cm (top), 100cm (base) Night skiing until 8:30pm See our Naeba Now report NASPA Ski Garden Official snow depth: 140cm Night skiing until 7:30pm 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: 125cm Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 110cm Yuzawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Sunday 11th February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 509cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 31 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 52cm 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 1cm Snowfall at base this seas 510cm Posted on Monday 12th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. It's the last day of the long weekend here in Japan. And while ski areas will still probably be busy today, likely not as much as yesterday... especially once it gets to lunchtime and the afternoon. Yesterday it was snowing at times, though it didn't really result in much in terms of new cm. More of varying levels of dusting (which has gone already). Kagura ski area is reporting 3cm of fresh snow this morning. This morning we have blue sky north of Yuzawa with a more overcast start here, but expect the skies to clear fairly quickly. It should be a nice day. Tomorrow will very probably be sunny from early on, and it will start really warming up. Local forecasts predict a high of around 9C in town tomorrow and then up to 12C or higher during the daytime on Wednesday and Thursday. Obviously, those spring-like temperatures are not what we want in the middle of February. Thankfully it does look like it will be cooling down on Friday, but just how the season develops beyond this week is unclear. We can't really do anything other than hope for the best! ---------------------------- 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: 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 Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 3cm Official snow depth: 210cm (top), 160cm (base) Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 150cm Maiko Snow Resort Fresh snowfall (reported by the ski area): 0cm Official snow depth: 190cm (top), 55cm (lower) Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: 230cm (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: 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: 125cm Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 110cm Yuzawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Monday 12th February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 510cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 32 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 53cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this seas 512cm Posted on Friday 16th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. Good morning from Yuzawa. Yesterday ended up more cloudy than we expected and it warmed up to around 14C in town early afternoon. As expected, temperatures dropped overnight and it is much colder this morning and currently just under 0C. Sleeping through some initial rain, it is snowing this morning. There is a small amount of snow on the ground with varying levels of 'dusting' around town areas and up to a few cm in places. Hopefully there will be some more cm at higher elevations and on the ski slopes. (Unfortunately, no such numbers are being reported by ski areas this morning). It is quite windy too and that is affecting operations at Kagura, which will not be opening as planned (and the Tashiro Area is confirmed as closed for the day). Other ski areas appear to be opening as planned this morning. The forecast for most of the day is generally cloudy skies and it should remain quite cold. Let's hope the snow keeps going as long as possible. Weekend weather looks very likely to be clear and sunny and it will be warming up again, though hopefully not as much as it did this week! ---------------------------- A message from SnowJapan This general message is being posted on each of our daily reports. It is not specific to Yuzawa or any one region of Japan It is hard to grasp that we are already in the second half of February. Where did all the time go? Being so busy with daily updates, every winter seems to fly by so very quickly... By all accounts, this season, there has been a rush of people visiting Japan from most corners of the world to enjoy the mountains. Many famous ski destinations have been busy with 'inbound' guests, with visitor numbers surpassing pre-COVID levels. That subject has been making regular national news here in Japan (and also provoking much-related discussion!) We sincerely hope everyone visiting enjoyed not only the skiing and snowboarding but also the whole Japan experience. And, of course, that everyone visiting in the coming weeks will also have a great time. There are not many things that the people behind SnowJapan love more than massive amounts of consistent snowfall. And skiing/snowboarding on it. That love is literally the reason why this website exists! Inbound visitor statistics aside, the main ski industry story of the 2023-2024 season so far is probably the relatively low snowfall levels across much of Japan. Some regions have been close to normal in terms of expected snowfall. Unfortunately, most regions of Japan haven't had as much snow as usual, and temperatures have stubbornly tended to track 'warmer than usual' which has meant more rain when it might have been snow. While it hasn't been a classic season in terms of the amount of snowfall, that's not to say there haven't been excellent conditions; many people, including this writer, have enjoyed some very fine days. And for most people, it has been perfectly fine. Reading this, you may very well be one of those. On