Hagurosan Snow Forecast
Early-season weather is the story at Hagurosan right now. No fresh snow on the radar for the next 3 days. Not especially cold yet, but this time of year turns fast in Japan. The deep stuff is on its way.
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24 Hour Forecast
10 day forecast
A typical season at Hagurosan
- Average season
- ~6m of snow
- Base to summit
- 312m – 377m (65m vertical)
That makes Hagurosan the 13th snowiest of 13 Yamagata resorts we have reviewed.
Forecast tips for Hagurosan
Read the freezing level before the snowfall total. Here, west to northwest flow off the Sea of Japan is the pattern to watch, so the useful question is how cold and calm the next window stays. With a 310 to 385 metre elevation band and 75 metres of vertical, the whole hill changes quickly because the elevation band is compact. A seasonal baseline around 6 metres means freshness and temperature matter more than chasing a big total. The swing variable is whether the snow line stays below the 310 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 5 to 15 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 Yudonosan, 14km S, topping out at 700m. When a storm misses Hagurosan, check these first.