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Is Gorin Kogen snowsure?

The snowiest week in Gorin Kogen is week 2 of January. There are typically 5.5 snowy days during this week with 57cm of snowfall. Check out the Gorin 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 Gorin Kogen

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December38cm4.2 days
January53cm5.3 days
February43cm4.9 days
March28cm3.7 days
April6cm1.3 days

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

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Gorin Kogen is 3 cm. There are typically 0.9 snowy days during this week. Gorin Kogen expected weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1250m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (2381m) is a long way above the mid altitude of Gorin Kogen. Expect just one day with snowfall per week in Gorin Kogen in the middle of April but in an average year there are two or three days during this week each year that are wet. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 3cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Gorin Kogen during week three of April with average maximum temperature 6.8°C and minimum temperature 4.8°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 12km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Below-freezing, calm and sunny perfect weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) are not expected this week but powder days that do not coincide with perfect weather are more common, on average one year in 7. but calm, cold and sunny days that don't have fresh snow happen on average one year in 14.


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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

Gorin Kogen


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Gorin Kogen 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 Gorin 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 Gorin Kogen 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 Gorin 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 Gorin Kogen and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
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The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Gorin 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.