Niseko Now: Wednesday 26th February 2025
- Feb 26, 2025
- 3 min read
Updated: Dec 9, 2025
Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido
New snowfall at base 2cm
Snowfall at base this season 705cm
Posted on Wednesday 26th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here
A earlier dusting that has now turned into just about 2cm at time of report.
Unfortunately, wind is an issue this morning with the top lifts at Hirafu, Village, Annupuri on hold as well as the gondola at Annupuri. Doh!
It is very good to see the Avalanche Report return this morning.
Good people doing good things.
A good thing.
A good day to you all!
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Niseko Avalanche Report
Moiwa Mountain base: 0℃, slightly strong wind, 2cm new snow, cloudy. Moiwa 800m: -3.6℃, WSW3.6m/s, W10m/s overnight. Mikaeri 750m: -3℃, WSW4.4m/s, trace new snow, good visibility. Annupuri 1100m: -5.5℃, WSW6.9m/s. Hirafu Hanazono 1000m: -4.9℃, SW4.6m/s, N25m/s midnight, trace new snow. Coastal data: Benkei Cape NW14m/s, WSW24m/s at 1am. Kamui Cape W13m/s, 1004hPa, wave 1.7m.
There is a low pressure system over Sakhalin, and cold air is flowing in from the west above 750m elevation, resulting in little snowfall with slight cornice development. Wind ripples are appearing. As the isobars narrow, 30 cm or less wind slabs will develop on the leeward side slopes. Avalanche risk is low based on observations and tests. The peak gates are expected to be open. Tracks are still visible and the mountain is rough. Please ski with caution. This information is issued to prevent out of bounds accidents. Over 1,000 people go out of the gates every day in Niseko, but fortunately no serious accidents have occurred. Thank you all for respecting the Niseko rules. There is no safety in the mountains. Stay off the gully bottoms to prevent fatal accidents, this is an avalanche path. Watch out for cracks and falls. You can not see cracks from above. Beware of collapsing snow bridges and falling into streams. Water is cold. Do not ski strictly off limits areas. Beware of sudden changes in weather. Has your beacon switched on? Have a good day.
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Individual ski area information for Wednesday 26th February 2025
The below snow depth and snowfall numbers are manually checked each morning from official sources.
Niseko HANAZONO Resort
Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area):
Peak: 1cm
Base: 2cm
Official snow depth (reported by the ski area):
Peak: 307cm (-3cm change since yesterday)
Base: 235cm (-5cm change since yesterday)
Lifts:
The gondola is scheduled to be open until 7:00pm
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Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu
Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area):
Peak: 0cm
Base: 0cm
Official snow depth (reported by the ski area):
Peak: 355cm (-5cm change since yesterday)
Base: 150cm (-10cm change since yesterday)
Lifts:
The Ace Gondola, Ace Family quad, King Gondola and King Holiday pair lifts are scheduled to be open until 7:00pm
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Niseko Village Ski Resort
Official snow depth (reported by the ski area):
Peak: 240cm (no change since yesterday)
Base: 200cm (no change since yesterday)
Lifts:
The Upper Village Gondola, Village Express and Banzai Chair lifts are scheduled to be open until 7:00pm
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Niseko Annupuri Kokusai
Official snow depth (reported by the ski area):
Peak: 270cm (no change since yesterday)
Base: 180cm (no change since yesterday)
Lifts:
The Jumbo Number 1 quad lift is scheduled to be open until 7:30pm
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Night skiing
Floodlit night skiing is planned daily until Wednesday 23rd March 2025
Niseko Now 2024-2025 season |
Data as of Wednesday 26th February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 705cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 78 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 24cm (6th February) November 2024 snowfall 38cm reported on 8 days December 2024 snowfall 311cm reported on 28 days January 2025 snowfall 161cm reported on 19 days February 2025 snowfall 195cm reported on 23 days |
All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Kutchan/Niseko. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report.