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Niseko Moiwa ski resort

📷 Niseko Moiwa

Asia

Niseko Moiwa

Closed for the season

Season ended April 19, 2026

Conditions data updated Thu, May 28, 08:00 PM UTC · informational only

Closed for Season — closed April 19

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

May 9

Past 24 Hours

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14-Day Forecast

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Snow Depth

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Powder Days

5

this season

Updated: May 28, 8:00 PMWeather at base: 330m

Overview

Niseko Moiwa is a ski resort in Asia, Japan, currently closed for the season as of April 19, 2026. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 10/100 (Limited). Conditions last updated 2026-05-28 20:00 UTC.

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.

Resort Info

Summit800m
Base330m
Vertical1542m
Lifts3
Runs8
Skiable Area228373 acres
Avg Snowfall551 inches / 1400 cm
CountryJapan

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.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
Closed for the season

Not operating — season has ended

Closed April 19, 2026

SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.

Depth

35cm depth - adequate for most conditions.

Recent

No significant recent snowfall.

Forecast

Light snow possible in the forecast.

Historic

Season is performing around average.

Closed for the season · Data updated Thu, May 28, 08:00 PM UTC · informational only

Snow Summary

800mECMWF Model

Updated May 28, 2026 at 8:37 PM

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Hokkaido region

Current Conditions

Reported Thu, May 28, 08:00 PM UTC

Freezing Level

-70m

❄️ Below base - cold & dry snow expected

Base

330m

Temp

13.9°C

Wind

6.6km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

0.1cm

Mid-Mountain

565m

Temp

12.3°C

Wind

6.6km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

0.1cm

Summit

800m

Temp

10.8°C

Wind

6.6km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

0.1cm

Live Conditions

Niseko Moiwa Webcams

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Local Reports

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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 (800m)

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10-Day Forecast

Fri

29

🌧️

11.3°

6.2°

Sat

30

🌧️

12.1°

4.2°

Sun

31

🌧️

16.9°

1.8°

Mon

1

☁️

19.8°

5.1°

Tue

2

☁️

21°

8°

Wed

3

☁️

20.7°

9°

Thu

4

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15.4°

9.8°

Fri

5

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14.8°

7.3°

Sat

6

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9.5°

6.2°

Sun

7

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7.9°

5.2°

Summit elevation (800m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Thu, May 28, 08:00 PM UTC

391.7cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

+24%

vs 5-Year Avg

317cm avg by now

+24%

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.

Season at a Glance

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.