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Is Shirakaba 2 in 1 snowsure?

The snowiest week in Shirakaba 2 in 1 is week 2 of February. There are typically 3.4 snowy days during this week with 19cm of snowfall. Check out the Shirakaba 2 in 1 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 Shirakaba 2 in 1

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December10cm2.6 days
January13cm3.0 days
February14cm2.9 days
March15cm2.7 days
April5cm1.1 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Shirakaba 2 in 1 during April (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Shirakaba 2 in 1 is 5 cm. There are typically 0.8 snowy days during this week. Shirakaba 2 in 1 normal weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1700m, based on historical averages over the last 16 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (2570m) is a long way above the mid altitude of Shirakaba 2 in 1. Expect just one day with snowfall per week in Shirakaba 2 in 1 in the middle of April but rain is twice as usual as snow and in a typical year there are a couple of wet days during this week of April. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 5cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in Shirakaba 2 in 1 during week three of April with average maximum temperature 6.2°C and minimum temperature 4.0°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mostly light winds (average 15km/h) are unlikely to affect ski lifts but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will exceed more than 30km/h one day. Sunny, calm and below freezing ideal weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) are not expected this week but fresh snow days that don't coincide with cold, sunny and calm conditions are more usual, on average one day every second year during this week every year. but sunny, calm and below-freezing days that don't have fresh snow happen on average one year in 14.


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Shirakaba 2 in 1 and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Shirakaba 2 in 1


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Shirakaba 2 in 1 and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Shirakaba 2 in 1 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.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Shirakaba 2 in 1 and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Shirakaba 2 in 1 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.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Shirakaba 2 in 1 and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Shirakaba 2 in 1 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.