Is Nikko Shobugahama snowsure?
The snowiest week in Nikko Shobugahama is week 2 of January. There are typically 4.2 snowy days during this week with 24 cm of snowfall. Check out the Nikko Shobugahama 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 Nikko Shobugahama
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 13 cm | 3.3 days |
| January | 20 cm | 4.0 days |
| February | 17 cm | 3.8 days |
| March | 16 cm | 2.7 days |
| April | 5 cm | 1.0 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Nikko Shobugahama during May (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Nikko Shobugahama is 0 cm. There are typically 0.3 snowy days during this week.Nikko Shobugahama prevailing weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1308m, based on historical averages over the last 11 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (2947m) is well above the middle elevation of Nikko Shobugahama. A day with snowfall happens on average every second year during the first week of May but on average there are three days during this week each year when it rains. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 0cm. Usual temperatures are well above freezing both night and day at the middle elevation in Nikko Shobugahama during week one of May with the average afternoon temperature 10.5°C and the minimum temperature 8.8°C. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 11km/h).
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Nikko Shobugahama Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Nikko Shobugahama and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Nikko Shobugahama 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 Nikko Shobugahama 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 Nikko Shobugahama 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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