Independent snow and weather reporting from the Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 733cm Posted on Thursday 23rd April 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here. A more cloudy kind of morning with some rain expected later in the day. We should be back to clearer skies tomorrow and Friday. That's all I have for you this morning. We are into the last two weeks of the season now; and that's up to the planned closing date. Official snow depth on Yamabiko stands at 55cm (as of update yesterday). Let's see how long this can continue! If there is going to be an early closing, we can probably expect to hear about it at least a few days in advance. No such words as of now. ---------------------------- Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 55cm [yesterday update] Uenotaira: 30cm Lower areas: now closed and no longer reporting Available courses: Yamabiko A-E Kokenashi A-B Uenotaira Scheduled lift operations for the spring season: Nagasaka gondola (from 8:10am) Yamabiko Four lift Yamabiko Number 2 Four lift Uenotaira quad lift Planned closing date (subject to change): Wednesday 6th May Information on the ski area: Nozawa Onsen Nozawa Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Thursday 23rd April 2026 Total snowfall at base 733cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 52 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 76cm (on 25th January) November 2025 snowfall 15cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 134cm reported on 11 days January 2026 snowfall 438cm reported on 22 days February 2026 snowfall 126cm reported on 12 days March 2026 snowfall 20cm reported on 6 days April 2026 snowfall 0cm reported on 0 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 Nozawa Onsen. 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 733cm Posted on Monday 20th April 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here. Warm conditions over the weekend with temps rising over 20C, and more warmth due today. The Paradise course and Uenotaira snow park are now both closed, leaving us with 'the extended top bit'*. It's still a fair amount of terrain, one of the fine features of our beloved mountain, and snow cover on is Yamabiko still holding up. Though very much spring conditions everywhere now, of course. Official snow depth still on 55cm. (* I'll say 'the top bit' when we're down to just the Yamabiko courses). ---------------------------- Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 55cm Uenotaira: 30cm Lower areas: now closed and no longer reporting Available courses: Yamabiko A-E Kokenashi A-B Uenotaira Scheduled lift operations for the spring season: Nagasaka gondola (from 8:10am) Yamabiko Four lift Yamabiko Number 2 Four lift Uenotaira quad lift Planned closing date (subject to change): Wednesday 6th May Information on the ski area: Nozawa Onsen Nozawa Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Monday 20th April 2026 Total snowfall at base 733cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 52 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 76cm (on 25th January) November 2025 snowfall 15cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 134cm reported on 11 days January 2026 snowfall 438cm reported on 22 days February 2026 snowfall 126cm reported on 12 days March 2026 snowfall 20cm reported on 6 days April 2026 snowfall 0cm reported on 0 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 Nozawa Onsen. 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 733cm Posted on Friday 17th April 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here. Good morning from Nozawa. The sun is out and it's a fine (and kind of hazy) spring morning across the region. The Paradise course is planned to be available for the weekend, but it seems like it might not make it, or be very limited. The ski area is apparently trying to keep it open but making a point about the quickly retreating snow, so keep this in mind. Whether it opens at the weekend or not, that run will not be open beyond the weekend. The top Yamabiko area still remains pretty good in terms of cover, though only 55cm as the official snow depth. Fine and warm weather expected over the weekend, though tomorrow might feature more cloud than Sunday. ---------------------------- Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 55cm Uenotaira: 30cm Lower areas: now closed and no longer reporting Available courses: Yamabiko A-E Kokenashi A-B Uenotaira Scheduled lift operations for the spring season: Nagasaka gondola (from 8:10am) Yamabiko Four lift Yamabiko Number 2 Four lift Uenotaira quad lift Skyline connecting pair (* operating on weekends & holidays only) Paradise quad lift (* operating on weekends & holidays only) Planned closing date (subject to change): Wednesday 6th May Information on the ski area: Nozawa Onsen Nozawa Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Friday 17th April 2026 Total snowfall at base 733cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 52 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 76cm (on 25th January) November 2025 snowfall 15cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 134cm reported on 11 days January 2026 snowfall 438cm reported on 22 days February 2026 snowfall 126cm reported on 12 days March 2026 snowfall 20cm reported on 6 days April 2026 snowfall 0cm reported on 0 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 Nozawa Onsen. 