Independent snow and weather reporting from the Niseko region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 878cm A cloudy sort of morning but with some rain expected soon but not long-lasting. Forecasts seem mixed, actually. (Is that some kind of thin snow - or rain - I can see falling on an upper Hirafu webcam? Unconfirmed). There is no news or announcements from ski areas to report as the season winds down. If planned closing dates are able to be reached, we have just under two weeks to go. I must say, it seems impressive - and perhaps somewhat surprising - that the snow depth numbers for both Hirafu and Annupuri are still both over 2m. On this day last year, the official snow depth at Annupuri was actually lower than today (160cm). If you remember, last year Hirafu closed at the end of March as they wanted to start working on their six-pack! ------------------------------------ Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 220cm (no change since yesterday) 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 course is closed until 24th April Planned last day of the season: Wednesday 6th May ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 220cm (-10 change since yesterday) Base: 15cm (no change since yesterday) 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 23rd 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 Good morning from Niseko and it's a cloudy and moody feel kind of start to the day. It feels less windy at the start of the day and hopefully lifts will all get going as planned. We do expect some quite windy conditions, though. Beyond today clearer skies are forecast and it actually might be quite chilly until the weekend. The season changeover from winter to spring often feels long and drawn out. ------------------------------------ Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 220cm (-5cm change since yesterday) 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 course is closed until 24th April Planned last day of the season: Wednesday 6th May ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 230cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 15cm (-5cm change since yesterday) 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 22nd 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 Rain and wind this morning. It's not a pleasant morning. (I can't see any sign of fresh snow on webcams). As of 8:30am, the top lift at Hirafu is 'on hold' and all three lifts at Annupuri are also showing 'on hold'. The ski area seems to be saying it will open if conditions improve. On days like this, as we near the end of the season and there's not many people around, I sometimes wonder if ski areas would prefer to just close up the season rather than battle on until the end. It takes a certain kind of dedication to be eager to be out in these late days, especially when the weather isn't nice. All power to those who do, though! ------------------------------------ Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 225cm (-10cm change since yesterday) 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 course is closed until 24th April Planned last day of the season: Wednesday 6th May ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 230cm (-5cm change since yesterday) Base: 20cm (no change since yesterday) 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 21st 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 Morning from Niseko. Bright and sunny early on with a noticeable wind. There's blue looking up beyond our mountain with a more hazy scene looking back towards Mt Yotei. It was warm over the weekend, but it looks like temps will be cooler this week. While we have rain forecast for base some forecasts even show the chance of some snow at higher elevations. I would hold on any undue excitement about that, though. The Hirafu official website does show what runs are open every day... but during closed hours, all runs are shown as closed. I can understand a certain logic in that (after all, the runs are closed as I write this report), but it's unhelpful to anyone wondering what runs might be available each day. We basically have to wait until a run opens each morning. And this morning I am off to Sapporo and so I cannot wait until 8:30am when all will be revealed. In my opinion, the logic applied seems... flawed. ------------------------------------ Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 235cm (-5cm change since yesterday) 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 course is closed until 24th April Planned last day of the season: Wednesday 6th May ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 235cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 20cm (no change since yesterday) 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 20th 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 a fine and sunny Niseko. It's almost totally clear with just some isolated baby clouds in places, including around the top of Mt Yotei. More clear skies are forecast for tomorrow with temps looking likely to warm up over 15C. All 6 lifts moving this morning and I think that's about it for today. ------------------------------------ Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 240cm (-5cm change since yesterday) 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): Beginners access Shirakaba Large Rinkan Jumbo Dynamic * Center course is closed until 24th April Planned last day of the season: Wednesday 6th May ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 235cm (-5cm change since yesterday) Base: 20cm (no change since yesterday) 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 19th 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 Morning from Niseko and I have to be early... It's a bit of a damp, grey, cloudy, foggy kind of morning. Looks like there's very limited visibility up on the mountain. Hopefully it might get a bit brighter (it's expected to). A south westerly wind that might be particularly felt at higher elevations. At 8:30am, the top lift at Hirafu is on hold. I just noticed something ---- the lifts at Annupuri now only open at 9:00am now. I can't wait until then to post my report. Hey, check this out. (A bit of info re: new site). Have a good weekend. ------------------------------------ Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 245cm (-5cm change since yesterday) Base: 0cm (-5cm change since yesterday) 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): Beginners access Shirakaba Large Rinkan Jumbo Dynamic * Center course is closed until 24th April Planned last day of the season: Wednesday 6th May ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 240cm (-5cm change since yesterday) Base: 20cm (no change since yesterday) 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 Saturday 18th 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 Good morning from Niseko. It's a bright morning, though generally more subdued shades rather than the bright blue and sharp whites that characterize clearer days in mid winter. Temps are due to rise to around 15C in the daytime at town level over the next few days. I'm still trying to confirm exactly what courses remain available at Annupuri, but they're not saying. Perhaps it's a secret. I suppose we can guess based on what lifts are open. (Sorry I haven't been over there in the last few days). Let's guessing! 