Yudonosan Snow Forecast
Yudonosan is in the part of the year when the forecast gets exciting. The forecast is getting interesting, with 1 cm due over the next 3 days and the heaviest falls Wednesday afternoon. It's borderline low down, so the higher slopes get the good stuff.
Snow Trend
24 Hour Forecast
10 day forecast
A typical season at Yudonosan
- Average season
- ~10m of snow
- Base to summit
- 530m – 700m (170m vertical)
That makes Yudonosan the 5th snowiest of 13 Yamagata resorts we have reviewed.
Forecast tips for Yudonosan
Look at the most recent 12 hours, not the weekly total. When west to northwest flow off the Sea of Japan is the pattern to watch, the live numbers usually matter most in the first lift window. With a 530 to 700 metre elevation band and 170 metres of vertical, the gladed pockets are the first place to check once the groomers get tracked. A seasonal baseline around 10 metres means moderate-looking totals can still refresh the main lines quickly. The swing variable is timing, because the compact footprint gets tracked or softened quickly. If you are looking beyond the ropes, only chase that angle when the forecast also shows settled wind and stable visibility. Chase a cold morning immediately after fresh snow; skip warm afternoons unless you are there for relaxed laps.
Nearby forecasts
The closest resort we've reviewed is Gassan, 8km SE, topping out at 1,670m. When a storm misses Yudonosan, check these first.