Where is Niseko Moiwa?

Niseko Moiwa is a ski resort in Japan.

How high is Niseko Moiwa?

Niseko Moiwa runs from a base elevation of 330 m (1,083 ft) to a summit of 800 m (2,625 ft), giving a vertical drop of 470 m (1,542 ft).

How big is Niseko Moiwa?

Niseko Moiwa has 228 acres (92 hectares) of skiable terrain, 8 marked runs and 3 lifts.

Which ski pass covers Niseko Moiwa?

Niseko Moiwa is on the No ski pass found. 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 Niseko Moiwa?

Niseko Moiwa 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 Niseko Moiwa get in a typical season?

Niseko Moiwa averages 551 inches / 1400 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.

Part of Niseko · 5 ski areas

Also:Niseko Grand Hirafu Niseko Hanazono Resort Niseko Village Niseko Annupuri

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Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

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Niseko Moiwa

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Closed for the season

Season ended April 19, 2026

Conditions data updated Sat, Aug 29, 12:00 PM UTC · informational only

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Closed for the season — closed April 19

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Updated: Aug 29, 12:00 PM•Weather at base: 330m

Overview

Niseko Moiwa is a ski resort in Asia, Japan, currently closed for the season (Season ended April 19, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-29 12:00 UTC.

Resort Guide

Niseko Moiwa is a ski resort located on the Moiwa side of Mount Annupuri in Hokkaido, Japan, offering a relaxed atmosphere and uncrowded slopes. The resort features a variety of terrain suitable for all levels, renowned powder snow, and easy access to off-piste areas. Key amenities include ski-in/ski-out accommodation, rental services, and a natural onsen, making it a favored destination for those seeking a quieter, authentic Niseko experience.

Gallery

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Terrain & lifts

Resort-reported stats for Niseko Moiwa

Lifts

Skiable area

228.4 ac

Longest run

2 km / 1.24 mi

Runs by difficulty(8 total)

Beginner

25% of terrain

Intermediate

37% of terrain

Advanced

38% of terrain

Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.

Lift fleet

High-speed quad1
Double chair2

Resort Info

Summit800m

Base330m

Vertical470m

Lifts3

Runs8

Skiable Area228.4 acres

Average snowfall551 inches / 1400 cm

CountryJapan

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Season dates

Season endedApril 19, 2026

Projected openingNovember 28, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

No ski pass found

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

Top Après Ski

The Lodge Moiwa 834 Bar – This cozy and stylish bar located within The Lodge Moiwa 834 is renowned for its relaxed après-ski ambiance, craft cocktails, and selection of local and international beers, 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

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14.9°C

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Niseko Moiwa El Niño rank & forecast

Niseko Moiwa ranks Under review SnowSure resorts — Tier E, −15% 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.

Under reviewTier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

Strong-event signal: −15% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

This resort carries no separate rank: its 30-year record is identical to niseko-grand-hirafu, which is the ranked entry for this measurement. At ~31km resolution the reanalysis cannot resolve them as different mountains, so publishing both would be publishing one number twice.

'97-98 −46%'15-16 −22%'23-24 +23%

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 →

Key

What the tiers mean

% vs each resort's own 30-year average in strong El Niño winters.

Tier	Signal	Means
A — Prime terrain	≥ +8%	Historically much snowier than normal.
B — Favored	+3% to +8%	Modest upside vs normal.
C — ENSO-proof	about −3% to +3%	Near-normal snowfall — a hedge, not a jackpot or bust.
D — Late bloomer	−3% to −8%	Often lighter early — aim Feb–Mar.
E — Timing play	≤ −8%	Often lighter overall — aim late winter.

Live Conditions

Niseko Moiwa Webcams

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Resort Webcam

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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 Niseko Moiwa (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, 12:00 PM

Hourly Forecast Detail
	Today 17 / 11			Sun, Aug 30 15 / 110.9mm			Mon, Aug 31 17 / 10			Tue, Sep 1 17 / 11			Wed, Sep 2 16 / 1217mm			Thu, Sep 3 19 / 122.5mm
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Wind (km/h)	11	4	4	9	12	2	8	11	2	7	12	3	3	4	3	6	14	5
Gusts (km/h)	25	20	11	22	30	9	23	28	9	20	32	11	20	27	16	14	28	19

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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

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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 Moiwa 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).

Average monthly snowfall history
Month	Avg Snowfall	Snowfall Days	Avg Base Depth	Max Base Depth	Biggest Snowfall
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 Nov 28, 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 Niseko Moiwa, 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
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.

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Frequently asked questions about Niseko Moiwa

Where is Niseko Moiwa?: Niseko Moiwa is a ski resort in Japan.
How high is Niseko Moiwa?: Niseko Moiwa runs from a base elevation of 330 m (1,083 ft) to a summit of 800 m (2,625 ft), giving a vertical drop of 470 m (1,542 ft).
How big is Niseko Moiwa?: Niseko Moiwa has 228 acres (92 hectares) of skiable terrain, 8 marked runs and 3 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Niseko Moiwa?: Niseko Moiwa is on the No ski pass found. 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 Niseko Moiwa?: Niseko Moiwa 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 Niseko Moiwa get in a typical season?: Niseko Moiwa averages 551 inches / 1400 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Niseko Moiwa in winter 2026-27?: El Niño Signal: under review — this station's record has an era discontinuity.. This resort carries no separate rank: its 30-year record is identical to niseko-grand-hirafu, which is the ranked entry for this measurement. At ~31km resolution the reanalysis cannot resolve them as different mountains, so publishing both would be publishing one number twice.

Niseko Moiwa

Overview

Resort Guide

Gallery

Terrain & lifts

Runs by difficulty(8 total)

Lift fleet

Resort Info

Top Après Ski

Snow Summary

Snowfall Forecast Maps

Current Conditions

Depth by source

Niseko Moiwa El Niño rank & forecast

Niseko Moiwa Webcams

Local Reports

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting

Hourly Forecast Detail

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

10-Day Forecast

No bulletin for this mountain

Season vs Historic

Niseko Moiwa Snow History

Season at a Glance

ENSO seasonal analog

Best Months to Visit

Frequently asked questions about Niseko Moiwa

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