Niseko Now: Monday 9th February 2026
- Feb 9
- 3 min read
Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido
New snowfall at base 6cm
Snowfall at base this season 744cm
After that clearer start yesterday, this morning we have another cold and snowy start.
10-15cm being reported by ski areas in top areas.
It felt quite windy too just before when I was outside.
Lifts all seem to be planning on moving this morning and it actually seems to be getting brighter with the sun trying to break through in places as I am about to put this report online.
That's all I got this morning! I hope you have a fine day.
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Niseko Avalanche Report
Moiwa Base -12°C, 20cm snowfall, calm. Moiwa 800m -13.1°C, NNW 9.5m/s, 30cm soft-slab. Annupuri 1100m -15.4°C, WNW 4.1m/s. Niseko Village 1000m -14°C, NNW 5.6m/s. Hirafu Hanazono -15.0°C, N 7.4m/s. Hanazono 800m -12.8°C, N 4.4m/s. Sea of Japan Benkei Cape N12m/s. Kamui Cape NNW9m/s, 1010hPa, 1.8m waves.
North winds are strong aloft, and the operation of top the chairlifts is TBD until the wind shifts. Gates are scheduled to open, but follow the instructions of the ski patrol. Skiing in the three strictly prohibited areas seems to have become the norm. If caught, you will be banned from using the resort in the future. This place is a ski resort, and all users must follow the regulations. The Niseko Rules are strict with those who violate it. Based on observations, the avalanche risk is low. Nothing is certain in this sport. Do not be overconfident. Only caution prevents accidents. There was someone who lined up at the gate without any gear, didn’t know where they were, and ended up at Goshiki Onsen. The riding skill is not the only requirement. Niseko permits out-of-bounds skiing, but the premise is that you are not ignorant, reckless, or lacking common sense. Do not cut below cornices or across knolls. These can sometimes trigger avalanches. There are many people in the valleys below you, please be considerate of others. Stay alert for sudden weather changes. Have a great day. Is your beacon switched on?
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Niseko HANAZONO Resort
Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area):
Peak: 13cm
Base: 10cm
Official snow depth (reported by the ski area):
Peak: 288cm (+8cm change since yesterday)
Base: 205cm (+5cm change since yesterday)
Planned lift operations:
4 of 4 lifts
Gondola until 7:00pm
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Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu
Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area):
Peak: 15cm
Base: 15cm
Official snow depth (reported by the ski area):
Peak: 375cm (+15cm change since yesterday)
Base: 155cm (no change since yesterday)
Planned lift operations:
9 of 9 lifts
Ace Gondola, Ace Family quad, King Gondola and King Holiday pair until 7:00pm
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Niseko Village Ski Resort
Official snow depth (reported by the ski area):
Peak: 285cm (+5cm change since yesterday)
Base: 165cm (+5cm change since yesterday)
Planned lift operations:
8 of 8 lifts
Upper Village Gondola, Village Express and Banzai Chair until 7:00pm
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Niseko Annupuri Kokusai
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: 190cm (no change since yesterday)
Planned lift operations:
6 of 6 lifts
Jumbo Number 1 quad until 7:30pm
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Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort
Planned lift operations:
3 of 3 lifts
Niseko Now2025-2026 season |
Data as of Monday 9th February 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 744cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 66 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 75cm reported on 8 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.