Independent snow and weather reporting from the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this seas 713cm Posted on Saturday 23rd March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. The snow eased off yesterday morning with just a few cm since the last report. This morning starts with cloudy/overcast skies, some of it rather dark grey looking. There is a chance of rain during the day in town as it gets much milder than it has been (though remaining under 10). If we are lucky, snow higher up. Cloud is forecast for tomorrow. GALA Yuzawa is closed today, the reason given being forecast strong (southerly) winds. Other ski areas appear to be opening as planned. It doesn't feel particularly windy down in town at the moment, but that might change, of course. ---------------------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 230cm CLOSED TODAY Planned closing date: Monday 6th May 2024 Ishiuchi Maruyama Official snow depth: 165cm (mid) The connection with the Northern Area of GALA Yuzawa is available Planned closing date: Sunday 7th April 2024 (* Hatsukaishi and North base areas open until 24th March) Iwappara Official snow depth: 105cm Night skiing until 8:00pm The lower section is now closed Planned closing date: Sunday 31st March 2024 Joetsu Kokusai Official snow depth: 160cm (top) Night skiing until 8:30pm The Atema base/car park is now closed Planned closing date: Sunday 31st March 2024 Kagura Official snow depth: 220cm (top), 170cm (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: 180cm Night skiing until 2:00am tomorrow morning Planned closing date: Sunday 21st April 2024 Maiko Snow Resort Official snow depth: 210cm (top), 45cm (lower) Planned closing date: Sunday 31st March 2024 Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: 220cm (top), 100cm (base) Planned closing date: Sunday 31st March 2024 Naeba Official snow depth: 160cm (top), 70cm (base) Night skiing until 8:30pm Planned closing date: Sunday 7th April 2024 See our Naeba Now report NASPA Ski Garden Official snow depth: 160cm Planned closing date: Sunday 31st March 2024 Yuzawa Kogen Official snow depth: 160cm (top), 60cm (base) Planned closing date: Sunday 7th April 2024 Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 130cm Planned closing date: Sunday 31st March 2024 Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 120cm Planned closing date: Sunday 31st March 2024 Yuzawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Saturday 23rd March 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 713cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 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 177cm reported on 16 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Yuzawa. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this seas 713cm Posted on Sunday 31st March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. The clouds seem very reluctant to clear up at the moment! Yesterday we had cloud, limited visibility and some spots of rain at times/in places, and this morning there is still lots of cloud around... and a damp feel (though it is not actually raining right now). Very limited visibility at the moment in some higher areas (as you can see on the GALA webcam image below). We are probably not going to get any sun today, but at least it doesn't feel windy. Hopefully it won't rain, but it feels like it might. Curious weather these last few days. The Tashiro Area of Kagura remains closed today because of Ropeway issues, and the top Number 5 lift is also closed (due to poor visibility and avalanche risk). So today is the last day of the season for the following ski areas in Yuzawa and Minamiuonuma: Iwappara Joetsu Kokusai Maiko Snow Resort Muikamachi Hakkaisan Nakazato Snow Wood NASPA Ski Garden Yuzawa Nakazato Yuzawa Park This time last month it didn't feel like they would make it this far, but thanks to the snowfall in March... they have! Ipponsugi Snow Park (which is now basically just a playing area with the ski lift not operating) might actually still remain open until next week depending on conditions. (Apologies for including it in the list yesterday). Kagura, GALA Yuzawa, Ishiuchi Maruyama, Kandatsu Snow Resort, Naeba and Yuzawa Kogen will continue... more details on operations of those ski areas will be added to the report tomorrow. ---------------------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 170cm The Central Area and most of the Northern Area are open The Southern Area, lift connections with Yuzawa Kogen and Ishiuchi Maruyama and the downhill Falcon course are now closed for the season Planned closing date: Monday 6th May 2024 Ishiuchi Maruyama Official snow depth: 90cm (mid) The Main Entrance is open with five lifts operating (including Sunrise Express) The other two bases are now closed for the season The top connection with the Northern Area of GALA Yuzawa is now closed for the season Planned closing date: Sunday 7th April 2024 Iwappara Official snow depth: 40cm The central to summit area is open with four lifts operating The lower section is now closed for the season Night skiing until 7:00pm Planned closing date: Today Joetsu Kokusai Official snow depth: 80cm (top) The main base and Panorama areas are open The Atema and Osawa bases are now closed for the