Is Hatoriko snowsure?
The snowiest week in Hatoriko is week 4 of January. There are typically 5.0 snowy days during this week with 25 cm of snowfall. Check out the Hatoriko 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 Hatoriko
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 17 cm | 3.6 days |
| January | 23 cm | 4.9 days |
| February | 20 cm | 4.3 days |
| March | 14 cm | 3.1 days |
| April | 4 cm | 1.1 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Hatoriko during November (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of November for Hatoriko is 1 cm. There are typically 0.4 snowy days during this week. Hatoriko prevailing weather and snow conditions during the first week of November at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1115m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (2593m) is well above the mid altitude of Hatoriko. A day with snowfall occurs on average every second year during the first week of November but in a typical year there are also a couple of rainy days during this week of November. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 2cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Hatoriko during week one of November with average maximum temperature 7.5°C and minimum temperature 6.1°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Mostly light winds (average 19km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day per week. Calm, sunny 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..
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Hatoriko Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Hatoriko and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Hatoriko 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 Hatoriko 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 Hatoriko 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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