Inawashiro Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Inawashiro
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This is the Snow Forecast for Inawashiro, Japan for 16 days from 13 March.
Updated 13 March 2025 17:36 NZDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 15 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 4cm |
| Next 7 Days | 17cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Inawashiro.
Forecast for today in Inawashiro
Max 8℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
13
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear spells, clear sky later.
Inawashiro has 4cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Inawashiro Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
| - |
| Lower Snow Depths |
| - |
| Snow Conditions |
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Inawashiro 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Thu 13 | Fri 14 | Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | Wed 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F5 | NW F6 | SW F4 | SE F3 | NW F6 | SW F3 | S F2 |
| 1,200m | 8℃
| 5℃
| 4℃
 +4cm
| 3℃
 +8cm
| 0℃
+3cm
| -1℃
| 0℃
 |
| NW F5 | NW F6 | SW F4 | SE F3 | NW F6 | SW F3 | S F2 | |
| 938m | 8℃
| 5℃
| 4℃
+4cm
| 4℃
+6cm
| 2℃
+2cm
| 0℃
| 2℃
|
| NW F5 | NW F6 | SW F4 | SE F4 | NW F6 | SW F3 | S F2 | |
| 675m | 8℃
| 5℃
| 4℃
+1cm
| 7℃
+1cm
| 4℃
 +1cm
| 2℃
| 4℃
|
| Snow Line | 675m | varying 949m | 675m | 675m | |||
| Max Town | 8℃ | 5℃ | 4℃ | 7℃ | 4℃ | 2℃ | 4℃ |
| Min Town | 1℃ | -1℃ | 0℃ | 1℃ | -2℃ | -1℃ | -1℃ |
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.
Inawashiro 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 8℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
13
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear spells, clear sky later.
Max 5℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
14
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear sky, fair later.
Max 4℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
15
1cm to 4cm New Snow
Clear sky, fair, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 7℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
16
1cm to 8cm New Snow
Light snow first, light rain then cloudy, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 949m to resort level.
Max 4℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
17
1cm to 3cm New Snow
Cloudy, light snow showers, clear spells later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 2℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, cloudy then fair, clear spells later.
Max 4℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
19
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then snow showers later.
This Snow Forecast for Inawashiro, 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 Inawashiro, 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.
Inawashiro Snow Forecast updated at 17:36 NZDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Inawashiro
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adatara Kogen | 1cm | 12cm | |||||||
| Aizu Kogen Takahata | 1cm | 11cm | |||||||
| Numajiri | 4cm | 11cm | |||||||
| Aizu Kogen Takatsue | 1cm | 8cm | |||||||
| Aizu Kogen Daikurayama | - | 7cm | |||||||
| Alts Bandai | - | 5cm | |||||||
| Bandai Kokusai | - | 5cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Inawashiro
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Inawashiro, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Inawashiro, 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 Inawashiro 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 Inawashiro 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 Inawashiro 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.