Urabandai Snow Forecast
Urabandai is in the part of the year when the forecast gets exciting. The next 3 days are a pause in the snow, according to the latest run. It's on the mild side for now. Peak season isn't far off.
Snow Trend
24 Hour Forecast
10 day forecast
A typical season at Urabandai
- Average season
- ~7m of snow
- Base to summit
- 900m – 1200m (300m vertical)
That makes Urabandai the 10th snowiest of 13 Fukushima resorts we have reviewed.
Forecast tips for Urabandai
Watch how the storm finishes, not only how it starts. When cold air banking into the Aizu and Bandai hills is the pattern to watch, the live numbers usually matter most in the first lift window. With a 900 to 1200 metre elevation band and 300 metres of vertical, the groomers tell the story quickly once the first few laps are done. A seasonal baseline around 7 metres means small clean refills matter more than waiting for a giant number. The swing variable is the overnight low, especially if the storm clears before first lifts. If you are looking beyond the ropes, only chase that angle when the forecast also shows settled wind and stable visibility. Chase it when 5 to 15 cm arrives cold overnight; skip it when warmth follows close behind.
Nearby forecasts
The closest resort we've reviewed is Nekoma Mountain, 3km W, topping out at 1,338m. When a storm misses Urabandai, check these first.