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Akabane Snow History

39.28° N 141.57° E

Weather Forecast for Akabane at 578 m altitude

Next snow in Akabane:
0.4 cm on Wed 28th
Issued:
2 pm 23 Oct 2026 (local time)
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Is Akabane snowsure?

The snowiest week in Akabane is week 3 of January. There are typically 4.2 snowy days during this week with 13 cm of snowfall. Check out the Akabane Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.

Average monthly snow in Akabane

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December9 cm3.3 days
January11 cm4.2 days
February10 cm3.9 days
March8 cm2.4 days
April2 cm0.5 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Akabane during October (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of October for Akabane is 0 cm. There are typically 0.0 snowy days during this week. Akabane expected weather and snow conditions during the last week of October at the middle elevation of the ski area at 578m, based on historical averages over the last 12 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (2442m) is a long way above the mid altitude of Akabane. is very unlikely in Akabane at the end of October but in an average year there are two or three days during this week each year that are wet. Usual temperatures are well above freezing both night and day at the mid altitude in Akabane during week four of October with the average afternoon temperature 10.3°C and the minimum temperature 8.7°C. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Mainly light winds (average 17km/h) but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day per week.


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Akabane and (2012 – 2026).

Winter
Summer

Akabane

 


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Akabane and (2012 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Akabane are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Akabane and (2012 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Akabane are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Akabane and (2012 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Akabane are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.