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Hachimantai Shimokura Ski Area Snow History



Hachimantai Shimokura Ski Area Forecasts

Is Hachimantai Shimokura Ski Area snowsure?

The snowiest week in Hachimantai Shimokura Ski Area is week 4 of December. There are typically 6.0 snowy days during this week with 55cm of snowfall. Check out the Hachimantai Shimokura 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 Hachimantai Shimokura Ski Area

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December49cm5.5 days
January51cm6.2 days
February42cm5.8 days
March30cm4.4 days
April10cm2.3 days

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

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Hachimantai Shimokura Ski Area is 9 cm. There are typically 2.0 snowy days during this week. Hachimantai Shimokura Ski Area expected weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1200m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (1721m) is a little above the middle elevation of Hachimantai Shimokura Ski Area. Based on long-term averages, there are two days with snowfall per week in Hachimantai Shimokura Ski Area in the middle of April but with a significant risk of rain falling rather than snow on one or two days Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 9cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in Hachimantai Shimokura Ski Area during week three of April with average maximum temperature 3.2°C and minimum temperature 1.6°C at the middle elevation. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. It can be windy. Light winds (average 29km/h) most of the time are unlikely to affect ski lifts but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h two or three days in this week. Below-freezing, calm and sunny perfect weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day every second year during this week while fresh snow days that do not coincide with cold, sunny and calm weather also occur on average one day every second year during this week every year.


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

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

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Summer

Hachimantai Shimokura Ski Area


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Hachimantai Shimokura 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 Hachimantai Shimokura 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 Hachimantai Shimokura 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 Hachimantai Shimokura 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 Hachimantai Shimokura Ski Area 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 Hachimantai Shimokura 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.