season Night skiing until 8:30pm Planned closing date: Today Kagura Official snow depth: 190cm (top), 140cm (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: 120cm Planned closing date: Sunday 21st April 2024 Maiko Snow Resort Official snow depth: 140cm (top), 30cm (lower) The top Okusoechi area remains open (serviced by the gondola) The Nagamine and Maiko areas are now closed for the season Planned closing date: Today Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: 180cm (top), 60cm (base) Planned closing date: Today Naeba Official snow depth: 130cm (top), 50cm (base) Planned closing date: Sunday 7th April 2024 See our Naeba Now report for more details NASPA Ski Garden Official snow depth: 80cm Planned closing date: Today Yuzawa Kogen Official snow depth: 120cm (top), 30cm (base) The top connection with the Southern Area of GALA Yuzawa is now closed for the season Planned closing date: Sunday 7th April 2024 Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 60cm Two lifts remain operating Planned closing date: Today Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 70cm Three lifts remain operating Planned closing date: Today Yuzawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Sunday 31st March 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 713cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 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 177cm reported on 16 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. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this seas 713cm Posted on Monday 1st April 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. We had some quite strange weather over the weekend with lots of cloud, fog, rain at times and limited visibility. It wasn't quite what we were expecting, and it wasn't very nice weather for the last day of operations for a bunch of ski areas. Otsukaresama deshita to everyone involved at those ski areas. Details of what ski areas remain open can be found below. We'll be checking and updating daily right through until the end of the season. Weather is improved this morning, at least early on. We even have some blue sky but it is unclear if it will last. --------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 160cm Lifts operating: 4 lifts in the Central Area (Gondola, Barouche quad, Phaeton pair and Coach pair) 1 lift in the Northern Area (Victoria quad) Courses available: All 5 courses in the Central Area Broadway, Super Broadway, Swan and Super Swan in the Northern Area Snow Park and Yukiasobi Park (Snow Enjoyment Park) The Southern Area and downhill Falcon course are now closed for the season Planned closing date: Monday 6th May 2024 Ishiuchi Maruyama Official snow depth: 85cm (mid) Lifts operating: Sunrise Express Tyrol triple lift Kanko Number 3 express quad Summit quad Courses available: 9 courses available (via the Main Entrance) The other two base areas are now closed Planned closing dates: Sunday 7th April 2024 Kagura Official snow depth: 190cm (top) 140cm (base) Lifts operating: 12 of 19 lifts Courses available: 27 of 30 courses Planned closing dates: Tashiro Ropeway & Tashiro Area: Monday 6th May 2024 Mitsumata Ropeway & Kagura Area: Sunday 19th May 2024 Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 120cm Lifts operating: A Lift (pair) B Lift (quad) C Lift (quad) Courses available: 10 of 16 courses Planned closing date: Sunday 21st April 2024 Naeba Official snow depth: 120cm (top) 50cm (base) Planned closing date: Sunday 7th April 2024 More details: Please see the Naeba Now report here Yuzawa Kogen Official snow depth: 120cm (top) Lifts operating: The top Kogen area is open Base areas are now closed for the season Planned closing date: Sunday 7th April 2024 There are no operating ski lifts at Ipponsugi Snow Park, but it still appears to be open. Unconfirmed early morning. --------------- Other ski areas in the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region (now closed) - Chateau Shiozawa - Hakkai Sanroku - Iwappara - Joetsu Kokusai - Maiko Snow Resort - Muica Snow Resort - Muikamachi Hakkaisan - Nakazato Snow Wood - NASPA Ski Garden - Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort - Yuzawa Park Yuzawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Monday 1st April 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 713cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 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 177cm reported on 16 days April 2024 snowfall 0cm Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Yuzawa. