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Biwako Valley Snow Forecast - 28th March 2025

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Biwako Valley Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Biwako Valley

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Biwako Valley, Japan for 16 days from 28 March.

Updated 29 March 2025 01:33 AEDT.

Biwako Valley Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected30 March
Next Snow Amount6cm
Next 48 Hours6cm
Next 7 Days6cm
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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

Max 8℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
28

Snow unlikely

ShwrsLt DrizzleHvy DrizzleSnow

Rain showers first, light drizzle then heavy drizzle, snow showers later.

Biwako Valley has 6cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Biwako Valley Snow Report

Biwako Valley Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
-
Lower Snow Depths
-
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
Fri
28
Sat
29
Sun
30
Mon
31
Tue
01
Wed
02
Thu
03
Wind
1,174m
8℃
Snow
3℃
Cloud
1℃
Light Snow
+6cm
1℃
Mixed
5℃
Cloud
9℃
Fair
7℃
Fog
1,057m
8℃
Snow
3℃
Cloud
1℃
Light Snow
+6cm
2℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
8℃
Fair
6℃
Fog
940m
8℃
Snow
3℃
Cloud
1℃
Light Snow
+6cm
3℃
Cloud
7℃
Cloud
9℃
Fair
6℃
Fog
Snow Line

940m

940m

Max Town8℃3℃1℃3℃7℃9℃6℃
Min Town0℃-2℃-3℃0℃3℃2℃0℃

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.

Max 8℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
28

Snow unlikely

ShwrsLt DrizzleHvy DrizzleSnow

Rain showers first, light drizzle then heavy drizzle, snow showers later.

Max 3℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
29

Snow unlikely

FairCloudCloudClear

Fair, cloudy, clear sky later.

Max 1℃
Min -3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -3℃ to daytime highs around 1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
30

6cm New Snow

SnowSnowLight SnowFair

Snow showers, light snow, fair later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 3℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
31

Snow unlikely

FairFairCloudCloud

Fair early, then cloudy later.

Max 7℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
01

Snow unlikely

Lt RainCloudCloudMixed

Light rain, cloudy, clear spells later.

Max 9℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
02

Snow unlikely

CloudFairFairMixed

Cloudy, fair, clear spells later.

Max 6℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
03

Snow unlikely

Lt RainCloudFogMixed

Light rain showers first, cloudy then fog, clear spells later.

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 01:33 AEDT, next update expected 07:00 AEDT.

Snow Forecast near Biwako Valley

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Biwako Valley
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrFriSatSunMonTueWedThu 7 Day
Happo One1cm 5cm
Myoko Suginohara1cm 4cm
Hakuba 471cm 3cm
Myoko Ikenotaira1cm 1cm
Myoko Pine Valley1cm 1cm
Tsugaike Kogen1cm 1cm

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.