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Is Okuibuki snowsure?

The snowiest week in Okuibuki is week 3 of December. There are typically 4.1 snowy days during this week with 27cm of snowfall. Check out the Okuibuki 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 Okuibuki

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December15cm3.1 days
January23cm4.2 days
February16cm3.4 days
March5cm1.8 days
April1cm0.5 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Okuibuki during April (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Okuibuki is 0 cm. There are typically 0.1 snowy days during this week. Okuibuki prevailing weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 975m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (2664m) is well above the mid altitude of Okuibuki. Snow falls on just one day every 7 years in Okuibuki in the middle of April but in an average year there are two or three days during this week each year that are wet. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 0cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Okuibuki during week three of April with average maximum temperature 8.9°C and minimum temperature 7.6°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mainly light winds (average 20km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day in this week. Based on our hindcast archive, we don't expect any fresh snow days or any bluebird days at the middle elevation of the ski area of Okuibuki at this time of year.


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Okuibuki and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Okuibuki


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Okuibuki and (2007 – 2024)

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 Okuibuki 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 Okuibuki and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

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

The snowiest weeks of the year in Okuibuki 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 Okuibuki and (2007 – 2024)

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 Okuibuki 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.