Independent snow and weather reporting from the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata New snowfall at base 35cm Snowfall at base this seas 451cm Posted on Wednesday 21st January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. Good news for snow lovers. It has been snowing and looks set to continue. Some curious snowfall measurements this morning, even at our 2 main measuring points that are close to each other. At one there's just 23cm. The other - the main one that we go with - has had 35cm since yesterday morning. Anyway a decent amount and a good first step to the total refresh that this week promised to provide. Yuzawa Kogen is reporting 20cm since yesterday evening. We need lots, so let's have much more! Yuzawa Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Wednesday 21st January 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 451cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 23 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 58cm (on 12th January) November 2025 snowfall 12cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 144cm reported on 9 days January 2026 snowfall 295cm 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 58cm Snowfall at base this seas 509cm Posted on Thursday 22nd January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. Excellent news this morning, everyone. With 16cm of snow on the top of the car yesterday evening (wiped off), there's another 42cm there this morning. So that is 58cm since yesterday morning, with what looks like much more to come across the coming days. (There's actually even more than a bit to the north at SJHQ in Minamiuonuma. Sounds like areas a bit further north/north-west are really getting pounded!) Another few days of this and our situation will have been transformed, in a very good way. Keep going, please! The snow depth numbers below are largely not updated this morning. I would expect the snow depth numbers to increase quite a bit imminently, but it's worth pointing out that sometimes there's a bit of a delay in these things. They are kind of not important. What is important is... it's snowing! (Looks like the Tashiro Area of Kagura is closed today). Yuzawa Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Thursday 22nd January 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 509cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 24 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 58cm (on 12th and 22nd January) November 2025 snowfall 12cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 144cm reported on 9 days January 2026 snowfall 353cm 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 14cm Snowfall at base this seas 523cm Posted on Friday 23rd January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. Good morning. Curious weather the last day or so. We have received more snow in Yuzawa, but less than we expected and actually much less than just to the north in Minamiounuma and Uonuma... and Nagaoka. (Hey, those guys don't need snow, bring it down here!) In SJHQ garden, just outside of Yuzawa and north of Ishiuchi, there has been over 45cm of snow since yesterday morning! In contrast, at our measuring point in Yuzawa (and the number on this report), it's been less than 15cm. It's not often that there is such a big difference; the numbers are usually similar. Still, all snow is, of course, always welcome. From ski areas, Kagura ski area is reporting about 30cm of fresh and Yuzawa Kogen is reporting 20cm. It looks like the top lift at Iwappara will not be opening this morning due to the worry about avalanche. They are probably more sensitive about that than usual due to what happened there last year. Other lifts opening as normal over there. It has still been snowing early morning but has eased off now in Yuzawa while it is still snowing to the north. In Yuzawa there is even some limited blue sky to see in places as I post this report but that might well be temporary. There is still more snow on the way today and over the next few days. Possibly heavy snow at times over the weekend. Like I said, rather curious. --------------------------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth (reported by ski area): 200cm Notes: The Central Area and Northern Area (including the downhill course and connection with Ishiuchi Maruyama) are open The Southern Area and Ropeway connection with Yuzawa Kogen are not yet open ----------------------- Ishiuchi Maruyama Official snow depth (reported by ski area): 185cm Notes: The top connection with the Northern Area of GALA Yuzawa is now open Daily floodlit night skiing until 28th February and then Fridays and Saturdays until 28th March (until 8:00pm) ----------------------- Iwappara Official snow depth (reported by ski area): 115cm Notes: Daily floodlit night skiing until 28th March (until 7:00pm on weekdays and Sundays, until 8:00pm on Saturdays and nights before holidays) ----------------------- Joetsu Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by ski area): 170icm Notes: Daily floodlit night skiing until 22nd March (until 9:00pm) The Atema and Osawa base car parks (and associated runs) are scheduled to be open on weekends only ----------------------- Kagura Official snow depth: Top: 220cm Base: 170cm Notes: Both Mitsumata and Tashiro Ropeway bases are open ---------------------------- Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 150cm Notes: Floodlit night skiing on Fridays, Saturdays and nights before holidays until 28th March (until 2:00am the next morning) ---------------------------- Maiko Snow Resort Official snow depth: 170cm Notes: Floodlit night skiing on Saturdays and Sundays until 14th March (until 8:00pm on Saturdays and 7:00pm on Sundays) ---------------------------- Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: Top: 250cm Base: 120cm ---------------------------- Naeba Official snow depth: Top: 180cm Base: 150cm Notes: Daily floodlit night skiing until 21st March (until 8:30pm) ---------------------------- NASPA Ski Garden Official snow depth: 170cm ---------------------------- Yuzawa Kogen Official snow depth: Top: 170cm Base: 70cm Notes: The upper Kogen area and base area are both open The Ropeway connection with the Southern Area of GALA Yuzawa is not yet open ---------------------------- Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 100cm ---------------------------- Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 140cm Yuzawa Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Friday 23rd January 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 523cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 25 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 58cm (on 12th and 22nd January) November 2025 snowfall 12cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 144cm reported on 9 days January 2026 snowfall 367cm 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. