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Kawaba Snow Forecast - 1st April 2026

Kawaba Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 01 April 2026 04:48 UTC

Snow Forecast for Kawaba

Snow and Weather from 1 April.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Kawaba Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Kawaba?

Kawaba Snow Forecast Highlights - JMA
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,580m)
Next Snow Expected2 April
Next Snow Amount 2cm 1in
Next 48 Hours 2cm 1in
Next 7 Days 2cm 1in

Forecast for today in Kawaba

Max 10℃ 51°F
Min 4℃ 38°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 51°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Wed
01

up to 1cm New Snow

MixedLt RainDrizzleLt Rain

Clear spells first, light rain then drizzle, light rain later.

Snow falling to 1,613m 5,292ft , with rain below.

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

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Kawaba from OpenMeteo(JMA)
Wed
01
Thu
02
Fri
03
Sat
04
Sun
05
Mon
06
Tue
07
WindNW F2
1,870m 6,135ft
7℃ 44°F
Snow
+1cm
0℃ 33°F
Snow
+8cm +3in
6℃ 42°F
Clear
4℃ 39°F
Lt Drizzle
13℃ 56°F
Fair
11℃ 52°F
Mixed
12℃ 53°F
Mixed
NW F2
1,580m 5,184ft
8℃ 47°F
Snow
2℃ 36°F
Snow
+2cm +1in
7℃ 45°F
Clear
6℃ 42°F
Lt Drizzle
15℃ 59°F
Fair
13℃ 55°F
Mixed
13℃ 56°F
Mixed
NW F2
1,290m 4,232ft
10℃ 51°F
Shwrs
4℃ 39°F
Light Snow
9℃ 49°F
Clear
8℃ 46°F
Lt Drizzle
17℃ 63°F
Fair
15℃ 59°F
Mixed
15℃ 60°F
Mixed
Snow Line

1,613m 5,292ft

varying 1,644m 5,394ft
to 1,290m 4,232ft

Max Town 10℃ 51°F 4℃ 39°F 9℃ 49°F 8℃ 46°F 17℃ 63°F 15℃ 59°F 15℃ 60°F
Min Town 4℃ 38°F -1℃ 30°F -1℃ 31°F 2℃ 35°F 6℃ 42°F 6℃ 42°F 4℃ 40°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 Kawaba

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Kawaba
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayWeThFrSaSuMoTu
Kagura 8cm 3in 8cm 3in
Naeba 6cm 2in 6cm 2in

Snow Reliability

Kawaba typically receives around 6 meters of snowfall annually, ensuring consistent snow conditions throughout the season. For the latest snow depth and conditions, check J2Ski for updates.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Kawaba

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