a day-to-day basis, most visitors probably won't even notice 'the bigger picture' that is being discussed here. Less snow, however, has various implications for everyone involved in the ski season and dealing with that bigger picture. One of the big things is that the season will probably be shorter than usual. This last week has been particularly warm; unfortunately, a number of ski areas around Japan have already closed. Unless the weather patterns change significantly, we will be in a situation where we should expect some ski areas to be unable to remain open until their 'planned closing dates'. Those planned closing dates can be found on the individual ski area pages within SnowJapan. Please keep this in mind when looking at the information on our site. While it is impossible to cover the status of every ski area in real-time, our reporters will discuss this subject in our Now daily reports over the coming weeks. All being well, we will get more blasts of winter. Heck, it's still February, so we should! (And we plan to be still reporting into early May). However much more fresh snow we are blessed with across the coming weeks, the best thing we can do is appreciate and celebrate the precious snow we have. ---------------------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 180cm 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: 100cm 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: 120cm Maiko Snow Resort Official snow depth: 160cm (top), 40cm (lower) Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: 220cm (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: 130cm (top), 50cm (base) The connection with the Southern Area of GALA Yuzawa is available Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 110cm Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 110cm Yuzawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Friday 16th February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 512cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 33 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 55cm 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 3cm Snowfall at base this seas 515cm Posted on Thursday 22nd February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. Good morning from Yuzawa. It is very good to see some fresh snow on the ground this morning. After the rain of yesterday/last night, snow started to stick on the roads around 3am this morning. There's only a several cm or so around town areas, but it is still snowing lightly. There might be a bit more as you go higher up on the mountains. (Maiko Snow Resort is reporting 5cm of fresh snow). Light snow forecast this morning, maybe some tomorrow too, and then around Monday too. It us currently just under 0C and it should remain around there for most of the day (and tomorrow too). ---------------------------- Speaking with various people over the last few days (including some ski area manager types): with the way this season has developed, large amounts of snow aren't really expected; rather, they'd be happy to get regular top-ups to keep things fresh would be nice. Having said that, we have been known to be surprised in the past. And it is still February. As always... snow please! ---------------------------- From tomorrow, the top lift at Kagura (Number 5 pair) and BC gate will be open until 1pm every day, rather than 12pm. Tomorrow is a national holiday in Japan, so it's another 3-day weekend. ---------------------------- Ski area information for Thursday 22nd February 2024 Ski areas in Yuzawa and Minamiuonuma region (listed in alphabetical order). The information below is manually checked with official sources and updated every morning. Please keep in mind that operations may vary due to weather conditions and are always subject to change. GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 120cm The Northern Area connection with Ishiuchi Maruyama is available The Southern Area connection with Yuzawa Kogen is available The downhill Falcon course is closed Ishiuchi Maruyama Official snow depth: 70cm (mid) The connection with the Northern Area of GALA Yuzawa is available Night skiing until 8:00pm Iwappara Official snow depth: 75cm Night skiing until 7:00pm The lower area is closed Joetsu Kokusai Official snow depth: 120cm (top) Night skiing until 8:30pm Kagura Official snow depth: 180cm (top), 130cm (base) Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 95cm Maiko Snow Resort Official snow depth: 120cm (top), 40cm (lower) Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: 180cm (top), 40cm (base) Naeba Official snow depth: 110cm (top), 50cm (base) Night skiing until 8:30pm See our Naeba Now report NASPA Ski Garden Official snow depth: 80cm Yuzawa Kogen Official snow depth: 110cm (top), 30cm (base) The connection with the Southern Area of GALA Yuzawa is available Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 85cm Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 80cm Yuzawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Thursday 22nd February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 515cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 34 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 58cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this seas 517cm Posted on Friday 23rd February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. Just a little more snow from the snow that continued mostly yesterday morning and another bit of a dusting overnight (enough to just about justify 2cm). Kagura ski area reports 1cm since yesterday (overnight) and Maiko is going with 10cm. It is snowing lightly now, but it's not the kind that will pile up. Again, you will probably find more fresh