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Is Tsubetsu snowsure?

The snowiest week in Tsubetsu is week 1 of March. There are typically 4.8 snowy days during this week with 29cm of snowfall. Check out the Tsubetsu 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 Tsubetsu

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December17cm3.4 days
January23cm4.6 days
February21cm4.9 days
March21cm4.2 days
April8cm2.4 days

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

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of February for Tsubetsu is 29 cm. There are typically 5.5 snowy days during this week. Tsubetsu prevailing weather and snow conditions during the third week of February at the middle elevation of the ski area at 718m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (78m) is well bellow the middle elevation of Tsubetsu. Very snowy weather in Tsubetsu in the middle of February. Based on long term weather statistics for Tsubetsu, five or six days with fresh Snowy weather is typical. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 29cm. Fairly cold temperatures with the typical maximum temperature in Tsubetsu in week three of February of just -7.9°C at the middle elevation and minimum temperatures typically falling to -9.6°C. Typically, expect only one day with sunshine per week at this time of year. Mainly light winds (average 23km/h) are unlikely to affect ski lifts but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h one or two days per week. Sunny, calm and below freezing ideal weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day every second year during this week but bluebird days that do not have new snow occur on average two or three days during this week each year.


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

Tsubetsu


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

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

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 Tsubetsu 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.