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Gala Yuzawa Snow History

36.95° N 138.79° E

Weather Forecast for Gala Yuzawa at 990 m altitude

Next snow in Gala Yuzawa:
3.5 cm on Thu 19th
Issued:
8 am 14 Nov 2026 (local time)
Forecast update in:
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Is Gala Yuzawa snowsure?

The snowiest week in Gala Yuzawa is week 2 of January. There are typically 5.5 snowy days during this week with 73 cm 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.

Average monthly snow in Gala Yuzawa

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December50 cm4.0 days
January66 cm5.3 days
February52 cm4.8 days
March25 cm3.4 days
April5 cm1.2 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Gala Yuzawa during November (week 2):

The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of November for Gala Yuzawa is 5 cm. There are typically 0.9 snowy days during this week. Gala Yuzawa expected weather and snow conditions during the second week of November at the middle elevation of the ski area at 990m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (2276m) is far above the mid altitude of Gala Yuzawa. Expect just one day with snowfall per week in Gala Yuzawa in the middle of November but in an average year there are two or three days during this week each year that are wet. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 5cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in Gala Yuzawa during week two of November with average maximum temperature 6.9°C and minimum temperature 5.2°C at the mid altitude. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 12km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Calm, sunny and below freezing ideal weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) are not expected this week but powder days that do not coincide with perfect weather conditions are more typical, on average one year in 7..


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Gala Yuzawa and (2007 – 2026).

Winter
Summer

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Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Gala Yuzawa and (2007 – 2026)

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.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Gala Yuzawa and (2007 – 2026)

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.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Gala Yuzawa and (2007 – 2026)

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.