the higher you go. From today, the top lift at Kagura (Number 5 pair) and BC gate is open until 1pm. Forecasts look promising for more 'winter' around Monday. ---------------------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 120cm The Northern Area connection with Ishiuchi Maruyama is available The Southern Area connection with Yuzawa Kogen is available The downhill Falcon course is closed Ishiuchi Maruyama Official snow depth: 80cm (mid) The connection with the Northern Area of GALA Yuzawa is available Night skiing until 8:00pm Iwappara Official snow depth: 75cm Night skiing until 8:00pm The lower area is closed Joetsu Kokusai Official snow depth: 130cm (top) Night skiing until 8:30pm Kagura Official snow depth: 180cm (top), 130cm (base) Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 100cm Night skiing until 2:00am tomorrow morning Maiko Snow Resort Official snow depth: 130cm (top), 40cm (lower) Night skiing until 8:00pm Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: 180cm (top), 40cm (base) Naeba Official snow depth: 110cm (top), 50cm (base) Night skiing until 8:30pm See our Naeba Now report NASPA Ski Garden Official snow depth: 80cm Night skiing from 6:00pm until 9:00pm Yuzawa Kogen Official snow depth: 110cm (top), 30cm (base) The connection with the Southern Area of GALA Yuzawa is available Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 90cm Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 80cm Yuzawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Friday 23rd February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 517cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 35 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 60cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this seas 519cm Posted on Saturday 24th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. Through yesterday there was light snow falling, especially in higher areas, though it really didn't result in much sticking on the ground. This morning Kagura is reporting 2cm of fresh snow and Maiko doesn't seem to be reporting any new cm. (At our measuring point a total of just under 2cm since the report yesterday morning). It's a cloudy start to the day but it may clear up later on. Currently around -1C in town. Popular ski areas were very busy yesterday, and we can expect more of that today. ---------------------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 130cm The Northern Area connection with Ishiuchi Maruyama is available The Southern Area connection with Yuzawa Kogen is available The downhill Falcon course is closed Ishiuchi Maruyama Official snow depth: 70cm (mid) The connection with the Northern Area of GALA Yuzawa is available Night skiing until 8:00pm Iwappara Official snow depth: 75cm Night skiing until 8:00pm The lower area is closed Joetsu Kokusai Official snow depth: 130cm (top) Night skiing until 8:30pm Kagura Official snow depth: 180cm (top), 130cm (base) Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 105cm Night skiing until 2:00am tomorrow morning Maiko Snow Resort Official snow depth: 120cm (top), 40cm (lower) Night skiing until 8:00pm Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: 180cm (top), 40cm (base) Naeba Official snow depth: 110cm (top), 50cm (base) Night skiing until 8:30pm See our Naeba Now report NASPA Ski Garden Official snow depth: 90cm Night skiing from 6:00pm until 7:30pm Yuzawa Kogen Official snow depth: 110cm (top), 30cm (base) The connection with the Southern Area of GALA Yuzawa is available Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 90cm Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 80cm Yuzawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Saturday 24th February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 519cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 36 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 62cm 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 15cm Snowfall at base this seas 534cm Posted on Tuesday 27th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. There's pleasing news to report this morning with a very welcome fresh layer of snow everywhere. Our town measurement is 15cm, all of which came overnight. Maiko Snow resort is reporting 20-30cm which sounds really good. Right now it is cloudy, quite windy, with light snow falling. A bit to the north there is some breaks in the cloud and blue sky, but snow is forecast through the day today. Kagura is closed this morning due to wind/weather. There is some disruption at Naeba too, and Yuzawa Kogen Ropeway is not opening. Other ski areas appear to be opening as planned. It's curious how, as we approach March, some forecasts are looking more winter-y than they have looked for large parts of winter. If that means we get more fresh snow over the coming week, we're all for it! ---------------------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 130cm The Northern Area connection with Ishiuchi Maruyama is available The Southern Area connection with Yuzawa Kogen is available The downhill Falcon course is closed Ishiuchi Maruyama Official snow depth: 80cm (mid) The connection with the Northern Area of GALA Yuzawa is available Night skiing until 8:00pm Iwappara Official snow depth: 85cm Night skiing until 7:00pm The lower area is closed Joetsu Kokusai Official snow depth: 120cm (top) Night skiing until 8:30pm Kagura Official snow depth: 180cm (top), 130cm (base) Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 115cm Maiko Snow Resort Official snow depth: 150cm (top), 40cm (lower) Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: 180cm (top), 40cm (base) Naeba Official snow depth: 110cm (top), 50cm (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), 