Biwako Valley Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Biwako Valley
When will there be fresh snow?
This is the Snow Forecast for Biwako Valley, Japan for 15 days from 18 January.
Updated 17 January 2025 22:11 IST.
| Next Snow Expected | 21 January |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 8cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Biwako Valley.
Forecast for today in Biwako Valley
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
18
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear sky, fair later.
Biwako Valley has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Biwako Valley Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
| - |
| Lower Snow Depths |
| - |
| Snow Conditions |
| - |
Biwako Valley 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sat 18 | Sun 19 | Mon 20 | Tue 21 | Wed 22 | Thu 23 | Fri 24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F2 | ||||||
| 1,174m | 1℃
| 5℃
 | 6℃
 | 0℃
 +2cm
| -2℃
+2cm
| 2℃
 +3cm
| 0℃
|
| 1,057m | 1℃
| 5℃
| 6℃
| 0℃
+4cm
| -2℃
+2cm
| 3℃
+3cm
| -1℃
|
| 940m | 1℃
| 5℃
| 6℃
| 1℃
+4cm
| -1℃
+2cm
| 3℃
+2cm
| 0℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 959m | 940m | 940m | varying 1,019m | |||
| Max Town | 1℃ | 5℃ | 6℃ | 1℃ | -1℃ | 3℃ | 0℃ |
| Min Town | -4℃ | 1℃ | 0℃ | -3℃ | -3℃ | 0℃ | -2℃ |
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.
Biwako Valley 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.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
18
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear sky, fair later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
19
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear spells, fair later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
20
Snow unlikely
Fair first, fog then light snow showers, fog later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
21
2cm to 4cm New Snow
Light snow showers first, snow showers then light snow showers, clear spells later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
22
2cm New Snow
Cloudy first, light snow showers then clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
23
2cm to 3cm New Snow
Clear spells, cloudy, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,019m to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
24
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, fog, clear sky later.
This Snow Forecast for Biwako Valley, 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 Biwako Valley, 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.
Biwako Valley Snow Forecast updated at 22:11 IST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Biwako Valley
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myoko Suginohara | 2cm | 11cm | |||||||
| Myoko Pine Valley | 3cm | 10cm | |||||||
| Myoko Ikenotaira | - | 5cm | |||||||
| Togari Onsen | 1cm | 4cm | |||||||
| Hakuba 47 | 1cm | 2cm | |||||||
| Happo One | 1cm | 2cm | |||||||
| Tsugaike Kogen | 1cm | 1cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Biwako Valley
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Biwako Valley, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Biwako Valley, 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 Biwako Valley 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 Biwako Valley 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 Biwako Valley 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.