6 lifts remain operating: 3 at Hirafu and 3 at Annupuri. Hopefully we'll enjoy more fine weather over the weekend, though looks like tomorrow might be a bit windy. ------------------------------------ Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 250cm (-15cm change) Base: 5cm (-10cm change) 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): Beginners access Shirakaba Large Rinkan Jumbo Dynamic * Center course is closed until 24th April Planned last day of the season: Wednesday 6th May ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 245cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 20cm (-10cm change since yesterday) 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 Friday 17th 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 Hello from Niseko on this fine and sunny morning. It's a beauty of a morning with clear blue skies. It might be a bit windy but hopefully not to spoil any potential fun out there this morning. We expect more cloudy conditions tomorrow. ------------------------------------ Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 265cm Base: 15cm 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): Beginners access Shirakaba Large Rinkan Jumbo Dynamic * Center course is closed until 24th April Planned last day of the season: Wednesday 6th May ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 245cm (-5cm change since yesterday) Base: 30cm (no change since yesterday) 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 16th 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 Good morning from Niseko. Just come back from my morning walk. Hardly anyone around. It's such a big contrast with the busy bustle of the peak season - and really takes a while to get used to every year around this time. Anyway, it's a cloudy/overcast-y kind of morning and... yeah. That's about all I have this morning. Oh, not windy so the 6 lifts that are scheduled to be moving should be ok and on time this morning. ------------------------------------ Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 265cm (-15cm change since yesterday) Base: 15cm (-5cm change since yesterday) Lifts planned to operate (subject to weather): Ace Gondola King Number 3 six King Number 4 single Courses open (according to official website): Beginners access Shirakaba Large Rinkan Jumbo Dynamic * Center course is closed until 24th April Planned last day of the season: Wednesday 6th May ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 250cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 30cm (no change since yesterday) 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 15th 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 Good morning from Niseko. Mt Yotei is modelling a cute collection of summit covering white cloud early this morning. Awwwww. What a beautiful mountain. Beyond that, though, we have almost completely clear and sunny blue skies. Hopefully the six lifts that are scheduled to be open today will be able to do so. Tomorrow is due to be cloudy, but there's clearer skies due again on Thursday. That's all I have this morning. Back tomorrow! ------------------------------------ Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 280cm Base: 20cm Lifts planned to operate (subject to weather): Ace Gondola King Number 3 six King Number 4 single Courses open (according to official website): Beginners access Shirakaba Large Rinkan Jumbo Dynamic * Center course is closed until 24th April Planned last day of the season: Wednesday 6th May ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 250cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 30cm (-10cm change since yesterday) 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 14th 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 And then there were two as we enter the last stretch. With Hanazono and Village ending the season yesterday, we now just have Hirafu and Annupuri operating. Hirafu is operating three lifts - Ace Gondola, King Number 3 and Number 4. Annupuri is also operating three lifts - the gondola, Jumbo Number 1 quad and Jumbo Number 4 pair lifts. They are not telling us what runs/courses remain open, so I can't elaborate further on that. Such details are not important anyway, right? (I must just be really odd wanting to know these things). Unfortunately, both the top lifts appear to be on hold at the start of the day. I'll continue to try and find some words each morning right until the end! As that time approaches, I'm already planning for and looking forward to my annual hibernation period! ------------------------------------ Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 280cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 20cm (-5cm change since yesterday) Lifts planned to operate (subject to weather): Ace Gondola King Number 3 six King Number 4 single Courses open (according to official website): Beginners access Shirakaba Large Rinkan Jumbo Dynamic * Center course is closed until 24th April Planned last day of the season: Wednesday 6th May ------------------ Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Official snow depth (reported by the ski area): Peak: 250cm (no change since yesterday) Base: 40cm (no change since yesterday) 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 13th 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 Myoko region of Niigata New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1090cm Posted on Sunday 12th April 2026 This is an archived report. The latest Myoko Now report can be found here. Going out on this last day for two of the three remaining resorts—but not to ski, but to look at the early flowers blooming at a castle grounds here in Myoko. The cherries will soon open here at the base of Akakan, too. But it’s a nice day for one last ski, too! I just wonder when Lotte Arai will close. Driving by yesterday, I saw a lot of bare patches there as well, so I’ll update when we get some news. As always, I wonder why many resort websites are so low on useful information that people can use, high on self-promotion.... A gripe that I’m sure I’ll share with you next season as well. -- Akakura Kanko: 50cm, 5° Myokokogen Sky Cable gondola and Hotel No. 3 lift only (it seems; closed yesterday, no update yet) Closing today Akakura Onsen: Closed Alpen Blick Resort Closed Myoko Suginohara: Closed Kyukamura RunRun: Closed Seki Onsen: 150cm, 8° Closing today Tangram Madarao Tokyu Resort: Closed Madarao Mountain Resort: Closed Lotte Arai Resort: 218cm, 9° Gondola and Zendana lift open for sure; Kokenashi might run. The website notes that it is no longer possible to ski to the base. Hoping to stay open into May Kurohime Kogen Snow Park: Closed Myoko Now 2025-2026 season Data as of Sunday 12th April 2026 Total snowfall at base so far 1090cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 55 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 120cm (on 25th January) November 2025 snowfall 35cm reported on 1 day December 2025 snowfall 184cm reported on 11 days January 2026 snowfall 646cm reported on 24 days February 2026 snowfall 202cm reported on 12 days March 2026 snowfall 21cm reported on 6 days April 2026 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day 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 Myoko. 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