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Norikura Kogen Onsen Snow Forecast - 13th January 2025

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Norikura Kogen Onsen Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Norikura Kogen Onsen

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This is the Snow Forecast for Norikura Kogen Onsen, Japan for 15 days from 13 January.

Updated 13 January 2025 05:39 NZDT.

Norikura Kogen Onsen Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected14 January
Next Snow Amount5cm
Next 48 Hours13cm
Next 7 Days13cm
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Forecast for today in Norikura Kogen Onsen

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
13

Snow unlikely

FairClearClearLight Snow

Fair, clear sky, light snow later.

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Updated 13 January 2025 17:43 NZDT

Powder Possible :- 12cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Norikura Kogen Onsen over the next 2 days.

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Norikura Kogen Onsen Snow Report

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

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Norikura Kogen Onsen from OpenMeteo
Mon
13
Tue
14
Wed
15
Thu
16
Fri
17
Sat
18
Sun
19
WindNW F2SW F3W F3W F3SW F2
2,000m
-7℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
-5℃
Snow
+5cm
-5℃
Light Snow
+8cm
-8℃
Clear
-7℃
Clear
-6℃
Clear
-2℃
Cloud
NW F2SW F3W F3W F2
1,775m
-7℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
-5℃
Snow
+5cm
-5℃
Light Snow
+7cm
-6℃
Clear
-5℃
Clear
-3℃
Clear
0℃
Cloud
NW F2SW F3W F3NW F2
1,550m
-7℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
-5℃
Snow
+5cm
-5℃
Light Snow
+7cm
-5℃
Fair
-4℃
Clear
-2℃
Clear
1℃
Cloud
Snow Line

1,550m

1,550m

1,550m

Max Town-7℃-5℃-5℃-5℃-4℃-2℃1℃
Min Town-10℃-8℃-11℃-11℃-14℃-12℃-7℃

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.

Snow Forecast at a glance

Snow Forecast by day for Norikura Kogen Onsen
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Snow
to
resort
Snow
to
resort

For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Norikura Kogen Onsen 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.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
13

Snow unlikely

FairClearClearLight Snow

Fair, clear sky, light snow later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
14

5cm New Snow

FairMixedSnowHvy Snow

Fair first, clear spells then snow showers, heavy snow later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
15

7cm to 8cm New Snow

Hvy SnowLight SnowLight SnowFair

Heavy snow, light snow, fair later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
16

Snow unlikely

ClearClearMixedMixed

Clear sky early, then clear spells later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
17

Snow unlikely

FairClearClearClear

Fair early, then clear sky later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
18

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
19

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

This Snow Forecast for Norikura Kogen Onsen, 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 Norikura Kogen Onsen, 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.

Norikura Kogen Onsen Snow Forecast updated at 05:39 NZDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Norikura Kogen Onsen

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Norikura Kogen Onsen
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Hotaka Olympia38cm 38cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Norikura Kogen Onsen

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