Natural snow · May
Niseko United snow in May
Over the last 11 winters, mid-mountain (784 m) at Niseko United had 30 cm or more of modelled natural snow on 20% of May days. The summit (1,308 m) reached 62%, the village (260 m) 0%.
Questions
Is there snow in Niseko United in May?
Rarely, as natural snow. Mid-mountain had 30 cm or more of modelled natural snow on 20% of May days over the last 11 winters, before any snowmaking.
Early or late May for snow at Niseko United?
Early May has been surer: 39% against 0% at mid-mountain.
How many recent winters had reliable snow at Niseko United in May?
0 of the last 11. In those winters mid-mountain had 30 cm or more of natural snow on at least 90% of May 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.