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Is Takano Kogen snowsure?

The snowiest week in Takano Kogen is week 4 of January. There are typically 3.4 snowy days during this week with 22cm of snowfall. Check out the Takano Kogen 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 Takano Kogen

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December7cm2.5 days
January13cm3.4 days
February9cm3.0 days
March2cm1.0 days
April0cm0.2 days

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

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Takano Kogen is 0 cm. There are typically 0.0 snowy days during this week. Takano Kogen expected weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 640m, based on historical averages over the last 12 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (2832m) is well above the middle elevation of Takano Kogen. Snowfall is very unlikely in Takano Kogen in the middle of April but in an average year there are two or three days during this week each year that are wet. Usual temperatures are well above freezing both day and night at the middle elevation in Takano Kogen during week three of April with the average afternoon temperature 12.5°C and the minimum temperature 10.7°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 exceed more than 30km/h one day. Based on historical averages, we do not expect any powder days or any bluebird days at the middle elevation of the ski area of Takano Kogen at this time of year.


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

Takano Kogen


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Takano Kogen 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 Takano Kogen 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 Takano Kogen 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 Takano Kogen 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 Takano Kogen and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
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The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Takano Kogen 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.