Is Chateau Shiozawa snowsure?
The snowiest week in Chateau Shiozawa is week 2 of January. There are typically 4.9 snowy days during this week with 50 cm of snowfall. Check out the Chateau Shiozawa 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 Chateau Shiozawa
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 30 cm | 2.8 days |
| January | 46 cm | 4.8 days |
| February | 36 cm | 4.2 days |
| March | 12 cm | 2.2 days |
| April | 1 cm | 0.3 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Chateau Shiozawa during November (week 2):
The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of November for Chateau Shiozawa is 0 cm. There are typically 0.1 snowy days during this week. Chateau Shiozawa prevailing weather and snow conditions during the second week of November at the middle elevation of the ski area at 394m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (2237m) is well above the middle elevation of Chateau Shiozawa. Snow falls on just one day every 14 years in Chateau Shiozawa in the middle of November but it rains often, with rain falling on three or four days during this particular week of November. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 0cm. Typical temperatures are well above freezing both day and night at the middle elevation in Chateau Shiozawa during week two of November with the average afternoon temperature 10.6°C and the minimum temperature 8.6°C. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 9km/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 Chateau Shiozawa at this time of year.
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Chateau Shiozawa Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Chateau Shiozawa and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Chateau Shiozawa 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 Chateau Shiozawa 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 Chateau Shiozawa 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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