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Is Matsuyama snowsure?

The snowiest week in Matsuyama is week 4 of January. There are typically 5.2 snowy days during this week with 62cm of snowfall. Check out the Matsuyama 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 Matsuyama

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December33cm3.5 days
January55cm5.3 days
February40cm4.9 days
March13cm2.3 days
April1cm0.3 days

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

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Matsuyama is 1 cm. There are typically 0.1 snowy days during this week. Matsuyama typical weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 242m, based on historical averages over the last 12 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (2023m) is far above the middle elevation of Matsuyama. Snow falls on just one day every 14 years in Matsuyama in the middle of April but it rains often, with rain falling on three or four days during this particular week of April. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 14cm. Typical temperatures are well above freezing both day and night at the middle elevation in Matsuyama during week three of April with the average afternoon temperature 11.3°C and the minimum temperature 9.2°C. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Mostly light winds (average 13km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day per week. Based on historical averages, we don't expect any powder days or any bluebird days at the middle elevation of the ski area of Matsuyama at this time of year.


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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

Matsuyama


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Matsuyama 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 Matsuyama 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 Matsuyama 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 Matsuyama 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 Matsuyama 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 Matsuyama 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.