Showa Sonei Snow History

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Showa Sonei during April (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Showa Sonei is 0 cm. There are typically 0.1 snowy days during this week.Showa Sonei normal weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 492m, based on historical averages over the last 12 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (2248m) is a long way above the mid altitude of Showa Sonei. Snow falls on just one day every 7 years in Showa Sonei in the middle of April but it rains often, with rain falling on three or four days during this particular week of April. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 0cm. Usual temperatures are well above freezing both day and night at the mid altitude in Showa Sonei during week three of April with the average afternoon temperature 11.2°C and the minimum temperature 9.1°C. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mainly light winds (average 16km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be greater than more than 30km/h one day. Based on our hindcast archive, we do not expect any powder days or any bluebird days at the middle elevation of the ski area of Showa Sonei at this time of year.