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Lat Long: 44.01° N 142.14° E
Ski Japan - Hokkaido

Horotachi Snow History

Weather Forecast for Horotachi at 258m altitude

Issued: 8 am 04 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Is Horotachi snowsure?

The snowiest week in Horotachi is week 3 of December. There are typically 6.1 snowy days during this week with 54cm of snowfall. Check out the Horotachi 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 Horotachi

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December49cm5.9 days
January42cm6.0 days
February38cm5.6 days
March18cm4.4 days
April4cm1.3 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Horotachi during June (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of June for Horotachi is 0 cm. There are typically 0.0 snowy days during this week. Horotachi expected weather and snow conditions during the first week of June at the middle elevation of the ski area at 258m, based on historical averages over the last 13 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (2756m) is far above the middle elevation of Horotachi. Snowfall is unlikely in Horotachi at the start of June but on average there are three days during this week each year when it rains Usual temperatures are well above freezing both day and night at the middle elevation in Horotachi during week one of June with the average afternoon temperature 15.4°C and the minimum temperature 13.3°C. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 11km/h).


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Horotachi and (2012 – 2026).

Winter
Summer

Horotachi


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Horotachi and (2012 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Horotachi 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.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Horotachi and (2012 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Horotachi 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.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Horotachi and (2012 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Horotachi 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.