Is Ishikari Heigen snowsure?
The snowiest week in Ishikari Heigen is week 4 of December. There are typically 5.4 snowy days during this week with 27 cm of snowfall. Check out the Ishikari Heigen 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 Ishikari Heigen
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 20 cm | 5.0 days |
| January | 21 cm | 5.5 days |
| February | 18 cm | 5.1 days |
| March | 7 cm | 2.9 days |
| April | 0 cm | 0.4 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Ishikari Heigen during April (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of April for Ishikari Heigen is 0 cm. There are typically 0.1 snowy days during this week.Ishikari Heigen typical weather and snow conditions during the last week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 73m, based on historical averages over the last 12 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (1531m) is well above the middle elevation of Ishikari Heigen. Snow falls on just one day every 7 years in Ishikari Heigen at the end of April but in a typical year there are a couple of wet days during this week of April. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 0cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Ishikari Heigen during week four of April with average maximum temperature 9.6°C and minimum temperature 7.8°C at the middle elevation. 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. Based on our hindcast archive, we do not expect any fresh snow days or any bluebird days at the middle elevation of the ski area of Ishikari Heigen at this time of year.
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Ishikari Heigen Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Ishikari Heigen and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Ishikari Heigen 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 Ishikari Heigen 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 Ishikari Heigen 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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