Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 649cm Posted on Monday 17th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Hello from Niseko on this Monday morning. It doesn't feel like a particularly inspiring early morning with just a little (wet) snow to report and an overcast and dull kind of start to the day, along with continued relatively mild temperatures. Visibility is fair lower down but looks limited to poor at higher elevations this morning. Hirafu ski area is reporting 10cm of fresh snow. That seems somewhat 'optimistic' to me. Happily, all lifts appear to be starting the day as normal this morning. Forecasts for the coming week are looking encouraging and we should be getting some consistent snowfall over the coming days. As of today, my observed snowfall for the month is standing at 139cm, with the total for the season so far at 649cm. Another 22cm and we'll have received more snow in February than during January 2025. Another 5cm and we'll have received more snow than last February (2024). With another 11 reports to go this month, I am hoping for a good showing. ------------------------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Moiwa Mountain base -2℃, 2cm wet snow, light winds. Moiwa 800m: -4.1℃, NNW3.4m/s, No cornice or slab development, 3cm new snow, bad visibility. Mikaeri 750m: -5℃,NW1.0m/s, 3cm new snow, bad visibility, thick fog from 600-700m. Annupuri 1100m: -6.2℃, WNW3.4m/s, no significant cornice development. Hirafu Hanazono 1000m: -5.7℃, ESE2.0m/s, 3cm new snow. Coastal data: Benkei Cape NNW10m/s, Kamui Cape N3m/s, 1003hPa, wave 0.7m. The current low pressure zone is dropping intermittent light snowfall and warm air is continuing to flow into the valley. There is a dense fog layer around the 600-700m level. With only a little snow overnight, the mountain is still covered with yesterday's traverse lines. From observations, tests, and a data review, the overall avalanche risk is low. But beware of heavy avalanches and collapsing blocks below lift lines and on steep slopes. Do not duck ropes in search of snow or to ride strictly off limits areas. One set of tracks will lead others to follow, eventually resulting in an accident. In any case, it snowed overnight, so be happy. Be careful when skiing in the trees, it will be easy to catch an edge. Gate openings are yet to be decided. Please understand and follow the patrol's decisions. Beware of sudden changes in weather. People going to the mountains should prepare beacons and probes, shovels, short ropes, and emergency food. Always check your location when in the mountains. There is no safety in the winter mountains. Again - Beware of sudden changes in weather. Have a nice day. ------------------------------------ Individual ski area information for Monday 17th 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: 5cm Base: 5cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 300cm (-5cm change since yesterday) Base: 235cm (-5cm change since yesterday) Lifts: The gondola is scheduled to be open until 7:00pm ------------------ 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: 360cm (-5cm change since yesterday) Base: 155cm (-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 ------------------ Niseko Village Ski Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 240cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 190cm (no change since yesterday) Lifts: The Upper Village Gondola, Village Express and Banzai Chair lifts are scheduled to be open until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 250cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 170cm (no change since yesterday) Lifts: The Jumbo Number 1 quad lift is scheduled to be open until 7:30pm ------------------------------------ Floodlit night skiing is planned daily until Wednesday 23rd March 2025 Niseko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Monday 17th February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 649cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 71 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 139cm reported on 16 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Kutchan/Niseko. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 647cm Posted on Sunday 16th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here A dusting of this morning. Without feeling too guilty, I feel that I can just about justify adding 1cm to this report, though I'll be rounding down in a future report when it's just over 'x' cm. (These things are important... to nerdy me). It is a generally cloudy start to this Sunday morning, though I note that ski areas are reporting foggy conditions at higher elevations. It will probably be another relatively mild day. Unfortunately, the top lifts at Hirafu, Village and Annupuri are all not opening as planned again. But the Avalanche Report is saying that peak gates are expected to open. Perhaps they might open if it clears up? I do not know what the problem might be and can't find any official information, but but the gondola at Hanazono is cabin-free as of 8:40am. Forecasts are saying that we can expect some consistent snowfall across the coming week, along with a return to colder temps. It sounds like a plan! (First mention of 'yellow sand' this weekend. Hmmm, never great to see that subject pop up). ------------------------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Moiwa Mountain base -3℃, light snowfall, good visibility. Moiwa 800m: -2.9℃, SSW2.0m/s, trace of new snow. Mikaeri 750m: -7℃, SSW1.5m/s, good visibility. Annupuri 1100m: -4.5℃, WSW5.5m/s, trace of new snow, good visibility. Hirafu Hanazono 1000m: -3.9℃, SSW7.8m/s. Coastal data: Benkei Cape S6m/s, Kamui Cape calm, 1010hPa, wave 0.6m. There is a Chinese wok-like low pressure system over the Sea of ​​Japan bringing warm air into the Niseko area. The sea and the mountain are calm and it will be a good day for fishing. Cornices and drifts from the strong winds and snow over the last few days are stable. From observation and data the overall risk of avalanches has decreased. Peak gates are expected to be open. However stay out of the valley bottom, if a large cornice collapses it could trigger an avalanche. These cornices are as heavy as a highway