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 70 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 | 38 cm | 3.7 days |
| January | 51 cm | 4.7 days |
| February | 37 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 October (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of October for Hakuba Minekata is 0 cm. There are typically 0.0 snowy days during this week. Hakuba Minekata prevailing weather and snow conditions during the last week of October at the middle elevation of the ski area at 945m, based on historical averages over the last 13 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (2945m) is a long way above the middle elevation of Hakuba Minekata. Fresh Snow is very unlikely in Hakuba Minekata at the end of October but it rains often, with rain falling on three or four days during this particular week of October. Usual temperatures are well above freezing both day and night at the middle elevation in Hakuba Minekata during week four of October with the average afternoon temperature 11.3°C and the minimum temperature 9.5°C. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 7km/h).
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Hakuba Minekata Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Hakuba Minekata and (2012 – 2026).
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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