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Nikko Shobugahama Snow History

Weather Forecast for Nikko Shobugahama at 1308m altitude

Issued: 8 am 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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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 26cm 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

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December13cm3.3 days
January20cm3.9 days
February17cm3.7 days
March16cm2.6 days
April5cm0.9 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Nikko Shobugahama during August (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of August for Nikko Shobugahama is 0 cm. There are typically 0.0 snowy days during this week. Nikko Shobugahama normal weather and snow conditions during the first week of August at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1308m, based on historical averages over the last 13 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (5059m) is a long way above the mid altitude of Nikko Shobugahama. is very unlikely in Nikko Shobugahama at the start of August but it rains often, with rain falling on three or four days during this particular week of August. Warm day temperatures in Nikko Shobugahama during week one of August. The average temperature range is between 20.4°C and 21.5°C at the mid altitude. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 5km/h).


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Nikko Shobugahama and (2012 – 2026).

Winter
Summer

Nikko Shobugahama


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Nikko Shobugahama and (2012 – 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 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.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Nikko Shobugahama and (2012 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

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

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.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Nikko Shobugahama and (2012 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
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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.