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Lat Long: 37.34° N 139.60° E
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Showa Sonei Snow History

Weather Forecast for Showa Sonei at 492m altitude

Issued: 8 am 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Is Showa Sonei snowsure?

The snowiest week in Showa Sonei is week 2 of January. There are typically 5.2 snowy days during this week with 46cm of snowfall. Check out the Showa Sonei 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 Showa Sonei

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December29cm3.4 days
January40cm5.0 days
February32cm4.4 days
March10cm2.4 days
April1cm0.4 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Showa Sonei during August (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of August for Showa Sonei is 0 cm. There are typically 0.0 snowy days during this week. Showa Sonei normal weather and snow conditions during the first week of August at the middle elevation of the ski area at 492m, based on historical averages over the last 13 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (5061m) is a long way above the middle elevation of Showa Sonei. Snowy weather is unlikely in Showa Sonei at the start of August but on average there are three days during this week each year when it rains Warm daytime temperatures in Showa Sonei during week one of August. The average temperature extremes are between 25.0°C and 26.8°C at the middle elevation. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Generally light winds (average 7km/h).


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Showa Sonei and (2012 – 2026).

Winter
Summer

Showa Sonei


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Showa Sonei and (2012 – 2026)

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 Showa Sonei 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 Showa Sonei and (2012 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

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

The snowiest weeks of the year in Showa Sonei 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 Showa Sonei and (2012 – 2026)

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 Showa Sonei 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.