Niseko Hanazono Resort ski resort

📷 Niseko Hanazono Resort

Asia

Niseko Hanazono Resort

29

Fair

stable

Last Snowfall

Feb 24

2d ago

Past 24 Hours

0cm

Past 48 Hours

0cm

Past 10 Days

18.5cm

14-Day Forecast

22.4cm

Snow Depth

290cm

🎿

Powder Days

3

this season

Updated: Feb 26, 3:30 PMWeather at base: 308m

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.

Resort Info

Summit1040m
Base308m
Vertical2402m
Lifts4
Runs12
Skiable Area138 acres
Avg Snowfall590 inches / 1500 cm
CountryJapan

Top Après Ski

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SnowSure™ ScoreAI
29
Fair
stable

Excellent snow depth - conditions are locked in.

Current conditions at Niseko Hanazono Resort are overcast with a temperature of -8°C and a snow depth of 113cm, providing a decent base for skiing. Unfortunately, there has been no new snow in the last 24 or 48 hours, with only 1cm falling over the past week. However, the 14-day forecast suggests a promising average of 19cm, so keep your fingers crossed for fresh powder soon!

AI-generated summary

Depth

113cm depth - excellent coverage across all terrain.

Recent

No significant recent snowfall.

Forecast

19cm forecast - some snow expected.

Historic

Season is performing around average.

Data updated Thu, Feb 26, 03:30 PM UTC

Snow Summary

1040mECMWF Model

Updated Feb 26, 2026 at 3:45 PM

19cm
24h
22cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
19
Prev10d
Now26
F27
0.6
S28
1.1
S1
M2
T3
2.7
W4
Past
Today
Forecast

Current Conditions

Reported Thu, Feb 26, 03:30 PM UTC

Freezing Level

-210m

❄️ Below base - cold & dry snow expected

Base

308m

Temp

-3.2°C

Wind

6.6km/h

Snow Depth

115cm

14-Day Forecast

17.2cm

Mid-Mountain

674m

Temp

-5.5°C

Wind

6.6km/h

Snow Depth

203cm

14-Day Forecast

19cm

Summit

1040m

Temp

-7.9°C

Wind

6.6km/h

Snow Depth

290cm

14-Day Forecast

19cm

Live Conditions

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (1040m)

ECMWF
22.4cm
GFS
14.5cm
GEM
9.3cm
JMA
25.3cm
ICON
7.5cm
Météo-Fr
4.5cm
SnowSure™
13.9cm

10-Day Forecast

Fri

27

🌧️

-0.4°

-7.9°

Sat

28

❄️

-1.1°

-6°

0.6cm

Sun

1

❄️

-6.3°

-9.8°

1.1cm

Mon

2

☁️

-7.3°

-10.3°

Tue

3

☁️

-2.6°

-15.9°

Wed

4

❄️

-2.6°

-19.9°

2.7cm

Thu

5

❄️

-4.1°

-14.2°

1.4cm

Fri

6

❄️

-5.4°

-14.4°

0.1cm

Sat

7

❄️

-3.8°

-8.4°

6.2cm

Sun

8

❄️

-3.1°

-7.5°

2.2cm

Summit elevation (1040m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Thu, Feb 26, 03:30 PM UTC

304.1cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

+0%

vs 5-Year Avg

304cm avg by now

+0%

vs 30-Year Avg

304cm avg by now

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.

Best Months to Visit

January

Peak Powder

February

Peak Powder

March

Good

December

Good

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