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Norikura Kogen Igaya Snow History

36.12° N 137.62° E

Weather Forecast for Norikura Kogen Igaya at 1352 m altitude

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8 pm 27 Sep 2026 (local time)
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Is Norikura Kogen Igaya snowsure?

The snowiest week in Norikura Kogen Igaya is week 2 of January. There are typically 4.8 snowy days during this week with 43 cm of snowfall. Check out the Norikura Kogen Igaya 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 Norikura Kogen Igaya

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December26 cm3.8 days
January32 cm4.4 days
February25 cm3.8 days
March18 cm2.7 days
April4 cm0.9 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Norikura Kogen Igaya during September (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of September for Norikura Kogen Igaya is 0 cm. There are typically 0.0 snowy days during this week. Norikura Kogen Igaya expected weather and snow conditions during the last week of September at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1352m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (4179m) is a long way above the mid altitude of Norikura Kogen Igaya. is unlikely in Norikura Kogen Igaya at the end of September but on average there are three days during this week each year when it rains Typical temperatures are well above freezing both night and day at the mid altitude in Norikura Kogen Igaya during week four of September with the average afternoon temperature 16.0°C and the minimum temperature 13.5°C. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 7km/h).


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Norikura Kogen Igaya and (2009 – 2026).

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Summer

Norikura Kogen Igaya

 


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Norikura Kogen Igaya and (2009 – 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 Norikura Kogen Igaya 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 Norikura Kogen Igaya and (2009 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

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

The snowiest weeks of the year in Norikura Kogen Igaya 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 Norikura Kogen Igaya and (2009 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Norikura Kogen Igaya 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.