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Tsugaike Kogen Snow Forecast - 12th March 2026

Tsugaike Kogen Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 12 March 2026 16:42 UTC

Snow Forecast for Tsugaike Kogen

Snow and Weather from 12 March.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Tsugaike Kogen Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Tsugaike Kogen?

Tsugaike Kogen Snow Forecast Highlights - JMA
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,240m)
Next Snow Expected21 March
Next Snow Amount 2cm 1in
Next 48 Hours 1cm 1in
Next 7 Days 1cm 1in

Forecast for today in Tsugaike Kogen

Max 2℃ 35°F
Min -3℃ 27°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 27°F and rising to 2℃ 35°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Thu
12

Snow unlikely

ClearFairLight SnowLt Snow Shwrs

Clear sky first, fair then light snow, light snow showers later.

Forecast times for Tsugaike Kogen are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Tsugaike Kogen from OpenMeteo(JMA)
Thu
12
Fri
13
Sat
14
Sun
15
Mon
16
Tue
17
Wed
18
Wind
1,680m 5,512ft
-5℃ 23°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
-6℃ 22°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
-2℃ 29°F
Fair
-4℃ 25°F
Mixed
-4℃ 26°F
Mixed
-2℃ 28°F
Clear
2℃ 35°F
Mixed
1,240m 4,068ft
-1℃ 30°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
-2℃ 28°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
1℃ 34°F
Fair
-1℃ 31°F
Mixed
-1℃ 31°F
Mixed
1℃ 33°F
Clear
5℃ 40°F
Mixed
800m 2,625ft
2℃ 35°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
0℃ 33°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
4℃ 39°F
Fair
2℃ 36°F
Mixed
2℃ 36°F
Mixed
4℃ 38°F
Clear
7℃ 45°F
Mixed
Snow Line

800m 2,625ft

800m 2,625ft

800m 2,625ft

800m 2,625ft

Max Town 2℃ 35°F 0℃ 33°F 4℃ 39°F 2℃ 36°F 2℃ 36°F 4℃ 38°F 7℃ 45°F
Min Town -3℃ 27°F -3℃ 26°F -1℃ 29°F -2℃ 28°F -3℃ 26°F -3℃ 26°F -3℃ 27°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.

Snow Forecast near Tsugaike Kogen

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Tsugaike Kogen
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayThFrSaSuMoTuWe
Myoko Suginohara 2cm 1in 3cm 1in
Myoko Akakura / Shinakakura 2cm 1in 2cm 1in
Myoko Ikenotaira 1cm 1in 2cm 1in
Happo One 1cm - 1cm -
Madarao 1cm - 1cm 1in
Myoko Pine Valley 1cm 1in 1cm 1in

Snow Reliability

Tsugaike Kogen typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of 2-3 meters during peak season. For the latest snow information, check J2Ski for up-to-date details on snowfall and conditions.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Tsugaike Kogen

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