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Chateraise Ski Resort Yatsugatake Snow History

Weather Forecast for Yatsugatake Sailer Valley at 1510m altitude

Issued: 2 pm 08 May 2026 (local time)

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Is Chateraise Ski Resort Yatsugatake snowsure?

The snowiest week in Chateraise Ski Resort Yatsugatake is week 1 of March. There are typically 2.6 snowy days during this week with 16cm of snowfall. Check out the Chateraise Ski Resort Yatsugatake 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 Chateraise Ski Resort Yatsugatake

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December5cm1.6 days
January8cm2.2 days
February12cm2.4 days
March12cm2.4 days
April3cm0.8 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Chateraise Ski Resort Yatsugatake during May (week 2):

The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of May for Chateraise Ski Resort Yatsugatake is 0 cm. There are typically 0.1 snowy days during this week. Yatsugatake Sailer Valley typical weather and snow conditions during the second week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1510m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (3333m) is far above the middle elevation of Yatsugatake Sailer Valley. Snow falls on just one day every 14 years in Yatsugatake Sailer Valley 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 0cm. Usual temperatures are well above freezing both day and night at the middle elevation in Yatsugatake Sailer Valley during week two of May with the average afternoon temperature 11.3°C and the minimum temperature 9.1°C. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 11km/h).


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Chateraise Ski Resort Yatsugatake and (2009 – 2026).

Winter
Summer

Chateraise Ski Resort Yatsugatake


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Chateraise Ski Resort Yatsugatake and (2009 – 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 Chateraise Ski Resort Yatsugatake 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 Chateraise Ski Resort Yatsugatake and (2009 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

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

The snowiest weeks of the year in Chateraise Ski Resort Yatsugatake 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 Chateraise Ski Resort Yatsugatake and (2009 – 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 Chateraise Ski Resort Yatsugatake 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.