Shiga Yakebitaiyama Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Shiga Yakebitaiyama
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This is the Snow Forecast for Shiga Yakebitaiyama, Japan for 15 days from 3 April.
Updated 02 April 2025 19:31 BST.
| Next Snow Expected | 14 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm - |
| Next 48 Hours | 1cm - |
| Next 7 Days | 1cm - |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Shiga Yakebitaiyama.
Forecast for today in Shiga Yakebitaiyama
Max 16℃ 60°F
Min 7℃ 45°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ 45°F to daytime highs around 16℃ 60°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
03
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, fair later.
Shiga Yakebitaiyama has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Shiga Yakebitaiyama Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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Shiga Yakebitaiyama 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Thu 03 | Fri 04 | Sat 05 | Sun 06 | Mon 07 | Tue 08 | Wed 09 | |
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| Wind | NW F2 | ||||||
| 2,000m 6,562ft | 16℃ 60°F
| 14℃ 56°F
 | 17℃ 62°F
+1cm
| 6℃ 43°F
| 4℃ 39°F
| 8℃ 45°F
| 10℃ 50°F
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| NW F2 | |||||||
| 1,770m 5,807ft | 16℃ 60°F
| 14℃ 56°F
| 17℃ 62°F
| 8℃ 46°F
| 6℃ 42°F
| 9℃ 48°F
| 12℃ 53°F
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| NW F2 | |||||||
| 1,540m 5,052ft | 16℃ 60°F
| 14℃ 56°F
| 17℃ 62°F
| 9℃ 49°F
| 7℃ 45°F
| 11℃ 51°F
| 13℃ 55°F
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| Snow Line | varying 1,819m 5,968ft | ||||||
| Max Town | 16℃ 60°F | 14℃ 56°F | 17℃ 62°F | 9℃ 49°F | 7℃ 45°F | 11℃ 51°F | 13℃ 55°F |
| Min Town | 7℃ 45°F | 4℃ 39°F | 2℃ 35°F | 2℃ 35°F | -1℃ 29°F | 1℃ 33°F | 2℃ 36°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.
Shiga Yakebitaiyama 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 16℃ 60°F
Min 7℃ 45°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ 45°F to daytime highs around 16℃ 60°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
03
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, fair later.
Max 14℃ 56°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 56°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
04
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear sky, fair later.
Max 17℃ 62°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 17℃ 62°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
05
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy, fair, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 1,819m 5,968ft to 1,769m 5,804ft , with rain below.
Max 9℃ 49°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
06
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, fair then clear spells, fair later.
Max 7℃ 45°F
Min -1℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 29°F and rising to 7℃ 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
07
Snow unlikely
Fair.
Max 11℃ 51°F
Min 1℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
08
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear sky later.
Max 13℃ 55°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 55°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
09
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear sky, fair later.
This Snow Forecast for Shiga Yakebitaiyama, 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 Shiga Yakebitaiyama, 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.
Shiga Yakebitaiyama Snow Forecast updated at 19:31 BST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Shiga Yakebitaiyama
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | 7 Day |
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| Shiga Higashitateyama | 1cm - | 1cm - | |||||||
| Shiga Okusiga Kogen | 1cm - | 1cm - |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Shiga Yakebitaiyama
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Shiga Yakebitaiyama, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Shiga Yakebitaiyama, 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 Shiga Yakebitaiyama 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 Shiga Yakebitaiyama 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 Shiga Yakebitaiyama 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.