Kijimadaira Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Kijimadaira
When will there be fresh snow?
This is the Snow Forecast for Kijimadaira, Japan for 16 days from 22 February.
Updated 22 February 2025 13:45 AEDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 22 February |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 6cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 15cm |
| Next 7 Days | 16cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Kijimadaira.
Forecast for today in Kijimadaira
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
22
6cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers, snow showers, heavy snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
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Updated 22 February 2025 13:47 AEDT
Powder Possible :- 15cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Kijimadaira over the next 2 days.
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Kijimadaira Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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Kijimadaira 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sat 22 | Sun 23 | Mon 24 | Tue 25 | Wed 26 | Thu 27 | Fri 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F2 | ||||||
| 1,271m | -4℃
+6cm
| -5℃
+7cm
| -4℃
 +2cm
| -1℃
 | 1℃
| 3℃
 | 5℃
 |
| W F2 | |||||||
| 870m | -4℃
+6cm
| -5℃
+7cm
| -4℃
+2cm
| 2℃
 | 3℃
| 5℃
| 8℃
+1cm
|
| SW F2 | |||||||
| 469m | -4℃
+6cm
| -5℃
+7cm
| -4℃
+2cm
| 4℃
| 6℃
 | 8℃
| 11℃
|
| Snow Line | 469m | 469m | 469m | varying 679m | |||
| Max Town | -4℃ | -5℃ | -4℃ | 4℃ | 6℃ | 8℃ | 11℃ |
| Min Town | -7℃ | -7℃ | -8℃ | -3℃ | -2℃ | -1℃ | 1℃ |
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.
Kijimadaira 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
Sat
22
6cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers, snow showers, heavy snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
23
7cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers first, light snow then heavy snow showers, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
24
2cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers first, light snow then fair, clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
25
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then clear spells later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
26
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, cloudy then fog, clear spells later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
27
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear spells, clear sky later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
28
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, fair then light snow showers at altitude, fair later.
This Snow Forecast for Kijimadaira, 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 Kijimadaira, 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.
Kijimadaira Snow Forecast updated at 13:45 AEDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Kijimadaira
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gala Yuzawa | 35cm | 42cm | |||||||
| Yuzawa Kogen | 35cm | 39cm | |||||||
| Kagura | 33cm | 37cm | |||||||
| Myoko Pine Valley | 19cm | 20cm | |||||||
| Madarao | 13cm | 13cm | |||||||
| Myoko Ikenotaira | 11cm | 13cm | |||||||
| Cupid Valley | 7cm | 7cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Kijimadaira
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Kijimadaira, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Kijimadaira, 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 Kijimadaira 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 Kijimadaira 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 Kijimadaira 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.