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Nara Snow Forecast - 3rd January 2025

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Nara Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Nara

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Nara, Switzerland for 15 days from 3 January.

Updated 03 January 2025 07:38 NZDT.

Nara Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected6 January
Next Snow Amount22cm
Next 48 Hours1cm
Next 7 Days29cm
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Forecast for today in Nara

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
03

Snow unlikely

CloudClearClearClear

Cloudy early, then clear sky later.

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Updated 03 January 2025 15:40 NZDT

Powder Possible :- 23cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Nara over the next 3 days.

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Nara Snow Report

Nara Snow Depths and Conditions.
Snow ConditionsSki Area Closed
Planned Closing
Wednesday 30th April 2025

Nara 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Nara from OpenMeteo
Fri
03		Sat
04		Sun
05		Mon
06		Tue
07		Wed
08		Thu
09
WindSW F2SE F3SE F3W F3
2,120m
-6℃
Clear
-8℃
Fair
-4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
-3℃
Light Snow
+14cm
-4℃
Snow
+10cm
-5℃
Cloud
+3cm
-4℃
Mixed
NE F2NW F2
1,500m
-1℃
Clear
-3℃
Fair
-1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
0℃
Snow
+22cm
0℃
Snow
+13cm
-2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+5cm
2℃
Clear
NW F2
880m
2℃
Clear
-1℃
Fair
2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
2℃
Snow
4℃
Mixed
2℃
Mixed
6℃
Clear
Snow Line

1,239m

varying 1,049m
to 880m

varying 1,199m
to 1,049m

varying 1,279m
to 1,199m

varying 1,079m
to 1,049m

1,039m

Max Town2℃-1℃2℃2℃4℃2℃6℃
Min Town-4℃-7℃-3℃1℃1℃-2℃-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.

Snow Forecast at a glance

Snow Forecast by day for Nara
FriSatSunMonTueWedThu
Snow
to
base		Snow
to
1,049m		Snow
to
1,199m		Snow
to
1,049m

For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Nara 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

Fri
03

Snow unlikely

CloudClearClearClear

Cloudy early, then clear sky later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
04

Snow unlikely

ClearClearMixedMixed

Clear sky early, then clear spells later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
05

up to 1cm New Snow

SnowCloudCloudLight Snow

Snow showers, cloudy, light snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 1,049m to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
06

up to 14cm New Snow

MixedRainRainRain

Clear spells early, then rain later.

Snow Line from 1,199m to 1,049m, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
07

up to 10cm New Snow

RainLt RainMixedClear

Rain first, light rain then clear spells, clear sky later.

Snow Line from 1,279m to 1,199m, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
08

up to 3cm New Snow

MixedMixedLight SnowSnow

Clear spells, light snow at altitude, snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 1,079m to 1,049m, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
09

Snow unlikely

Freeze FogCloudClearClear

Freezing fog, cloudy, clear sky later.

This Snow Forecast for Nara, Switzerland 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 Nara, 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.

Nara Snow Forecast updated at 07:38 NZDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Nara

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Nara
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrFriSatSunMonTueWedThu 7 Day
Andermatt6cm 59cm
Madesimo2cm 50cm
Disentis Sedrun6cm 42cm
Alpe Arera1cm 40cm
Goms / Obergoms21cm 37cm
Splügen / Rheinwald2cm 30cm
Sedrun10cm 26cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Nara

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Nara, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Nara, 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 Nara is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, 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 Nara 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 Nara 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.