bus. Also avoid slopes under cornices. Endlessly traversing under cornices in search of fresh snow is not a good idea. Good sense is required. Yesterday, over 1,000 people followed the Niseko Rules, not ducking ropes and stayed on the course. But several people ducked ropes, entered Haruno Taki and had an accident. They called for a rescue by the Hokkaido Prefectural Police Aviation Unit and the Mountain Rescue Team. We are grateful to the rescue team. Also, at Moiwa 6, five people went through the closed gate and skied into Mikaeri Bowl. Consider there is a reason why the gates are closed. In Niseko you must follow Niseko Rules. The snow was mixed with continental yellow sand yesterday - slow snow. Today is better. There is some good quality snow in some areas. The wind-blown snow is heavy and hard, and it is easy to lose control. Be careful of hitting trees. There is no safety in this sport. Have a good day. ------------------------------------ Individual ski area information for Sunday 16th 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: 2cm Base: 2cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 305cm (-5cm change since yesterday) Base: 240cm (no change since yesterday) Lifts: The gondola is scheduled to be open until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): Peak: ?cm Base: ?cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 365cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 165cm (no 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 ------------------ Niseko Village Ski Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 240cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 190cm (no change since yesterday) Lifts: The Upper Village Gondola, Village Express and Banzai Chair lifts are scheduled to be open until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 250cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 170cm (no change since yesterday) Lifts: The Jumbo Number 1 quad lift is scheduled to be open until 7:30pm ------------------------------------ Night skiing Floodlit night skiing is planned daily until Wednesday 23rd March 2025 Niseko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Sunday 16th February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 647cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 70 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 137cm reported on 15 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Kutchan/Niseko. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 646cm Posted on Saturday 15th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Wind is still being pesky on this Saturday morning and affecting top lifts, but we do have some sunshine, blue sky and good visibility. The top lifts being closed is probably making lower lifts busier. All gondolas apart from the Annupuri one are coping. Calmer tomorrow? (I am hoping). Someone wrote in asking about the Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ice Chalet Pop-Up Store & Bar at Hanazono. I think they might have been pulling my leg when they said they were planning to visit Niseko just to get one of those posh bags for their bottle of whisky! Well, the structure is still there. As far as I know, it was to be open until the end of January. Kind of interesting in itself. But other than that, I really don't know. Sorry. It would certainly be a shame not to use the building for the rest of the season. I've spent a few seconds carefully considering all the various possibilities, and the obvious thing to do is refit it. Many visitors to Niseko clearly have pressing toast yearnings and requirements, so how about a morning toast bar? It could be called Toast. Or perhaps a charity shop, with all proceeds benefiting people in need. Still on the subject of Hanazono and on a more serious note: The lifts at Hanazono were due to be open until 6th April this season. The ski area has announced their plan to extend the season by one week until 13th April 2025. Hurray! And surely all the more reason to get Toast up and running! ------------------------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain base -6℃, strong wind but light snowfall. Moiwa 800m: -8.1℃, NW16m/s, huge cornice development, snowdrifts are dense and reached 150cm in some aspects. Miakeri 750m: NW5.0m/s, snowpack is growing and good visibility. Annupuri 1100m: -11.4℃, W9.4m/s, blizzard above 1000m elevation. Hirafu Hanazono 1000m: -11.2℃, N8.1m/s. Coastal data: Benkei cape NNW13m/s, Kamui cape NW13m/s, 1014hPa, 2.5m waves. Cornices and snowdrifts are developing massively in leeward slopes above 800m. Strong gale persisting above 1000m at 7am. The wind and the wave height on the shore seems to be slowly calming down, however the newly formed slabs above 1000m elevation are extremely unstable and could crush and let go with its own weight at any time. There might be people thinking of going out of bounds since the sun’s out, but it is highly recommended to avoid riding leeward aspect slopes at least until the wind calms down to 12m/s, and the windload slabs consolidates. Avalanches are very likely to occur regardless of the presence of a weak layer today. Hazard level is extreme in the entire Backbowl (Kozan no sawa) , cornice slopes of Annupuri bowl (O-sawa) and all slopes in Higashi-One. All peak gates including #4 will be closed. Please refrain from hiking up from lower gates. Sneaking in the lift line is out of question. You are in a ski resort, please abide by the rules. ------------------------------------ Individual ski area information for Saturday 15th 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: 0cm Base: 3cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 310cm (-10cm change since yesterday) Base: 240cm (-15cm change since yesterday) Lifts: The gondola is scheduled to be open until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): Peak: 5cm Base: 5cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 365cm (-10cm change since yesterday) Base: 165cm (no 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 ------------------ Niseko Village Ski Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 240cm (+30cm change since yesterday) (!) Base: 190cm (+25cm change since yesterday) Lifts: The Upper Village Gondola, Village Express and Banzai Chair lifts are scheduled to be open until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 250cm (+10cm change since yesterday) Base: 170cm (-20cm change since yesterday) Lifts: The Jumbo Number 1 quad lift is scheduled to be open until 7:30pm ------------------------------------ Night skiing Floodlit night skiing is planned daily until Wednesday 23rd March 2025 Niseko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Saturday 15th February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 646cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 69 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 136cm reported on 14 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Kutchan/Niseko. