Is Ashibetsu snowsure?
The snowiest week in Ashibetsu is week 4 of December. There are typically 5.8 snowy days during this week with 39 cm of snowfall. Check out the Ashibetsu 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 Ashibetsu
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 35 cm | 5.5 days |
| January | 30 cm | 5.6 days |
| February | 27 cm | 5.3 days |
| March | 13 cm | 3.9 days |
| April | 2 cm | 1.1 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Ashibetsu during April (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of April for Ashibetsu is 1 cm. There are typically 0.4 snowy days during this week.Ashibetsu expected weather and snow conditions during the last week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 195m, based on historical averages over the last 12 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (1450m) is far above the middle elevation of Ashibetsu. A day with snowfall happens on average every other year during the last week of April but on average there are three days during this week each year when it rains. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 2cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in Ashibetsu during week four of April with average maximum temperature 9.0°C and minimum temperature 7.0°C at the middle elevation. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 13km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Based on our hindcast archive, we don't expect any powder days or any bluebird days at the middle elevation of the ski area of Ashibetsu at this time of year.
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Ashibetsu Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Ashibetsu and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Ashibetsu 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 Ashibetsu 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 Ashibetsu 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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