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Lat Long: 36.93° N 138.88° E
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Kayama Captain Coast Snow History

Weather Forecast for Kayama Captain Coast at 634m altitude

Issued: 2 am 05 May 2026 (local time)

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Is Kayama Captain Coast snowsure?

The snowiest week in Kayama Captain Coast is week 3 of December. There are typically 4.2 snowy days during this week with 50cm of snowfall. Check out the Kayama Captain Coast 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 Kayama Captain Coast

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December32cm3.4 days
January46cm4.8 days
February36cm4.4 days
March16cm2.7 days
April2cm0.6 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Kayama Captain Coast during May (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Kayama Captain Coast is 0 cm. There are typically 0.0 snowy days during this week.Kayama Captain Coast prevailing weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 634m, based on historical averages over the last 15 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (2879m) is a long way above the middle elevation of Kayama Captain Coast. is unlikely in Kayama Captain Coast at the start of May but on average there are three days during this week each year when it rains Typical temperatures are well above freezing both day and night at the middle elevation in Kayama Captain Coast during week one of May with the average afternoon temperature 14.2°C and the minimum temperature 11.9°C. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 10km/h).


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Kayama Captain Coast and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Kayama Captain Coast


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Kayama Captain Coast and (2007 – 2024)

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 Kayama Captain Coast 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 Kayama Captain Coast and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

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

The snowiest weeks of the year in Kayama Captain Coast 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 Kayama Captain Coast and (2007 – 2024)

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 Kayama Captain Coast 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.