Is Hakuba Norikura snowsure?
The snowiest week in Hakuba Norikura is week 2 of January. There are typically 5.4 snowy days during this week with 63 cm of snowfall. Check out the Hakuba Norikura 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 Norikura
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 39 cm | 3.7 days |
| January | 53 cm | 5.0 days |
| February | 38 cm | 4.3 days |
| March | 22 cm | 2.9 days |
| April | 3 cm | 0.8 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Hakuba Norikura during April (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Hakuba Norikura is 2 cm. There are typically 0.4 snowy days during this week.Hakuba Norikura expected weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1000m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (2401m) is well above the mid altitude of Hakuba Norikura. 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 Norikura during week three of April with average maximum temperature 8.7°C and minimum temperature 6.7°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. Below-freezing, calm and sunny ideal weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) are not expected this week but fresh snow days that do not coincide with cold, sunny and calm weather conditions are more typical, on average one year in 7..
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Hakuba Norikura Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Hakuba Norikura and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Hakuba Norikura 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 Norikura 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 Norikura 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.





