Is Shiga Kogen-Ichinose Diamond snowsure?
The snowiest week in Shiga Kogen-Ichinose Diamond is week 3 of January. There are typically 5.5 snowy days during this week with 89 cm of snowfall. Check out the Shiga Kogen-Ichinose Diamond 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-Ichinose Diamond
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 52 cm | 4.4 days |
| January | 75 cm | 5.4 days |
| February | 59 cm | 5.1 days |
| March | 43 cm | 3.9 days |
| April | 13 cm | 1.9 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Shiga Kogen-Ichinose Diamond during April (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of April for Shiga Kogen-Ichinose Diamond is 5 cm. There are typically 1.1 snowy days during this week.Shiga Kogen-Ichinose Diamond expected weather and snow conditions during the last week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1656m, based on historical averages over the last 9 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (2626m) is a long way above the mid altitude of Shiga Kogen-Ichinose Diamond. Expect just one day with snowfall per week in Shiga Kogen-Ichinose Diamond at the end of April 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 5cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both night and day in Shiga Kogen-Ichinose Diamond during week four of April with average maximum temperature 6.0°C and minimum temperature 4.2°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 12km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Below-freezing, calm and sunny ideal weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) are not expected this week but fresh snow days that don't have cold, sunny and calm weather are more usual, on average one day every second year during this week every year. but calm, cold and sunny days that do not have fresh snowfall occur on average one year in 5.
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Shiga Kogen-Ichinose Diamond Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Shiga Kogen-Ichinose Diamond and (2007 – 2024).
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The most cherished days on the mountain in Shiga Kogen-Ichinose Diamond 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-Ichinose Diamond 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-Ichinose Diamond 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.




