Nozawa Onsen Snow History

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Nozawa Onsen during March (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of March for Nozawa Onsen is 21 cm. There are typically 3.8 snowy days during this week. Nozawa Onsen normal weather and snow conditions during the last week of March at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1108m, based on historical averages over the last 15 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (1282m) is very near the mid altitude of Nozawa Onsen. Regular fresh snowfalls are the norm in Nozawa Onsen at the end of March. On average, expect four days with snowfall per week but a rainy day during this week occurs about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 21cm. Day temperatures at the mid altitude in Nozawa Onsen during week four of March usually get above freezing (average maximum is 1.0°C) but nightime temperatures typically fall to -0.5°C degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mostly light winds (average 15km/h) are unlikely to affect ski lifts but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be greater than more than 30km/h one day. Calm, sunny and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) happen on average one or two days during this week while fresh snow days that do not have perfect weather also occur on average one day during this week in any given year.