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Biwako Valley Snow Forecast - 11th February 2025

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Biwako Valley Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Biwako Valley

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This is the Snow Forecast for Biwako Valley, Japan for 16 days from 11 February.

Updated 11 February 2025 17:32 AEDT.

Biwako Valley Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected12 February
Next Snow Amount3cm
Next 48 Hours4cm
Next 7 Days22cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Biwako Valley

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
11

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudMixedFair

Cloudy, clear spells, fair later.

Biwako Valley has 4cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Biwako Valley Snow Report

Biwako Valley Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
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Lower Snow Depths
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Snow Conditions
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Biwako Valley 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Biwako Valley from OpenMeteo
Tue
11
Wed
12
Thu
13
Fri
14
Sat
15
Sun
16
Mon
17
WindW F2SW F3SW F2NW F3
1,174m
-2℃
Mixed
9℃
Light Snow
+3cm
1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
3℃
Clear
1℃
Mixed
2℃
Mixed
-1℃
Snow
+11cm
W F2SW F3SW F2NW F3
1,057m
-2℃
Mixed
9℃
Light Snow
+3cm
1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
3℃
Mixed
3℃
Cloud
2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
1℃
Snow
+14cm
W F2SW F3SW F2NW F3
940m
-2℃
Mixed
9℃
Light Snow
+3cm
1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
3℃
Mixed
4℃
Cloud
3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
1℃
Snow
+13cm
Snow Line

940m

940m

940m

940m

940m

940m

Max Town-2℃9℃1℃3℃4℃3℃1℃
Min Town-4℃-1℃-3℃-4℃-1℃-1℃-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.

Biwako Valley 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

Tue
11

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudMixedFair

Cloudy, clear spells, fair later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
12

3cm New Snow

FairCloudLt DrizzleSnow

Fair first, cloudy then light drizzle, snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
13

1cm New Snow

CloudCloudMixedMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
14

Snow unlikely

Lt DrizzleMixedClearClear

Light drizzle, clear spells, clear sky later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
15

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
16

Snow unlikely

CloudLt Snow ShwrsMixedFair

Cloudy first, light snow showers then clear spells, fair later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
17

11cm to 13cm New Snow

CloudSnowSnowLt Snow Shwrs

Cloudy first, snow showers then heavy snow showers, light snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

This Snow Forecast for Biwako Valley, 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 Biwako Valley, 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.

Biwako Valley Snow Forecast updated at 17:32 AEDT, next update expected 23:00 AEDT.

Snow Forecast near Biwako Valley

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Biwako Valley
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 Day
Myoko Suginohara4cm 25cm
Tsugaike Kogen6cm 22cm
Hakuba 478cm 18cm
Happo One8cm 18cm
Myoko Ikenotaira3cm 17cm
Myoko Pine Valley4cm 17cm
Togari Onsen2cm 13cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Biwako Valley

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