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Ciao Ontake Snow Resort Snow History

35.94° N 137.49° E

Weather Forecast for Ciao Ontake Snow Resort at 2000 m altitude

Next snow in Ciao Ontake Snow Resort:
0.5 cm on Fri 6th
Issued:
8 am 03 Nov 2026 (local time)
Forecast update in:
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Is Ciao Ontake Snow Resort snowsure?

The snowiest week in Ciao Ontake Snow Resort is week 2 of January. There are typically 4.7 snowy days during this week with 49 cm of snowfall. Check out the Ciao Ontake Snow Resort 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 Ciao Ontake Snow Resort

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December33 cm4.0 days
January37 cm4.3 days
February30 cm3.8 days
March26 cm3.1 days
April10 cm1.7 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Ciao Ontake Snow Resort during November (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of November for Ciao Ontake Snow Resort is 2 cm. There are typically 0.8 snowy days during this week. Ciao Ontake Snow Resort typical weather and snow conditions during the first week of November at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2000m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (2802m) is well above the mid altitude of Ciao Ontake Snow Resort. Expect just one day with snowfall per week in Ciao Ontake Snow Resort at the start of November but on average, a higher chance of rain than snow with one or two wet days during this week every year. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 2cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Ciao Ontake Snow Resort during week one of November with average maximum temperature 4.3°C and minimum temperature 2.5°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to shine on three or four days per week. Generally light winds (average 15km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Below-freezing, calm and sunny ideal weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) are unusual, occuring this week on average one year in 1


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Ciao Ontake Snow Resort and (2007 – 2026).

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Summer

Ciao Ontake Snow Resort

 


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Ciao Ontake Snow Resort and (2007 – 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 Ciao Ontake Snow Resort 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 Ciao Ontake Snow Resort and (2007 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

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

The snowiest weeks of the year in Ciao Ontake Snow Resort 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 Ciao Ontake Snow Resort and (2007 – 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 Ciao Ontake Snow Resort 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.