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Niseko Now

2025-2026 season

All data published in our daily reports is the snowfall observed by our trusted Niseko Now reporter at base areas of the Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu ski area in Kutchan Town, Hokkaido. Refer to the individual daily reports (links below) for a detailed commentary on the season.


Niseko Now: 2025-2026 season statistics


  • The total snowfall observed during the season was 878cm

  • Fresh snowfall was observed at base on 92 days

  • 29cm of snowfall was observed on 7 days in November 2025

  • 189cm of snowfall was observed on 23 days in December 2025

  • 451cm of snowfall was observed on 28 days in January 2026

  • 154cm of snowfall was observed on 19 days in February 2026

  • 50cm of snowfall was observed on 13 days in March 2026

  • 5cm of snowfall was observed on 2 days in April 2026

  • The first snowfall observed at base was on 1st November 2025

  • The last snowfall observed at base was on 12th April 2026

  • The most snowfall observed in one report was 36cm on 12th January 2026

Niseko Now: 2025-2026 season individual reports

November 2025


  • 29cm total observed snowfall

  • Snowfall reported on 7 days


December 2025


  • 189cm total observed snowfall

  • Snowfall reported on 23 days


January 2026


  • 451cm total observed snowfall

  • Snowfall reported on 28 days


February 2026


  • 154cm total observed snowfall

  • Snowfall reported on 19 days


March 2026


  • 50cm total observed snowfall

  • Snowfall reported on 13 days


April 2026


  • 5cm total observed snowfall

  • Snowfall reported on 2 days


May 2026


  • 0cm total observed snowfall

  • Snowfall reported on 0 days




Niseko Now: other resources

Other ski seasons


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