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Shiga Giant Snow Forecast - 29th March 2025

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Shiga Giant Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Shiga Giant

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This is the Snow Forecast for Shiga Giant, Japan for 16 days from 29 March.

Updated 29 March 2025 13:32 NZDT.

Shiga Giant Snow Forecast Highlights
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Shiga Giant.

Forecast for today in Shiga Giant

Max 10℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
29

Snow unlikely

ClearMixedFairFair

Clear sky, clear spells, fair later.

Shiga Giant has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Shiga Giant Snow Report

Shiga Giant Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
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Lower Snow Depths
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Snow Conditions
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Shiga Giant 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Shiga Giant from OpenMeteo
Sat
29
Sun
30
Mon
31
Tue
01
Wed
02
Thu
03
Fri
04
WindNW F2
1,580m
10℃
Fair
8℃
Fair
10℃
Clear
5℃
Cloud
8℃
Clear
6℃
Clear
7℃
Clear
NW F2NW F2
1,460m
10℃
Fair
8℃
Fair
10℃
Clear
6℃
Cloud
8℃
Fair
5℃
Mixed
5℃
Clear
NW F2NW F2
1,340m
10℃
Fair
8℃
Fair
10℃
Clear
7℃
Cloud
8℃
Fair
5℃
Mixed
6℃
Clear
Snow Line
Max Town10℃8℃10℃7℃8℃5℃6℃
Min Town4℃3℃-5℃-2℃0℃-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.

Shiga Giant 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 10℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
29

Snow unlikely

ClearMixedFairFair

Clear sky, clear spells, fair later.

Max 8℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
30

Snow unlikely

FairFairCloudClear

Fair, cloudy, clear sky later.

Max 10℃
Min -5℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
31

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Max 7℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
01

Snow unlikely

CloudFairCloudCloud

Cloudy, fair, cloudy later.

Max 8℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
02

Snow unlikely

CloudFairFairFair

Cloudy early, then fair later.

Max 5℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
03

Snow unlikely

MixedClearMixedMixed

Clear spells, clear sky, clear spells later.

Max 6℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
04

Snow unlikely

FairMixedClearCloud

Fair first, clear spells then clear sky, cloudy later.

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

This Snow Forecast for Shiga Giant, 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 Shiga Giant, 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.

Shiga Giant Snow Forecast updated at 13:32 NZDT, next update expected imminently.

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Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Shiga Giant

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