📷 Niseko Annupuri
Asia
Niseko Annupuri
Off-season
Closed for the season · reopens Dec 7
Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 21, 04:02 PM UTC · informational only
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Overview
Niseko Annupuri is a ski resort in Asia, Japan, currently closed for the season (Closed for the season · reopens Dec 7). Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 16:02 UTC.
Resort Guide
Niseko Annupuri is located on the southwestern slopes of Mount Annupuri in Hokkaido, Japan, and is part of the larger Niseko United ski area. The resort features a variety of terrain suitable for all levels, renowned for its consistent, high-quality powder snow and wide, gentle slopes. Key amenities include ski-in/ski-out accommodations, onsen hot springs, and direct access to interconnected lifts linking to other Niseko resorts. Niseko Annupuri stands out for its relaxed atmosphere, uncrowded runs, and scenic views of Mount Yotei.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Niseko Annupuri
Lifts
6
Skiable area
113.7 ac
Longest run
4 km / 2.5 mi
Runs by difficulty(13 total)
Beginner
4
30% of terrain
Intermediate
5
40% of terrain
Advanced
4
30% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Gondola1
- High-speed quad2
- Double chair3
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Bar Gyu+ – Renowned for its iconic "fridge door" entrance, Bar Gyu+ offers a cozy, speakeasy-style atmosphere with creative cocktails, an extensive Japanese whisky selection, and panoramic views of snowy Niseko, making it a favorite après-ski destination for both locals and visitors.
Snow Summary
Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Hokkaido region
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Aug 21, 04:02 PM UTC
Base
400m
Temp
16.1°C
Wind
0.4km/h
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Mid-Mountain
854m
Temp
13.1°C
Wind
0.4km/h
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Summit
1308m
Temp
10.2°C
Wind
0.4km/h
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Live Conditions
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Local Reports
0 reportsDaily 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 Niseko Annupuri (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 21, 4:02 PM
Sat, Aug 22 20 / 10 | Sun, Aug 23 19 / 11 | Mon, Aug 24 19 / 1124.7mm | Tue, Aug 25 20 / 107.1mm | Wed, Aug 26 14 / 917.3mm | Thu, Aug 27 14 / 63.1mm | |||||||||||||
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| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 11.7 | 12.5 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 5.4 | 1.1 | 10.7 | 5.5 | 1 | 1.8 | 0.3 |
| Temp (°C) | 15 | 19 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 |
| Wind (km/h) | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 12 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 8 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 13 | 17 | 5 | 14 | 26 | 9 | 30 | 35 | 16 | 15 | 47 | 30 | 18 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 34 | 21 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1308m)
10-Day Forecast
Sat
22
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19.8°
9.5°
5 km/h
Sun
23
☁️
19.1°
10.5°
10 km/h
Mon
24
🌧️
18.6°
10.9°
17 km/h
Tue
25
🌧️
19.6°
9.6°
12 km/h
Wed
26
🌧️
14.1°
8.7°
19 km/h
Thu
27
🌧️
13.5°
6°
16 km/h
Fri
28
🌧️
12.9°
3.7°
16 km/h
Sat
29
☁️
12.8°
2.4°
8 km/h
Sun
30
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12°
4.5°
12 km/h
Mon
31
☁️
13.5°
8.2°
8 km/h
Summit elevation (1308m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 04:02 PM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 317cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 253cm full-season avg
317cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~339.2 cm. That's 7% above the 5-year average (317 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 34% above the 30-year average (253 cm).
Niseko Annupuri Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 270cm with an average of 127 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 27.8cm | 15 days | 5cm | 16cm | 6.3cm |
| December | 64cm | 26 days | 35cm | 59cm | 9.9cm |
| January | 64cm | 27 days | 77cm | 94cm | 11cm |
| February | 51.1cm | 23 days | 99cm | 111cm | 9.1cm |
| March | 44.5cm | 22 days | 100cm | 115cm | 9.7cm |
| April | 14.9cm | 10 days | 50cm | 86cm | 5.2cm |
| May | 1cm | 1 days | 2cm | 19cm | 1.3cm |
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 7, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
ENSO seasonal analog
History · not a forecastIn 10 past El Niño winters at Niseko Annupuri, ERA5 season snowfall median was 242 cm (95 in), about 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
242 cm
10 El Niño winters · ≈ long-term median
All-season median
243 cm
Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)
| Phase | Seasons | Median | p25–p75 | Recent analogs |
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| El Niñocurrent | 10 | 242 cm | 215 cm – 286 cm | 2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009 |
| La Niña | 12 | 243 cm | 218 cm – 353 cm | 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010 |
| ENSO-neutral | 8 | 249 cm | 221 cm – 315 cm | 2025, 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.
Frequently asked questions about Niseko Annupuri
- Where is Niseko Annupuri?
- Niseko Annupuri is a ski resort in Japan.
- How high is Niseko Annupuri?
- Niseko Annupuri runs from a base elevation of 400 m (1,312 ft) to a summit of 1,308 m (4,291 ft), giving a vertical drop of 908 m (2,979 ft).
- How big is Niseko Annupuri?
- Niseko Annupuri has 114 acres (46 hectares) of skiable terrain, 13 marked runs and 6 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Niseko Annupuri?
- Niseko Annupuri is on the Ikon Pass and Mountain Collective. 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 Niseko Annupuri get in a typical season?
- Niseko Annupuri averages 550 inches / 1400 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
