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Sonei Kunohe Snow History

Weather Forecast for Sonei Kunohe at 482m altitude

Issued: 8 pm 30 Apr 2026 (local time)

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Is Sonei Kunohe snowsure?

The snowiest week in Sonei Kunohe is week 3 of January. There are typically 5.2 snowy days during this week with 21cm of snowfall. Check out the Sonei Kunohe 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 Sonei Kunohe

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December13cm4.0 days
January14cm5.0 days
February15cm4.7 days
March10cm2.8 days
April2cm0.7 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Sonei Kunohe during May (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Sonei Kunohe is 1 cm. There are typically 0.1 snowy days during this week.Sonei Kunohe typical weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 482m, based on historical averages over the last 11 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (2480m) is far above the mid altitude of Sonei Kunohe. Snow falls on just one day every 14 years in Sonei Kunohe at the start of May but in an average year there are two or three days during this week each year that are wet. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 14cm. Usual temperatures are well above freezing both day and night at the mid altitude in Sonei Kunohe during week one of May with the average afternoon temperature 12.9°C and the minimum temperature 10.8°C. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Mainly light winds (average 21km/h) but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day per week.


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Sonei Kunohe and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Sonei Kunohe


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Sonei Kunohe 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 Sonei Kunohe 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 Sonei Kunohe 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 Sonei Kunohe 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 Sonei Kunohe 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 Sonei Kunohe 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.