Kijimadaira Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Kijimadaira
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This is the Snow Forecast for Kijimadaira, Japan for 16 days from 13 March.
Updated 14 March 2025 01:39 NZDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 17 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 8cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Kijimadaira.
Forecast for today in Kijimadaira
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 sky, clear spells later.
Kijimadaira has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Kijimadaira Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
| - |
| Lower Snow Depths |
| - |
| Snow Conditions |
| - |
Kijimadaira 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Thu 13 | Fri 14 | Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | Wed 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | E F2 | SW F2 | SW F2 | ||||
| 1,271m | 8℃
| 4℃
| 4℃
| 5℃
 | -2℃
+2cm
| -1℃
| 1℃
+5cm
|
| E F2 | SW F2 | NW F2 | |||||
| 870m | 8℃
| 4℃
| 4℃
| 7℃
| 0℃
+1cm
| 2℃
| 4℃
 +6cm
|
| E F2 | |||||||
| 469m | 8℃
| 4℃
| 4℃
| 10℃
 | 4℃
+1cm
| 5℃
| 8℃
+3cm
|
| Snow Line | varying 649m | varying 489m | varying 759m | ||||
| Max Town | 8℃ | 4℃ | 4℃ | 10℃ | 4℃ | 5℃ | 8℃ |
| Min Town | -1℃ | -4℃ | -1℃ | 3℃ | -3℃ | -3℃ | 0℃ |
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.
Kijimadaira 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 sky, clear spells later.
Max 4℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
14
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 4℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
15
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, light rain showers later.
Max 10℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
16
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle first, light rain then cloudy, light snow at altitude later.
Max 4℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
17
1cm to 2cm New Snow
Light snow, clear spells, fair later.
Snow Line from 489m to resort level.
Max 5℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then clear sky, cloudy later.
Max 8℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
19
3cm to 5cm New Snow
Cloudy, light snow at altitude, light snow later.
Snow Line from 759m to resort level.
This Snow Forecast for Kijimadaira, 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 Kijimadaira, 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.
Kijimadaira Snow Forecast updated at 01:39 NZDT, next update expected 07:00 NZDT.
Snow Forecast near Kijimadaira
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kagura | 3cm | 21cm | |||||||
| Myoko Pine Valley | - | 18cm | |||||||
| Yuzawa Kogen | - | 18cm | |||||||
| Gala Yuzawa | - | 14cm | |||||||
| Madarao | - | 10cm | |||||||
| Myoko Ikenotaira | - | 9cm | |||||||
| Cupid Valley | - | 8cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Kijimadaira
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Kijimadaira, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Kijimadaira, 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 Kijimadaira 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 Kijimadaira 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 Kijimadaira 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.