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Nozawa Onsen Snow Forecast - 18th July 2025

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 18 July.

Updated 17 July 2025 19:36 CDT.

Nozawa Onsen Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow?
There is no snow currently in the forecast for Nozawa Onsen.

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 32℃
Min 21℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 21℃ to daytime highs around 32℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
18

Snow unlikely

ClearMixedFairClear

Clear sky first, clear spells then fair, clear sky 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
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Nozawa Onsen 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Nozawa Onsen from OpenMeteo
Fri
18
Sat
19
Sun
20
Mon
21
Tue
22
Wed
23
Thu
24
Wind
1,650m
32℃
Fair
31℃
Fair
29℃
Cloud
30℃
Cloud
30℃
Cloud
29℃
Cloud
30℃
Fair
1,108m
32℃
Fair
31℃
Fair
28℃
Cloud
28℃
Mixed
28℃
Cloud
27℃
Cloud
27℃
Fair
565m
32℃
Fair
31℃
Fair
28℃
Cloud
26℃
Cloud
27℃
Cloud
26℃
Cloud
26℃
Lt Rain
Snow Line
Max Town32℃31℃28℃26℃27℃26℃26℃
Min Town21℃22℃21℃21℃20℃20℃21℃

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 32℃
Min 21℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 21℃ to daytime highs around 32℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
18

Snow unlikely

ClearMixedFairClear

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

Max 31℃
Min 22℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 22℃ to daytime highs around 31℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
19

Snow unlikely

FairClearFairFair

Fair, clear sky, fair later.

Max 28℃
Min 21℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 21℃ to daytime highs around 28℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
20

Snow unlikely

FairMixedCloudCloud

Fair, clear spells, cloudy later.

Max 26℃
Min 21℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 21℃ to daytime highs around 26℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
21

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudFairMixed

Cloudy, fair, clear spells later.

Max 27℃
Min 20℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 20℃ to daytime highs around 27℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
22

Snow unlikely

CloudShwrsCloudFair

Cloudy first, rain showers then cloudy, fair later.

Max 26℃
Min 20℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 20℃ to daytime highs around 26℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
23

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudFairCloud

Cloudy, fair, cloudy later.

Max 26℃
Min 21℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 21℃ to daytime highs around 26℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
24

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudMixedClear

Cloudy, clear spells, clear sky later.

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

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 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.

Nozawa Onsen Snow Forecast updated at 19:36 CDT, next update expected 22:00 CDT.

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.