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this seas 525cm Posted on Saturday 24th January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. Good morning from Yuzawa. It's difficult to make wider-picture comments at the moment, as forecasts and the reality are often differing. It feels up and down - periods of some nice heavy snow and then the next day expectations not being met. Niigata Prefecture did get more snow yesterday. But it was (again) mostly to the north of us here in Yuzawa. We even got some sun at times here, and hardly any snow beyond my report yesterday morning. We start this morning with some clearer sky amongst cloud, though are once again promised snow both during the day today and tomorrow. Whether we actually get that or not, we're just going to have to wait and see. Having said all that, it is important to note that we are definitely in a better place (re: amount of snow) than we were 5 days ago. And that is very good. So far this season, the heavy snow, when it does come, doesn't seem inclined to keep on going for that long. As I have pointed out before in these reports, having a good amount of snow becomes much more important later in the season. Less snow means a shorter season. So, come on, let's have some more. Ski areas should all be open as planned this morning. It is a cold early morning; it should remain cold and so conditions should be a lot of fun. Perhaps it is best I stop thinking about it all and get out there and enjoy it. There's going to be a firework display over at the base of GALA Yuzawa at the end of operations today. (I know I sometimes go on about heavy snow, but it's just so exciting when it happens. Just ignore me!) ;) Yuzawa Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Saturday 24th January 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 525cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 26 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 58cm (on 12th and 22nd January) November 2025 snowfall 12cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 144cm reported on 9 days January 2026 snowfall 369cm 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 68cm Snowfall at base this seas 593cm Posted on Sunday 25th January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. Well, after the somewhat disappointed tone of yesterday, it's all change again this morning. This is more like it! Post report yesterday, we actually had a period of clear blue skies and sunshine - beautiful - but it changed really quickly and by 9:30am it was snowing. And it has been snowing pretty much since then sometimes heavily. Total snowfall at our measuring point, after two clearings, has been 68cm [updated after re-check] up to 8:30am this morning. Love it! Actually, areas to the north have - again - got even more than that. Areas around Tokamachi continue to get pounded with huge amounts of snow. Naeba to the south has received less. Yuzawa Kogen ski area is reporting 50cm of fresh since yesterday evening and a possible delay to opening as they cope with it. It's one of those mornings when I really wish other ski areas published snowfall numbers. The Tashiro Area of Kagura is closed this morning due to wind, with only the Mitsumata Area up to the gondola open at that ski area. It seems that there has been some kind of problem with the Chuo quad lift at Iwappara since yesterday. Ski areas dealing with a lot of snow this morning, but it's great to see the snow walls getting bigger and more 'normal'. The snow is expected to continue into early tomorrow morning and forecasts look good for some regular snow over the coming week with a few periods of clearer skies (particularly Tuesday?). Yuzawa Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Sunday 25th January 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 593cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 27 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 68cm (on 25th January) November 2025 snowfall 12cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 144cm reported on 9 days January 2026 snowfall 437cm reported on 17 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 46cm Snowfall at base this seas 639cm Posted on Monday 26th January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. Snow clouds stuck around all yesterday and are still over us this morning. I am very pleased to report another (total) 46cm of snowfall since yesterday morning. Over the last 24 hours it looks like the snowfall was concentrated right over Yuzawa town and to the south in Minakami and neighbouring towns in Gunma. The current early morning light snow is expected to stop sometime this morning and we will probably get some sunshine tomorrow morning. Beyond tomorrow there's more snow on the weekly forecasts; looks promising. Needless to say, after all this fresh snow, conditions should be pretty great everywhere. In the end, over the last week we have gone from there being a below-average amount of snow around to what now looks much more like 'normal'. Large icicles included! (First time noticed this season). This makes me happy. Moving forward, what would be perfect would be if we could get into a pattern of regular snowfall, with some clearer skies from time to time, and temperatures