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this seas 713cm Posted on Friday 5th April 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. Visibility is limited again this morning as you can see on the photos below from around 8am. We were expecting clearer weather today but it's just not really happening yet. Perhaps things will be clearer as the morning progresses. Temperatures are set to rise over the weekend. It will likely warm up to between 15-20C in town. Would be nice if we got some clearer skies too for the weekend. Six ski areas in the region remain open until Sunday. From Monday, we'll be down to just GALA Yuzawa, Kagura and Kandatsu. --------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 140cm Lifts operating: 4 lifts in the Central Area (Gondola, Barouche quad, Phaeton pair and Coach pair) 1 lift in the Northern Area (Victoria quad) Courses available: All 5 courses in the Central Area Broadway (with restrictions), Super Broadway, Swan and Super Swan in the Northern Area Snow Park and Yukiasobi Park (Snow Enjoyment Park) The Southern Area and downhill Falcon course are now closed for the season Planned closing date: Monday 6th May 2024 Ishiuchi Maruyama Official snow depth: 65cm (mid) Lifts operating: Sunrise Express Tyrol triple lift Kanko Number 3 express quad Summit quad Courses available: 7 courses are open (via the Main Entrance) The other two base areas are now closed Planned closing dates: Sunday 7th April 2024 Kagura Official snow depth: 190cm (top) 140cm (base) Lifts operating: 12 of 18 lifts Mitsumata and Tashiro bases are both open Courses available: 27 of 30 courses Planned closing dates: Tashiro Ropeway & Tashiro Area: Monday 6th May 2024 Mitsumata Ropeway & Kagura Area: Sunday 19th May 2024 Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 95cm Lifts operating: A Lift (pair) B Lift (quad) C Lift (quad) Courses available: 10 of 16 courses Planned closing date: Sunday 21st April 2024 Naeba Official snow depth: 90cm (top) 30cm (base) Planned closing date: Sunday 7th April 2024 More details: Please see the Naeba Now report here Yuzawa Kogen Official snow depth: 100cm (top) Lifts operating: The top Kogen area is open Base areas are now closed for the season Planned closing date: Sunday 7th April 2024 --------------- Other ski areas in the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region (now closed) Chateau Shiozawa Hakkai Sanroku Iwappara Joetsu Kokusai Maiko Snow Resort Muica Snow Resort Muikamachi Hakkaisan Nakazato Snow Wood NASPA Ski Garden Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Yuzawa Park Yuzawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Friday 5th April 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 713cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 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 177cm reported on 16 days April 2024 snowfall 0cm Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Yuzawa. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this seas 713cm Posted on Friday 12th April 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. Some blue skies this morning with some thin cloud and a temperature of just over 10C at 8am. Temperatures will be getting into the low 20s over the coming few days with a lot of sun and clear skies forecast into early next week. The forecast for the month ahead was released by JMA (Japan Meteorological Agency) yesterday. Unfortunately, it was dark red for the entire country. That means a very high probability that it will be warmer than normal. The lower main run at Kandatsu is getting very patchy now. Can they make it to Sunday? It's going to be giri-giri. There is no official news to report from GALA Yuzawa or Kagura, but it feels like remaining open until their planned closing dates is going to be... difficult. If you enjoy the spring ski thing, it's probably best to get out and enjoy it while you can! --------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 90cm Lifts operating: Central Area - Gondola, Barouche quad and Coach pair lift Northern Area - Victoria quad lift Courses available: Central Area - all courses except Melody Northern Area - Broadway (restrictions due to Quest Park), Swan, Super Swan Snow Park and Yukiasobi Park (Snow Enjoyment Park) The Southern Area and downhill Falcon course are now closed for the season Planned closing date: Monday 6th May 2024 Kagura Official snow depth: 170cm (top) 120cm (base) Lifts operating: 12 of 18 lifts Mitsumata and Tashiro bases are both open The Dragondola connection to Naeba is closed Courses available: 28 of 30 courses Planned closing dates: Tashiro Ropeway & Tashiro Area: Monday 6th May 2024 Mitsumata Ropeway & Kagura Area: Sunday 19th May 2024 Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 45cm Lifts operating: A Lift (pair) C Lift (quad) Courses available: 7 of 16 courses Planned closing date: Sunday 14th April 2024 (* one week earlier than originally planned) --------------- Other ski areas in the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region (now closed) Chateau Shiozawa Hakkai Sanroku Ishiuchi Maruyama Iwappara Joetsu Kokusai Maiko Snow Resort Muica Snow Resort Muikamachi Hakkaisan Nakazato Snow Wood Naeba NASPA Ski Garden Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Yuzawa Park Yuzawa Kogen Yuzawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Friday 12th April 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 713cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 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 177cm reported on 16 days April 2024 snowfall 0cm Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Yuzawa. