Yanaba snow report
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Yanaba
Yanaba Ski Resort in Japan is an ideal destination for beginners and intermediate skiers. Its best trails are the wide and gentle slopes of the beginner area and the perfect length of the intermediate course. As an interesting historical fact, the resort is the birthplace of the first ski lift in Japan. For beginners, the resort offers a ski school with professional instructors and a rental shop that has all the necessary gear. For après ski, The Lodge Yanaba is a must-visit, featuring a cozy atmosphere, delicious food and drinks, and stunning mountain views. Yanaba Ski Resort is a perfect winter getaway for those who seek to improve their skiing skills and enjoy the beauty of Japanese mountains.
Terrain mix: Yanaba Ski Resort is located in the Northern Alps region of Japan, specifically in the Nagano Prefecture. The resort is surrounded by several mountain ranges and prominent peaks, including:
1. Northern Alps (Hida Mountains): The Northern Alps, also known as the Hida Mountains, are a major mountain range in Japan and are known for their rugged terrain and stunning alpine scenery. The peaks in this range include Mt. Yari, Mt. Hotaka, and Mt. Tateyama.
2. Kiso Mountains: The Kiso Mountains are a subrange of the Central Alps and are located to the east of the Northern Alps. The peaks in this range include Mt. Ontake and Mt. Hoken.
3. Chubu Sangaku National Park: Yanaba Ski Resort is located within Chubu Sangaku National Park, which encompasses a vast area of the Northern and Central Alps. The park is known for its diverse flora and fauna, as well as its numerous hiking trails and scenic vistas.
Overall, Yanaba Ski Resort offers a unique opportunity to enjoy skiing and snowboarding in the picturesque setting of the Japanese Alps, with stunning mountain ranges and peaks all around.
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 Yanaba -- 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 Yanaba in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Yanaba reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Yanaba
Where does the snow data for Yanaba 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 Yanaba?
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 Yanaba?
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 Yanaba.