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Chikusa Kogen Snow History

35.22° N 134.39° E

Weather Forecast for Chikusa Kogen at 1012 m altitude

Issued:
2 pm 26 Oct 2026 (local time)
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Is Chikusa Kogen snowsure?

The snowiest week in Chikusa Kogen is week 4 of January. There are typically 4.5 snowy days during this week with 29 cm of snowfall. Check out the Chikusa Kogen 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 Chikusa Kogen

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December12 cm3.4 days
January21 cm4.5 days
February16 cm3.8 days
March7 cm2.1 days
April2 cm0.6 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Chikusa Kogen during October (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of October for Chikusa Kogen is 0 cm. There are typically 0.0 snowy days during this week. Chikusa Kogen typical weather and snow conditions during the last week of October at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1012m, based on historical averages over the last 16 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (3251m) is a long way above the mid altitude of Chikusa Kogen. Snowfall is very unlikely in Chikusa Kogen at the end of October but in an average year there are two or three days during this week each year that are wet. Usual temperatures are well above freezing both night and day at the mid altitude in Chikusa Kogen during week four of October with the average afternoon temperature 10.9°C and the minimum temperature 9.6°C. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Mainly light winds (average 16km/h) but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will exceed more than 30km/h one day.


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Chikusa Kogen and (2009 – 2026).

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Summer

Chikusa Kogen

 


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Chikusa Kogen and (2009 – 2026)

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 Chikusa Kogen 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 Chikusa Kogen and (2009 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Chikusa Kogen 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 Chikusa Kogen and (2009 – 2026)

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 Chikusa Kogen 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.