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When is Snow Season in Japan: A Complete Guide
By: admin Published: December 5, 2024
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Japan is a premier destination for winter sports enthusiasts, renowned for its pristine powder snow, scenic landscapes, and world-class ski resorts. In fact, Japan has about 450 resorts. The snow season in Japan is a magical time, attracting skiers, snowboarders, and snow lovers from across the globe. Here’s everything you need to know about Japan’s snow season, including when it starts and ends, how much snow to expect, where it falls the most, where is the most snow, the lest snow and what to consider when planning a winter adventure. So, when is the snow season in Japan? When is the...

The Global Forecast System (GFS)
By: admin Published: November 25, 2024
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Sknowed.com uses data from GFS to create its 16 days forecasts. So what is GFS and how well does it predict weather? The Global Forecast System (GFS) is a numerical weather prediction model developed and maintained by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the United States. It provides weather forecasts and climate analysis on a global scale. Here’s an overview of its key features and how it works: Core Features Global Coverage: The GFS model provides weather forecasts for the entire planet, making it a critical tool for global meteorological analysis. High Resolution: Horizontal Resolution: The GFS operates at a...

Sknowed is in Beta Trials
By: admin Published: November 13, 2024
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Sknowed.com launched its 16-day snow forecast for almost all ski resorts in Japan today, Nov 15, 2024. This is a companion to our other website www.freshsnow.jp. Sknowed.com currently provides the mid mountain forecast. Sknowed.com uses the Global Forecast System (GFS) which is a National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) weather forecast model. Aviators are often using this model for planning. We track and calculate over 50 variables. The 16-day forecast is currently free but we kindly ask you sign up. Happy shredding eveyone! Best regardsSknowed.com