30cm (base) The connection with the Southern Area of GALA Yuzawa is available Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 95cm Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 80cm Yuzawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Tuesday 27th February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 534cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 37 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 77cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this seas 536cm Posted on Wednesday 28th February 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. Yesterday there was a lot of cloud around for the most part, snowing lightly at times, quite windy, and even a bit of blue sky and sun at times in the afternoon. I'm reporting 2cm this morning (since the last report yesterday morning), but there is no cm of fresh snow to be seen on our measuring point at 8am this morning. Kagura is actually reporting 20cm of fresh snow but unfortunately wind is still an issue up there and it is only open up to the Number 1 pair lift at the start of the day. Very good to hear about the snow, though! And Maiko Snow Resort is reporting 5-10cm of snowfall since yesterday. So it does sound like higher runs have enjoyed another layer of snow. The lower runs at the Main Entrance section of Ishiuchi Maruyama are going to be closed today and tomorrow as they move snow around and cover some patches. ---------------------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 150cm The Northern Area connection with Ishiuchi Maruyama is available The Southern Area connection with Yuzawa Kogen is available The downhill Falcon course is closed Ishiuchi Maruyama Official snow depth: 90cm (mid) The connection with the Northern Area of GALA Yuzawa is available Night skiing until 8:00pm Iwappara Official snow depth: 85cm Night skiing until 7:00pm The lower areas are now closed Joetsu Kokusai Official snow depth: 130cm (top) Night skiing until 8:30pm Kagura Official snow depth: 180cm (top), 130cm (base) Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 115cm Maiko Snow Resort Official snow depth: 150cm (top), 40cm (lower) Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: 180cm (top), 40cm (base) Naeba Official snow depth: 110cm (top), 50cm (base) Night skiing until 8:30pm See our Naeba Now report NASPA Ski Garden Official snow depth: 100cm Yuzawa Kogen Official snow depth: 120cm (top), 40cm (base) The connection with the Southern Area of GALA Yuzawa is available Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 95cm Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 90cm Yuzawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Wednesday 28th February 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 536cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 38 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 79cm 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 23cm Snowfall at base this seas 559cm Posted on Saturday 2nd March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. Good morning from Yuzawa. And a very good morning it is! We have fresh snow, and a decent amount of it too... around town too. Actually, there's a very mid-winter like scene outside just now. Snow falling very nicely, 20+cm of fresh, nice and cold... Our Yuzawa measurement of fresh snowfall at 8am is 23cm and our measurement to the north of Ishiuchi is 18cm. Maiko Snow Resort is reporting 20-30cm of fresh snow on the mountain and Yuzawa Kogen is also mentioning 30cm. Kagura is mentioning... Tashiro Area being closed today, as well as the Number 1 quad and Number 5 pair lift on hold. I'd love to know how much snow they got up there, but they're not saying. (They are keen to let us know about some free soup that will be served at Tashiro Ropeway from 2pm tomorrow. Important information!) There are a few events going on around town this evening, including some yummy street food (station east exit) and a 'project mapping and light event' on the lower slopes of Yuzawa Kogen (what used to be known as Nunoba, close to Yuzawa Kogen Ropeway). There will be fireworks too. Like I said, kind of feels like mid-winter this morning. The fresh snow is very, very welcome and let's hope we can get more. There is more snow due across the next few days. This 'almost normal' kind of feeling is a good one. :) ---------------------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 150cm The Northern Area connection with Ishiuchi Maruyama is available The Southern Area connection with Yuzawa Kogen is available The downhill Falcon course is closed Ishiuchi Maruyama Official snow depth: 100cm (mid) The connection with the Northern Area of GALA Yuzawa is available Night skiing until 8:00pm Iwappara Official snow depth: 85cm Night skiing until 8:00pm The lower areas are now closed Joetsu Kokusai Official snow depth: 140cm (top) Night skiing until 8:30pm Kagura Official snow depth: 180cm (top), 130cm (base) Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 125cm Night skiing until 2:00am tomorrow morning Maiko Snow Resort Official snow depth: 160cm (top), 40cm (lower) Night skiing until 8:00pm Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: 200cm (top), 55cm (base) Naeba Official snow depth: 110cm (top), 50cm (base) Night skiing until 8:30pm See our Naeba Now report NASPA Ski Garden Official snow depth: 100cm Yuzawa Kogen Official snow depth: 130cm (top), 40cm (base) The connection with the Southern Area of GALA Yuzawa is available Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 95cm Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 90cm Yuzawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Saturday 2nd March 