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Shizukuishi Snow Forecast - 14th January 2025

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Shizukuishi Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Shizukuishi

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Shizukuishi, Japan for 16 days from 14 January.

Updated 14 January 2025 19:34 AEDT.

Shizukuishi Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected14 January
Next Snow Amount3cm
Next 48 Hours13cm
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 Shizukuishi.

Forecast for today in Shizukuishi

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
14

3cm New Snow

ClearFairSnowMixed

Clear sky first, fair then heavy snow showers, clear spells later.

Snow falling to resort level.

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Updated 14 January 2025 21:42 AEDT

Powder Possible :- 13cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Shizukuishi over the next 2 days.

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Shizukuishi Snow Report

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

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Shizukuishi from OpenMeteo
Tue
14
Wed
15
Thu
16
Fri
17
Sat
18
Sun
19
Mon
20
WindSW F2SW F2SW F2NW F4W F2
1,370m
4℃
Snow
+3cm
0℃
Light Snow
+1cm
1℃
Snow
+9cm
-2℃
Light Snow
+3cm
-9℃
Mixed
-3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
-2℃
Cloud
SW F2SW F2SW F2NW F4W F2
905m
4℃
Snow
+3cm
0℃
Light Snow
+1cm
1℃
Snow
+9cm
-2℃
Light Snow
+3cm
-6℃
Mixed
0℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
1℃
Cloud
SW F2SW F2SW F2NW F3
440m
4℃
Snow
+3cm
0℃
Light Snow
+1cm
1℃
Snow
+9cm
-2℃
Light Snow
+1cm
-2℃
Mixed
2℃
Cloud
5℃
Cloud
Snow Line

440m

440m

440m

440m

varying 749m
to 609m

varying 689m
to 609m

Max Town4℃0℃1℃-2℃-2℃2℃5℃
Min Town-2℃-7℃-4℃-8℃-8℃-4℃-3℃

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.

Shizukuishi 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
14

3cm New Snow

ClearFairSnowMixed

Clear sky first, fair then heavy snow showers, clear spells later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
15

1cm New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowSnowFair

Light snow, snow showers, fair later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
16

9cm New Snow

MixedMixedHvy SnowSnow

Clear spells, heavy snow, heavy snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
17

1cm to 3cm New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowCloudMixed

Light snow, cloudy, clear spells later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
18

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedMixedFair

Clear spells early, then fair later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
19

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Snow Line from 749m to 609m, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
20

Snow unlikely

SnowCloudCloudMixed

Snow showers at altitude, cloudy, clear spells later.

This Snow Forecast for Shizukuishi, 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 Shizukuishi, 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.

Shizukuishi Snow Forecast updated at 19:34 AEDT, next update expected 01:00 AEDT.

Snow Forecast near Shizukuishi

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Shizukuishi
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 Day
Hachimantai31cm 42cm
Hachimantai Resort19cm 24cm
Amihari13cm 19cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Shizukuishi

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