Sapporo Kokusai 16-day snow forecast
Four snow episodes are expected at Sapporo Kokusai over the next 16 days. The first, on Thursday 22, is the most reliable and would bring about 4 cm up top. The second, from Tuesday 27 to Thursday 29, could add another 25 cm. From Saturday 31 the trend points to more snow, still with low reliability.
Daily snowfall up top
cm of new snow at 1,100 mDetailed forecast by elevation
| Day | Top 1,100 m | Mid 850 m | Base 630 m | Chance | Snow line | Top temp. | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5% | 2,900 m | 7° / 8° | SW 25 km/h |
| Monday 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5% | 3,000 m | 6° / 12° | W 35 km/h |
| Tuesday 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5% | 2,500 m | 6° / 9° | SW 17 km/h |
| Wednesday 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5% | 900 m | 1° / 10° | W 44 km/h |
| Thursday 22 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 85% | 500 m | −3° / 0° | W 47 km/h |
| Friday 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10% | 400 m | −2° / 5° | W 21 km/h |
| Saturday 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10% | 2,800 m | 6° / 8° | W 26 km/h |
| Sunday 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10% | 2,200 m | 0° / 6° | W 34 km/h |
| Monday 26 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 25% | 400 m | −3° / 1° | NW 31 km/h |
| Tuesday 27 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 70% | 900 m | −3° / 2° | W 40 km/h |
| Wednesday 28trend | 9 | 8 | 6 | 80% | 100 m | −6° / −1° | W 50 km/h |
| Thursday 29trend | 12 | 10 | 9 | 80% | 0 m | −7° / −6° | NW 41 km/h |
| Friday 30trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 0 m | −6° / 1° | W 21 km/h |
| Saturday 31trend | 6 | 0 | 0 | 80% | 1,000 m | 1° / 2° | S 12 km/h |
| Sunday 1trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 1,300 m | 1° / 3° | SW 20 km/h |
| Monday 2trend | 5 | 4 | 1 | 80% | 200 m | −5° / 2° | W 29 km/h |
Snow at Sapporo Kokusai: frequently asked questions
When will it snow at Sapporo Kokusai?
The next snowfall starts on Thursday 22 October. The heaviest day will be Thursday 29, with about 12 cm up top and the snow line at 0 m.
How much snow will fall at Sapporo Kokusai this week?
Between Sunday 18 and Saturday 24 expect about 5 cm up top (1,100 m), about 4 cm at 850 m and about 2 cm at the base (630 m).
How reliable is a 16-day snow forecast?
The first 5 days are fairly reliable. Days 6 to 10 are a guide, and days 11 to 16 only show the trend: they can change a lot from one day to the next.
What will the snow line be at Sapporo Kokusai?
The snow line will drop to about 0 m on Thursday 29. On the other snowy days it will range between 100 and 1,000 m.
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