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Nozawa Onsen Snow Forecast - 24th March 2025

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Nozawa Onsen Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Nozawa Onsen

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This is the Snow Forecast for Nozawa Onsen, Japan for 16 days from 24 March.

Updated 25 March 2025 05:32 NZDT.

Nozawa Onsen Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected28 March
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days2cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Nozawa Onsen

Max 14℃
Min 8℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 14℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
24

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedLt RainClear

Clear spells, light rain showers, clear sky later.

Nozawa Onsen has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Nozawa Onsen Snow Report

Nozawa Onsen Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
-
Lower Snow Depths
-
Snow Conditions
-

Nozawa Onsen 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Nozawa Onsen from OpenMeteo
Mon
24
Tue
25
Wed
26
Thu
27
Fri
28
Sat
29
Sun
30
WindSW F2SW F2NW F2NW F2
1,650m
14℃
Mixed
17℃
Fair
12℃
Clear
18℃
Cloud
11℃
Cloud
+1cm
-2℃
Cloud
-2℃
Mixed
SW F2SW F2
1,108m
14℃
Mixed
17℃
Fair
12℃
Clear
19℃
Cloud
11℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
0℃
Light Snow
SW F2S F2NE F2
565m
14℃
Mixed
17℃
Fair
12℃
Clear
24℃
Cloud
14℃
Cloud
5℃
Mixed
5℃
Mixed
Snow Line

varying 1,259m
to 619m

varying 669m
to 565m

565m

Max Town14℃17℃12℃24℃14℃5℃5℃
Min Town8℃8℃5℃14℃3℃-1℃-2℃

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.

Nozawa 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.

Max 14℃
Min 8℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 14℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
24

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedLt RainClear

Clear spells, light rain showers, clear sky later.

Max 17℃
Min 8℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 17℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
25

Snow unlikely

ClearClearFairFair

Clear sky early, then fair later.

Max 12℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 12℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
26

Snow unlikely

FairClearClearClear

Fair early, then clear sky later.

Max 24℃
Min 14℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 14℃ to daytime highs around 24℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
27

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 14℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
28

up to 1cm New Snow

ShwrsCloudLt RainLight Snow

Rain showers first, cloudy then light rain, light snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 1,259m to 619m, with rain below.

Max 5℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
29

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedMixedClear

Cloudy, clear spells, clear sky later.

Max 5℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
30

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedFairFair

Cloudy, clear spells, fair later.

This Snow Forecast for Nozawa 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 Nozawa 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.

Nozawa Onsen Snow Forecast updated at 05:32 NZDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Nozawa Onsen

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Naeba-1cm
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Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Nozawa Onsen

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