The next 6 weeks
Each week against its own normal. Models initialized 30 Oct.
| Weekly score | Base depth | Snowfall? | Temp. vs normal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct – 5 NovPoor bet?+0.6 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +0.6 °C |
| 6–12 NovPoor bet?-0.5 °C vs normal | no call | no call | -0.5 °C |
| 13–19 NovPoor bet?+0.8 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +0.8 °C |
| 20–26 NovPoor bet?+1.0 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +1.0 °C |
| 27 Nov – 3 DecPoor bet?+1.3 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +1.3 °C |
| 4–10 DecPoor bet?+1.4 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +1.4 °C |
Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized October 2026.
Monthly score
November
Well below normal21st percentile
December
Well below normal21st percentile
January
Well below normal24th percentile
February
Well below normal23rd percentile
March
Well below normal24th percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
31 cmthe usual depth
Base depth outlook
The chance this month's base is below, near or above this mountain's normal.
November
64% below25%11%
December
65% below26%10%
January
62% below25%12%
February
65% below23%12%
March
64% below25%11%
Aprilbeyond the models
the usual depth 31 cm
The mountain
- Vertical823 m 358 m to 1,181 m
- Skiable terrain160 ha
- Average snowfall1,194 cm a season
- Lifts11
- Marked runs39 17 km of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner57%10 km
- Intermediate34%6 km
- Advanced9%2 km
Getting there
KIJ
Drive from Niigataregional airport
1 h 56142 km
HND
Drive from Tokyo Hanedamajor hub
2 h 58204 km
Shinkansen runs to the base — GALA Yuzawa has its own station
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resorta little
Hidden gema little
Powderoutstanding
Groomersoutstanding
Backcountrya little
Snowmakingstrongly
Villagestrongly
A typical season
Long-term normals from the snow stations mapped to this mountain.
| Month | Usual base | Thin to deep year? | Temp | SunshineSun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NovemberNov | 0 cm | 0 cm – 3 cm0–3 cm | 5 °C | 34% |
| DecemberDec | 32 cm | 9 cm – 74 cm9–74 cm | 0 °C | 19% |
| JanuaryJan | 157 cm | 55 cm – 212 cm55–212 cm | -3 °C | 13% |
| FebruaryFeb | 207 cm | 76 cm – 305 cm76–305 cm | -3 °C | 19% |
| MarchMar | 144 cm | 37 cm – 243 cm37–243 cm | 0 °C | 32% |
| AprilApr | 31 cm | 1 cm – 95 cm1–95 cm | 7 °C | 43% |
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