remaining cold. That until the end of March. ;) Official snow depth numbers published by ski areas are looking much improved, too, though some I think are lagging behind on updates. I'm a bit early today, too. I'd love to know how much snow there's been up at Kagura the last week or so. Alas, as noted perhaps too frequently (sorry), the don't consistently say and most ski areas are quiet about those numbers. Oh well. Regarding our own measurements, at the end of January 2025, 638cm of snowfall had been recorded in these Yuzawa Now reports. As of this morning, that number is 639cm. A significant improvement in the last week. It's going to be fun to see how the rest of the season shapes up. February last year was pretty mad. Oh yes, GALA Yuzawa made an announcement about the Southern Area at that ski area. There needs to be enough snow and various preparations/patrol be ready for it to open... and apparently there're not quite there yet. Hopefully soon! I'll let you know when there's any news. --------------------------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth (reported by ski area): 280cm Notes: The Central Area and Northern Area (including the downhill course and connection with Ishiuchi Maruyama) are open The Southern Area and Ropeway connection with Yuzawa Kogen are not yet open ----------------------- Ishiuchi Maruyama Official snow depth (reported by ski area): 240cm Notes: The top connection with the Northern Area of GALA Yuzawa is now open Daily floodlit night skiing until 28th February and then Fridays and Saturdays until 28th March (until 8:00pm) ----------------------- Iwappara Official snow depth (reported by ski area): 170cm Notes: Daily floodlit night skiing until 28th March (until 7:00pm on weekdays and Sundays, until 8:00pm on Saturdays and nights before holidays) ----------------------- Joetsu Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by ski area): 220cm Notes: Daily floodlit night skiing until 22nd March (until 9:00pm) The Atema and Osawa base car parks (and associated runs) are scheduled to be open on weekends only ----------------------- Kagura Official snow depth: Top: 220cm Base: 170cm Notes: Status unclear this morning ---------------------------- Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 195cm Notes: Floodlit night skiing on Fridays, Saturdays and nights before holidays until 28th March (until 2:00am the next morning) ---------------------------- Maiko Snow Resort Official snow depth: 270cm Notes: Floodlit night skiing on Saturdays and Sundays until 14th March (until 8:00pm on Saturdays and 7:00pm on Sundays) ---------------------------- Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: Top: 330cm Base: 210cm ---------------------------- Naeba Official snow depth: Top: 200cm Base: 170cm Notes: Daily floodlit night skiing until 21st March (until 8:30pm) ---------------------------- NASPA Ski Garden Official snow depth: 210cm ---------------------------- Yuzawa Kogen Official snow depth: Top: 180cm Base: 80cm Notes: The upper Kogen area and base area are both open The Ropeway connection with the Southern Area of GALA Yuzawa is not yet open ---------------------------- Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 160cm ---------------------------- Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 160cm Yuzawa Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Monday 26th January 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 639cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 28 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 68cm (on 25th January) November 2025 snowfall 12cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 144cm reported on 9 days January 2026 snowfall 483cm reported on 18 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 1cm Snowfall at base this seas 640cm Posted on Tuesday 27th January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. The snow did stop yesterday... lingering for a while but not giving us much more than a further dusting. This morning we have cloud cover but some forecasts tell us to expect some clearer skies and sun this morning. There is already some breaks in the cloud and signs of some blue, though still largely cloudy at 7:15am. I was woken up again at around 5am, this time it was the noise of wind but hopefully wind won't affect ski area operations this morning. And there might be some snow to report again tomorrow morning. Yuzawa Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Tuesday 27th January 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 640cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 29 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 68cm (on 25th January) November 2025 snowfall 12cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 144cm reported on 9 days January 2026 snowfall 484cm reported on 19 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 654cm Posted on Wednesday 28th January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. Good morning from Yuzawa. Very early clouds quickly parted yesterday morning and we enjoyed some sun and blue skies, particularly up until mid-morning. It was snowing later in the afternoon and this morning there's 14cm of fresh to report from town base. It is snowing and there's more expected over the next few days, possibly heavy at times. Looks like a few top lifts at Kagura are affected by wind this morning but other ski areas opening as planned. Interesting to see the snow depth number that Muikamachi Hakkaisan is reporting - 370cm up top. That is the most in the region and perhaps demonstrates how areas to the north of Yuzawa have had more snow. A question was asked about snowfall and how it shapes up over a season. As a very eager student (* not expert) of this subject for several decades, a few thoughts. The raw data on how much snow has fallen each season is, of course, very interesting. I spent much time looking at it and comparing. (You can too in the archive reports in this section). This season was a slow start, but we have done some good catching up in recent days. But while the actual