Is Arashiyama Shimin snowsure?
The snowiest week in Arashiyama Shimin is week 4 of December. There are typically 6.0 snowy days during this week with 38 cm of snowfall. Check out the Arashiyama Shimin 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 Arashiyama Shimin
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 34 cm | 5.7 days |
| January | 29 cm | 5.6 days |
| February | 26 cm | 5.3 days |
| March | 12 cm | 4.0 days |
| April | 2 cm | 0.9 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Arashiyama Shimin during November (week 2):
The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of November for Arashiyama Shimin is 8 cm. There are typically 2.0 snowy days during this week. Arashiyama Shimin prevailing weather and snow conditions during the second week of November at the middle elevation of the ski area at 159m, based on historical averages over the last 14 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (919m) is well above the middle elevation of Arashiyama Shimin. Based on long-term averages, there are two days with snowfall per week in Arashiyama Shimin in the middle of November but rain is marginally more likely than snow, averaging two or three rainy days this week of November. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 8cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in Arashiyama Shimin during week two of November with average maximum temperature 4.9°C and minimum temperature 3.1°C at the middle elevation. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. Generally light winds (average 11km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Sunny, calm and below freezing perfect weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) are not expected this week but fresh snow days that don't have perfect conditions are more usual, on average one day every second year during this week each year..
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Arashiyama Shimin Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Arashiyama Shimin and (2012 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Arashiyama Shimin 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.
The snowiest weeks of the year in Arashiyama Shimin 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.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Arashiyama Shimin 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.
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