We did get rained on later on in the day yesterday and it was quite heavy at times too.

This morning though we are starting the day with some sunshine with a moderate wind at times. It isn't expected to last though with rain due once again by early afternoon. That will probably be snowfall at 500m and above but almost certainly not down to town level with temperatures just not getting cold enough in the day time at least.

Looking ahead at the weekly forecast - as it stands now there isn't much sign of any significant snowfall unfortunately. It is looking increasingly likely that we might see November pass without any snowfall on the ground at town level this season.

Patience, patience!

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Photos - Kagura main slope and NASPA Ski Garden

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Planned opening dates for resorts in Yuzawa Town and Minamiuonuma City (by date):

Currently part open:
Kagura (Mitsumata) - 1100m course at Mitsumata open with snow mats - no natural snow to ski on yet

Saturday 5th December:
Iwappara
Joetsu Kokusai

Saturday 12th December:
Kaguta (Tashiro)
Maiko Snow Resort
Naeba

Friday 18th December:
Ishiuchi Maruyama
Muikamachi Ski Resort
Yuzawa Nakazato
Yuzawa Park

Saturday 19th December:
GALA Yuzawa
Ipponsugi
Kandatsu Kogen
Ludens Yuzawa
Nakazato Snow Wood
Muimamachi Hakkaisan
NASPA Ski Garden
Yuzawa Kogen

Thursday 24th December:
Chateaux Shiozawa

Friday 25th December:
Hakkaisanroku

Saturday 26th December:
Itsukamachi
Ishiuchi Hanaoka
Mt Granview

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Ski resorts in Yuzawa town
Ski resorts in Minamiuonuma City