Oudai snow report
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Oudai
Oudai Ski Resort is a popular winter destination in Japan with 14 runs and an elevation of 1,200 meters. The resort offers a variety of trails for skiers of all skill levels, but the best trails are the advanced courses, including the Ropeway Course and the Downhill Course. An interesting fact about Oudai is that the resort is located in the Niigata Prefecture, which is known for producing some of the best rice in Japan. For beginner skiers, the Snow Kid's Park offers a safe and fun environment to learn how to ski. As for après ski, the Yuzawa Grand Hotel is a great spot to relax and enjoy a hot spring bath or a refreshing drink at the bar.
Terrain mix: Some of the pertinent mountain ranges and aspects of Oudai Ski Resort in Japan include:
1. Oudai Mountain Range: The resort is situated within the Oudai Mountain Range, which is known for its beautiful scenery and challenging ski slopes.
2. Mount Oudai: The highest peak in the Oudai Mountain Range, Mount Oudai offers stunning views of the surrounding area and provides a variety of terrain for skiers and snowboarders of all levels.
3. Slopes and Terrain: Oudai Ski Resort features a mix of groomed runs, powder bowls, and tree-lined trails, making it a popular destination for both beginners and advanced skiers.
4. Snowfall and Weather: The region around Oudai Ski Resort typically receives heavy snowfall during the winter months, creating excellent conditions for skiing and snowboarding.
5. Views and Scenery: With its location in the Oudai Mountain Range, the resort offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, providing a picturesque backdrop for a day on the slopes.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Oudai -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track Oudai in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Oudai reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Oudai
Where does the snow data for Oudai come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at Oudai?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near Oudai?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Oudai.