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 733cm Posted on Saturday 11th April 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here. After being closed yesterday due to weather, back open today. It has been gradually clearing up since early morning and right now the sun is out. Visibility improved up top, too, though might be patchy and changeable early on looking at webcams. It should end up being a fine day... and tomorrow, too. ---------------------------- Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 90cm Uenotaira: 80cm Lower areas: now closed and no longer reporting Available courses: Yamabiko A-E Kokenashi A-B Uenotaira Scheduled lift operations for the spring season: Nagasaka gondola (from 8:10am) Yamabiko Four lift Yamabiko Number 2 Four lift Uenotaira quad lift Skyline connecting pair (* operating on weekends & holidays only) Paradise quad lift (* operating on weekends & holidays only) Planned closing date: Wednesday 6th May Information on the ski area: Nozawa Onsen Nozawa Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Saturday 11th April 2026 Total snowfall at base 733cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 52 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 76cm (on 25th January) November 2025 snowfall 15cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 134cm reported on 11 days January 2026 snowfall 438cm reported on 22 days February 2026 snowfall 126cm reported on 12 days March 2026 snowfall 20cm reported on 6 days April 2026 snowfall 0cm reported on 0 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 Nozawa Onsen. 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 733cm Posted on Wednesday 8th April 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here. Morning from Nozawa. It was wet yesterday but even down at base we can see how snow almost reached village level. There's a dusting of snow visible, and higher up on the mountain the ski area is reporting 3cm of fresh snowfall. Hurray! We expect clearer skies as the day progresses and fine weather tomorrow morning. Expect some rain on Friday. ---------------------------- Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 110cm Uenotaira: 80cm Lower areas: now closed and no longer reporting Available courses today: Yamabiko A-E Kokenashi A-B Uenotaira Scheduled lift operations for the spring season: Nagasaka gondola (from 8:10am) Yamabiko Four lift Yamabiko Number 2 Four lift Uenotaira quad lift Skyline connecting pair (* operating on weekends & holidays only) Paradise quad lift (* operating on weekends & holidays only) Planned closing date: Wednesday 6th May Information on the ski area: Nozawa Onsen Nozawa Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Wednesday 8th April 2026 Total snowfall at base 733cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 52 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 76cm (on 25th January) November 2025 snowfall 15cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 134cm reported on 11 days January 2026 snowfall 438cm reported on 22 days February 2026 snowfall 126cm reported on 12 days March 2026 snowfall 20cm reported on 6 days April 2026 snowfall 0cm reported on 0 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 Nozawa Onsen. 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 Nozawa Onsen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 733cm Posted on Friday 3rd April 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Nozawa Now report can be found here. The sun is out this morning. Tomorrow is the weekend, of course, but we are probably going to get rained on. No way round it. Hopefully it can kept to a minimum and Sunday might be improved. By the way, I am away this weekend and will be unable to post a report --- I will be back on Monday. ---------------------------- Official snow depth numbers (reported by the ski area): Yamabiko: 135cm Uenotaira: 120cm Lower areas: now closed and no longer reporting Available courses today: Yamabiko A-E Kokenashi A-B Uenotaira Uenotaira family lane Paraside Scheduled lift operations for the spring season: Nagasaka gondola Yamabiko Four lift Yamabiko Number 2 Four lift Skyline connecting pair (* weekends & holidays only) Uenotaira quad lift Paradise quad lift (* daily until 5th April and then only on weekends & holidays) Planned closing date: Wednesday 6th May Information on the ski area: Nozawa Onsen Nozawa Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Friday 3rd April 2026 Total snowfall at base 733cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 52 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 76cm (on 25th January) November 2025 snowfall 15cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 134cm reported on 11 days January 2026 snowfall 438cm reported on 22 days February 2026 snowfall 126cm reported on 12 days March 2026 snowfall 20cm reported on 6 days April 2026 snowfall 0cm reported on 0 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 Nozawa Onsen. 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 878cm Good morning from Niseko. Fine clear skies this morning and it is nice and bright. But quite windy too. The clear skies might not last as we have rain forecast for tonight and overnight into early tomorrow morning. The windy conditions might continue at least tomorrow, before easing off around Sunday. There is a chance that lifts might get to be affected over today and tomorrow, but both Hirafu and Annupuri appear to be opening as planned at the start of the day. Oh yes, Annupuri is down to two lifts now -- the gondola and Jumbo Number 1 quad. As long as the ski areas remain open as planned, 5 more reports to go! I've got my last report season-end thingy almost ready to go. ------------------------------------ Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 180cm Base: 0cm Lifts planned to operate (subject to weather): Ace Gondola King Number 3 six King Number 4 single Courses open (according to official website as of yesterday): Beginners access Shirakaba Center Rinkan Jumbo Planned last day of the season: Wednesday 6th May ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 180cm Base: 0cm Lifts planned to operate (subject to weather): Annupuri Gondola Jumbo Number 1 quad Planned last day of the season: Wednesday 6th May ------------------------------------ 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 Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Friday 1st 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 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 878cm I am going to be away today and so it's an early report and too early for any potential changes to info from the ski areas this morning. Blue sky with some cloud is probably my best description for the early morning. Look out for some 'heavy rain' late tomorrow, and perhaps going into Monday too. Between that more