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Is Shirao Ski Area snowsure?

The snowiest week in Shirao Ski Area is week 2 of January. There are typically 4.6 snowy days during this week with 36cm of snowfall. Check out the Shirao 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 Shirao Ski Area

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December20cm3.3 days
January30cm4.2 days
February19cm3.5 days
March10cm2.1 days
April2cm0.6 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Shirao Ski Area during April (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Shirao Ski Area is 0 cm. There are typically 0.2 snowy days during this week. Shirao Ski Area prevailing weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 985m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (2578m) is far above the mid altitude of Shirao Ski Area. Snow falls on just one day every 5 years in Shirao Ski Area 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. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Shirao Ski Area during week three of April with average maximum temperature 9.2°C and minimum temperature 7.2°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mainly light winds (average 14km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be more than more than 30km/h one day. Based on historical averages, we do not expect any fresh snow days or any bluebird days at the middle elevation of the ski area of Shirao Ski Area at this time of year.


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Shirao Ski Area and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Shirao Ski Area


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Shirao Ski Area 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 Shirao 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.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Shirao Ski Area 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 Shirao 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.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Shirao Ski Area 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 Shirao 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.