Is Shiga Kogen-Yakebitaiyama snowsure?
The snowiest week in Shiga Kogen-Yakebitaiyama is week 2 of January. There are typically 5.7 snowy days during this week with 73 cm of snowfall. Check out the Shiga Kogen-Yakebitaiyama 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 Shiga Kogen-Yakebitaiyama
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 52 cm | 4.6 days |
| January | 64 cm | 5.5 days |
| February | 53 cm | 5.1 days |
| March | 39 cm | 4.2 days |
| April | 12 cm | 2.1 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Shiga Kogen-Yakebitaiyama during May (week 2):
The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of May for Shiga Kogen-Yakebitaiyama is 2 cm. There are typically 0.6 snowy days during this week. Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama prevailing weather and snow conditions during the second week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1779m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (3099m) is well above the middle elevation of Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama. A day with snowfall occurs on average every second year during the second week of May but in an average year there are two or three days during this particular 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 4cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both night and day in Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama during week two of May with average maximum temperature 7.8°C and minimum temperature 6.1°C at the middle elevation. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 15km/h).
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Shiga Kogen-Yakebitaiyama Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Shiga Kogen-Yakebitaiyama and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Shiga Kogen-Yakebitaiyama 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 Shiga Kogen-Yakebitaiyama 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 Shiga Kogen-Yakebitaiyama 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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