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Nozawa Onsen Long-Range Snow Forecast - 20th March 2026

Nozawa Onsen Long-Range Snow Forecast Updated today

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Updated 21 March 2026 05:40 NZDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Nozawa Onsen

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 20 March.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Nozawa Onsen Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Nozawa Onsen?

Nozawa Onsen Snow Forecast Highlights - JMA
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,108m)
Next Snow Expected30 March
Next Snow Amount17cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days1cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Nozawa Onsen

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 13℃
Min -3℃

3cm New Snow

Snow Line from 1,365m to resort level (565m).

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Nozawa Onsen Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Nozawa Onsen from OpenMeteo(JMA)
BaseSnow and WeatherTemp
Town
Fri
20
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 8℃
Min 1℃
Sat
21
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 4℃
Min -3℃
Sun
22
Mixed

Clear sky at altitude, clear spells below.

Max 12℃
Min 0℃
Mon
23
Mixed

Fair at altitude, clear spells below.

Max 9℃
Min 4℃
Tue
24
Mixed

up to 1cm New Snow
Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below.
Snow Line from 950m to 842m, with rain below.

Max 8℃
Min 1℃
Wed
25
Light Snow

up to 1cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude, light drizzle below.
Snow Line from 1,365m to 750m, with rain below.

Max 9℃
Min 1℃
Thu
26
Clear

Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below.

Max 13℃
Min 2℃

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 05:40 NZDT, next update expected imminently.

Ensemble forecast for Nozawa Onsen, Japan at 565m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)
Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

Snow Forecast near Nozawa Onsen

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Nozawa Onsen
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayFrSaSuMoTuWeTh
Myoko Suginohara1cm 4cm
Naeba-4cm
Togakushi-3cm
Myoko Akakura / Shinakakura1cm 2cm
Myoko Ikenotaira1cm 1cm

Snow Reliability

Nozawa Onsen typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snowfall of over 10 meters each season. Visitors can expect consistent snow depth throughout the winter, but it's recommended to check the latest snow conditions on J2Ski for up-to-date information.

Off-Piste Safety in Nozawa Onsen

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Nozawa Onsen, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.