Is Hakuba Minekata snowsure?
The snowiest week in Hakuba Minekata is week 2 of January. There are typically 5.2 snowy days during this week with 61 cm of snowfall. Check out the Hakuba Minekata 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 Hakuba Minekata
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 35 cm | 3.7 days |
| January | 49 cm | 4.7 days |
| February | 34 cm | 4.2 days |
| March | 19 cm | 2.6 days |
| April | 3 cm | 0.7 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Hakuba Minekata during April (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Hakuba Minekata is 2 cm. There are typically 0.3 snowy days during this week.Hakuba Minekata typical weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 945m, based on historical averages over the last 12 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (2443m) is far above the middle elevation of Hakuba Minekata. 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 4cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Hakuba Minekata during week three of April with average maximum temperature 9.9°C and minimum temperature 7.8°C at the middle elevation. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Generally light winds (average 9km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Calm, sunny and below freezing perfect weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) are not expected this week but fresh snow days that do not coincide with ideal weather conditions are more usual, on average one year in 14..
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Hakuba Minekata Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Hakuba Minekata and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Hakuba Minekata 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.
The snowiest weeks of the year in Hakuba Minekata 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.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Hakuba Minekata 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.
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