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 644cm Posted on Friday 14th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good morning from Niseko. It is colder again and a mostly overcast kind of morning though the sun is breaking through in places (Hanazono). It's also quite dull and grey in other places around the mountain. Unfortunately, wind continues to be an issue this morning and the days starts with all top lifts on hold, along with the gondola at Annupuri. Wind has been blowing the snow around so it is one of those days when it is difficult to pin down numbers (snowdrifts). Forecasts all seem to indicate a good chance of some clear and sunny skies tomorrow, and perhaps Sunday too. Let's hope that it is calmer too. * My report will probably appear later than usual tomorrow. ------------------------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain base: -6℃, moderate wind, 10cm snowfall, 30cm snowdrifts. Moiwa 800m: -8.7℃, NNW14.4m/s, 25m/s wind after 4am, cornices grew up to 150cm and the newly formed windload slabs (100cm) are not consolidated. Mikaeri 750m: -7℃, WNW5.5m/s, strong snowfall and snowpack is growing. Annupuri 1100m: WNW12m/s (intermittent 25m/s from 2am). Hirafu Hanazono: -10.9℃, ESE5.6m/s (25m/s northerly gusts from 4am). Coastal data: Benkei cape NNW18m/s, Kamui cape WNW15m/s, 1007hPa, 2.5m waves. The atmospheric pressure gradient is steep and stormy weather continues on the Sea and the Mountains. The wind is stronger than yesterday but the visibility is slightly better. Cornices and windrift snow has grown dramatically above 900m elevation. Evaluating the snowfall transition and the morning observations, the avalanche risk is extremely high in leeward slopes around 900m and above. Peak gates will be kept shut. The windload snow accumulated in the valleys has a bit of resistance, but is fun to ride. 35 degree grade slopes should be avoided until the wind drops below 12m/s and the slabs consolidate. Do not stimulate knolls and cornices. The weather up high is completely different from the base. The mountain is constantly challenging you to make the appropriate decision. This information is issued for preventing accidents in the resort accessed backcountry areas. Ropes aren’t meant to be crossed easily. Have a nice day. ------------------------------------ Individual ski area information for Friday 14th 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: 13cm Base: 13cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 320cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 255cm (-5cm change since yesterday) Lifts: The gondola is scheduled to be open until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): Peak: 25cm (?) Base: 25cm (?) Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 375cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 165cm (no 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 ------------------ Niseko Village Ski Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 240cm (+30cm change since yesterday) (!) Base: 190cm (+25cm change since yesterday) Lifts: The Upper Village Gondola, Village Express and Banzai Chair lifts are scheduled to be open until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 240cm (+10cm change since yesterday) Base: 170cm (+10cm change since yesterday) Lifts: The Jumbo Number 1 quad lift is scheduled to be open until 7:30pm ------------------------------------ Night skiing Floodlit night skiing is planned daily until Wednesday 23rd March 2025 Niseko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Friday 14th February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 644cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 68 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 134cm reported on 13 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Kutchan/Niseko. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 14cm Snowfall at base this season 634cm Posted on Thursday 13th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here More snow this morning as the consistency continues, though as it has been milder the snow is a bit... heavy. Interesting to see Hanazono reporting as much as 30cm... (at base too?) But anyway, all very gladly accepted. Thank you very much! At the start of the day the top lifts at Hirafu, Village and Annupuri are on hold due to the weather conditions. The gondolas at Village and Annupuri are also not opening as planned (as of 8:30am). Other lifts are go! The upcoming weekend seems set to be less windy and there might be some sun too, before getting back to snow from Monday. ------------------------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain base -7℃, 10cm humid snowfall in 12h. Moiwa 800m: -7.9℃, NNW11.9m/s, snowdrifts developed. Annupuri 1100m: -9.8℃, NW7.5m/s, strong snowfall. Hirafu Hanazono: -8.9℃, NNE4.2m/s, heavy snowfall. Coastal data: Benkei cape NNW11m/s, Kamui cape N11m/s, 997hPa, 0.8m waves. The low-pressure system moved east and a wintery pressure distribution is back in place. Wind and snow beyond 15m/s is blowing in high altitude, making cornice and windload slabs develop. Snowdrifts will grow throughout the day and the avalanche risk in slopes above 800m elevation will rise dramatically. All peak gates will be closed for safety measures. Ropes must not be crossed. Please understand that a single track under the rope will lead many others to follow, and eventually end up in an accident. Please be responsible and follow the ski resort’s rules. The