Hakuba Iwatake Snow History

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Hakuba Iwatake during April (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Hakuba Iwatake is 2 cm. There are typically 0.5 snowy days during this week. Hakuba Iwatake typical weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1020m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (2400m) is far above the mid altitude of Hakuba Iwatake. A day with snowfall occurs on average every second year during the third week of April but in an average year there are two or three days during this particular week each year that are wet. 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 night and day in Hakuba Iwatake during week three of April with average maximum temperature 8.6°C and minimum temperature 6.6°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 10km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Sunny, calm and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) are not expected this week but powder days that do not coincide with ideal conditions are more typical, on average one year in 7..