Is Mount Fuji snowsure?
The snowiest week in Mount Fuji is week 1 of March. There are typically 3.4 snowy days during this week with 33 cm of snowfall. Check out the Mount Fuji 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 Mount Fuji
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 11 cm | 1.8 days |
| January | 10 cm | 1.9 days |
| February | 17 cm | 2.6 days |
| March | 26 cm | 3.1 days |
| April | 17 cm | 2.8 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Mount Fuji during April (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of April for Mount Fuji is 13 cm. There are typically 2.6 snowy days during this week.Mount Fuji expected weather and snow conditions during the last week of April at the middle elevation of the ascent of the mountain at 3014m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (2832m) is very near the middle elevation of Mount Fuji. On average, expect two or three days with snowfall per week in Mount Fuji at the end of April but with a long-term average of one wet day during this week every year. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 13cm. Temperatures should usually hold a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the middle elevation in Mount Fuji during week four of April is -0.6°C while the average minimum temperature is only -1.7°C. Expect the sun to shine on three or four days per week. Often windy. (average 31km/h) with the mean wind exceeding 30km/h three days in this week. Below-freezing, calm and sunny perfect weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day every second year during this week but sunny, calm and below-freezing days that don't have fresh snow happen on average two days during this week each year.
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Mount Fuji Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Mount Fuji and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Mount Fuji 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 Mount Fuji 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 Mount Fuji 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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