snowfall numbers may now be comparable with last season at this stage - we actually have now had more than last season - there's still visibly less snow than there was at this point last season. According to photographs I have taken. The reasons for that will surely mainly be when and how the snow falls, and what happens between the incoming snowfall - warm periods, rain, southerly winds, etc. It will be interesting to see how the rest of the season goes. --------------------------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth (reported by ski area): 270cm Notes: The Central Area and Northern Area (including the downhill course and connection with Ishiuchi Maruyama) are open The Southern Area and Ropeway connection with Yuzawa Kogen are not yet open ----------------------- Ishiuchi Maruyama Official snow depth (reported by ski area): 220cm Notes: The top connection with the Northern Area of GALA Yuzawa is now open Daily floodlit night skiing until 28th February and then Fridays and Saturdays until 28th March (until 8:00pm) ----------------------- Iwappara Official snow depth (reported by ski area): 155cm Notes: Daily floodlit night skiing until 28th March (until 7:00pm on weekdays and Sundays, until 8:00pm on Saturdays and nights before holidays) ----------------------- Joetsu Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by ski area): 220cm Notes: Daily floodlit night skiing until 22nd March (until 9:00pm) The Atema and Osawa base car parks (and associated runs) are scheduled to be open on weekends only ----------------------- Kagura Official snow depth: Top: 260cm Base: 210cm Notes: Both base Ropeway bases are open but some lifts affected by wind ---------------------------- Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 200cm Notes: Floodlit night skiing on Fridays, Saturdays and nights before holidays until 28th March (until 2:00am the next morning) ---------------------------- Maiko Snow Resort Official snow depth: 275cm Notes: Floodlit night skiing on Saturdays and Sundays until 14th March (until 8:00pm on Saturdays and 7:00pm on Sundays) ---------------------------- Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: Top: 370cm Base: 240cm ---------------------------- Naeba Official snow depth: Top: 210cm Base: 180cm Notes: Daily floodlit night skiing until 21st March (until 8:30pm) ---------------------------- NASPA Ski Garden Official snow depth: 215cm ---------------------------- Yuzawa Kogen Official snow depth: Top: 260cm Base: 130cm Notes: The upper Kogen area and base area are both open The Ropeway connection with the Southern Area of GALA Yuzawa is not yet open ---------------------------- Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 165cm ---------------------------- Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 200cm Yuzawa Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Wednesday 28th January 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 654cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 30 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 68cm (on 25th January) November 2025 snowfall 12cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 144cm reported on 9 days January 2026 snowfall 498cm reported on 20 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 18cm Snowfall at base this seas 672cm Posted on Thursday 29th January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. Good morning from Yuzawa. 18cm of snowfall since yesterday morning with most of that coming overnight; it was snowing yesterday but it was the kind that didn't really amount to much in the end in terms of new cm. We expect more over the next few days, possibly heavy at times. Yuzawa Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Thursday 29th January 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 672cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 31 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 68cm (on 25th January) November 2025 snowfall 12cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 144cm reported on 9 days January 2026 snowfall 516cm reported on 21 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 50cm Snowfall at base this seas 722cm Posted on Friday 30th January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. Good morning from Yuzawa. We sure seem to have a lot of snow now! The last week or so, in particular, has really brought us a lot and it has piled up very nicely; without any warmth or rain to spoil the snowy goodness. In fact, with todays haul, the observed snowfall for January 2026 makes it the most ever in January (since our records started in 2012-2013 season). There's going to be more to report, tomorrow, too. This has almost sneaked up on us. Anyway, yes, since yesterday and after two clearings of the measuring spot, our observed snowfall number is a tidy 50cm. In Minamiuonuma just to the north, it's well over 60cm. Yuzawa Park reporting 38cm of fresh snow. (Well, done, Yuzawa Park! I can't find any other numbers reported by ski areas). I actually had to go over to Tokamachi city yesterday. They have serious amounts of snow over there; more than Yuzawa and Minamiuonuma. Until now I had only been looking at the snow maps etc, but seeing it in person was fun. Roads were pretty dangerous, though. Still, we're doing well here too. It is still snowing this morning but only lightly at the moment. At times there has even been a hint of light blue behind the clouds and it has been relatively bright, but that is probably temporary (if forecasts are correct). Only the Mitsumata Area of Kagura open today due to strong winds. Other ski areas appear to be opening but there may be some delays as they deal with all the snow. There should be more to report tomorrow to give us our snowfall total for January 2026. Yuzawa Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Friday 30th January 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 722cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 32 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 68cm (on 25th January) November 2025 snowfall 12cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 144cm reported on 9 days January 2026 snowfall 566cm reported on 22 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 29cm Snowfall at base this seas 751cm Posted on Saturday 31st January 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. Good morning from Yuzawa. It is still snowing! A bit windy too with the snow being blown around when I was out just earlier. Webcams show a rather mid-winter picture, too. Up at our measuring point in Minamiuonuma, just north of Yuzawa, there has been well over 50cm more snow since yesterday. As has been the dominant pattern this season, that is more than we have actually received in Yuzawa (where the measurement for this report comes from). Todays Yuzawa snowfall number takes the observed snowfall for January 2026 to 595cm. Mad. And such a contrast with what we got in December! Tashiro Area of Kagura is closed this morning due to the wind, but the Mitsumata Ropeway base going up to Kagura is going to be open (up to Kagura Number 1 pair lift). The official snow depth at Maiko Snow Resort is now up to 330cm. Kagura and Ishiuchi at both at 310cm. Yuzawa Kogen and GALA Yuzawa are both reporting a snow depth of 300cm. Southern Area of GALA opening coming soon? (That is based on no official information whatsoever... more a hope!) We're now probably at the point where ski areas actually hope for the snow to stop, with just regular manageable installments of fresh snow from now onwards. Too much snow puts lots of people off; not to mention transportation issues. When is it going to stop? Well, perhaps there'll be less snow today, but there is some more expected tomorrow. Looking at various forecasts, it does look like we are probably past the peak of this particular significant delivery of snow. We might even get some sunshine days by mid-week. --------------------------------- GALA Yuzawa Official snow depth (reported by ski area): 260cm Notes: The Central Area and Northern Area (including the downhill course and connection with Ishiuchi Maruyama) are open The Southern Area and Ropeway connection with Yuzawa Kogen are not yet open ----------------------- Ishiuchi Maruyama Official snow depth (reported by ski area): 310cm Notes: The top connection with the Northern Area of GALA Yuzawa is now open Daily floodlit night skiing until 28th February and then Fridays and Saturdays until 28th March (until 8:00pm) ----------------------- Iwappara Official snow depth (reported by ski area): 200cm Notes: Daily floodlit night skiing until 28th March (until 7:00pm on weekdays and Sundays, until 8:00pm on Saturdays and nights before holidays) ----------------------- Joetsu Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by ski area): 270cm Notes: Daily floodlit night skiing until 22nd March (until 9:00pm) The Atema and Osawa base car parks (and associated runs) are scheduled to be open on weekends only ----------------------- Kagura Official snow depth: Top: 310cm Base: 280cm Notes: Only the Mitsumata Area is open today ---------------------------- Kandatsu Snow Resort Official snow depth: 265cm Notes: Floodlit night skiing on Fridays, Saturdays and nights before holidays until 28th March (until 2:00am the next morning) ---------------------------- Maiko Snow Resort Official snow depth: 330cm Notes: Floodlit night skiing on Saturdays and Sundays until 14th March (until 8:00pm on Saturdays and 7:00pm on Sundays) ---------------------------- Muikamachi Hakkaisan Official snow depth: Top: 350cm Base: 230cm ---------------------------- Naeba Official snow depth: Top: 230cm Base: 190cm Notes: Daily floodlit night skiing until 21st March (until 8:30pm) ---------------------------- NASPA Ski Garden Official snow depth: 280cm ---------------------------- Yuzawa Kogen Official snow depth: Top: 300cm Base: 160cm Notes: The upper Kogen area and base area are both open The Ropeway connection with the Southern Area of GALA Yuzawa is not yet open ---------------------------- Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Official snow depth: 200cm ---------------------------- Yuzawa Park Official snow depth: 240cm Yuzawa Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Saturday 31st January 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 751cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 33 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 68cm (on 25th January) November 2025 snowfall 12cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 144cm reported on 9 days January 2026 snowfall 595cm reported on 23 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Yuzawa. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Yuzawa & Minamiuonuma region of Niigata New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this seas 756cm Posted on Sunday 1st February 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Yuzawa Now report can be found here. Morning from Yuzawa on this first day of February. Time is whizzing by. We had some more snow since yesterday but not that much in terms of cm. There were a few glimpses of blue sky and sun at times in the afternoon, and by night time to skies seemed quite clear. This morning starts off cloudy and all forecasts have us down for more snow and it looks like it might already be snowing higher up. (Perhaps just light snow today, rather than the heavy style). Wednesday and Thursday look like they will be day with much clearer skies and sun, though we might get some bits of that before then. Some of the snow depth numbers have not been updated yet today and so remain unchanged since yesterday. Yuzawa Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Sunday 1st February 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 756cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 34 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 68cm (on 25th January) November 2025 snowfall 12cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 144cm reported on 9 days January 2026 snowfall 595cm reported on 23 days February 2026 snowfall 5cm 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