Is Joetsu Kokusai snowsure?
The snowiest week in Joetsu Kokusai is week 1 of January. There are typically 5.4 snowy days during this week with 56 cm of snowfall. Check out the Joetsu Kokusai 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 Joetsu Kokusai
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 35 cm | 3.3 days |
| January | 51 cm | 5.0 days |
| February | 40 cm | 4.5 days |
| March | 17 cm | 2.7 days |
| April | 3 cm | 0.6 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Joetsu Kokusai during April (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Joetsu Kokusai is 1 cm. There are typically 0.2 snowy days during this week.Joetsu Kokusai typical weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 608m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (2285m) is far above the mid altitude of Joetsu Kokusai. Snow falls on just one day every 5 years in Joetsu Kokusai in the middle of April but on average there are three days during this week each year when it rains. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 5cm. Usual temperatures are well above freezing both day and night at the mid altitude in Joetsu Kokusai during week three of April with the average afternoon temperature 10.3°C and the minimum temperature 8.2°C. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 11km/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 Joetsu Kokusai at this time of year.
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Joetsu Kokusai Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Joetsu Kokusai and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Joetsu Kokusai 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 Joetsu Kokusai 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 Joetsu Kokusai 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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