📷 GALA Yuzawa
Asia
GALA Yuzawa
Closed for the season
Season ended May 6, 2026
Conditions data updated Thu, May 28, 06:02 PM UTC · informational only
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Closed for Season — closed May 6
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Apr 8
Past 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
0cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
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Overview
GALA Yuzawa is a ski resort in Asia, Japan, currently closed for the season as of May 6, 2026. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 10/100 (Limited). Conditions last updated 2026-05-28 18:02 UTC.
Resort Guide
GALA Yuzawa is a ski resort located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan, directly accessible by bullet train from Tokyo, making it one of the most convenient ski destinations in the country. The resort features a variety of slopes suitable for all levels, modern lift systems, and a comprehensive snow activity center. Signature experiences include panoramic mountain views, on-site hot springs, and a snow park, with amenities such as equipment rentals, ski schools, and dining facilities. GALA Yuzawa stands out for its seamless integration with the train station, allowing visitors to step directly from the Shinkansen onto the slopes.
Gallery
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Resort Info
Top Après Ski
Cowabunga – This popular après-ski bar at GALA Yuzawa is renowned for its welcoming atmosphere, craft beers, and hearty comfort food, making it a favorite spot for skiers to unwind and socialize after a day on the slopes.
Not operating — season has ended
Closed May 6, 2026
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
Depth
There is currently no snow depth reported for the area.
Recent
No new snow has been recorded in the past week.
Forecast
The 14-day snow outlook is not provided.
Historic
This season has recorded a total of 628cm of snowfall.
Closed for the season · Data updated Thu, May 28, 06:02 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated May 28, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Japanese Alps region
Current Conditions
Reported Thu, May 28, 06:02 PM UTC
Base
400m
Temp
17.2°C
Wind
6.1km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
791m
Temp
14.7°C
Wind
7km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
1181m
Temp
12.1°C
Wind
6.1km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1181m)
10-Day Forecast
Fri
29
🌧️
13°
5.3°
Sat
30
☀️
18°
4.1°
Sun
31
☀️
20.7°
7.2°
Mon
1
☁️
23.1°
8.9°
Tue
2
🌧️
18.6°
10.8°
Wed
3
🌧️
11.9°
10.6°
Thu
4
🌧️
14.6°
9.8°
Fri
5
🌧️
14.5°
7.3°
Sat
6
☁️
16.1°
6.3°
Sun
7
☁️
15.1°
11.1°
Summit elevation (1181m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Thu, May 28, 06:02 PM UTC
627.9cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-22%
vs 5-Year Avg
806.2cm avg by now
+7%
vs 30-Year Avg
584.3cm avg by now
806.2cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, snowfall has exhibited significant variability, with totals ranging from a low of 640.8 cm in 2023 to a peak of 1,014.4 cm in 2021. The most recent season's snowfall is 81% of the 5-year average but 118% of the 30-year average, indicating that while recent years have seen some high snowfall events, the current season is below the recent short-term norm but above the long-term trend. This suggests a pattern of increased year-to-year fluctuation, with occasional anomalously high snowfall years impacting the averages.
Season at a Glance
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
January
Peak Powder
February
Peak Powder
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical powder season patterns for this region.