Is Wakkanaishi Koen snowsure?
The snowiest week in Wakkanaishi Koen is week 4 of December. There are typically 5.8 snowy days during this week with 29 cm of snowfall. Check out the Wakkanaishi Koen 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 Wakkanaishi Koen
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 24 cm | 5.4 days |
| January | 27 cm | 6.1 days |
| February | 24 cm | 5.4 days |
| March | 11 cm | 3.5 days |
| April | 3 cm | 1.0 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Wakkanaishi Koen during May (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Wakkanaishi Koen is 2 cm. There are typically 0.4 snowy days during this week.Wakkanaishi Koen typical weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 125m, based on historical averages over the last 11 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (1766m) is far above the middle elevation of Wakkanaishi Koen. A day with snowfall occurs on average every other year during the first 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 averaging above freezing both night and day in Wakkanaishi Koen during week one of May with average maximum temperature 7.5°C and minimum temperature 6.5°C at the middle elevation. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Mostly light winds (average 27km/h) but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h two days per week.
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Wakkanaishi Koen Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Wakkanaishi Koen and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Wakkanaishi Koen 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.
The snowiest weeks of the year in Wakkanaishi Koen 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.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Wakkanaishi Koen 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.
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