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Appi Kogen Snow Forecast - 30th March 2025

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Appi Kogen Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Appi Kogen

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This is the Snow Forecast for Appi Kogen, Japan for 16 days from 30 March.

Updated 30 March 2025 23:32 NZDT.

Appi Kogen Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected30 March
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours3cm
Next 7 Days11cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Appi Kogen.

Forecast for today in Appi Kogen

Max 1℃
Min -8℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ and rising to 1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
30

2cm New Snow

SnowClearClearClear

Heavy snow showers early, then clear sky later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Appi Kogen has 3cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Appi Kogen Snow Report

Appi Kogen Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
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Lower Snow Depths
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Snow Conditions
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Appi Kogen 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Appi Kogen from OpenMeteo
Sun
30
Mon
31
Tue
01
Wed
02
Thu
03
Fri
04
Sat
05
WindNW F2NE F2W F2
1,305m
1℃
Clear
+2cm
0℃
Clear
2℃
Mixed
+1cm
0℃
Light Snow
+7cm
0℃
Light Snow
+1cm
1℃
Mixed
4℃
Cloud
NW F2NE F2W F2
913m
1℃
Clear
+2cm
0℃
Clear
2℃
Mixed
+1cm
1℃
Light Snow
+6cm
3℃
Light Snow
+1cm
3℃
Mixed
6℃
Cloud
NW F2NE F2
520m
1℃
Clear
+2cm
0℃
Clear
2℃
Mixed
5℃
Cloud
7℃
Light Snow
6℃
Mixed
9℃
Cloud
Snow Line

520m

varying 709m
to 609m

varying 1,299m
to 709m

varying 929m
to 659m

Max Town1℃0℃2℃5℃7℃6℃9℃
Min Town-8℃-7℃-2℃0℃2℃0℃3℃

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.

Appi Kogen 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.

Max 1℃
Min -8℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ and rising to 1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
30

2cm New Snow

SnowClearClearClear

Heavy snow showers early, then clear sky later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 0℃
Min -7℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -7℃ and not getting above 0℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
31

Snow unlikely

ClearClearMixedMixed

Clear sky early, then clear spells later.

Max 2℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
01

up to 1cm New Snow

MixedMixedMixedMixed

Clear spells.

Snow Line from 709m to 609m, with rain below.

Max 5℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
02

up to 7cm New Snow

CloudCloudShwrsCloud

Cloudy, rain showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,299m to 709m, with rain below.

Max 7℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
03

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudLt RainShwrsCloud

Cloudy first, light rain then rain showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 929m to 659m, with rain below.

Max 6℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
04

Snow unlikely

Lt RainMixedFairMixed

Light rain showers first, clear spells then fair, clear spells later.

Max 9℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
05

Snow unlikely

FairFairCloudCloud

Fair early, then cloudy later.

This Snow Forecast for Appi Kogen, 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 Appi Kogen, 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.

Appi Kogen Snow Forecast updated at 23:32 NZDT, next update expected imminently.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Appi Kogen

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Appi Kogen, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Appi Kogen, 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 Appi Kogen 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 Appi Kogen 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 Appi Kogen 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.