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Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

📷 Kiroro

Asia

Kiroro

Closed for the season

Season ended April 12, 2026

Conditions data updated Sat, Aug 29, 12:02 PM UTC · informational only

Closed for the season — closed April 12

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 29, 12:02 PM•Weather at base: 570m

Overview

Kiroro is a ski resort in Asia, Japan, currently closed for the season (Season ended April 12, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-29 12:02 UTC.

Resort Guide

Kiroro is a ski resort located in Hokkaido, Japan, renowned for its abundant powder snow and scenic mountain setting. The resort features two main peaks, a variety of runs suitable for all levels, and modern facilities including ski-in ski-out hotels, onsen hot springs, and family-friendly amenities. Kiroro stands out for its reliable snowfall, uncrowded slopes, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere ideal for both beginners and experienced skiers.

Resort Info

Summit1180m
Base570m
Vertical610m
Lifts10
Runs21
Skiable Area1188 acres
Average snowfall830 inches / 2110 cm
CountryJapan
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Season dates

Season endedApril 12, 2026
Projected openingNovember 29, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

Indy Pass

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

Top Après Ski

Alpine Brasserie – This stylish après-ski venue at Kiroro offers a cozy atmosphere with panoramic mountain views, craft cocktails, and a curated selection of local and international cuisine, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Hokkaido region

Current Conditions

Reported Sat, Aug 29, 12:02 PM UTC

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The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.

Base

570m

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13°C

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3.6km/h

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Kiroro El Niño rank & forecast

Kiroro ranks #399 of 488 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.

#399 of 488Tier 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), Kiroro 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 -43%, '15-16 -16%, '23-24 +18%. One caveat that always holds: a single storm cycle can beat the climatology.

'97-98 −43%'15-16 −16%'23-24 +18%

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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Local Reports

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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 Kiroro (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.

How we verify forecasts →

Hourly Forecast Detail

AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level

NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 29, 12:02 PM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
14 / 90.5mm
Sun, Aug 30
14 / 90.9mm
Mon, Aug 31
16 / 8
Tue, Sep 1
15 / 9
Wed, Sep 2
14 / 1011.9mm
Thu, Sep 3
15 / 107.8mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
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Precip (mm)000.50.50.400000007.93.30.72.11.93.8
Temp (°C)111391213913149121410111312131312
Wind (km/h)10789978889109141213101610
Gusts (km/h)282322252719222421263025343931193227

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

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31

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16°

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Avalanche

No bulletin for this mountain

No official warning service is mapped for this resort’s country yet (v1 covers the United States, Canada and Switzerland). A bulletin may still be published locally.

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Season vs Historic

Updated Sat, Aug 29, 12:02 PM UTC

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Off-season · 324cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~378.3 cm. That's 3% below the 5-year average (390 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 17% above the 30-year average (324 cm).

Kiroro Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 349cm with an average of 140 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
November43.4cm18 days6cm19cm9.1cm
December74.7cm28 days40cm64cm12cm
January73.8cm28 days79cm95cm11.9cm
February60.2cm25 days99cm112cm11.4cm
March58.9cm23 days106cm120cm11.9cm
April27.1cm13 days66cm98cm8.3cm
May3.1cm2 days6cm33cm2.8cm

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 Nov 29, 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 Kiroro, ERA5 season snowfall median was 328 cm (129 in), about 4% above 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

328 cm

10 El Niño winters · 4% above median

All-season median

316 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10328 cm295 cm – 347 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12311 cm285 cm – 465 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8335 cm289 cm – 429 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 Kiroro

Where is Kiroro?
Kiroro is a ski resort in Japan.
How high is Kiroro?
Kiroro runs from a base elevation of 570 m (1,870 ft) to a summit of 1,180 m (3,871 ft), giving a vertical drop of 610 m (2,001 ft).
How big is Kiroro?
Kiroro has 1,188 acres (481 hectares) of skiable terrain, 21 marked runs and 10 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Kiroro?
Kiroro 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.
When is ski season at Kiroro?
Kiroro typically operates from November to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Kiroro get in a typical season?
Kiroro averages 830 inches / 2110 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Kiroro in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #399 of 488 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), Kiroro 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 -43%, '15-16 -16%, '23-24 +18%. One caveat that always holds: a single storm cycle can beat the climatology.