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Tayama Snow History

Weather Forecast for Tayama at 485m altitude

Issued: 2 pm 14 May 2026 (local time)

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Is Tayama snowsure?

The snowiest week in Tayama is week 4 of December. There are typically 5.5 snowy days during this week with 35cm of snowfall. Check out the Tayama 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 Tayama

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December28cm4.8 days
January34cm6.1 days
February25cm5.5 days
March14cm3.5 days
April2cm0.9 days

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

The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of May for Tayama is 1 cm. There are typically 0.1 snowy days during this week. Tayama typical weather and snow conditions during the second week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 485m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (2539m) is a long way above the mid altitude of Tayama. Snow falls on just one day every 14 years in Tayama in the middle 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 Tayama during week two of May with the average afternoon temperature 12.2°C and the minimum temperature 10.2°C. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mainly light winds (average 17km/h) but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day in this week.


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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

Tayama


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Tayama 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 Tayama 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 Tayama 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 Tayama 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 Tayama 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 Tayama 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.