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Is Tsurugisan snowsure?

The snowiest week in Tsurugisan is week 4 of January. There are typically 2.9 snowy days during this week with 15cm of snowfall. Check out the Tsurugisan 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 Tsurugisan

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December7cm2.5 days
January11cm2.8 days
February10cm2.6 days
March5cm1.6 days
April2cm0.5 days

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

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Tsurugisan is 0 cm. There are typically 0.3 snowy days during this week. Tsurugisan typical weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1420m, based on historical averages over the last 12 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (3106m) is far above the middle elevation of Tsurugisan. A day with snowfall happens on average every other year during the third week of April 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 0cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both night and day in Tsurugisan during week three of April with average maximum temperature 8.7°C and minimum temperature 7.2°C at the middle elevation. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Mainly light winds (average 17km/h) are unlikely to affect ski lifts but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will exceed more than 30km/h one day. Calm, sunny and below freezing perfect weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) are not expected but clear, calm and cold days that don't have new snow happen on average one year in 14. .


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

Tsurugisan


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Tsurugisan 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 Tsurugisan 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 Tsurugisan 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 Tsurugisan 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 Tsurugisan 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 Tsurugisan 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.