Is Sanbe Onsen snowsure?
The snowiest week in Sanbe Onsen is week 4 of January. There are typically 3.3 snowy days during this week with 23 cm of snowfall. Check out the Sanbe Onsen 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 Sanbe Onsen
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 8 cm | 2.6 days |
| January | 15 cm | 3.3 days |
| February | 9 cm | 2.9 days |
| March | 3 cm | 1.1 days |
| April | 1 cm | 0.2 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Sanbe Onsen during April (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of April for Sanbe Onsen is 0 cm. There are typically 0.1 snowy days during this week.Sanbe Onsen prevailing weather and snow conditions during the last week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 675m, based on historical averages over the last 12 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (2860m) is far above the middle elevation of Sanbe Onsen. Snow falls on just one day every 7 years in Sanbe Onsen at the end of April but in a typical year there are a couple of wet days during this week of April. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 0cm. Typical temperatures are well above freezing both night and day at the middle elevation in Sanbe Onsen during week four of April with the average afternoon temperature 12.4°C and the minimum temperature 11.0°C. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Mainly light winds (average 15km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will exceed more than 30km/h one day. Based on our hindcast archive, we don't expect any powder days or any bluebird days at the middle elevation of the ski area of Sanbe Onsen at this time of year.
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Sanbe Onsen Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Sanbe Onsen and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Sanbe Onsen 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 Sanbe Onsen 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 Sanbe Onsen 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.





