Niseko Now: Sunday 2nd February 2025
- Feb 2, 2025
- 4 min read
Updated: Dec 9, 2025
Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido
New snowfall at base 8cm
Snowfall at base this season 526cm
Posted on Sunday 2nd February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here
Good morning from Niseko.
We enjoyed snowfall during the day yesterday and this morning I have 8cm to add to the report. I thought it would be more than that, but it is what it is. I guess there is a good chance it will be more than that higher up.
This morning is starting overcast with light snow falling. (The higher Hirafu webcam shows what I'd say is more like moderate snowfall at report posting time).
It sounds like lots of Japan is going to be getting a lot of snow in the coming week, which is really great to hear.
The forecasts for the Niseko region are also looking very promising. That excitement is all set to get stuck in from Tuesday. Tanoshimi!
OK, I'm going to sit down with some toast and coffee and get my monthly recap finished up - will post it tomorrow.
Oh, special mention to Niseko Annupuri this morning which has suddenly decided to actually post new snowfall data (rather than 0cm every day, even when it snows). This morning they say 15cm. I wonder if they will keep that going. I'll keep an eye on that, and add the data to my list below... if it seems like it is consistent.
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Niseko Avalanche Report
Mountain base -6℃, 5cm new snow, light winds, good visibility. Moiwa 800m: -7.5℃, NE1.8m/s, 5cm new snow, light winds, good visibility. Annupuri 1100m: -9.7℃, N2.4m/s. Hirafu Hanazono: -9.7℃, N2.1m/s, strong breeze at the summit, 20cm soft slab. Coastal data: Benkei Cape SE4m/s, Kamui Cape E2m/s, 1019hPa, wave 0.7m.
No atmospheric pressure gradient and the sea and mountains are calm. Wind continues above 800m with wind made soft slabs development in some areas. From observation and data the overall avalanche risk is low. All gates are expected to be open. Yesterday the wind peaked around midday with heavy snowfall, however only light snowfall from then until dawn today. Yesterday's tracks remain, but snowboarding and rocker skis without metal are no problem. Be careful crashing into trees. The mountains change every day and the way the snow falls changes from place to place. A 70cm avalanche occurred near Mt. Muine 2 days ago, causing people to lose their skis. Avalanches occur when the conditions are right, and if someone is unlucky enough to be there, it could be an accident. On days with heavy snowfall, it is best not to ski on bowl-shaped slopes over 35 degrees. To avoid accidents, do not be in the bottom of a valley, do not ski at the same time and do not cut knolls or snow cornice slopes. Always keep your beacon on. Don't forget your probe and shovel. You never know what's going to happen in the mountains. The weather is nice today. Have a great day.
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Individual ski area information for Sunday 2nd February 2025
The below snow depth and snowfall numbers are manually checked each morning from official sources.
Lift information is the planned operations for the day at the time of writing.
Niseko HANAZONO Resort
Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area):
Peak: 10cm
Base: 13cm
Official snow depth (reported by the ski area):
Peak: 257cm (+7cm change since Wednesday)
Base: 195cm (+5cm change since Wednesday)
Lifts:
All scheduled lifts are operating
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: 10cm
Base: 10cm
Official snow depth (reported by the ski area):
Peak: 280cm (no change since yesterday)
Base: 125cm (+5cm change since yesterday)
Lifts:
All scheduled lifts are operating
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: 180cm (no change since yesterday)
Base: 140cm (+5cm change since yesterday)
Lifts:
All scheduled lifts are operating
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: 200cm (no change since yesterday)
Base: 140cm (no change since yesterday)
Lifts:
All scheduled lifts are operating
The Jumbo Number 1 quad lift is scheduled to be open until 7:30pm
Niseko Now 2024-2025 season |
Data as of Sunday 2nd February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 526cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 23cm (16th December) 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 16cm reported on 2 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.