Is Gala Yuzawa snowsure?

The snowiest week in Gala Yuzawa is week 1 of January. There are typically 5.3 snowy days during this week with 26.0in of snowfall. Check out the Gala Yuzawa Snow History graphs below.Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years. Read More

Average monthly snow in Gala Yuzawa

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December17.7in3.9 days
January24.0in5.3 days
February18.9in4.8 days
March9.8in3.4 days
April2.0in1.2 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Gala Yuzawa during April (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of April for Gala Yuzawa is 3.1 in. There are typically 1.7 snowy days during this week. Gala Yuzawa typical weather and snow conditions during the first week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 3248 ft based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (6119 ft is a long way above the mid altitude of Gala Yuzawa. On average, expect one or two days with snowfall per week in Gala Yuzawa at the start of April with the same probbaility of rain falling rather than snow. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 3.1 in. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in Gala Yuzawa during week one of April with average maximum temperature 42°F and minimum temperature 38°F at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mostly light winds (average 9mph) are unlikely to affect ski lifts but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be more than more than 19mph one day. Calm, sunny and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day every second year during this week while powder days that do not have cold, sunny and calm weather conditions also happen on average one day every second year during this week in any given year. Read More


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Gala Yuzawa and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Gala Yuzawa


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Gala Yuzawa and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Gala Yuzawa are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds. Read More


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Gala Yuzawa and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Gala Yuzawa are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain. Read More


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Gala Yuzawa and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Gala Yuzawa are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.