Is Sapporo Kokusai snowsure?
The snowiest week in Sapporo Kokusai is week 4 of December. There are typically 6.4 snowy days during this week with 64 cm of snowfall. Check out the Sapporo Kokusai 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 Sapporo Kokusai
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 52 cm | 6.0 days |
| January | 56 cm | 6.4 days |
| February | 47 cm | 6.0 days |
| March | 27 cm | 4.9 days |
| April | 9 cm | 2.3 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Sapporo Kokusai during May (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Sapporo Kokusai is 3 cm. There are typically 1.1 snowy days during this week.Sapporo Kokusai expected weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 785m, based on historical averages over the last 16 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (2180m) is well above the mid altitude of Sapporo Kokusai. Expect just one day with snowfall per week in Sapporo Kokusai at the start of May but rain is twice as usual as snow and in a typical year there are a couple of wet days during this week of May. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 3cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Sapporo Kokusai during week one of May with average maximum temperature 7.8°C and minimum temperature 6.4°C at the mid altitude. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Mainly light winds (average 24km/h) but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h one or two days per week.
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Sapporo Kokusai Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Sapporo Kokusai and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Sapporo Kokusai 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 Sapporo Kokusai 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 Sapporo Kokusai 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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