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this seas 713cm Posted on Friday 19th April 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. Cloud and light rain this morning. It doesn't feel windy down here in town but all areas of Kagura are closed today due to 'strong wind/bad weather'. So the only ski area part open this morning is GALA Yuzawa. Hopefully the weather should be more pleasant over the weekend. Currently the forecast is for sun/cloud. --------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 50cm Lifts operating: Gondola Barouche quad Coach pair Victoria quad (Northern Area) Courses available: Entertainment Edelweiss Grenoble Broadway (lower part is Quest Park) Swan (restrictions) Snow Park and Yukiasobi Park (Snow Enjoyment Park) Planned closing date: Sunday 21st April 2024 Notes: GALA Yuzawa is now part open with most of the Central Area and part of the Northern Area available The Southern Area and downhill Falcon course are closed The ski area plans to remain open beyond Monday for various activities -- but it will be closed for skiing and snowboarding Kagura Official snow depth: 140cm (top) 80cm (base) Lifts operating: *** CLOSED TODAY DUE TO WEATHER *** --------------- Other ski areas in the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region (now closed) Chateau Shiozawa Hakkai Sanroku Ishiuchi Maruyama Iwappara Joetsu Kokusai Kandatsu Snow Resort Maiko Snow Resort Muica Snow Resort Muikamachi Hakkaisan Nakazato Snow Wood Naeba NASPA Ski Garden Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Yuzawa Park Yuzawa Kogen Yuzawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Friday 19th April 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 713cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 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 177cm reported on 16 days April 2024 snowfall 0cm Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Yuzawa. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this seas 713cm Posted on Sunday 21st April 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. Good morning from Yuzawa. It's a bright but cloudy kind of early morning, with some hints of blue sky. Cloud is forecast for the day with a high of around 17C expected in town. Today is the last day for skiing and snowboarding at GALA Yuzawa. From tomorrow, only Kagura remains open. --------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth: 40cm Lifts operating: Gondola Barouche quad Coach pair Victoria quad (Northern Area) Courses available: Entertainment Edelweiss Grenoble Broadway (lower part is Quest Park) Swan (restrictions) Snow Park and Yukiasobi Park (Snow Enjoyment Park) Planned closing date: Today is the last day for skiing and snowboarding at GALA Yuzawa Notes: GALA Yuzawa is now part open with most of the Central Area and part of the Northern Area available The Southern Area and downhill Falcon course are closed The ski area plans to remain open beyond today for various activities -- but it will be closed for skiing and snowboarding Kagura Official snow depth: 140cm (top) 80cm (base) Lifts operating: Mitsumata Ropeway (open from 8:00am weekdays; 7:30am weekends/holidays) Mitsumata Number 1 quad Mitsumata Number 2 romance pair Kagura Gondola Kagura Number 1 quad Kagura Number 1 romance pair Kagura Number 5 romance pair Tashiro Ropeway (open from 8:00am weekdays; 7:30am weekends/holidays) Tashiro Number 1 romance pair Tashiro Number 2 romance pair Tashiro Number 1 quad Tashiro Number 6 pair Tashiro Number 8 pair Courses available: 24 of 30 courses Planned closing dates: Tashiro Ropeway & Tashiro Area: Monday 6th May 2024 Mitsumata Ropeway & Kagura Area: Sunday 19th May 2024 Notes: Both the Mitsumata and Tashiro bases remain open The Mitsumata Family course is now available only to get back to the top of the Ropeway The Dragondola and connection with Naeba are closed --------------- Other ski areas in the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region (now closed) Chateau Shiozawa Hakkai Sanroku Ishiuchi Maruyama Iwappara Joetsu Kokusai Kandatsu Snow Resort Maiko Snow Resort Muica Snow Resort Muikamachi Hakkaisan Nakazato Snow Wood Naeba NASPA Ski Garden Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Yuzawa Park Yuzawa Kogen Yuzawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Sunday 21st April 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 713cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 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 177cm reported on 16 days April 2024 snowfall 0cm Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Yuzawa. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this seas 713cm Posted on Monday 22nd April 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. Good morning from Yuzawa. We are now down to one, with just Kagura open for skiing and snowboarding in the region. The morning starts mostly cloudy and that is what we should expect over the next few days. Perhaps a few spots of rain at times. GALA Yuzawa ski area is still open this morning... but, importantly, NOT for skiing or snowboarding. Yuzawa Kogen is also similarly open for sightseeing and late spring activities. To avoid any misunderstandings we are not going to cover those things on this report. --------------- Kagura Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 140cm (top) 80cm (base) Lifts operating: Mitsumata Ropeway (open from 8:00am weekdays; 7:30am weekends/holidays) Mitsumata Number 1 quad Mitsumata Number 2 romance pair Kagura Gondola Kagura Number 1 quad Kagura Number 1 romance pair Kagura Number 5 romance pair Tashiro Ropeway (open from 8:00am