Gokurakuzaka Snow History

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Gokurakuzaka during April (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Gokurakuzaka is 1 cm. There are typically 0.3 snowy days during this week.Gokurakuzaka typical weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 805m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (2409m) is far above the mid altitude of Gokurakuzaka. A day with snowfall happens on average every other year during the third week of April but on average there are three days during this week each year when it rains. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 2cm. Usual temperatures are well above freezing both day and night at the mid altitude in Gokurakuzaka during week three of April with the average afternoon temperature 10.0°C and the minimum temperature 8.1°C. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 10km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Based on our hindcast archive, we do not expect any powder days or any bluebird days at the middle elevation of the ski area of Gokurakuzaka at this time of year.