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Morioka Highland Snow History

39.67° N 141.08° E

Weather Forecast for Morioka Highland at 200 m altitude

Issued:
2 pm 23 Oct 2026 (local time)
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Is Morioka Highland snowsure?

The snowiest week in Morioka Highland is week 2 of January. There are typically 5.2 snowy days during this week with 16 cm of snowfall. Check out the Morioka Highland 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 Morioka Highland

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December10 cm3.6 days
January15 cm5.2 days
February10 cm4.4 days
March6 cm2.4 days
April1 cm0.3 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Morioka Highland during October (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of October for Morioka Highland is 0 cm. There are typically 0.0 snowy days during this week. Morioka Highland expected weather and snow conditions during the last week of October at the middle elevation of the ski area at 200m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (2391m) is well above the mid altitude of Morioka Highland. Snowfall is very unlikely in Morioka Highland at the end of October but in an average year there are two or three days during this week each year that are wet. Usual temperatures are well above freezing both day and night at the mid altitude in Morioka Highland during week four of October with the average afternoon temperature 12.4°C and the minimum temperature 10.0°C. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 9km/h).


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Morioka Highland and (2009 – 2026).

Winter
Summer

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Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Morioka Highland and (2009 – 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 Morioka Highland 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 Morioka Highland and (2009 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

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

The snowiest weeks of the year in Morioka Highland 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 Morioka Highland and (2009 – 2026)

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 Morioka Highland 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.