weekdays; 7:30am weekends/holidays) Tashiro Number 1 romance pair Tashiro Number 2 romance pair Tashiro Number 1 quad Tashiro Number 6 pair Tashiro Number 8 pair Courses available: 24 of 30 courses Planned closing dates: Tashiro Ropeway & Tashiro Area: Monday 6th May 2024 Mitsumata Ropeway & Kagura Area: Sunday 19th May 2024 Notes: Both the Mitsumata and Tashiro bases remain open The Mitsumata Family course is now available only to get back to the top of the Ropeway The Dragondola and connection with Naeba ski area are closed --------------- Other ski areas in the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region (all now closed for skiing/snowboarding) Chateau Shiozawa GALA Yuzawa Hakkai Sanroku Ishiuchi Maruyama Iwappara Joetsu Kokusai Kandatsu Snow Resort Maiko Snow Resort Muica Snow Resort Muikamachi Hakkaisan Nakazato Snow Wood Naeba NASPA Ski Garden Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Yuzawa Park Yuzawa Kogen Yuzawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Monday 22nd April 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 713cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 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 177cm reported on 16 days April 2024 snowfall 0cm Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Yuzawa. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this seas 713cm Posted on Friday 26th April 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. Feels like it has been a while, but this morning we have blue skies and sunshine across the region. It is set to be quite a hot day too, maybe up to around 28C in town. Generally fine weather is forecast over the long weekend (Monday is a national holiday). At Kagura, the Mitsumata Area is not going to be able to last much longer. When that happens, perhaps in the next few days, there's a bit of walking involved to get over to the main Kagura area. --------------- Kagura Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 130cm (top) 60cm (base) Lifts operating: Mitsumata Ropeway (open from 8:00am weekdays; 7:30am weekends/holidays) Mitsumata Number 1 quad Mitsumata Number 2 romance pair Kagura Gondola Kagura Number 1 quad Tashiro Ropeway (open from 8:00am weekdays; 7:30am weekends/holidays) Tashiro Number 1 romance pair Tashiro Number 2 romance pair Tashiro Number 1 quad Tashiro Number 6 pair Tashiro Number 8 pair Courses available: 20 of 30 courses Planned closing dates: Tashiro Ropeway & Tashiro Area: Monday 6th May 2024 Mitsumata Ropeway & Kagura Area: Sunday 19th May 2024 Notes: Both the Mitsumata and Tashiro bases remain open The Mitsumata Family course is now available only to get back to the top of the Ropeway The Dragondola and connection with Naeba ski area are closed --------------- Other ski areas in the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region (all now closed for skiing/snowboarding) Chateau Shiozawa GALA Yuzawa Hakkai Sanroku Ishiuchi Maruyama Iwappara Joetsu Kokusai Kandatsu Snow Resort Maiko Snow Resort Muica Snow Resort Muikamachi Hakkaisan Nakazato Snow Wood Naeba NASPA Ski Garden Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Yuzawa Park Yuzawa Kogen Yuzawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Friday 26th April 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 713cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 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 177cm reported on 16 days April 2024 snowfall 0cm Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Yuzawa. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this seas 713cm Posted on Saturday 27th April 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. Good morning from Yuzawa. It got pretty hot yesterday afternoon, up to around 29C in town. Today will be warm but probably won't get as hot and will be remain mainly cloudy. There are some changes at Kagura from this morning. With snow melting away, the Mitsumata Area is now effectively closed for skiing/snowboarding, and a bit of walking is involved to get between back from the main Kagura Area. Here's how it works. From Kagura Area back to Mitsumata: - ski/snowboard down to the base station of the Kagura Gondola - ride the Mitsumata Number 2 pair lift next to the base station of the Kagura Gondola - walk about 170m to the top of the Mitsumata Number 1 quad lift - ride the quad lift down - walk about 230m to the top of the Mitsumata Ropeway - ride the Mitsumata Ropeway down to the base/car park Staff can help take your gear from the gondola station over to Mitsumata. It will be interesting to see if the Tashiro Area can remain open until 6th May... but, as of this morning, nothing to report on that. Will let you know if there is any change to plans. Today is the start of the famous 'Golden Week' period in Japan. Monday (29th April) is a national holiday, as is Friday (3rd May) and Monday (6th May) next week. --------------- Kagura Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 130cm (top) 30cm (base) Lifts operating: Mitsumata Ropeway (open from 8:00am weekdays; 7:30am weekends/holidays) Mitsumata Number 1 quad* (used to get to/from the main Kagura Area) Mitsumata Number 2 romance pair (used to get from the main Kagura Area back to Mitsumata) Kagura Gondola Kagura Number 1 quad Tashiro