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Gala Yuzawa Snow Forecast - 13th March 2025

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Gala Yuzawa Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Gala Yuzawa

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Gala Yuzawa, Japan for 16 days from 13 March.

Updated 13 March 2025 19:35 AEDT.

Gala Yuzawa Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected17 March
Next Snow Amount7cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days19cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Gala Yuzawa.

Forecast for today in Gala Yuzawa

Max 8℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
13

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedFairFair

Clear spells early, then fair later.

Gala Yuzawa has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Gala Yuzawa Snow Report

Gala Yuzawa Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
-
Lower Snow Depths
-
Snow Conditions
-

Gala Yuzawa 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Gala Yuzawa from OpenMeteo
Thu
13
Fri
14
Sat
15
Sun
16
Mon
17
Tue
18
Wed
19
WindSE F3NW F4S F2W F3
1,180m
8℃
Mixed
5℃
Fair
4℃
Fair
6℃
Mixed
1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+6cm
-2℃
Fair
+1cm
0℃
Snow
+11cm
SW F3NW F4SW F2NW F3
990m
8℃
Mixed
5℃
Fair
4℃
Fair
6℃
Lt Rain
1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+7cm
0℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
1℃
Snow
+9cm
SE F3NW F4NW F2
800m
8℃
Mixed
5℃
Fair
4℃
Fair
7℃
Shwrs
2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+6cm
2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+5cm
Snow Line

800m

800m

800m

Max Town8℃5℃4℃7℃2℃2℃4℃
Min Town0℃-2℃0℃1℃-3℃-4℃-3℃

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

Gala Yuzawa Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

Max 8℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
13

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedFairFair

Clear spells early, then fair later.

Max 5℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
14

Snow unlikely

ClearFairFairFair

Clear sky early, then fair later.

Max 4℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
15

Snow unlikely

ClearFairCloudLt Drizzle

Clear sky first, fair then cloudy, light drizzle later.

Max 7℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
16

Snow unlikely

ShwrsLt RainCloudLt Rain

Rain showers first, light rain then cloudy, light rain later.

Max 2℃
Min -3℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
17

6cm New Snow

MixedSnowLt Snow ShwrsLt Snow Shwrs

Clear spells, snow showers, light snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 2℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
18

up to 1cm New Snow

Light SnowFairFairCloud

Light snow, fair, cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 4℃
Min -3℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
19

5cm to 11cm New Snow

CloudSnowLt Snow ShwrsSnow

Cloudy first, snow showers then light snow showers, heavy snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

This Snow Forecast for Gala Yuzawa, Japan gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Gala Yuzawa, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Gala Yuzawa Snow Forecast updated at 19:35 AEDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Gala Yuzawa

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Gala Yuzawa
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrThuFriSatSunMonTueWed 7 Day
Naeba5cm 33cm
Kagura3cm 16cm
Yuzawa Kogen-13cm
Kawaba3cm 9cm
Ipponsugi-5cm
Kijimadaira-4cm
Togari Onsen-4cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Gala Yuzawa

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Gala Yuzawa, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Gala Yuzawa, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Gala Yuzawa is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Gala Yuzawa will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Gala Yuzawa for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.