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Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

📷 Kamui Ski Links

Asia

Kamui Ski Links

Off-season

Closed for the season · reopens Dec 12

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 21, 04:04 PM UTC · informational only

Off-season

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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Updated: Aug 21, 4:04 PM•Weather at base: 150m

Overview

Kamui Ski Links is a ski resort in Asia, Japan, currently closed for the season (Closed for the season · reopens Dec 12). Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 16:04 UTC.

Resort Guide

Kamui Ski Links is located near Asahikawa in Hokkaido, Japan, offering a variety of terrain across 25 courses suitable for beginners to advanced skiers. The resort is known for its abundant, high-quality powder snow and uncrowded slopes, providing a relaxed atmosphere ideal for families and powder enthusiasts. Key amenities include a modern gondola, rental services, ski school, and a spacious base lodge with dining options. Kamui Ski Links stands out for its accessible off-piste areas and panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.

Resort Info

Summit751m
Base150m
Vertical601m
Lifts6
Runs25
Skiable Area494.2 acres
Average snowfall315 inches / 800 cm
CountryJapan
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Season dates

Projected openingDecember 12, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

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Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

Bar & Lounge Kamui – Located at the base of Kamui Ski Links, this cozy après-ski spot is popular for its relaxed atmosphere, local Hokkaido beers, and hearty Japanese comfort food, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

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Hokkaido region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 21, 04:04 PM UTC

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18.3°C

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Kamui Ski Links El Niño rank & forecast

Kamui Ski Links ranks #132 of 152 SnowSure resorts — Tier E, −14% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter: Strong El Niño winters ran clearly below this resort’s own baseline (≤ −8%). Still skiable — schedule late season; one storm cycle can beat the climatology.

#132 of 152Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

Strong-event signal: −14% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Kamui Ski Links averaged -14% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The honest read: this is the fleet's deepest timing play. The snow still comes — but in Japan the El Niño hit lands on the season's edges, not the heart of the sea-effect window. Point your winter 2026-27 trip at the mid-winter core (January to mid-February), stay flexible on dates, and watch our monthly scorecard. Analog winters: '97-98 -40%, '15-16 -5%, '23-24 +2%. One caveat that always holds: a single storm cycle can beat the climatology.

'97-98 −40%'15-16 −5%'23-24 +2%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

Full El Niño report →

Live Conditions

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.

SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting

The black line is not a simple average. For Kamui Ski Links (japan), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).

  • 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
  • 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
  • 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.

Building verification history for this resort.

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Hourly Forecast Detail

AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level

NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 21, 4:04 PM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Sat, Aug 22
24 / 14
Sun, Aug 23
25 / 140.6mm
Mon, Aug 24
24 / 146.2mm
Tue, Aug 25
22 / 137.3mm
Wed, Aug 26
20 / 118.9mm
Thu, Aug 27
15 / 98.2mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)0000.20.4001.34.91.40.75.20.21.771.91.44.9
Temp (°C)192316202416202216192016151813131412
Wind (km/h)23338516169813748416147
Gusts (km/h)11158122312364724254730222422222724

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

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24

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25

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28

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29

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16.5°

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18.1°

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17.2°

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Summit elevation (751m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 21, 04:04 PM UTC

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Off-season · 249cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~285.6 cm. That's 12% above the 5-year average (255 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 15% above the 30-year average (249 cm).

Kamui Ski Links Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 265cm with an average of 129 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November36.6cm16 days6cm18cm7.3cm
December63.8cm27 days35cm58cm9.7cm
January51.9cm26 days71cm84cm8.2cm
February45.6cm24 days88cm98cm7.6cm
March43.6cm22 days89cm102cm8.3cm
April17cm10 days43cm78cm6.1cm
May1.6cm1 days2cm13cm2.1cm

Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.

Season at a Glance

Next season(2026-27)

Opens Dec 12, 2026

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Kamui Ski Links, ERA5 season snowfall median was 249 cm (98 in), about 4% below this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.

Prevailing ONI

El Niño

MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C

Analog season median

249 cm

10 El Niño winters · 4% below median

All-season median

260 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10249 cm232 cm – 276 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12260 cm241 cm – 284 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8272 cm255 cm – 305 cm2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003

Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.

Best Months to Visit

January

Peak Powder

February

Peak Powder

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical powder season patterns for this region.

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Frequently asked questions about Kamui Ski Links

Where is Kamui Ski Links?
Kamui Ski Links is a ski resort in Japan.
How high is Kamui Ski Links?
Kamui Ski Links runs from a base elevation of 150 m (492 ft) to a summit of 751 m (2,464 ft), giving a vertical drop of 601 m (1,972 ft).
How big is Kamui Ski Links?
Kamui Ski Links has 1,221 acres (494 hectares) of skiable terrain, 25 marked runs and 6 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Kamui Ski Links?
Kamui Ski Links is on the Indy Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
How much snow does Kamui Ski Links get in a typical season?
Kamui Ski Links averages 315 inches / 800 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Kamui Ski Links in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #132 of 152 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal −14% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Kamui Ski Links averaged -14% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The honest read: this is the fleet's deepest timing play. The snow still comes — but in Japan the El Niño hit lands on the season's edges, not the heart of the sea-effect window. Point your winter 2026-27 trip at the mid-winter core (January to mid-February), stay flexible on dates, and watch our monthly scorecard. Analog winters: '97-98 -40%, '15-16 -5%, '23-24 +2%. One caveat that always holds: a single storm cycle can beat the climatology.