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Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

📷 Niseko Village

Asia

Niseko Village

Closed for the season

Season ended May 12, 2026

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

Closed for the season — closed May 12

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 29, 12:00 PM•Weather at base: 280m

Overview

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

Resort Guide

Niseko Village is located on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, nestled at the base of Mount Niseko Annupuri and renowned for its abundant powder snow and scenic alpine setting. The resort features interconnected ski slopes suitable for all levels, luxurious accommodations, and direct access to the Niseko United ski area. Signature experiences include guided backcountry tours, traditional onsen hot springs, and a vibrant après-ski scene, while amenities range from international dining to family-friendly activities. Niseko Village stands out for its blend of Japanese culture, world-class skiing, and year-round outdoor adventures.

Resort Info

Summit1170m
Base280m
Vertical890m
Lifts8
Runs27
Skiable Area2191 acres
Average snowfall710 inches / 1800 cm
CountryJapan
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Season dates

Season endedMay 12, 2026
Projected openingDecember 7, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

Ikon Pass

Ikon Pass

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Mountain Collective

Mountain Collective

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

Top Après Ski

The Edge Bar – Renowned for its sophisticated ambiance and panoramic mountain views, The Edge Bar at Niseko Village offers expertly crafted cocktails, a curated selection of Japanese whiskies, and a cozy setting perfect for unwinding after a day on the slopes, making it a favorite among après-ski enthusiasts.

Snow Summary

1170mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM

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Hokkaido region

Current Conditions

Reported Sat, Aug 29, 12:00 PM UTC

Base

280m

Temp

15.2°C

Wind

1.3km/h

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12.3°C

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1170m

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9.4°C

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Niseko Village El Niño rank & forecast

Niseko Village 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 →

Live Conditions

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Resort Webcam

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Local Reports

0 reports
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 Village (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
14 / 9
Sun, Aug 30
13 / 90.9mm
Mon, Aug 31
14 / 8
Tue, Sep 1
15 / 8
Wed, Sep 2
13 / 1017mm
Thu, Sep 3
17 / 102.5mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)0000.70.2000000010.62.440.50.61.4
Temp (°C)11149121291213912149111311141511
Wind (km/h)11449122811271233436145
Gusts (km/h)2520112230923289203211202716142819

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (1170m)

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10-Day Forecast

Today

29

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14.2°

8.5°

12 km/h

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30

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12.8°

8.8°

14 km/h

Mon

31

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14.1°

7.5°

13 km/h

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1

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14.7°

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14 km/h

Wed

2

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13.4°

9.9°

5 km/h

Thu

3

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16.5°

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16 km/h

Fri

4

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11.5°

5.5°

18 km/h

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5

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14.4°

4.2°

6 km/h

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6

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15.4°

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7 km/h

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7

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14.8°

3.9°

14 km/h

Summit elevation (1170m) • ECMWF model

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

Updated Sat, Aug 29, 12:00 PM UTC

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Off-season · 317cm full-season avg

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Off-season · 253cm full-season avg

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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 Village 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
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November27.8cm15 days4cm14cm6.3cm
December64cm26 days30cm51cm9.9cm
January64cm27 days68cm84cm11cm
February51.1cm23 days88cm99cm9.1cm
March44.5cm22 days90cm104cm9.7cm
April14.9cm10 days44cm78cm5.2cm
May1cm1 days1cm16cm1.3cm

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 Dec 7, 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 Village, 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)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10242 cm215 cm – 286 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12243 cm218 cm – 353 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8249 cm221 cm – 315 cm2025, 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 Village

Where is Niseko Village?
Niseko Village is a ski resort in Japan.
How high is Niseko Village?
Niseko Village runs from a base elevation of 280 m (919 ft) to a summit of 1,170 m (3,839 ft), giving a vertical drop of 890 m (2,920 ft).
How big is Niseko Village?
Niseko Village has 2,191 acres (887 hectares) of skiable terrain, 27 marked runs and 8 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Niseko Village?
Niseko Village is on the Ikon Pass and Mountain Collective. 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 Village?
Niseko Village typically operates from December to May. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Niseko Village get in a typical season?
Niseko Village averages 710 inches / 1800 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Niseko Village 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.