Is Nagaoka Shiei snowsure?

The snowiest week in Nagaoka Shiei is week 4 of January. There are typically 4.0 snowy days during this week with 18.5in of snowfall. Check out the Nagaoka Shiei 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. Read More

Average monthly snow in Nagaoka Shiei

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December7.9in2.1 days
January15.4in4.1 days
February10.6in3.8 days
March2.8in1.4 days
April0.0in0.1 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Nagaoka Shiei during May (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Nagaoka Shiei is 0.0 in. There are typically 0.0 snowy days during this week. Nagaoka Shiei typical weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 728 ft based on historical averages over the last 11 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (8993 ft is well above the mid altitude of Nagaoka Shiei. Snowfall is very unlikely in Nagaoka Shiei at the start of May but in an average year there are two or three days during this week each year that are wet. Typical temperatures are well above freezing both day and night at the mid altitude in Nagaoka Shiei during week one of May with the average afternoon temperature 61°F and the minimum temperature 57°F. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Mostly light winds (average 7mph) but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be greater than more than 19mph one day. Read More


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

Nagaoka Shiei


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Nagaoka Shiei 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 Nagaoka Shiei 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. Read More


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Nagaoka Shiei 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 Nagaoka Shiei 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. Read More


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Nagaoka Shiei 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 Nagaoka Shiei 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.