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Niseko Now: Friday 18th November 2022

  • Nov 18, 2022
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido


New snowfall at base 1cm
Snowfall at base this season 15cm

Posted on Friday 18th November 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here


After that nice amount of snow yesterday things have eased off for this morning. I have just about 1cm more to add since my report yesterday. I thought it would be more than that because it was coming down at quite a rate at some points during the day.


This morning felt really cold early on and outside it has been icy too. I am guessing the coldest of the autumn/winter so far. There is quite a lot of cloud around now, but some blue sky still with the sun at least trying to break through at times.


We might get some rain later on today. Forecasts don't seem to show much potential for significant snow in the coming week. Basically, don't be too surprised if the current lovely snow turns into slush and then disappears, at least at lower areas.


Whatever happens, I will keep you updated.


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Planned opening dates:


Niseko Village: Saturday 3rd December 2022

Niseko Annupuri: Saturday 3rd December 2022

Niseko Grand Hirafu: Saturday 3rd December 2022

Niseko Hanazono: Saturday 3rd December 2022

Niseko Moiwa: Saturday 3rd December 2022



Niseko Now 2022-2023 season

Data as of Friday 18th November 2022 Total snowfall at base so far 15cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 3 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 12cm (17th November) November 2022 snowfall 15cm reported on 3 days



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