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Lat Long: 36.68° N 138.50° E
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Maeyama Snow History

Weather Forecast for Maeyama at 1738m altitude

Issued: 2 am 22 Apr 2026 (local time)

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Is Maeyama snowsure?

The snowiest week in Maeyama is week 3 of January. There are typically 5.1 snowy days during this week with 69cm of snowfall. Check out the Maeyama 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 Maeyama

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December44cm4.6 days
January57cm5.2 days
February48cm5.0 days
March36cm3.7 days
April11cm1.9 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Maeyama during April (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of April for Maeyama is 4 cm. There are typically 1.1 snowy days during this week.Maeyama expected weather and snow conditions during the last week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1738m, based on historical averages over the last 12 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (2593m) is well above the middle elevation of Maeyama. Expect just one day with snowfall per week in Maeyama at the end of April but rain is twice as usual as snow and in a typical year there are a couple of wet days during this week of April. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 4cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in Maeyama during week four of April with average maximum temperature 5.2°C and minimum temperature 3.6°C at the middle elevation. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 13km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Below-freezing, calm and sunny perfect weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) are rare, occuring this week on average one year in 1


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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

Maeyama


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Maeyama 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 Maeyama 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 Maeyama 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 Maeyama 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 Maeyama 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 Maeyama 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.