Niseko Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Niseko
This is the Snow Forecast for Niseko, Japan for 17 days from 16 November.
Updated 16 November 2025 08:31 CST.
Forecast times for Niseko are in Japan Time (Asia/Tokyo).
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Niseko.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Niseko Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Niseko?
| Next Snow Expected | 17 November |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 16cm |
| Next 7 Days | 27cm |
Forecast for today in Niseko
Max 7℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
16
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then rain showers later.
Powder Alert!
Updated 16 November 2025 11:36 CST
Powder Possible :- 10cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Niseko over the next 2 days.
Niseko Snow Report
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | Wed 19 | Thu 20 | Fri 21 | Sat 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F4 | NW F3 | W F2 | W F2 | NW F3 | ||
| 1,308m | 0℃
| 3℃
 +9cm
| -9℃
+7cm
| -6℃
+2cm
| 0℃
+1cm
| 0℃
+4cm
| -6℃
+4cm
|
| SE F2 | SW F4 | NW F3 | W F2 | W F2 | NW F3 | ||
| 804m | 5℃
| 8℃
+4cm
| -4℃
+6cm
| -1℃
+2cm
| 5℃
| 5℃
+1cm
| -1℃
+3cm
|
| SW F4 | NW F3 | W F2 | W F2 | NW F3 | |||
| 300m | 7℃
| 9℃
+2cm
| -2℃
+5cm
| 0℃
+1cm
| 6℃
| 6℃
+1cm
| 0℃
+1cm
|
| Snow Line | varying 779m | 300m | 300m | varying 1,119m | varying 1,139m | 300m | |
| Max Town | 7℃ | 9℃ | -2℃ | 0℃ | 6℃ | 6℃ | 0℃ |
| Min Town | 3℃ | -2℃ | -4℃ | -4℃ | -1℃ | -1℃ | -2℃ |
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 7℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
16
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then rain showers later.
Max 9℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
17
2cm to 9cm New Snow
Light snow showers.
Snow Line from 779m to resort level.
Max -2℃
Min -4℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -4℃ and not getting above -2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
18
5cm to 7cm New Snow
Light snow showers.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 0℃
Min -4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -4℃ to daytime highs around 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
19
1cm to 2cm New Snow
Cloudy, light snow showers, clear spells later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 6℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
20
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy first, clear spells then light rain showers, rain showers later.
Snow Line from 1,119m to resort level.
Max 6℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
21
1cm to 4cm New Snow
Clear spells early, then light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,139m to resort level.
Max 0℃
Min -2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -2℃ to daytime highs around 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
22
1cm to 4cm New Snow
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
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 08:31 CST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Niseko
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niseko Annupuri | 14cm | 21cm | |||||||
| Niseko Village/Higashiyama | 13cm | 19cm | |||||||
| Niseko Kokusai Moiwa | 10cm | 14cm | |||||||
| Kiroro | 10cm | 13cm | |||||||
| Niseko Grand Hirafu | 7cm | 10cm | |||||||
| Niseko Hanazono | 3cm | 6cm | |||||||
| Rusutsu | 2cm | 2cm |
Snow Reliability
Niseko is famous for its reliable snowfall, often receiving over 15 meters each season and maintaining excellent snow depth. To ensure you have the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information on snow quality and weather forecasts.
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.