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Lat Long: 37.06° N 138.83° E
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Chateau Shiozawa Snow History

Weather Forecast for Chateau Shiozawa at 394m altitude

Issued: 2 am 23 Apr 2026 (local time)

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Is Chateau Shiozawa snowsure?

The snowiest week in Chateau Shiozawa is week 1 of January. There are typically 5.0 snowy days during this week with 45cm 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

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December27cm2.7 days
January43cm4.7 days
February32cm4.2 days
March12cm2.2 days
April1cm0.3 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Chateau Shiozawa during April (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of April for Chateau Shiozawa is 0 cm. There are typically 0.0 snowy days during this week.Chateau Shiozawa typical weather and snow conditions during the last week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 394m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (2403m) is well above the mid altitude of Chateau Shiozawa. is unlikely in Chateau Shiozawa at the end of April but on average there are three days during this week each year when it rains Usual temperatures are well above freezing both night and day at the mid altitude in Chateau Shiozawa during week four of April with the average afternoon temperature 12.2°C and the minimum temperature 10.2°C. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 9km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Based on long term statistics, we do not expect any fresh snow 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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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

Chateau Shiozawa


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Chateau Shiozawa 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 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.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Chateau Shiozawa 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 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.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Chateau Shiozawa 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 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.