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Lat Long: 36.55° N 138.36° E
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Minenohara Kogen Snow History

Weather Forecast for Minenohara Kogen at 1465m altitude

Issued: 2 pm 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Is Minenohara Kogen snowsure?

The snowiest week in Minenohara Kogen is week 3 of January. There are typically 4.2 snowy days during this week with 27cm of snowfall. Check out the Minenohara Kogen 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 Minenohara Kogen

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December19cm3.9 days
January24cm4.6 days
February19cm4.3 days
March16cm3.0 days
April4cm1.1 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Minenohara Kogen during July (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of July for Minenohara Kogen is 0 cm. There are typically 0.0 snowy days during this week. Minenohara Kogen normal weather and snow conditions during the third week of July at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1465m, based on historical averages over the last 13 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (4866m) is far above the mid altitude of Minenohara Kogen. Snowy weather is unknown in Minenohara Kogen in the middle of July but expect several rainy days. On average there just three dry days during this week each year. Typical temperatures are well above freezing both night and day at the mid altitude in Minenohara Kogen during week three of July with the average afternoon temperature 19.8°C and the minimum temperature 18.3°C. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. Generally light winds (average 8km/h).


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Minenohara Kogen and (2012 – 2026).

Winter
Summer

Minenohara Kogen


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Minenohara Kogen and (2012 – 2026)

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 Minenohara Kogen 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 Minenohara Kogen and (2012 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

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

The snowiest weeks of the year in Minenohara Kogen 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 Minenohara Kogen and (2012 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
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The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Minenohara Kogen 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.