Is Hirayu Onsen snowsure?
The snowiest week in Hirayu Onsen is week 2 of January. There are typically 5.0 snowy days during this week with 49 cm of snowfall. Check out the Hirayu Onsen 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 Hirayu Onsen
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 36 cm | 4.1 days |
| January | 42 cm | 4.7 days |
| February | 32 cm | 4.2 days |
| March | 25 cm | 3.1 days |
| April | 6 cm | 1.2 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Hirayu Onsen during May (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Hirayu Onsen is 1 cm. There are typically 0.4 snowy days during this week.Hirayu Onsen typical weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1585m, based on historical averages over the last 16 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (2989m) is a long way above the mid altitude of Hirayu Onsen. A day with snowfall occurs on average every other year during the first week of May 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 2cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both night and day in Hirayu Onsen during week one of May with average maximum temperature 9.2°C and minimum temperature 6.9°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 11km/h).
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Hirayu Onsen Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Hirayu Onsen and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Hirayu Onsen 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 Hirayu Onsen 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 Hirayu Onsen 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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