weather conditions are completely different at the base and at the peak. Today’s a day to be extra careful. Visibility is bad, beware of trees. The snow’s a little heavy, but pretty good in the tree runs. Overconfidence and ignorance are the two key elements that cause accidents. Winter sports are not safe activities. Have a nice day. ------------------------------------ Individual ski area information for Thursday 13th 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: 30cm Base: 30cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 320cm (+10cm change since yesterday) Base: 260cm (+15cm change since yesterday) Lifts: The gondola is scheduled to be open until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): Peak: 25cm Base: 25cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 375cm (+10cm change since yesterday) Base: 165cm (no 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 ------------------ Niseko Village Ski Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 210cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 165cm (no change since yesterday) Lifts: The Upper Village Gondola, Village Express and Banzai Chair lifts are scheduled to be open until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 230cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 160cm (no change since yesterday) Lifts: The Jumbo Number 1 quad lift is scheduled to be open until 7:30pm ------------------------------------ Night skiing Floodlit night skiing is planned daily until Wednesday 23rd March 2025 Niseko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Thursday 13th February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 634cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 67 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 124cm reported on 12 days Previous report Next report 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. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 12cm Snowfall at base this season 620cm Posted on Wednesday 12th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Just under 12cm measured this morning (by me) and around 20cm being reported by Hirafu and Hanazono on the slopes. As my report is later than usual today you can see what things are looking like as of 10:40am (below). It is rather grey at the moment and it does feel rather mild today and currently around 0C. At time of this report the top lifts at Hirafu, Village and Annupuri are on hold. It doesn't feel particularly windy down here, but the southerly wind must be acting pesky up top. We do seem to expect snow into tomorrow. If we are unlucky we might have to endure some sleet or even rain down at lower areas later on. But it should be snow by tomorrow morning, though. Let's see! ------------------------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Moiwa Mountain base -7℃, light wind, 10cm new snow, good visibility. Moiwa 800m: -6.8℃, NW3.4m/s, 50cm cornice and slab development. Mikaeri 750m: -8℃, WSW2.3m/s, increasing snow depth, good visibility. Annupuri 1100m: -8.7℃, WNW10.7m/s, 30cm new snow, strong W wind from 5am. Hirafu Hanazono 1000m: -8.0℃, NNE4.7m/s, 30cm new snow. Coastal data: Benkei Cape NW15m/s, Kamui Cape SW16m/s, 1014hPa, wave 1.7m. The mountain base is calm; however, a 20m/s westerly wind picked up from 5 am, rapidly forming cornices and slabs on W slopes over 1100m. Cornices and slabs are developing steadily on slopes under 1000m with light wind from yesterday afternoon. From tests, the avalanche risk is low under 1000m slopes; however, the risk is high on slopes over 1200m elevation and SE slopes where cornices and wind-drift slabs have developed rapidly due to the strong wind. Be careful on high mountains such as Mt. Yotei. From observation, the chances of triggering an avalanche by collapsing cornice are small; however, do not stay on or under the cornices. Cornice is as heavy as a tourist bus and collapses instantly at times. The gates opening is undecided. Please listen to the ski patrols' instructions. Snow is good again today. Groomers are good, too. As always, please respect the Niseko Rules. Do not duck ropes. Do not go into the mountain alone. Snow started at 7 am again. Beware of poor visibility and sudden change of weather. ------------------------------------ Individual ski area information for Wednesday 12th 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: 22cm Base: 20cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 310cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 245cm (+10cm change since yesterday) Lifts: The gondola is scheduled to be open until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): Peak: 20cm Base: 20cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 365cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 165cm (+15cm 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 ------------------ Niseko Village Ski Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 210cm (+10cm change since yesterday) Base: 165cm (+5cm change since yesterday) Lifts: The Upper Village Gondola, Village Express and Banzai Chair lifts are scheduled to be open until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 230cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 160cm (no change since yesterday) Lifts: The Jumbo Number 1 quad lift is scheduled to be open until 7:30pm ------------------ Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Lifts: All scheduled lifts are operating ------------------------------------ Night skiing Floodlit night skiing is planned daily until Wednesday 23rd March 2025 Niseko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Wednesday 12th February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 620cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 66 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 110cm reported on 11 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Kutchan/Niseko. