Snow around Gifu

I am planning to visit Chubu area (Nagoya, Gifu) in early November 2014 (about 7 - 14 Nov). I wonder, if I can find the snow around Chubu area at these time. If I visit Shirakawago or Kanazawa, can I find the snow there? Or maybe you have any suggestion?
Thank you in advance!

I found this on a ski-related website:

Q: When does it snow in Shirakawago?

A: Usually, it starts to snow from the end of November to the beginning of December. You can see a large pile-up of snow between January and February and lingering snow until April. Shirakawago is designated as a "Heavy Snow Area" and, at some parts, snow accumulates well over 2 metres. Viewing such snow is another tourist attraction.

I visited both Shirakawago and Kanazawa in mid-November of last year and the only snow I saw was on the mountain peaks.

In early November you will probably be treated to autumn leaves in some areas but snow is unlikely at that time.

So it means that in early November is still quite hard to find the snow. But maybe I have chance to find it in Kanazawa or Shirakawago.
Thank you Hoshisato, Sumisu & Rabbityama for the answers!

You might have a better chance at Hakuba which sometimes gets early snow. It is easy enough to get to Hakuba from Nagoya, via Nagano (travel out through the Kiso Valley and past Matsumoto to Nagano).

Many thanks Lazy Pious!
Now I am considering to go to Sapporo since I found that Jetstar Japan is offering a good deal for domestic route. But also thingking to go to Hakuba or Nagano instead.
Sapporo/Hokkaido and Hakuba/Nagano, which one is more beautiful in the winter?