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Jigatake ski resort snow
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Jigatake Snow History

36.56° N 137.81° E

Weather Forecast for Jigatake at 1070 m altitude

Issued:
8 am 06 Nov 2026 (local time)
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Is Jigatake snowsure?

The snowiest week in Jigatake is week 2 of January. There are typically 5.2 snowy days during this week with 66 cm of snowfall. Check out the Jigatake 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 Jigatake

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December34 cm3.8 days
January47 cm4.7 days
February34 cm4.1 days
March19 cm2.6 days
April3 cm0.7 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Jigatake during November (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of November for Jigatake is 0 cm. There are typically 0.1 snowy days during this week. Jigatake prevailing weather and snow conditions during the first week of November at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1070m, based on historical averages over the last 13 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (2677m) is well above the mid altitude of Jigatake. Snow falls on just one day every 7 years in Jigatake at the start of November but in an average year there are two or three days during this 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 0cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both night and day in Jigatake during week one of November with average maximum temperature 9.6°C and minimum temperature 7.8°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to shine on three or four days per week. Generally light winds (average 7km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Based on long term statistics, we do not expect any powder days or any bluebird days at the middle elevation of the ski area of Jigatake at this time of year.


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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

Jigatake

 


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Jigatake 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 Jigatake 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 Jigatake 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 Jigatake 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 Jigatake 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 Jigatake 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.