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Shiga Okusiga Kogen Snow Forecast - 22nd January 2025

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Shiga Okusiga Kogen Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Shiga Okusiga Kogen

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This is the Snow Forecast for Shiga Okusiga Kogen, Japan for 15 days from 22 January.

Updated 22 January 2025 01:44 AEDT.

Shiga Okusiga Kogen Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected27 January
Next Snow Amount9cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days17cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Shiga Okusiga Kogen.

Forecast for today in Shiga Okusiga Kogen

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
22

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Shiga Okusiga Kogen has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Shiga Okusiga Kogen Snow Report

Shiga Okusiga Kogen Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
-
Lower Snow Depths
-
Snow Conditions
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Shiga Okusiga Kogen 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Shiga Okusiga Kogen from OpenMeteo
Wed
22		Thu
23		Fri
24		Sat
25		Sun
26		Mon
27		Tue
28
WindNW F2SE F2SW F3
2,000m
10℃
Clear
11℃
Clear
10℃
Cloud
-4℃
Clear
-2℃
Cloud
-1℃
Snow
+16cm
-4℃
Clear
+1cm
NW F2SE F2SW F3
1,730m
10℃
Clear
11℃
Clear
10℃
Cloud
-2℃
Clear
0℃
Cloud
1℃
Light Snow
+9cm
-3℃
Clear
+1cm
W F3S F2W F2
1,460m
10℃
Clear
11℃
Clear
10℃
Cloud
-2℃
Mixed
-1℃
Cloud
3℃
Light Snow
+3cm
-3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
Snow Line

varying 1,939m
to 1,460m

1,460m

Max Town10℃11℃10℃-2℃-1℃3℃-3℃
Min Town4℃4℃-4℃-6℃-6℃-3℃-8℃

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.

Shiga Okusiga Kogen 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

Wed
22

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
23

Snow unlikely

ClearClearFairCloud

Clear sky, fair, cloudy later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
24

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
25

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedClearClear

Clear spells early, then clear sky later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
26

Snow unlikely

FairCloudMixedCloud

Fair first, cloudy then clear spells, cloudy later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
27

3cm to 16cm New Snow

CloudLight SnowSnowCloud

Cloudy first, light snow then snow at altitude, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,939m to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
28

1cm New Snow

Light SnowMixedClearFair

Light snow first, clear spells then clear sky, fair later.

Snow falling to resort level.

This Snow Forecast for Shiga Okusiga Kogen, 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 Shiga Okusiga Kogen, 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.

Shiga Okusiga Kogen Snow Forecast updated at 01:44 AEDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Shiga Okusiga Kogen

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Shiga Okusiga Kogen
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrWedThuFriSatSunMonTue 7 Day
Shiga Yakebitaiyama-9cm
Shiga Higashitateyama-8cm
Shiga Ichinose Diamond-6cm
Shiga Hoppo Bunadaira-5cm
Shiga Maruike-5cm
Shiga Giant-3cm
Shiga Hasuike-2cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Shiga Okusiga Kogen

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