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Nozawa Onsen Snow Forecast - 25th March 2025

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Nozawa Onsen Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Nozawa Onsen

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Nozawa Onsen, Japan for 16 days from 25 March.

Updated 25 March 2025 13:32 PDT.

Nozawa Onsen Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected30 March
Next Snow Amount2in
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days3in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Nozawa Onsen.

Forecast for today in Nozawa Onsen

Max 64°F
Min 48°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 48°F to daytime highs around 64°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
25

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearFair

Clear sky early, then fair later.

Nozawa Onsen has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Nozawa Onsen Snow Report

Nozawa Onsen Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
-
Lower Snow Depths
-
Snow Conditions
-

Nozawa Onsen 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Nozawa Onsen from OpenMeteo
Tue
25
Wed
26
Thu
27
Fri
28
Sat
29
Sun
30
Mon
31
WindSW F2SW F2SE F2NW F2
5,413ft
64°F
Clear
55°F
Clear
69°F
Clear
50°F
Snow
29°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
28°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
27°F
Fair
SW F2SW F2W F2
3,634ft
64°F
Clear
55°F
Clear
69°F
Clear
50°F
Snow
33°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
28°F
Light Snow
+2in
31°F
Mixed
SW F2SW F2NE F2
1,854ft
64°F
Clear
55°F
Clear
69°F
Clear
50°F
Snow
43°F
Cloud
39°F
Fair
39°F
Fair
Snow Line

1,854ft

varying 2,096ft
to 1,900ft

1,854ft

Max Town64°F55°F69°F50°F43°F39°F39°F
Min Town48°F39°F55°F33°F32°F28°F27°F

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.

Nozawa Onsen 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 64°F
Min 48°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 48°F to daytime highs around 64°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
25

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearFair

Clear sky early, then fair later.

Max 55°F
Min 39°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 55°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
26

Snow unlikely

FairFairClearFair

Fair, clear sky, fair later.

Max 69°F
Min 55°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 55°F to daytime highs around 69°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
27

Snow unlikely

FairClearCloudRain

Fair first, clear sky then cloudy, rain later.

Max 50°F
Min 33°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 50°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
28

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedLt DrizzleCloud

Cloudy first, clear spells then light drizzle, cloudy later.

Max 43°F
Min 32°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 43°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
29

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 39°F
Min 28°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 28°F and rising to 39°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
30

New Snow

Light SnowFairMixedMixed

Light snow, fair, clear spells later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 39°F
Min 27°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 27°F and rising to 39°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
31

Snow unlikely

FairClearFairMixed

Fair first, clear sky then fair, clear spells later.

This Snow Forecast for Nozawa Onsen, 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 Nozawa Onsen, 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.

Nozawa Onsen Snow Forecast updated at 13:32 PDT, next update expected 16:00 PDT.

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Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Nozawa Onsen

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