Yamagata Zao Onsen Snow History

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Yamagata Zao Onsen during April (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Yamagata Zao Onsen is 5 cm. There are typically 1.2 snowy days during this week.Yamagata Zao Onsen prevailing weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1220m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (2066m) is a long way above the mid altitude of Yamagata Zao Onsen. Expect just one day with snowfall per week in Yamagata Zao Onsen in the middle of April but on average, a higher chance of rain than snow with one or two wet days during this week every year. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 5cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Yamagata Zao Onsen during week three of April with average maximum temperature 5.0°C and minimum temperature 3.2°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. It can be windy. Light winds (average 29km/h) most of the time are unlikely to affect ski lifts but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h two or three days per week. Below-freezing, calm and sunny perfect weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) are not expected this week but fresh snow days that don't have perfect conditions are more typical, on average one day every second year during this week every year. but calm, cold and sunny days that do not have new snow occur on average one year in 5.