Natural snow in April
Nozawa Onsen snow in April
April is usually good for natural snow at Nozawa Onsen: mid-mountain was snow-sure in 18 of the last 30 winters.
Questions
Is there snow in Nozawa Onsen in April?
Usually. Mid-mountain had 30 cm or more of modelled natural snow on 86% of April days over the last 30 winters, before any snowmaking.
Early or late April for snow at Nozawa Onsen?
Early April has been surer: 100% against 72% at mid-mountain.
How many recent winters had reliable snow at Nozawa Onsen in April?
18 of the last 30. In those winters mid-mountain had 30 cm or more of natural snow on at least 90% of April days. Thirty winters show how much one season differs from the next; how winters have changed is covered by the long record.
Does this include snowmaking?
No. These figures are modelled natural snow only, so groomed pistes often ski better than this.