Shizenkan Snow Forecast
Winter is moving in on Shizenkan. 2 cm is lined up for the next 3 days, so keep an eye on Wednesday morning. Expect it to settle up high first, the way early-season snow does.
Snow Trend
24 Hour Forecast
10 day forecast
A typical season at Shizenkan
- Average season
- ~9m of snow
- Base to summit
- 440m – 644m (204m vertical)
That makes Shizenkan the 6th snowiest of 13 Yamagata resorts we have reviewed.
Forecast tips for Shizenkan
Read the freezing level before the snowfall total. When west to northwest flow off the Sea of Japan is the pattern to watch, the live numbers usually matter most in the first lift window. With a 440 to 760 metre elevation band and 320 metres of vertical, the gladed pockets are the first place to check once the groomers get tracked. A seasonal baseline around 9 metres means small clean refills matter more than waiting for a giant number. The swing variable is whether the snow line stays below the 440 metre base through the storm. If you are looking beyond the ropes, only chase that angle when the forecast also shows settled wind and stable visibility. Chase it when 10 to 20 cm lands cold to the base; skip it when the forecast shows a warm lower mountain.
Nearby forecasts
The closest resort we've reviewed is Shirataka Choei, 12km SE, topping out at 617m. When a storm misses Shizenkan, check these first.