Is Shiga Kogen-Kidoike snowsure?
The snowiest week in Shiga Kogen-Kidoike is week 3 of January. There are typically 5.5 snowy days during this week with 83 cm of snowfall. Check out the Shiga Kogen-Kidoike 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-Kidoike
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 49 cm | 4.4 days |
| January | 68 cm | 5.4 days |
| February | 53 cm | 5.1 days |
| March | 41 cm | 3.9 days |
| April | 13 cm | 2.0 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Shiga Kogen-Kidoike during May (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Shiga Kogen-Kidoike is 3 cm. There are typically 0.8 snowy days during this week.Shiga Kogen-Kidoike typical weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1750m, based on historical averages over the last 9 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (3048m) is well above the middle elevation of Shiga Kogen-Kidoike. Expect just one day with snowfall per week in Shiga Kogen-Kidoike at the start of May 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 3cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Shiga Kogen-Kidoike during week one of May with average maximum temperature 8.5°C and minimum temperature 6.6°C at the middle elevation. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mostly light winds (average 14km/h) but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be more than more than 30km/h one day.
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Shiga Kogen-Kidoike Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Shiga Kogen-Kidoike and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Shiga Kogen-Kidoike 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-Kidoike 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-Kidoike 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.





