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Gala Yuzawa Snow Forecast - 18th January 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 15 days from 18 January.

Updated 18 January 2025 04:08 IST.

Gala Yuzawa Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected21 January
Next Snow Amount1cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days10cm
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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

Sat
18

Snow unlikely

CloudClearClearFair

Cloudy, clear sky, fair later.

Gala Yuzawa has very light 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
Sat
18
Sun
19
Mon
20
Tue
21
Wed
22
Thu
23
Fri
24
WindNW F2NW F2
1,180m
1℃
Clear
7℃
Mixed
7℃
Light Snow
1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm
-3℃
Light Snow
+5cm
2℃
Cloud
+2cm
0℃
Clear
NW F2NW F3
990m
1℃
Clear
7℃
Mixed
7℃
Light Snow
2℃
Light Snow
+1cm
-2℃
Light Snow
+3cm
3℃
Mixed
+2cm
1℃
Mixed
800m
1℃
Clear
7℃
Mixed
7℃
Light Snow
3℃
Snow
+2cm
-1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm
4℃
Mixed
+2cm
2℃
Clear
Snow Line

varying 829m
to 800m

800m

800m

800m

800m

Max Town1℃7℃7℃3℃-1℃4℃2℃
Min Town-3℃2℃0℃-1℃-3℃-1℃-4℃

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

Sat
18

Snow unlikely

CloudClearClearFair

Cloudy, clear sky, fair later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
19

Snow unlikely

ClearClearMixedMixed

Clear sky early, then clear spells later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
20

Snow unlikely

FairLt DrizzleLt DrizzleFog

Fair, light drizzle, fog later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
21

2cm to 3cm New Snow

MixedLight SnowFogLt Snow Shwrs

Clear spells first, light snow then fog, light snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
22

3cm to 5cm New Snow

Lt Snow ShwrsSnowLt Snow ShwrsCloud

Light snow showers first, snow showers then light snow showers, cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
23

2cm New Snow

MixedMixedCloudLt Snow Shwrs

Clear spells, cloudy, light snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
24

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedClearClear

Clear spells early, then clear sky later.

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 04:08 IST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Gala Yuzawa

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Gala Yuzawa
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrSatSunMonTueWedThuFri 7 Day
Yuzawa Kogen-13cm
Kagura1cm 12cm
Kawaba-4cm
Kijimadaira1cm 4cm
Togari Onsen-2cm
Naeba-1cm

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.