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 9cm Snowfall at base this season 608cm Posted on Tuesday 11th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here Good morning from Niseko. Hanazono is this morning reporting up to 26cm of snowfall on upper areas and Hirafu is reporting 25cm. (Annupuri and Village are going with '0cm' but let's just ignore that). I am not writing this from the top of the mountain, of course, and I am not seeing that much myself; my measurement today is 9cm. Perhaps we can take that as a minimum and expect more up on them there slopes. Sounds good to me. Currently overcast with light snow falling in some places. There should be more to report over the next several days. It is of course good to see a return to consistency in the snowfall since the end of January. Including this report, I have observed 98cm so far this month (on all but one day), and the total snowfall for the season so far is now above 6m. It would be nice if the numbers were larger, whilst retaining quality. But, let's keep it going... It is a national holiday in Japan: National Foundation Day. ------------------------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Moiwa Mountain base -8℃, 7cm new snow over the last 12hrs. Moiwa 800m: -10.1℃, NW7.5m/s, 50-80cm cornice and snowdrift development. Mikaeri 750m: -9℃, WNW2.8m/s, increasing snow depth, good visibility. Annupuri 1100m: -13.2℃, WNW10.1m/s, strong winds, snowdrift development. Hirafu Hanazono 1000m: -12.6℃, W4.6m/s. Coastal data: Benkei Cape NW12m/s, Kamui Cape W10m/s, 1014hPa, wave 1.1m. A westerly wind picked up from 2am, forming unstable slabs on SW slopes at 1000m, reaching 80cm in places and easily breaking in tests. The upper 40cm (and increasing) is not consolidated . The avalanche risk on the SW slopes at 1100m is High. The avalanche risk on the East side at Hirafu Hanazono is not high, but will increase if the wind and snow get stronger. Gate opening is not decided yet, please follow the patrols instructions. If peak gates are opened, many people will enter Kozan no Sawa(Backbowl) without considering the danger. According to Heinrich's Law, we warn people of the danger, everyone thinks it won't be me, it will be somebody else and eventually an accident will occur. Our warnings are based on objective data. Snow changes every day. What was good yesterday does not necessarily mean that it will be good today. The snow in the forest is a little heavy due to the wind. Have a nice day, the snow is not too bad. ------------------------------------ Individual ski area information for Tuesday 11th 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: 26cm Base: 20cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 310cm (+20cm change since yesterday) Base: 235cm (+15cm change since yesterday) Lifts: The gondola is scheduled to be open until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): Peak: 25cm Base: 25cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 365cm (+10cm change since yesterday) Base: 150cm (+20cm 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 ------------------ Niseko Village Ski Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 200cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 160cm (no change since yesterday) Lifts: The Upper Village Gondola, Village Express and Banzai Chair lifts are scheduled to be open until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 230cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 160cm (no change since yesterday) Lifts: The Jumbo Number 1 quad lift is scheduled to be open until 7:30pm ------------------ Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Lifts: All scheduled lifts are operating ------------------------------------ Night skiing Floodlit night skiing is planned daily until Wednesday 23rd March 2025 Niseko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Tuesday 11th February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 608cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 65 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 98cm reported on 10 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Kutchan/Niseko. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 599cm Posted on Monday 10th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here A good 10cm of snow again with the Avalanche Report indicating up to 30cm; ski areas are saying up to 15cm on the slopes. All lifts seem to be starting the day as planned. Oh dear. Also from reading the Avalanche Report this morning, it sounds like there has been more than a few people cutting into lift lines, ducking ropes and yelling at each other. Nice. Let's all be good boys and girls. If you are one of those who thinks there are just too many people around (* who are not you), there are plenty of other ski areas to choose from! ------------------------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Moiwa Mountain base -6℃, 10cm new snow, light winds, good visibility. Moiwa 800m: -9.8℃,NW7.1m/s, 15cm new snow, good visibility. Mikaeri 750m: -9℃, NW0.9m/s, 20cm new snow, good visibility. Annupuri 1100m: -12.4℃, WNW4.7m/s, 20cm new snow, good visibility. Hirafu Hanazono 1000m: -12.0℃, ESE0.7m/s, 20cm new snow, good visibility. Coastal data: Benkei Cape NW9m/s, Kamui Cape W7m/s, 1012hPa, wave 1.3m. We are under a mild winter pressure pattern, a 10-12m/s wind and snowfall continues on the west side of the mountains and at sea. 10-30cm snow fell overnight with no significant cornice or wind slab development. The overall avalanche risk is low. All gates except 10 are expected to be open. Prepare before going through the gates. Niseko, with its easy lift access to fresh snow, has long been popular with enthusiasts who love to ski fresh snow, and as a result, there have been many accidents. That's why the Niseko Rules were developed. The Niseko Rules, although not intending to promote tourism, have ultimately led to today's booming business in Niseko. However, the Niseko Rules' are only there to prevent accidents. Cutting the lift line is an embarrassing act and should not be done. Also, do not duck ropes. Quickly ducking a rope to get a few turns always leads to copycats and eventually to accidents. These rules do not infringe on the freedom of tourists. Do not yell or argue with others on the mountain. Have some dignity. I think it's the same anywhere. Have a nice day. ------------------------------------ Individual ski area information for Monday 10th 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: 10cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 