Natural snow · April
Hakuba Valley snow in April
Over the last 11 winters, mid-mountain (1,296 m) at Hakuba Valley had 30 cm or more of modelled natural snow on 92% of April days. The summit (1,831 m) reached 100%, the village (760 m) 1%.
Questions
Is there snow in Hakuba Valley in April?
Yes, reliably. Mid-mountain had 30 cm or more of modelled natural snow on 92% of April days over the last 11 winters, before any snowmaking.
Early or late April for snow at Hakuba Valley?
Early April has been surer: 96% against 87% at mid-mountain.
How many recent winters had reliable snow at Hakuba Valley in April?
9 of the last 11. In those winters mid-mountain had 30 cm or more of natural snow on at least 90% of April days. Eleven winters show how much one season differs from the next, not a long-term trend.
Does this include snowmaking?
No. These figures are modelled natural snow only, so groomed pistes often ski better than this.