Is Makomanai snowsure?
The snowiest week in Makomanai is week 3 of February. There are typically 5.8 snowy days during this week with 32 cm of snowfall. Check out the Makomanai 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 Makomanai
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 22 cm | 5.3 days |
| January | 28 cm | 6.0 days |
| February | 25 cm | 5.7 days |
| March | 14 cm | 4.0 days |
| April | 2 cm | 0.9 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Makomanai during May (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Makomanai is 0 cm. There are typically 0.2 snowy days during this week.Makomanai normal weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 348m, based on historical averages over the last 11 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (2092m) is well above the mid altitude of Makomanai. Snow falls on just one day every 5 years in Makomanai at the start of May 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 0cm. Usual temperatures are well above freezing both night and day at the mid altitude in Makomanai during week one of May with the average afternoon temperature 10.7°C and the minimum temperature 9.0°C. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Mainly light winds (average 16km/h) but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be greater than more than 30km/h one day.
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Makomanai Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Makomanai and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Makomanai 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 Makomanai 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 Makomanai 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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