Niseko Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Niseko
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This is the Snow Forecast for Niseko, Japan for 16 days from 15 April.
Updated 16 April 2025 00:08 IST.
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Niseko.
Forecast for today in Niseko
Max 9℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
15
up to 3cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then light rain later.
Snow Line from 969m to 599m, with rain below.
Niseko has 6cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Niseko Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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Niseko 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Tue 15 | Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | |
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| Wind | NW F3 | SE F2 | |||||
| 1,308m | 2℃
 +3cm
| 1℃
 +3cm
| 4℃
 | 7℃
 | 3℃
 | 4℃
| 9℃
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| NW F2 | NW F3 | SE F3 | |||||
| 804m | 4℃
| 4℃
| 6℃
| 11℃
| 7℃
| 7℃
| 11℃
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| NW F3 | SE F2 | ||||||
| 300m | 9℃
| 7℃
| 11℃
| 14℃
| 10℃
| 11℃
| 16℃
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| Snow Line | varying 969m | varying 789m | |||||
| Max Town | 9℃ | 7℃ | 11℃ | 14℃ | 10℃ | 11℃ | 16℃ |
| Min Town | 4℃ | 4℃ | 1℃ | 8℃ | 7℃ | 7℃ | 5℃ |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Niseko Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 9℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
15
up to 3cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then light rain later.
Snow Line from 969m to 599m, with rain below.
Max 7℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 3cm New Snow
Light rain, cloudy, fair later.
Snow Line from 789m to 669m, with rain below.
Max 11℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
17
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 14℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Fair, cloudy, light rain later.
Max 10℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, fog, cloudy later.
Max 11℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
20
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light rain, cloudy later.
Max 16℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy later.
This Snow Forecast for Niseko, Japan gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Niseko, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Niseko Snow Forecast updated at 00:08 IST, next update expected 02:30 IST.
Snow Forecast near Niseko
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiroro | 6cm | 6cm | |||||||
| Niseko Village/Higashiyama | 5cm | 6cm | |||||||
| Niseko Annupuri | 3cm | 4cm | |||||||
| Niseko Grand Hirafu | 4cm | 4cm | |||||||
| Niseko Hanazono | 1cm | 1cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Niseko
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Niseko, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Niseko, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Niseko is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Niseko will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Niseko for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.