Is Nagaoka Shiei snowsure?
The snowiest week in Nagaoka Shiei is week 4 of January. There are typically 3.9 snowy days during this week with 48 cm of snowfall. Check out the Nagaoka Shiei 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 Nagaoka Shiei
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 21 cm | 2.2 days |
| January | 41 cm | 4.1 days |
| February | 28 cm | 3.8 days |
| March | 7 cm | 1.3 days |
| April | 0 cm | 0.1 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Nagaoka Shiei during May (week 2):
The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of May for Nagaoka Shiei is 0 cm. There are typically 0.0 snowy days during this week. Nagaoka Shiei prevailing weather and snow conditions during the second week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 222m, based on historical averages over the last 13 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (2985m) is a long way above the mid altitude of Nagaoka Shiei. Fresh Snow is very unlikely in Nagaoka Shiei in the middle of May 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 night and day at the mid altitude in Nagaoka Shiei during week two of May with the average afternoon temperature 16.9°C and the minimum temperature 14.7°C. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Generally light winds (average 10km/h).
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Nagaoka Shiei Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Nagaoka Shiei and (2012 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Nagaoka Shiei 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 Nagaoka Shiei 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 Nagaoka Shiei 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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