Niseko 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 20 March 2026 17:43 CDT
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 20 March 2026 20:43 CDT
Powder Possible :- 11cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Niseko over the next 2 days.
2-Day Forecast for Niseko
48-hours from 21 March.
See below for forecast detail
Niseko Snow Forecast updated at 17:43 CDT, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Niseko
Max 0℃
Min -3℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -3℃ and not getting above 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
21
11cm New Snow
Clear sky first, fair then clear sky, fair later.
Snow falling to resort level (300m).
Forecast times for Niseko are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 20 March 2026 20:43 CDT
Powder Possible :- 11cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Niseko over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Niseko
Max 8℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
22
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Niseko are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | 00:00 |  | 4cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | 0℃ | NW Light | -125% |
| Sat | 01:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -1℃ | NW Breeze | -125% |
| Sat | 02:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -2℃ | NW Breeze | -125% |
| Sat | 03:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -2℃ | NW Breeze | -125% |
| Sat | 04:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -2℃ | NW Breeze | -125% |
| Sat | 05:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -3℃ | NW Breeze | -125% |
| Sat | 06:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ | NW Breeze | -125% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ | NW Breeze | -125% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | | Fair. | -2℃ | NW Breeze | -125% | |
| Sat | 09:00 | | Fair. | -2℃ | NW Breeze | -125% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | | Fair. | -1℃ | NW Breeze | -125% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | NW Breeze | -125% | |
| Sat | 12:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | NW Breeze | -125% | |
| Sat | 13:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | NW Breeze | -125% | |
| Sat | 14:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | -125% | |
| Sat | 15:00 | | Fair. | 0℃ | NW Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 16:00 | | Fair. | 0℃ | NW Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 17:00 | | Fair. | -1℃ | NW Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 18:00 | | Fair. | -1℃ | NW Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 19:00 | | Fair. | -3℃ | NW Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ | NW Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ | NW Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 22:00 | | Fair. | -3℃ | NW Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ | NW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | -4℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Fair. | -4℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | Fair. | -4℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Fair. | -1℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Fair. | 1℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Fair. | 4℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Fair. | 5℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Fair. | 6℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Fair. | 7℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Fair. | 8℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Fair. | 7℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Fair. | 7℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Clear sky. | 6℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Fair. | 5℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Fair. | 4℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Fair. | 3℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Fair. | 1℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Fair. | 0℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Fair. | 0℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
Snow Forecast near Niseko
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiroro | 14cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Niseko Annupuri | 14cm | 14cm | |||||||
| Niseko Grand Hirafu | 12cm | 13cm | |||||||
| Niseko Village/Higashiyama | 12cm | 13cm | |||||||
| Niseko Kokusai Moiwa | 11cm | 12cm | |||||||
| Niseko Hanazono | 11cm | 11cm | |||||||
| Rusutsu | 9cm | 10cm |
Niseko Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Niseko.
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.
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.