Niseko Now: Monday 4th May 2026
- May 4
- 2 min read
Updated: May 6
Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido
New snowfall at base 0cm
Snowfall at base this season 878cm
This morning is... wet. With limited visibility up on the open areas, it's really not very nice. (It almost looks like it is snowing on one of the Hirafu webcams, but I don't think it is, and the ski areas are reporting rain).
I really can't imagine wanting to be up there this morning at this stage of the season. Even with the 'lasuto chansu' thing going on. Anyway, lifts are scheduled to be open - so you can get out there if you're up for it! I wonder how many people will partake.
Much more pleasant weather is expected tomorrow and Wednesday, though it might still be windy.
OK, so I will post one last normal report tomorrow morning. And then on Wednesday I will post my last thoughts for the season, along with a general message from SnowJapan.
And then I'll enjoy a long rest! Yey!
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Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu
Official snow depth (reported by the ski area):
Peak: 160cm
Base: 0cm
Lifts planned to operate (subject to weather):
Ace Gondola
King Number 3 six
King Number 4 single
Planned last day of the season:
Wednesday 6th May
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Niseko Annupuri Kokusai
Official snow depth (reported by the ski area):
Peak: 160cm
Base: 0cm
Lifts planned to operate (subject to weather):
Annupuri Gondola
Jumbo Number 1 quad
Planned last day of the season:
Wednesday 6th May
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Asahigaoka ski area (near Kutchan Station) closed on 8th March.
Niseko Moiwa closed on 5th April.
Niseko Village and Niseko Hanazono closed on 12th April.
Niseko Now2025-2026 season |
Data as of Monday 4th May 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 878cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 92 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 36cm (on 12th January) November 2025 snowfall 29cm reported on 7 days December 2025 snowfall 189cm reported on 23 days January 2026 snowfall 451cm reported on 28 days February 2026 snowfall 154cm reported on 19 days March 2026 snowfall 50cm reported on 13 days April 2026 snowfall 5cm reported on 2 days May 2026 snowfall 0cm |
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.