Kagura Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Kagura
This is the Snow Forecast for Kagura, Japan for 17 days from 15 November.
Updated 16 November 2025 09:40 AEDT.
Forecast times for Kagura are in Japan Time (Asia/Tokyo).
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Kagura.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Kagura Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Kagura?
| Next Snow Expected | 18 November |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 27cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 36cm |
Forecast for today in Kagura
Max 5℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
15
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear sky later.
Powder Alert!
Updated 16 November 2025 09:41 AEDT
Powder Possible :- 27cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Kagura over the next 3 days.
Kagura Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
| - |
| Lower Snow Depths |
| - |
| Snow Conditions |
| - |
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| Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | Wed 19 | Thu 20 | Fri 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F2 | NW F3 | |||||
| 1,845m | 5℃
| 9℃
| 12℃
| 1℃
 +27cm
| -4℃
 +6cm
| 2℃
| 4℃
 |
| NW F2 | NW F3 | ||||||
| 1,233m | 5℃
| 9℃
| 12℃
| 1℃
+27cm
| -2℃
+6cm
| 5℃
| 7℃
 |
| NW F2 | |||||||
| 620m | 5℃
| 9℃
| 12℃
| 1℃
+9cm
| 3℃
+4cm
| 8℃
| 11℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 939m | varying 719m | varying 1,479m | ||||
| Max Town | 5℃ | 9℃ | 12℃ | 1℃ | 3℃ | 8℃ | 11℃ |
| Min Town | 0℃ | 0℃ | 1℃ | -4℃ | -5℃ | -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.
Kagura 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 5℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
15
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear sky later.
Max 9℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
16
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.
Max 12℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
17
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, light drizzle, cloudy later.
Max 1℃
Min -4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -4℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
18
9cm to 27cm New Snow
Cloudy first, patchy snow then heavy snow, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 939m to resort level.
Max 3℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
19
4cm to 6cm New Snow
Clear spells, fair, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 719m to resort level.
Max 8℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
20
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.
Max 11℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
21
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, light rain showers, rain showers later.
This Snow Forecast for Kagura, 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 Kagura, on any given trail 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.
Kagura Snow Forecast updated at 09:40 AEDT, next update expected 12:00 AEDT.
Snow Forecast near Kagura
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naeba | - | 25cm | |||||||
| Yuzawa Nakazato | - | 22cm | |||||||
| Kijimadaira | - | 15cm | |||||||
| Kawaba | - | 11cm | |||||||
| Yuzawa Kogen | - | 9cm | |||||||
| Ipponsugi | - | 7cm | |||||||
| Togari Onsen | - | 1cm |
Snow Reliability
Kagura is known for its impressive snow reliability, typically boasting a snow depth of 2 to 4 meters. The resort experiences consistent snowfall throughout the season, so check J2Ski for the latest snow conditions.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Kagura
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Kagura, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Kagura, 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 Kagura 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 Kagura 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 Kagura 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.