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 559cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 39 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 79cm reported on 12 days March 2024 snowfall 23cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this seas 564cm Posted on Sunday 3rd March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. It was great to get that snow yesterday and there was more of it during the morning. (Though, true to the patterns this season, it didn't continue for as long as we would have liked!) We got some blue sky and glimpses of the sun at times in the afternoon, even if it remained largely cloudy. This morning started with lovely clear blue skies. It was quite windy early on but not so much as ski lifts started to move. Approaching 10am, there is some cloud starting to form and forecasts do say it will cloud over and we might be treated to more snow tonight and into tomorrow. That sounds good. Keep cold enough, please! ---------------------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 170cm The Northern Area connection with Ishiuchi Maruyama is available The Southern Area connection with Yuzawa Kogen is available The downhill Falcon course is closed Ishiuchi Maruyama Official snow depth: 100cm (mid) The connection with the Northern Area of GALA Yuzawa is available Night skiing until 8:00pm Iwappara Official snow depth: 80cm Night skiing until 7:00pm The lower areas are now closed Joetsu Kokusai Official snow depth: 140cm (top) Night skiing until 8:30pm Kagura Official snow depth: 180cm (top), 130cm (base) Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 125cm Maiko Snow Resort Official snow depth: 160cm (top), 40cm (lower) Night skiing until 8:00pm Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: 200cm (top), 60cm (base) Naeba Official snow depth: 110cm (top), 50cm (base) Night skiing until 8:30pm See our Naeba Now report NASPA Ski Garden Official snow depth: 105cm Yuzawa Kogen Official snow depth: 130cm (top), 40cm (base) The connection with the Southern Area of GALA Yuzawa is available Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 95cm Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 90cm Yuzawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Sunday 3rd March 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 564cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 40 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 79cm reported on 12 days March 2024 snowfall 28cm 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 15cm Snowfall at base this seas 579cm Posted on Monday 4th March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. Yesterday ended up fairly mild, with clouds gradually forming from the morning and leaving us with cloudy cover again later in the afternoon. (There was some rain in the evening, but) this morning we have more fresh snow on the ground! Both Kagura and Maiko are reporting 15cm of it. Feels like there is probably more than that in higher areas. Our Yuzawa measurement as if 8:00am is also 15cm and it is still snowing. :) It has been a good start to March and it doesn't look like the fresh snow deliveries are done yet with more still on forecasts. This time last week some ski areas were worrying about how long they might be able to remain open. This kind of start to March did not seem likely. But this fresh snow means that they might be able to open as long as they originally planned... or at least closer to that date. The 'planned closing dates' of ski areas in the region will be added to the below list later on today. ---------------------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 170cm The Northern Area connection with Ishiuchi Maruyama is available The Southern Area connection with Yuzawa Kogen is available The downhill Falcon course is closed Planned closing date: Monday 6th May 2024 Ishiuchi Maruyama Official snow depth: 130cm (mid) The connection with the Northern Area of GALA Yuzawa is available Night skiing until 8:00pm Planned closing date: Sunday 31st March 2024 Iwappara Official snow depth: 80cm Night skiing until 7:00pm Planned closing date: Sunday 31st March 2024 Joetsu Kokusai Official snow depth: 150cm (top) Planned closing date: Sunday 7th April 2024 Kagura Official snow depth: 180cm (top), 130cm (base) Planned closing date: Monday 6th May 2024 (Tashiro Area) Planned closing date: Sunday 19th May 2024 (Kagura Area via Mitsumata) Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 135cm Planned closing date: Sunday 21st April 2024 Maiko Snow Resort Official snow depth: 170cm (top), 40cm (lower) Planned closing date: Sunday 31st March 2024 Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: 200cm (top), 60cm (base) Planned closing date: Sunday 31st March 2024 Naeba Official snow depth: 120cm (top), 60cm (base) Night skiing until 8:30pm Planned closing date: Sunday 7th April 2024 See our Naeba Now report NASPA Ski Garden Official snow depth: 105cm Planned closing date: Sunday 31st March 2024 Yuzawa Kogen Official snow depth: 130cm (top), 40cm (base) The connection with the Southern Area of GALA Yuzawa is available Planned closing date: Sunday 7th April 2024 Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 95cm Planned closing date: Sunday 31st March 2024 Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 90cm Planned closing date: Sunday 31st March 2024 Yuzawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Monday 4th March 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 579cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 41 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 79cm reported on 12 days March 2024 snowfall 43cm 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