Ropeway (open from 8:00am weekdays; 7:30am weekends/holidays) Tashiro Number 1 romance pair Tashiro Number 2 romance pair Tashiro Number 1 quad Tashiro Number 6 pair Tashiro Number 8 pair Courses available: 19 of 30 courses Planned closing dates: Tashiro Ropeway & Tashiro Area: Monday 6th May 2024 Mitsumata Ropeway & Kagura Area: Sunday 19th May 2024 Notes: Both the Mitsumata and Tashiro bases remain open Mitsumata Area runs now closed for skiing/snowboarding The Mitsumata lifts are used only as a means to get over to the Kagura Area --------------- Other ski areas in the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region (all now closed for skiing/snowboarding). Yuzawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Saturday 27th April 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 713cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 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 177cm reported on 16 days April 2024 snowfall 0cm Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Yuzawa. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this seas 713cm Posted on Sunday 5th May 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. More sunshine and warmth today! It was up to around 28C in town yesterday and we may hit 30C today. Cloud and cooler conditions are forecast for tomorrow, the last day of the Golden Week period. Today is going to be the last day of operations for the Tashiro Ropeway and Tashiro Area this season... that section of Kagura just can't make it until tomorrow. Kagura, via Mitsumata Ropeway, is still scheduled to remain open until 19th May. There is a chance that it might not be able to make it until then. We're counting down the days now! --------------- Kagura Ski Area Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 80cm (top) 20cm (base) Lifts operating (scheduled): Mitsumata Ropeway (open from 8:00am weekdays; 7:30am weekends/holidays) Mitsumata Number 1 quad Mitsumata Number 2 romance pair Kagura Gondola Kagura Number 1 quad Kagura Number 1 romance pair Tashiro Ropeway (open from 8:00am weekdays; 7:30am weekends/holidays) Tashiro Number 1 romance pair Tashiro Number 2 romance pair Tashiro Number 1 quad Tashiro Number 6 pair Tashiro Number 8 pair Courses available (scheduled): 12 of 30 courses Planned closing dates: Tashiro Ropeway & Tashiro Area: TODAY Mitsumata Ropeway & Kagura Area: Sunday 19th May 2024 Both the Mitsumata and Tashiro bases remain open The Mitsumata lifts and first Tashiro lifts are now used to get to and from the ski slopes that remain open Some walking is involved! --------------- Other ski areas in the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region (all now closed for skiing/snowboarding). Yuzawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Sunday 5th May 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 713cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 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 177cm reported on 16 days April 2024 snowfall 0cm May 2024 snowfall 0cm Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Yuzawa. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this seas 713cm Posted on Thursday 9th May 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. Hello from Yuzawa. It was so cold yesterday and overnight that it appears that there has been a slight dusting of snow up at the top of Kagura. It has been/still is raining down in town, but the weather is expected to improve during the day and it might end up sunny. Oh yes, it is going to get hot again by Saturday! The weather is all over the place at the moment. Kagura remains open with just the main run open. Early afternoon update: Kagura has announced that it will be closing a week earlier than planned, so the last day of the season will be Sunday 12th May. We'll post a report tomorrow morning and then the last one of the season on Sunday. --------------- Kagura Ski Area Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): 60cm (top); 0cm (base) Lifts operating (scheduled): Mitsumata Ropeway (opens from 8:00am weekdays; 7:30am weekends/holidays) Mitsumata Number 1 quad Mitsumata Number 2 romance pair Kagura Gondola Kagura Number 1 quad Information: The Mitsumata lifts and Kagura Gondola are operating to take people over to ski run that remains open (the Kagura main course). Walking is required both getting to and coming back from those ski runs. From Mitsumata to Kagura - a 230m walk from the top of Mitsumata Ropeway to the Mitsumata quad lift, and then a 170m walk from the top of that lift to the top of Mitsumata Number 2 pair lift. From Kagura to Mitsumata - a 170m walk from the top of Mitsumata Number 2 pair lift to the top of the Mitsumata quad lift, and then a 230m walk to the top of Mitsumata Ropeway. Tashiro Ropeway is now closed. All other ski areas in the Yuzawa and Minamiuonuma region are now closed. Yuzawa Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Thursday 9th May 2024 Total snowfall at base so far 713cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 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 177cm reported on 16 days April 2024 snowfall 0cm May 2024 snowfall 0cm Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Yuzawa. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com