Sugadaira Snow History

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

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Sugadaira is 3 cm. There are typically 0.7 snowy days during this week. Sugadaira prevailing weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1435m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (2450m) is a long way above the mid altitude of Sugadaira. A day with snowfall occurs on average every second year during the third week of April but in a typical year there are also a couple of rainy days during this week of April. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 6cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Sugadaira during week three of April with average maximum temperature 6.5°C and minimum temperature 4.4°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 13km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Below-freezing, calm and sunny perfect weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) are not expected this week but fresh snow days that don't coincide with perfect conditions are more typical, on average one year in 5. but calm, cold and sunny days that don't have new snow occur on average one year in 14.