Yonezawa Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Yonezawa
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This is the Snow Forecast for Yonezawa, Japan for 16 days from 13 March.
Updated 12 March 2025 17:37 PDT.
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Yonezawa.
Forecast for today in Yonezawa
Max 52°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 52°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
13
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear sky later.
Yonezawa has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Yonezawa Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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Yonezawa 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Thu 13 | Fri 14 | Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | Wed 19 | |
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| Wind | W F3 | W F3 | SW F2 | S F3 | W F4 | SW F2 | |
| 2,625ft | 52°F
| 42°F
| 41°F
| 44°F
 | 33°F
 | 33°F
 | 38°F
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| W F3 | W F3 | SW F2 | S F3 | NW F5 | SW F2 | SW F2 | |
| 2,092ft | 52°F
| 42°F
| 41°F
| 44°F
 | 39°F
| 37°F
| 37°F
|
| W F3 | W F3 | SE F3 | W F5 | SW F2 | SW F2 | ||
| 1,558ft | 52°F
| 42°F
| 41°F
| 44°F
| 39°F
| 38°F
| 43°F
|
| Snow Line | 1,558ft | 1,558ft | |||||
| Max Town | 52°F | 42°F | 41°F | 44°F | 39°F | 38°F | 43°F |
| Min Town | 36°F | 33°F | 28°F | 34°F | 28°F | 26°F | 28°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.
Yonezawa 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 52°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 52°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
13
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear sky later.
Max 42°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
14
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear spells later.
Max 41°F
Min 28°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 28°F and rising to 41°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
15
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear spells later.
Max 44°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
16
Snow unlikely
Light rain, rain showers, light rain later.
Max 39°F
Min 28°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 28°F and rising to 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
17
New Snow
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 38°F
Min 26°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 26°F and rising to 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 43°F
Min 28°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 28°F and rising to 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
19
New Snow
Fair first, cloudy then clear spells, snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
This Snow Forecast for Yonezawa, 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 Yonezawa, 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.
Yonezawa Snow Forecast updated at 17:37 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Yonezawa
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tengendai Kogen | 2in | 9in | |||||||
| Alts Bandai | 2in | 6in | |||||||
| Adatara Kogen | 2in | 6in | |||||||
| Numajiri | 2in | 4in | |||||||
| Bandai Kokusai | - | 2in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Yonezawa
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Yonezawa, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Yonezawa, 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 Yonezawa 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 Yonezawa 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 Yonezawa 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.