📷 Niseko Hanazono Resort
Asia
Niseko Hanazono Resort
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open December 7, 2026
Conditions data updated Tue, Jul 14, 09:01 AM UTC · informational only
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Last Snowfall
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Past 24 Hours
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Past 48 Hours
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Past 10 Days
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14-Day Forecast
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Snow Depth
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Powder Days
10
2026–27 season
Overview
Niseko Hanazono Resort is a ski resort in Asia, Japan, currently closed for the season (Projected to open December 7, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 09:01 UTC.
Resort Guide
Niseko Hanazono Resort is located on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, renowned for its abundant, light powder snow and scenic views of Mount Yotei. The resort features a variety of terrain suitable for all levels, including wide groomed runs, tree skiing, and dedicated learning areas. Signature experiences include guided backcountry tours, a terrain park, and winter activities such as snowmobiling and snow rafting. Hanazono stands out for its modern facilities, family-friendly atmosphere, and direct access to the larger Niseko United ski area.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Niseko Hanazono Resort
Lifts
4
Skiable area
138 ac
Longest run
4.55 km / 2.83 mi
Runs by difficulty(12 total)
Beginner
3
22% of terrain
Intermediate
8
66% of terrain
Advanced
1
12% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Gondola1
- High-speed 61
- High-speed quad2
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 whisky selection, and panoramic views of snowy Niseko, making it a favorite après-ski destination for both locals and visitors.
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Hokkaido region
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Jul 14, 09:01 AM UTC
Depth by source
every reading we have- GHCNBase 1cm
The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.
Base
308m
Temp
23.1°C
Wind
6.3km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
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Mid-Mountain
674m
Temp
20.7°C
Wind
6.3km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
1040m
Temp
18.3°C
Wind
6.3km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Live Conditions
Niseko Hanazono Resort Webcams
Resort Webcam
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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 Hanazono Resort (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 Jul 14, 9:01 AM
Today 19 / 142.4mm | Wed, Jul 15 22 / 168mm | Thu, Jul 16 21 / 1514.4mm | Fri, Jul 17 23 / 140.4mm | Sat, Jul 18 20 / 130.2mm | Sun, Jul 19 16 / 1436.1mm | |||||||||||||
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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) | 0.7 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 7.2 | 0.5 | 0 | 13.9 | 0 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 8.3 | 16.4 | 11.4 |
| Temp (°C) | 17 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
| Wind (km/h) | 6 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 21 | 20 | 18 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 15 | 23 | 15 | 31 | 43 | 38 | 19 | 22 | 30 | 23 | 25 | 15 | 32 | 35 | 25 | 14 | 23 | 20 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1040m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
🌧️
19.1°
14.2°
10 km/h
Wed
15
🌧️
21.8°
15.9°
24 km/h
Thu
16
🌧️
21.1°
15.4°
24 km/h
Fri
17
🌧️
22.8°
13.8°
10 km/h
Sat
18
🌧️
20.4°
13.3°
20 km/h
Sun
19
🌧️
15.9°
13.8°
25 km/h
Mon
20
🌧️
19.3°
13.6°
22 km/h
Tue
21
🌧️
17.8°
12.9°
11 km/h
Wed
22
☁️
18.4°
11.6°
9 km/h
Thu
23
☁️
20.1°
11.6°
7 km/h
Summit elevation (1040m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 09:01 AM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 304cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 304cm full-season avg
304cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has been 18% higher than the 30-year average, indicating a notable upward trend in recent snowfall. The most recent season recorded 148.8 cm, slightly below the 5-year average but still 23% above the long-term norm. Despite some year-to-year variability, including a low of 117.9 cm in 2020 and a peak of 174.5 cm in 2022, overall snowfall remains elevated compared to historical levels. This suggests a period of increased snowfall relative to long-term patterns, with occasional significant fluctuations.
Niseko Hanazono Resort Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 308cm with an average of 133 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 | 35.6cm | 16 days | 5cm | 16cm | 7.5cm |
| December | 75.7cm | 27 days | 34cm | 57cm | 10.7cm |
| January | 70.7cm | 28 days | 75cm | 92cm | 10.7cm |
| February | 56cm | 25 days | 96cm | 108cm | 9.1cm |
| March | 49.4cm | 23 days | 98cm | 113cm | 9.7cm |
| April | 16.6cm | 11 days | 51cm | 86cm | 5.5cm |
| May | 1.4cm | 1 days | 2cm | 18cm | 1.8cm |
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 Dec 7, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
January
Peak Powder
February
Peak Powder
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical powder season patterns for this region.
