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Last Snowfall
Apr 13
Past 24 Hours
6.4cm
Past 48 Hours
11.8cm
Past 10 Days
13.7cm
14-Day Forecast
0.4cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
5
this season
Resort Guide
Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort is located in Hokkaido, Japan, adjacent to the renowned Niseko United area. The resort features a relaxed atmosphere with uncrowded slopes, offering a variety of terrain suitable for beginners to advanced skiers across 8 courses and 3 lifts. Known for its abundant, high-quality powder snow, Moiwa provides a quieter alternative to larger neighboring resorts, with amenities including ski-in/ski-out accommodation, onsen facilities, and a family-friendly environment. Its unique appeal lies in the combination of natural beauty, deep powder, and a tranquil setting ideal for those seeking an authentic Hokkaido ski experience.
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Resort Info
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.
Early season conditions - great for first turns of the year.
Niseko Moiwa is experiencing clear skies with a chilly temperature of -3°C, perfect for a day on the slopes. In the last week, 16cm of fresh snow has fallen, enhancing the overall conditions for skiing. However, the 14-day outlook suggests no significant snowfall ahead, so make the most of the current conditions while you can.
AI-generated summaryDepth
35cm depth - adequate for most conditions.
Recent
No significant recent snowfall.
Forecast
Light snow possible in the forecast.
Historic
Season is performing around average.
Data updated Sun, Apr 12, 06:01 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Hokkaido region
Current Conditions
Reported Sun, Apr 12, 06:01 PM UTC
Freezing Level
-70m
❄️ Below base - cold & dry snow expected
Base
330m
Temp
0.1°C
Wind
3.6km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0.2cm
Mid-Mountain
565m
Temp
-1.4°C
Wind
3.6km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0.2cm
Summit
800m
Temp
-2.9°C
Wind
3.6km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0.2cm
Live Conditions
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Local Reports
0 reportsDaily 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 (800m)
10-Day Forecast
Mon
13
🌧️
5.3°
-3.7°
Tue
14
☁️
8.3°
-4.9°
Wed
15
☁️
9.1°
-5.4°
Thu
16
☁️
9.6°
-3.3°
Fri
17
☁️
9.5°
-5.2°
Sat
18
🌧️
10.8°
-2.5°
Sun
19
🌧️
5.5°
-4.9°
Mon
20
☁️
9.7°
-5.5°
Tue
21
🌧️
9°
0.4°
Wed
22
❄️
6.9°
0.1°
0.4cm
Summit elevation (800m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sun, Apr 12, 06:01 PM UTC
389.9cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+23%
vs 5-Year Avg
317cm avg by now
+23%
vs 30-Year Avg
317cm avg by now
317cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has been significantly higher than the 30-year average, indicating a notable upward trend. The most recent season recorded 141.3 cm, which is 6% above the 5-year average and 47% above the 30-year average. While there is some year-to-year variability, with a low of 120.8 cm in 2020 and a peak of 161 cm in 2022, the overall pattern reflects increased snowfall in recent years compared to long-term historical norms. No significant anomalies or abrupt declines are evident within this period.
Best Months to Visit
January
Peak Powder
February
Peak Powder
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical powder season patterns for this region.