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Gala Yuzawa Snow Forecast - 16th February 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 16 February.

Updated 16 February 2025 21:30 AEDT.

Gala Yuzawa Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected17 February
Next Snow Amount24cm
Next 48 Hours56cm
Next 7 Days93cm
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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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
16

Snow unlikely

FairMixedFairClear

Fair first, clear spells then fair, clear sky later.

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Updated 16 February 2025 20:36 AEDT

Powder Possible :- 56cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Gala Yuzawa over the next 2 days.

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Gala Yuzawa Snow Report

Gala Yuzawa Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
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Lower Snow Depths
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Snow Conditions
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Gala Yuzawa 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Gala Yuzawa from OpenMeteo
Sun
16
Mon
17
Tue
18
Wed
19
Thu
20
Fri
21
Sat
22
WindNW F2NW F2NW F3NW F3NW F3
1,180m
6℃
Fair
5℃
Hvy Snow
+24cm
-4℃
Hvy Snow
+32cm
-4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+13cm
-8℃
Light Snow
+2cm
-7℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
-8℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+11cm
NW F2NW F2NW F3NW F3NW F3
990m
6℃
Fair
5℃
Hvy Snow
+24cm
-4℃
Hvy Snow
+32cm
-4℃
Snow
+15cm
-7℃
Light Snow
+2cm
-5℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
-7℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+9cm
NW F2NW F2NW F3NW F2NW F2
800m
6℃
Fair
5℃
Hvy Snow
+24cm
-4℃
Hvy Snow
+32cm
-4℃
Snow
+17cm
-5℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+6cm
-3℃
Cloud
+1cm
-5℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+9cm
Snow Line

800m

800m

800m

800m

800m

800m

Max Town6℃5℃-4℃-4℃-5℃-3℃-5℃
Min Town-2℃-6℃-6℃-7℃-8℃-7℃-7℃

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.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
16

Snow unlikely

FairMixedFairClear

Fair first, clear spells then fair, clear sky later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
17

24cm New Snow

SnowHvy SnowHvy SnowSnow

Heavy snow showers, heavy snow, heavy snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
18

32cm New Snow

Hvy SnowHvy SnowHvy SnowHvy Snow

Heavy snow.

Snow falling to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
19

18cm to 21cm New Snow

Hvy SnowSnowLt Snow ShwrsLt Snow Shwrs

Heavy snow, snow showers, light snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
20

4cm to 7cm New Snow

Lt Snow ShwrsLt Snow ShwrsLt Snow ShwrsMixed

Light snow showers early, then clear spells later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
21

1cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudLt Snow Shwrs

Cloudy early, then light snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
22

9cm to 11cm New Snow

Light SnowLt Snow ShwrsLt Snow ShwrsCloud

Light snow, light snow showers, cloudy 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 21:30 AEDT, next update expected 00:00 AEDT.

Snow Forecast near Gala Yuzawa

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Gala Yuzawa
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrSunMonTueWedThuFriSat 7 Day
Yuzawa Kogen48cm 91cm
Kagura60cm 89cm
Ipponsugi49cm 82cm
Naeba47cm 62cm
Togari Onsen33cm 51cm
Kijimadaira31cm 49cm
Kawaba23cm 39cm

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.