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Kiroro Snow Forecast - 18th January 2025

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Kiroro Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Kiroro

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Kiroro, Japan for 16 days from 18 January.

Updated 18 January 2025 08:03 IST.

Kiroro Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected22 January
Next Snow Amount1cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days10cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Kiroro

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
18

Snow unlikely

ClearFairClearMixed

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

Kiroro has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Kiroro Snow Report

Kiroro Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
-
Lower Snow Depths
-
Snow Conditions
-

Kiroro 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Kiroro from OpenMeteo
Sat
18
Sun
19
Mon
20
Tue
21
Wed
22
Thu
23
Fri
24
WindSW F2
1,180m
-11℃
Mixed
-4℃
Cloud
-3℃
Fog
-5℃
Cloud
-6℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
-5℃
Cloud
+2cm
-9℃
Mixed
SW F2
875m
-9℃
Mixed
-2℃
Cloud
-1℃
Fog
-3℃
Cloud
-4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
-3℃
Cloud
+2cm
-7℃
Mixed
570m
-7℃
Fair
2℃
Mixed
1℃
Mixed
-2℃
Cloud
-2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
-1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
-4℃
Mixed
Snow Line

570m

570m

570m

570m

570m

Max Town-7℃2℃1℃-2℃-2℃-1℃-4℃
Min Town-11℃-5℃-5℃-5℃-8℃-6℃-8℃

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.

Kiroro 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

ClearFairClearMixed

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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
19

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedMixedMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
20

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedCloudCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
21

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudFog

Cloudy early, then fog later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
22

1cm New Snow

CloudCloudClearLight Snow

Cloudy, clear sky, light snow later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
23

2cm New Snow

Light SnowMixedMixedSnow

Light snow, clear spells, snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
24

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedMixedMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

This Snow Forecast for Kiroro, 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 Kiroro, 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.

Kiroro Snow Forecast updated at 08:03 IST, next update expected 10:30 IST.

Snow Forecast near Kiroro

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Kiroro
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrSatSunMonTueWedThuFri 7 Day
Asarigawa Onsen1cm 9cm
Niseko Kokusai Moiwa1cm 8cm
Niseko Village/Higashiyama1cm 8cm
Rusutsu-7cm
Niseko1cm 6cm
Niseko Annupuri1cm 6cm
Niseko Hanazono-3cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Kiroro

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Kiroro, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Kiroro, 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 Kiroro 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 Kiroro 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 Kiroro 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.