Is Shiga Kogen-Yokoteyama snowsure?
The snowiest week in Shiga Kogen-Yokoteyama is week 3 of January. There are typically 5.1 snowy days during this week with 54 cm of snowfall. Check out the Shiga Kogen-Yokoteyama 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 Shiga Kogen-Yokoteyama
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 40 cm | 4.4 days |
| January | 49 cm | 5.2 days |
| February | 40 cm | 5.0 days |
| March | 34 cm | 4.1 days |
| April | 13 cm | 2.3 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Shiga Kogen-Yokoteyama during April (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Shiga Kogen-Yokoteyama is 11 cm. There are typically 2.3 snowy days during this week.Shiga Kogen Yokoteyama typical weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2028m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (2397m) is a little above the mid altitude of Shiga Kogen Yokoteyama. On average, expect two or three days with snowfall per week in Shiga Kogen Yokoteyama in the middle of April but with a long-term average of one wet day during this week every year. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 11cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in Shiga Kogen Yokoteyama during week three of April with average maximum temperature 2.5°C and minimum temperature 0.9°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mainly light winds (average 20km/h) are unlikely to affect ski lifts but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day in this week. Below-freezing, calm and sunny perfect weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week but clear, calm and cold days that do not have new snow happen on average one day every second year during this week each year.
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Shiga Kogen-Yokoteyama Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Shiga Kogen-Yokoteyama and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Shiga Kogen-Yokoteyama 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 Shiga Kogen-Yokoteyama 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 Shiga Kogen-Yokoteyama 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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