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Karuizawa Snow Forecast - 3rd July 2025

Karuizawa Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Karuizawa

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Karuizawa, Japan for 16 days from 3 July.

Updated 03 July 2025 04:33 UTC.

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

For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Karuizawa

Max 26℃ 79°F
Min 19℃ 65°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 19℃ 65°F to daytime highs around 26℃ 79°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
03

Snow unlikely

FairShwrsCloudFair

Fair first, rain showers then cloudy, fair later.

Karuizawa has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Karuizawa Snow Report

Karuizawa Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
-
Lower Snow Depths
-
Snow Conditions
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Karuizawa 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Karuizawa from OpenMeteo
Thu
03
Fri
04
Sat
05
Sun
06
Mon
07
Tue
08
Wed
09
Wind
1,155m 3,789ft
26℃ 79°F
Cloud
26℃ 79°F
Lt Drizzle
25℃ 78°F
Lt Drizzle
28℃ 83°F
Cloud
27℃ 81°F
Mixed
26℃ 78°F
Mixed
28℃ 83°F
Mixed
1,048m 3,437ft
26℃ 79°F
Cloud
26℃ 79°F
Lt Drizzle
25℃ 78°F
Lt Drizzle
29℃ 84°F
Cloud
28℃ 82°F
Mixed
27℃ 80°F
Mixed
29℃ 84°F
Mixed
940m 3,084ft
26℃ 79°F
Cloud
26℃ 79°F
Lt Drizzle
25℃ 78°F
Lt Drizzle
30℃ 86°F
Cloud
29℃ 84°F
Fog
28℃ 81°F
Lt Rain
30℃ 86°F
Mixed
Snow Line
Max Town 26℃ 79°F 26℃ 79°F 25℃ 78°F 30℃ 86°F 29℃ 84°F 28℃ 81°F 30℃ 86°F
Min Town 19℃ 65°F 18℃ 64°F 20℃ 67°F 21℃ 70°F 21℃ 69°F 21℃ 70°F 20℃ 69°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.

Karuizawa 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 26℃ 79°F
Min 19℃ 65°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 19℃ 65°F to daytime highs around 26℃ 79°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
03

Snow unlikely

FairShwrsCloudFair

Fair first, rain showers then cloudy, fair later.

Max 26℃ 79°F
Min 18℃ 64°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 18℃ 64°F to daytime highs around 26℃ 79°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
04

Snow unlikely

FairLt DrizzleCloudFair

Fair first, light drizzle then cloudy, fair later.

Max 25℃ 78°F
Min 20℃ 67°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 20℃ 67°F to daytime highs around 25℃ 78°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
05

Snow unlikely

FairShwrsShwrsCloud

Fair, rain showers, cloudy later.

Max 30℃ 86°F
Min 21℃ 70°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 21℃ 70°F to daytime highs around 30℃ 86°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
06

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Max 29℃ 84°F
Min 21℃ 69°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 21℃ 69°F to daytime highs around 29℃ 84°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
07

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudFogFog

Cloudy early, then fog later.

Max 28℃ 81°F
Min 21℃ 70°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 21℃ 70°F to daytime highs around 28℃ 81°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
08

Snow unlikely

MixedLt RainFogFog

Clear spells, light rain showers, fog later.

Max 30℃ 86°F
Min 20℃ 69°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 20℃ 69°F to daytime highs around 30℃ 86°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
09

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedMixedFair

Clear spells early, then fair later.

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

This Snow Forecast for Karuizawa, 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 Karuizawa, 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.

Karuizawa Snow Forecast updated at 04:33 UTC, next update expected imminently.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Karuizawa

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