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Nozawa Onsen Snow Forecast - 17th February 2026

Nozawa Onsen Snow Report and Forecast

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Snow Forecast for Nozawa Onsen

This is the Snow and Weather for Nozawa Onsen from 17 February.

Updated 16 February 2026 16:42 CST.

For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Nozawa Onsen Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Nozawa Onsen?

Nozawa Onsen Snow Forecast Highlights - JMA
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,108m)
Next Snow Expected18 February
Next Snow Amount7cm
Next 48 Hours9cm
Next 7 Days18cm

Forecast for today in Nozawa Onsen

Max 2℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
17

Snow unlikely

FairClearClearClear

Fair early, then clear sky later.

Forecast times for Nozawa Onsen are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.

Nozawa Onsen has up to 18cm new snow forecast in the next 7 days.*
JMA - at altitude

Nozawa Onsen Snow Report

Nozawa Onsen Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
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Lower Snow Depths
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Snow Conditions
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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Nozawa Onsen from OpenMeteo(JMA)
Tue
17		Wed
18		Thu
19		Fri
20		Sat
21		Sun
22		Mon
23
WindSW F2S F2
1,650m
-5℃
Clear
-3℃
Snow
+6cm
-8℃
Cloud
+2cm
-2℃
Clear
2℃
Clear
6℃
Clear
1℃
Light Snow
+1cm
SW F2S F2
1,108m
-2℃
Fair
1℃
Snow
+7cm
-6℃
Light Snow
+1cm
1℃
Clear
5℃
Clear
9℃
Clear
4℃
Light Snow
SW F2S F2
565m
2℃
Clear
5℃
Snow
+5cm
-2℃
Cloud
+1cm
5℃
Clear
9℃
Clear
13℃
Clear
8℃
Lt Drizzle
Snow Line

565m

565m

varying 1,396m
to 888m

Max Town2℃5℃-2℃5℃9℃13℃8℃
Min Town-4℃-4℃-5℃-12℃-11℃-8℃-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.

Snow Forecast near Nozawa Onsen

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Nozawa Onsen
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayTuWeThFrSaSuMo
Myoko Akakura / Shinakakura10cm 19cm
Myoko Suginohara10cm 19cm
Myoko Ikenotaira10cm 18cm
Naeba7cm 15cm
Myoko Pine Valley6cm 14cm
Togari Onsen5cm 14cm
Togakushi4cm 6cm

Snow Reliability

Nozawa Onsen typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snowfall of over 10 meters each season. Visitors can expect consistent snow depth throughout the winter, but it's recommended to check the latest snow conditions on J2Ski for up-to-date information.

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.