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Is Kurodake snowsure?

The snowiest week in Kurodake is week 4 of December. There are typically 6.2 snowy days during this week with 59cm of snowfall. Check out the Kurodake 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 Kurodake

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December53cm6.0 days
January45cm6.1 days
February42cm6.1 days
March34cm5.5 days
April18cm3.7 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Kurodake during February (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of February for Kurodake is 52 cm. There are typically 6.3 snowy days during this week. Kurodake typical weather and snow conditions during the third week of February at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1110m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (78m) is a long way below the mid altitude of Kurodake. The long term weather statistics for Kurodake shows fresh fresh snow almost every day in the middle of February. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 52cm. Get prepaired for very low temperatures with the average maximum temperature in Kurodake in week three of February of just -10.5°C at the mid altitude and minimum temperatures typically falling to -12.1°C. There is only a 50% chance of seeing any sunshine this week. Mainly light winds (average 23km/h) are unlikely to affect ski lifts but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h one or two days in this week. Calm, sunny and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day during this week while powder days that do not coincide with cold, sunny and calm weather conditions also happen on average four or five days during this week every year.


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Kurodake and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Kurodake


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Kurodake and (2007 – 2024)

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 Kurodake 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 Kurodake and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

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

The snowiest weeks of the year in Kurodake 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 Kurodake and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
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The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Kurodake 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.