Best Time to Ski in Yamagata Prefecture

Based on 30 seasons of snowfall records across 10 resorts in Yamagata Prefecture, the snowiest month is January, averaging 33in of snowfall per resort.

Average Monthly Snowfall per Resort

August
0in
September
0in
October
0in
November
4in
December
23in
January
33in
February
23in
March
16in
April
4in
May
0in
June
0in
July
0in

Averages are per resort per month, computed from a 30-year climate baseline (ERA5). Individual resorts vary with elevation and terrain.

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