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Kuriko Kokusai Snow History

Weather Forecast for Kuriko Kokusai at 745m altitude

Issued: 2 am 21 Apr 2026 (local time)

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Is Kuriko Kokusai snowsure?

The snowiest week in Kuriko Kokusai is week 4 of January. There are typically 5.5 snowy days during this week with 35cm of snowfall. Check out the Kuriko 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 Kuriko Kokusai

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December23cm3.9 days
January32cm5.6 days
February25cm4.8 days
March14cm3.3 days
April3cm0.9 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Kuriko Kokusai during April (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Kuriko Kokusai is 2 cm. There are typically 0.5 snowy days during this week.Kuriko Kokusai normal weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 745m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (2142m) is a long way above the mid altitude of Kuriko Kokusai. A day with snowfall happens on average every other year during the third week of April but in an average year there are two or three days during this particular 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 4cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both night and day in Kuriko Kokusai during week three of April with average maximum temperature 8.6°C and minimum temperature 6.5°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. 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. Calm, sunny and below freezing perfect weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) are not expected this week but powder days that do not coincide with ideal weather are more common, on average one year in 14..


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Kuriko Kokusai and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Kuriko Kokusai


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Kuriko Kokusai 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 Kuriko 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.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Kuriko Kokusai 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 Kuriko 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.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Kuriko Kokusai 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 Kuriko 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.