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Lat Long: 38.07° N 139.73° E
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Yokone Snow History

Weather Forecast for Yokone at 246m altitude

Issued: 2 am 30 May 2026 (local time)

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Is Yokone snowsure?

The snowiest week in Yokone is week 2 of January. There are typically 5.5 snowy days during this week with 61cm of snowfall. Check out the Yokone 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 Yokone

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December34cm3.3 days
January53cm5.2 days
February38cm4.7 days
March11cm2.1 days
April1cm0.2 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Yokone during May (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of May for Yokone is 0 cm. There are typically 0.0 snowy days during this week. Yokone expected weather and snow conditions during the last week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 246m, based on historical averages over the last 13 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (3335m) is far above the mid altitude of Yokone. Fresh Snow is unlikely in Yokone at the end of May but on average there are three days during this week each year when it rains Typical temperatures are well above freezing both day and night at the mid altitude in Yokone during week four of May with the average afternoon temperature 19.0°C and the minimum temperature 17.0°C. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 8km/h).


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Yokone and (2012 – 2026).

Winter
Summer

Yokone


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Yokone and (2012 – 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 Yokone 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 Yokone and (2012 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

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

The snowiest weeks of the year in Yokone 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 Yokone and (2012 – 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 Yokone 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.