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Lat Long: 36.88° N 138.78° E
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Kagura Snow History

Weather Forecast for Kagura at 1416m altitude

Issued: 8 pm 09 May 2026 (local time)

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Is Kagura snowsure?

The snowiest week in Kagura is week 4 of December. There are typically 4.9 snowy days during this week with 82cm of snowfall. Check out the Kagura 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 Kagura

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December59cm4.4 days
January72cm5.4 days
February58cm5.0 days
March33cm3.9 days
April9cm1.6 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Kagura during May (week 2):

The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of May for Kagura is 2 cm. There are typically 0.5 snowy days during this week. Kagura prevailing weather and snow conditions during the second week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1416m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (3076m) is a long way above the mid altitude of Kagura. A day with snowfall occurs on average every other year during the second week of May but in an average year there are two or three days during this particular 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 4cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in Kagura during week two of May with average maximum temperature 9.3°C and minimum temperature 7.7°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 14km/h).


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Kagura and (2007 – 2026).

Winter
Summer

Kagura


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Kagura and (2007 – 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 Kagura 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 Kagura and (2007 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

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

The snowiest weeks of the year in Kagura 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 Kagura and (2007 – 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 Kagura 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.