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 | 10 cm | 1.7 days |
| January | 9 cm | 1.8 days |
| February | 16 cm | 2.5 days |
| March | 26 cm | 3.1 days |
| April | 17 cm | 2.8 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Mount Fuji during October (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of October for Mount Fuji is 4 cm. There are typically 1.2 snowy days during this week. Mount Fuji typical weather and snow conditions during the last week of October at the middle elevation of the ascent of the mountain at 3014m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (3413m) is slightly above the middle elevation of Mount Fuji. Expect just one day with snowfall per week in Mount Fuji at the end of October but on average, a higher chance of rain than snow with one or two wet days during this week every year. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 4cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in Mount Fuji during week four of October with average maximum temperature 2.5°C and minimum temperature 1.5°C at the middle elevation. Expect the sun to shine on three or four days per week. Sometimes windy. Light winds (average 27km/h) the majority of the time but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h two or three days in this week.
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Mount Fuji Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Mount Fuji and (2007 – 2026).
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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