📷 GALA Yuzawa
Asia
GALA Yuzawa
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open December 14, 2026
Conditions data updated Tue, Jul 14, 06:02 AM UTC · informational only
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Overview
GALA Yuzawa is a ski resort in Asia, Japan, currently closed for the season (Projected to open December 14, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 06:02 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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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for GALA Yuzawa
Lifts
11
Skiable area
131 ac
Longest run
2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Runs by difficulty(16 total)
Beginner
6
35% of terrain
Intermediate
7
45% of terrain
Advanced
3
20% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Gondola1
- Aerial tram1
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
No ski pass found
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
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.
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 6:02 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Japanese Alps region
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Jul 14, 06:02 AM UTC
Base
400m
Temp
27.9°C
Wind
6.3km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
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Mid-Mountain
791m
Temp
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Wind
7km/h
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Summit
1181m
Temp
22.8°C
Wind
6.3km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.
SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting
The black line is not a simple average. For GALA Yuzawa (japan), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).
- 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
- 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
- 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.
Building verification history for this resort.
How we verify forecasts →Hourly Forecast Detail
AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level
NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Jul 14, 6:02 AM
Today 23 / 162.5mm | Wed, Jul 15 26 / 163.5mm | Thu, Jul 16 22 / 1711.8mm | Fri, Jul 17 23 / 163mm | Sat, Jul 18 20 / 1810.5mm | Sun, Jul 19 24 / 195.2mm | |||||||||||||
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| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 0.2 | 0.6 | 1.7 | 0 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 4.8 | 3.2 | 3.8 | 0.4 | 1.6 | 1 | 2.6 | 5 | 2.9 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 1 |
| Temp (°C) | 19 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 20 |
| Wind (km/h) | 5 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 15 | 23 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 11 | 19 | 18 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 9 | 23 | 27 | 20 | 17 | 24 | 18 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1181m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
🌧️
23.1°
16.2°
6 km/h
Wed
15
⛈️
26.3°
15.5°
7 km/h
Thu
16
🌧️
21.8°
16.8°
5 km/h
Fri
17
🌧️
23.4°
16.3°
7 km/h
Sat
18
🌦️
20°
18.3°
5 km/h
Sun
19
🌧️
23.5°
18.7°
8 km/h
Mon
20
⛈️
22.3°
17.6°
5 km/h
Tue
21
🌧️
19.5°
14.4°
12 km/h
Wed
22
🌧️
17.3°
14°
8 km/h
Thu
23
🌧️
18.9°
13.8°
6 km/h
Summit elevation (1181m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 06:02 AM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 619cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 619cm full-season avg
619cm
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.
GALA Yuzawa Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 605cm with an average of 112 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 32.6cm | 9 days | 2cm | 12cm | 11cm |
| December | 138.9cm | 23 days | 27cm | 65cm | 18.3cm |
| January | 187.8cm | 28 days | 100cm | 137cm | 19.2cm |
| February | 131.7cm | 23 days | 145cm | 166cm | 16cm |
| March | 90.4cm | 21 days | 139cm | 163cm | 14.3cm |
| April | 21.9cm | 7 days | 65cm | 117cm | 7.9cm |
| May | 0.4cm | 1 days | 3cm | 27cm | 1cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 14, 2026
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.