290cm (+5cm change since yesterday) Base: 220cm (-5cm change since yesterday) Lifts: The gondola is scheduled to be open until 7:00pm ------------------ 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: 355cm (+15cm change since yesterday) Base: 130cm (-15cm 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 ------------------ Niseko Village Ski Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 200cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 160cm (no change since yesterday) Lifts: The Upper Village Gondola, Village Express and Banzai Chair lifts are scheduled to be open until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 230cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 160cm (no change since yesterday) Lifts: The Jumbo Number 1 quad lift is scheduled to be open until 7:30pm ------------------ Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Lifts: All scheduled lifts are operating ------------------------------------ Night skiing Floodlit night skiing is planned daily until Wednesday 23rd March 2025 Niseko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Monday 10th February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 599cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 64 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 89cm reported on 9 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Kutchan/Niseko. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 7cm Snowfall at base this season 589cm Posted on Sunday 9th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here I have another fairly modest amount of fresh snowfall to report this morning, almost all arriving yesterday. It is clearly not as cold as it was yesterday morning and it has been fairly bright with good visibility... but is a bit greyer just now. Forecasts are looking pretty good for consistent ongoing incoming snowfall over the coming week (though I'd say it doesn't look like we can expect spectacular amounts). At 8:30am all lifts apart from Annupuri Gondola are starting up as planned. Annupuri is this morning again/still saying 30cm of (24h) snowfall at base. It is clear now that that piece of data has just not been updated for two days. Can't be bothered? Too busy? Can't find the staff? (Sorry for going on about stuff like this, but I do think it is important information for a ski area to communicate to its skiing/snowboarding customers). ------------------------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Moiwa Mountain base -6℃, 10cm new snow in the last 12hrs, cloudy. Moiwa 800m: -8.9℃,NNW9.2m/s(16m/s@4am), good visibility. Mikaeri 750m: -8℃, NN1.7m/s. Annupuri 1100m: -11.2℃, NNW8.0m/s(16m/s@5am). Hirafu Hanazono 1000m: -11.4℃, NE13.2m/s. Coastal data: Benkei Cape NNW9m/s, Kamui Cape NE5m/s, 1010hPa, wave 2.2m. Isobar are closely spaced and the pressure distribution shows strong NE winds above 1000m. There has only been light snowfall and new snow has been blown to the west. The snow on the side of the course is a bit hard. Due to the NE winds, slabs have developed on Kozan no Sawa side walls and the upper part of the Osawa cornice slopes. The avalanche risk this morning is relatively high. The snow is different to yesterday. Peak gates 2 and 3 will be closed. Gates 1, 4 and 6 are yet undecided. Gate 10 is closed. Climbing to the peak from the lower gates is prohibited. Follow the patrols instructions. This is a ski resort and you must follow the rules. Niseko rules are applied fairly to everyone, regardless of knowledge, experience, religion or nationality. If you are going out of bounds always use the gates. Be careful of crashing into trees. Wait off to the side of the slope and stay out of the valley bottom to avoid avalanches. And stay out of the creeks, the water is cold. Is your beacon on? Do not duck ropes. Have a nice day. ------------------------------------ Individual ski area information for Sunday 9th 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: 15cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 285cm (-5cm change since yesterday) Base: 225cm (+5cm change since yesterday) Lifts: The gondola is scheduled to be open until 7:00pm ------------------ 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: 340cm (-10cm change since yesterday) Base: 145cm (no 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 ------------------ Niseko Village Ski Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 200cm (+10cm change since yesterday) Base: 160cm (+10cm change since yesterday) Lifts: The Upper Village Gondola, Village Express and Banzai Chair lifts are scheduled to be open until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 230cm (+10cm change since yesterday) Base: 160cm (no change since yesterday) Lifts: The Jumbo Number 1 quad lift is scheduled to be open until 7:30pm ------------------ Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Lifts: All scheduled lifts are operating ------------------------------------ Night skiing Floodlit night skiing is planned daily until Wednesday 23rd March 2025 Niseko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Sunday 9th February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 589cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 63 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 79cm reported on 8 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Kutchan/Niseko. