Is Banshū Tokura Ski Area snowsure?
The snowiest week in Banshū Tokura Ski Area is week 4 of January. There are typically 4.5 snowy days during this week with 30 cm of snowfall. Check out the Banshū Tokura Ski Area 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 Banshū Tokura Ski Area
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 12 cm | 3.1 days |
| January | 21 cm | 4.4 days |
| February | 15 cm | 3.7 days |
| March | 6 cm | 1.9 days |
| April | 1 cm | 0.4 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Banshū Tokura Ski Area during April (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Banshū Tokura Ski Area is 0 cm. There are typically 0.2 snowy days during this week.Banshu Tokura typical weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 800m, based on historical averages over the last 16 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (2694m) is a long way above the mid altitude of Banshu Tokura. Snow falls on just one day every 5 years in Banshu Tokura in the middle of April but in an average year there are two or three days during this week each year that are wet. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 0cm. Usual temperatures are well above freezing both day and night at the mid altitude in Banshu Tokura during week three of April with the average afternoon temperature 10.4°C and the minimum temperature 8.8°C. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mostly light winds (average 16km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will exceed more than 30km/h one day. Based on long term statistics, we do not expect any powder days or any bluebird days at the middle elevation of the ski area of Banshu Tokura at this time of year.
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Banshū Tokura Ski Area Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Banshū Tokura Ski Area and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Banshū Tokura Ski Area 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 Banshū Tokura Ski Area 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 Banshū Tokura Ski Area 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.





