Yuzawa snow report
Yuzawa
Yuzawa Ski Resort in Japan is located in the Niigata Prefecture and offers a variety of trails for skiers of all levels. The best trails to hit up are the Maiko Snow Resort and the Gala Yuzawa Ski Resort. The former offers a mix of groomed runs and off-piste skiing while the latter has amazing views of the surrounding mountains. A fun fact is that Yuzawa was the first place in Japan to introduce skiing back in 1912. For beginners, the best suggestion is to head to the Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort. The resort has plenty of beginner-friendly slopes and offers lessons for those who want to improve their skills. For an apres-ski bar, head to the Bar Drunkard's Alley, which serves up delicious cocktails and has a great atmosphere.
Terrain mix: Yuzawa Ski Resort is located in Niigata Prefecture in Japan and is part of the larger Yuzawa area, which is known for its heavy snowfall and numerous ski resorts. The resort is situated in the mountains of the Echigo Mountain Range, which is a subrange of the larger Japanese Alps.
Some of the prominent peaks in the Echigo Mountain Range that can be seen from Yuzawa Ski Resort include Mount Naeba and Mount Takenoko. These mountains provide a picturesque backdrop for skiing and snowboarding at the resort.
In terms of mountain aspects, Yuzawa Ski Resort offers a variety of terrain for all levels of skiers and snowboarders. The resort has a vertical drop of over 800 meters and offers a mix of groomed runs, powder-filled tree runs, and challenging steeps.
Overall, the mountain ranges and aspects of Yuzawa Ski Resort provide a diverse and enjoyable experience for winter sports enthusiasts.
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 Yuzawa -- 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 Yuzawa in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Yuzawa reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Yuzawa
Where does the snow data for Yuzawa 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 Yuzawa?
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 Yuzawa?
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 Yuzawa.