Urasa snow report
Urasa
Urasa Ski Resort in Japan is a popular destination for skiing enthusiasts, offering 15 courses for skiers of all levels. The resort boasts of powder snow due to its location in the snow country of Japan. One of the notable trails is the Yamabiko Course, which runs through trees and is perfect for intermediate to advanced skiers.
An interesting fact about the resort is that it was once used as a training ground for the Japanese Olympic skiers. For beginners, the resort suggests the gentle slope of the Asahi Course. The best apres-ski bar in the area is Bootlegger Bar, which is known for its cozy atmosphere, live music, and excellent selection of spirits.
Terrain mix: The Urasa Ski Resort in Japan is located in the Uonuma region of Niigata Prefecture. The resort is situated in the mountains of the Echigo Sanzan region, with the main ski runs offering panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
Some of the pertinent mountain ranges and aspects of the Urasa Ski Resort include:
1. The Echigo Sanzan Mountains: This mountain range consists of three sacred mountains - Mount Myoko, Mount Hiuchi, and Mount Naeba. The Urasa Ski Resort is located near Mount Naeba, which is a popular skiing destination in the region.
2. Mount Naeba: The Urasa Ski Resort is located at the base of Mount Naeba, which rises to an elevation of 2,145 meters. The mountain offers a variety of ski runs for all levels of skiers and snowboarders, as well as stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
3. Powder Snow: The Uonuma region, where the Urasa Ski Resort is located, is known for its high-quality powder snow. The area receives heavy snowfall during the winter months, making it a popular destination for skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts.
4. Terrain: The Urasa Ski Resort offers a variety of terrain for skiers and snowboarders, including groomed runs, off-piste areas, and terrain parks. The resort also features a snow park with jumps, rails, and other features for freestyle enthusiasts.
Overall, the Urasa Ski Resort offers a picturesque setting in the mountains of Niigata Prefecture, with a range of terrain options for all levels of skiers and snowboarders.
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 Urasa -- 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 Urasa in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Urasa reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Urasa
Where does the snow data for Urasa 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 Urasa?
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 Urasa?
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 Urasa.