Is Rusutsu Resort snowsure?
The snowiest week in Rusutsu Resort is week 4 of December. There are typically 6.2 snowy days during this week with 44 cm of snowfall. Check out the Rusutsu Resort 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 Rusutsu Resort
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 37 cm | 5.8 days |
| January | 39 cm | 6.2 days |
| February | 33 cm | 5.8 days |
| March | 19 cm | 4.6 days |
| April | 5 cm | 1.9 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Rusutsu Resort during October (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of October for Rusutsu Resort is 2 cm. There are typically 1.0 snowy days during this week. Rusutsu Resort expected weather and snow conditions during the last week of October at the middle elevation of the ski area at 794m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (1826m) is a long way above the middle elevation of Rusutsu Resort. Expect just one day with snowfall per week in Rusutsu Resort at the end of October but in an average year there are two or three days during this week each year that are wet. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 2cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both night and day in Rusutsu Resort during week four of October with average maximum temperature 6.3°C and minimum temperature 4.9°C at the middle elevation. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mainly light winds (average 19km/h) but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day in this week.
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Rusutsu Resort Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Rusutsu Resort and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Rusutsu Resort 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 Rusutsu Resort 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 Rusutsu Resort 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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