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 May (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Hakuba Minekata is 0 cm. There are typically 0.1 snowy days during this week.Hakuba Minekata expected weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 945m, based on historical averages over the last 11 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (2881m) is well above the mid altitude of Hakuba Minekata. Snow falls on just one day every 14 years in Hakuba Minekata at the start of May 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 0cm. Typical temperatures are well above freezing both day and night at the mid altitude in Hakuba Minekata during week one of May with the average afternoon temperature 12.9°C and the minimum temperature 10.9°C. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Generally light winds (average 9km/h).
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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.





