Is Karigahara snowsure?
The snowiest week in Karigahara is week 2 of January. There are typically 3.0 snowy days during this week with 30 cm of snowfall. Check out the Karigahara 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 Karigahara
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 13 cm | 1.7 days |
| January | 23 cm | 2.9 days |
| February | 15 cm | 2.7 days |
| March | 4 cm | 0.9 days |
| April | 0 cm | 0.1 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Karigahara during May (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Karigahara is 0 cm. There are typically 0.0 snowy days during this week.Karigahara normal weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 310m, based on historical averages over the last 11 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (2921m) is far above the middle elevation of Karigahara. Fresh Snow is very unlikely in Karigahara at the start of May but in an average year there are two or three days during this week each year that are wet. Typical temperatures are well above freezing both day and night at the middle elevation in Karigahara during week one of May with the average afternoon temperature 16.0°C and the minimum temperature 14.1°C. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Generally light winds (average 10km/h).
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Karigahara Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Karigahara and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Karigahara 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 Karigahara 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 Karigahara 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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