Is Hakuba Norikura snowsure?
The snowiest week in Hakuba Norikura is week 2 of January. There are typically 5.5 snowy days during this week with 72 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 | 42 cm | 3.8 days |
| January | 57 cm | 5.0 days |
| February | 41 cm | 4.2 days |
| March | 22 cm | 2.9 days |
| April | 4 cm | 0.8 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Hakuba Norikura during November (week 2):
The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of November for Hakuba Norikura is 3 cm. There are typically 0.7 snowy days during this week. Hakuba Norikura normal weather and snow conditions during the second week of November at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1000m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (2334m) is far above the mid altitude of Hakuba Norikura. A day with snowfall occurs on average every other year during the second week of November 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 6cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both night and day in Hakuba Norikura during week two of November with average maximum temperature 7.5°C and minimum temperature 5.7°C at the mid altitude. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 9km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Sunny, calm and below freezing ideal weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) are unusual, occuring this week on average one year in 1
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Hakuba Norikura Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Hakuba Norikura and (2007 – 2026).
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.
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