sun today, tomorrow morning and Saturday. That's what forecasts indicate anyway! ------------------------------------ Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 190cm Base: 0cm Lifts planned to operate (subject to weather): Ace Gondola King Number 3 six King Number 4 single Courses open (according to official website as of yesterday): Beginners access Shirakaba Center Rinkan Jumbo Planned last day of the season: Wednesday 6th May ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 180cm Base: 0cm Lifts planned to operate (subject to weather): Annupuri Gondola Jumbo Number 1 quad Jumbo Number 4 pair Planned last day of the season: Wednesday 6th May ------------------------------------ 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 Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Thursday 30th April 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 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 878cm Welcome to Showa Day, the first of the holidays in the famous Golden Week period. The skies are clear and the sun is out. Mt Yotei is looking beautiful. It's a very fine morning. Unfortunately it looks like we might get some dodgy weather early next week to end the season (rain). But hopefully we might avoid the worst of that. One week left! ------------------------------------ Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 190cm Base: 0cm Lifts planned to operate (subject to weather): Ace Gondola King Number 3 six King Number 4 single * You need to get the Ace Gondola back down to base Courses open (according to official website as of yesterday): Beginners access Shirakaba Center Rinkan Jumbo Planned last day of the season: Wednesday 6th May ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 180cm Base: 10cm Lifts planned to operate (subject to weather): Annupuri Gondola Jumbo Number 1 quad Jumbo Number 4 pair Planned last day of the season: Wednesday 6th May ------------------------------------ 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 Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Wednesday 29th April 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 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 878cm It's a rather cloudy morning, but quite bright in places. As Golden Week start (tomorrow), temps are remaining perhaps surprisingly cold, but it should be getting a bit warmer again from around Friday. Just over one week left! ------------------------------------ Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 195cm Base: 0cm Lifts planned to operate (subject to weather): Ace Gondola King Number 3 six King Number 4 single * You need to get the Ace Gondola back down to base Courses open (according to official website as of yesterday): Beginners access Shirakaba Large Rinkan Jumbo Dynamic Center Planned last day of the season: Wednesday 6th May ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 210cm (yesterday) Base: 10cm Lifts planned to operate (subject to weather): Annupuri Gondola Jumbo Number 1 quad Jumbo Number 4 pair Planned last day of the season: Wednesday 6th May ------------------------------------ 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 Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Tuesday 28th April 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 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 878cm Greetings from Niseko. I was woken at just before 5:30am this morning by a bit of a wobble; a fairly strong earthquake in the central-southern (is that a word) region of Hokkaido. Nothing major here but I always feel I'm super sensitive to these things. It was a bit rude. But seriously, I hope people were not affected over there (though no doubt nerves were ruffled). Earthquakes are one of those reminders of how life can literally change; suddenly, in an instant. OK so it's a fair morning here with some light blue skies and a hazy looking over towards Mt Yotei. It is forecast to be a warm day and it does indeed feel very mild this morning. Already over 10C. Toasty! ------------------------------------ Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 200cm Base: 0cm Lifts planned to operate (subject to weather): Ace Gondola King Number 3 six King Number 4 single * You need to get the Ace Gondola back down to base Courses open (according to official website as of yesterday): Beginners access Shirakaba Large Rinkan Jumbo Dynamic Center Planned last day of the season: Wednesday 6th May ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 210cm Base: 10cm Lifts planned to operate (subject to weather): Annupuri Gondola Jumbo Number 1 quad Jumbo Number 4 pair Planned last day of the season: Wednesday 6th May ------------------------------------ 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 Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Monday 27th April 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 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 878cm It's another fine morning with mostly clear blue skies and just a touch of thin cloud. I'm too early to check on the runs that are open; will post later tomorrow to cover that. And that is basically all I have to say this morning. I hope you can have a nice Sunday. ------------------------------------ Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 215cm Base: 0cm Lifts planned to operate (subject to weather): Ace Gondola King Number 3 six King Number 4 single * You need to get the Ace Gondola back down to base Courses open (according to official website as of yesterday): Beginners access Shirakaba Large Rinkan Jumbo Dynamic Center (unconfirmed) Planned last day of the season: Wednesday 6th May ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 210cm Base: 15cm Lifts planned to operate (subject to weather): Annupuri Gondola Jumbo Number 1 quad Jumbo Number 4 pair Planned last day of the season: Wednesday 6th May ------------------------------------ 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 Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Sunday 26th April 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 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