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 6cm Snowfall at base this season 582cm Posted on Saturday 8th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here It is an extremely cold start to the day. I am guessing it is the coldest of the winter so far. We had some clearer skies just a short while ago, but it has been becoming more cloudy and light snow has started to fall in places. In other areas, mainly to the south, we can still see some blue sky. Forecasts appear to be generally telling us to expect snow showers over the coming days with perhaps some clearer skies at times. My snowfall measurement since yesterday is 6cm. You can see what Hirafu and Hanazono are reporting below. Annupuri is displaying some funky snowfall numbers this morning (5cm at top, 30cm at base). That base number is presumably just left over from yesterday. Anyway, as I feel those numbers are unreliable and possibly confusing, I am taking that data out of my list (again). Wind should not be an issue today and so all lifts are scheduled to be opening as planned. ------------------------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain base -12℃, 5cm crystal snow, light wind and good visibility. Moiwa 800m: -8.5℃, NNE3.1m/s, 10cm snowfall in 12h. Miakeri 750m: -22℃!?, ENE1.9m/s, snowpack growth 150cm in 48h. Annupuri 1100m: -11℃, N4m/s. Hirafu Hanazono: -10.8℃, other data n/a. Coastal data: Benkei cape S5m/s, Kamui cape E2m/s, 1002hPa, 0.5m waves. The atmospheric pressure gradient is flat. The weather on the Sea and the mountains is calm and clear. The slopes have been softly reset by yesterday afternoon’s snowfall. Test results and other data shows that the avalanche risk is low today. All gates are scheduled to open. Keep in mind that the area outside the gates is outside the resort’s management. Read and understand the Rules carefully before stepping out the gates. Gate 10 (Moiwa Anbetsu) will be shut due to repeated accidents. Violation of the Rules will be strictly regulated. Do not duck ropes, you’re risking losing your lift-pass. Don’t mess up the chairlift waiting line. Don’t make racist comments. The Niseko Rules puts fairness as a priority. Please be mindful of others. Too many people are present at the bottom of the valleys, and should an avalanche occur in the Backbowl or Annupuri bowl (O-sawa), countless people could be buried. PLEASE stay away from the bottom of the valley to avoid critical accidents. Winter sports are inherently dangerous, and the hazard level rises significantly in the backcountry (outside the resorts boundaries). And as always, beware of hitting trees, they’re stronger than you. Have a nice day. ------------------------------------ Individual ski area information for Saturday 8th 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: 8cm Base: 7cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 290cm (-2cm change since yesterday) Base: 220cm (no change since yesterday) Lifts: The gondola is scheduled to be open until 7:00pm ------------------ 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: 350cm (-10cm change since yesterday) Base: 145cm (-15cm 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 ------------------ Niseko Village Ski Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 190cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 150cm (no change since yesterday) Lifts: The Upper Village Gondola, Village Express and Banzai Chair lifts are scheduled to be open until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 220cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 160cm (+10cm change since yesterday) Lifts: The Jumbo Number 1 quad lift is scheduled to be open until 7:30pm ------------------ Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Lifts: All scheduled lifts are operating ------------------------------------ Night skiing Floodlit night skiing is planned daily until Wednesday 23rd March 2025 Niseko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Saturday 8th February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 582cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 62 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 72cm reported on 7 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Kutchan/Niseko. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 18cm Snowfall at base this season 576cm Posted on Friday 7th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here There is more good snowy news this morning, with 18cm measured and ski areas reporting 20cm - and up to 30cm - out on the mountain. I am going to leave the first part of the morning to all the people already out there waiting for the lifts. (Some of the lift lines in recent days are... wow/yikes). Instead, I will have myself some toast to celeblate. As far as I can tell, the top lifts seem to be opening as planned this morning. There should be some jolly fine conditions to enjoy up there, especially after a few days of disruption. ------------------------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain base -6℃, 30cm snow in 12h, calm. Moiwa 800m: -9.7℃, WNW5.0m/s, 30cm fresh snow and good visibility. Mikaeri 750m: -11℃, WNW1.8m/s, 30cm snow, good visibility. Annupuri 1100m: -11.8℃, WNW8.4m/s (15m/s @ 6am), 30cm snowfall, slabs developing, good visibility. Hirafu Hanazono: -11.2℃, NNE5.4m/s. Benkei cape: WNW14m/s, Kamui cape: SW17m/s, 998hPa, 1.3m waves. Intermittent moderate westerly snowfall and wind is persisting in high elevation. Looking at the weather transition, the wind-drift slabs of the past 48h are starting to consolidate. Test results show that the overall avalanche risk is starting to diminish, however the amount of accumulated snow is huge and slabs are still likely to fracture when skiing with lack of common sense. Avalanche hazards remain HIGH in the Backbowl sidewalls, Annupuri bowl cornice slopes and Higashi-One. All gates opening are scheduled to be delayed. Do not take guests in hazardous areas too easily. Niseko respects the freedom of skiers and snowboarders and open/close the gates. However, it doesn’t mean that the mountain is safe at all when the gates are open. The community is highly concerned about all resort user's safety. Please make conservative decisions when riding the backcountry. DO NOT stay put at the bottom of the valleys. Avalanches occur regularly, but are only an issue if a person is in its way. Is your avalanche transceiver switched on? Have a nice day. ------------------------------------ Individual ski area information for Friday 7th 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: 20cm Base: 20cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 292cm (+10cm change since yesterday) Base: 220cm (+5cm change since yesterday) Lifts: The gondola is scheduled to be open until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): Peak: 20cm Base: 20cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 360cm (+5cm change since yesterday) Base: 160cm (+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 ------------------ Niseko Village Ski Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 190cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 150cm (no change since yesterday) Lifts: The Upper Village Gondola, Village Express and Banzai Chair lifts are scheduled to be open until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): Peak: 20cm Base: 30cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 220cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 160cm (+10cm change since yesterday) Lifts: The Jumbo Number 1 quad lift is scheduled to be open until 7:30pm ------------------ Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Lifts: All scheduled lifts are operating ------------------------------------ Night skiing Floodlit night skiing is planned daily until Wednesday 23rd March 2025 Niseko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Friday 7th February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 576cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 61 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 66cm reported on 6 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Kutchan/Niseko. 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Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 24cm Snowfall at base this season 558cm Posted on Thursday 6th February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Niseko Now report can be found here This is more like what we expect (and love). Heavy snowfall since yesterday. Looking at JMA maps, it would seem that the most snow (in Hokkaido) over the last 24 hours has been to the north in Akaigawa, Kyowa, Niki and Furubira. Less so as you go south into Niseko Town and beyond. Hirafu is reporting a very impressively bold-sounding 60cm of fresh top/bottom (and increasing their upper snow depth by 70cm), while Hanazono is saying 35-37cm. Annupuri, on a roll with reporting numbers, is saying 30cm (base) to 40cm (upper). It should be noted that it is definitely one of those days when wind has been blowing the very light snow around. That makes it difficult to pin down exactly how much has fallen as there is more/less wind drifts everywhere you look. My main measuring spot is quite good at being relatively unaffected by wind (though it obviously can't totally avoid it). I also took into account a few extra observations nearby. My measurement is not quite as large as what the ski areas are reporting, coming in at 24cm. Remember, it is, of course, normal to expect more snow at higher elevations. Detailed numbers to one side; the important thing is that we have received some very good snowfall since yesterday making for what should be a complete reset and excellent conditions. :) Unfortunately, the price to pay for this special delivery has been lift disruption. The top lifts aren't opening again this morning. ------------------------------------ Niseko Avalanche Report Mountain base: -4℃, 40cm snowfall. Moiwa 800m: -7.6℃, NW8.1m/s (30m/s@2am), large cornices and snowdrifts development. Mikaeri 750m: -7℃, NW4.6m/s, stormy and bad visibility. Annupuri 1100m: -9.5℃, WNW9.0m/s, 150cm slabs. Hirafu Hanazono: -9.1℃, WNW6.1m/s (30m/s@2am). Coastal data: Benkei cape NW18m/s, Kamui capeW11m/s, 994hPa, 3.3m waves (3am NW18m/s, 4.7m waves). The low pressure system positions near Moneron Island, Sakhalin. The atmospheric pressure gradient is steep in the Mamiya Strait and Sea of Japan. Wave heights have reached 4m and the sea and the mountains are in very rough condition. Slabs of 150+cm have developed in areas above 1000m elevation, 100cm thick dense and heavy windload snow is covering the slopes below 1000m. The avalanche risk is extremely high in all elevation, aspects and terrain types today. All peak gates will be kept closed. The charlifts and gondolas may start running as the wind mellows down, however please refrain from crossing the boundary ropes to access fresh tracks. The windload snow’s weight grows in proportion to the wind speed. The heavier it gets, the slabs get unstable and no matter the presence of obvious weak layers, the tension holding the snow particles together are prone to fracture and cause an avalanche. These types of avalanches can occur instantaneously and be extremely destructive. It is strongly advised not to stimulate cornice slopes and knolls today. This information is issued to prevent accidents in the Niseko backcountry area. Please respect the Niseko Rules. The conditions are very hazardous in the surrounding mountains too. Anyone thinking of going touring today, please be extra careful. ------------------------------------ Individual ski area information for Thursday 6th 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: 37cm Base: 35cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 282cm (+32cm change since Wednesday) Base: 215cm (+20cm change since Wednesday) Lifts: The gondola is scheduled to be open until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): Peak: 60cm woohoo! Base: 60cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 355cm (+70cm change since yesterday) Base: 150cm (+30cm 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 ------------------ Niseko Village Ski Resort Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 190cm (+5cm change since yesterday) Base: 150cm (+10cm change since yesterday) Lifts: The Upper Village Gondola, Village Express and Banzai Chair lifts are scheduled to be open until 7:00pm ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official 24 hours snowfall (reported by the ski area): Peak: 40cm Base: 30cm Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 220cm (+20cm change since yesterday) Base: 150cm (+10cm change since yesterday) Lifts: The Jumbo Number 1 quad lift is scheduled to be open until 7:30pm ------------------ Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort Lifts: All scheduled lifts are operating ------------------------------------ Night skiing Floodlit night skiing is planned daily until Wednesday 23rd March 2025 Niseko Now 2024-2025 season Data as of Thursday 6th February 2025 Total snowfall at base so far 558cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 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 48cm reported on 5 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Kutchan/Niseko. 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