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Ski Japan - Akita

Akita Hachimantai Snow History

Weather Forecast for Akita Hachimantai at 1075m altitude

Issued: 2 pm 01 May 2026 (local time)

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Is Akita Hachimantai snowsure?

The snowiest week in Akita Hachimantai is week 3 of December. There are typically 6.0 snowy days during this week with 81cm of snowfall. Check out the Akita Hachimantai 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 Akita Hachimantai

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December71cm5.7 days
January75cm6.4 days
February65cm6.1 days
March38cm4.4 days
April11cm2.0 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Akita Hachimantai during May (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Akita Hachimantai is 2 cm. There are typically 1.1 snowy days during this week.Akita Hachimantai normal weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1075m, based on historical averages over the last 11 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (2450m) is a long way above the mid altitude of Akita Hachimantai. Expect just one day with snowfall per week in Akita Hachimantai at the start of May but rain is twice as usual as snow and in a typical year there are a couple of wet days during this week of May. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 2cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in Akita Hachimantai during week one of May with average maximum temperature 8.2°C and minimum temperature 6.8°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mainly light winds (average 26km/h) but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h two days in this week.


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Akita Hachimantai and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Akita Hachimantai


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Akita Hachimantai and (2007 – 2024)

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 Akita Hachimantai 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 Akita Hachimantai and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

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

The snowiest weeks of the year in Akita Hachimantai 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 Akita Hachimantai and (2007 – 2024)

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 Akita Hachimantai 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.