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Niseko Annupuri Snow Forecast - 15th March 2025

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Niseko Annupuri Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Niseko Annupuri

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This is the Snow Forecast for Niseko Annupuri, Japan for 16 days from 15 March.

Updated 16 March 2025 05:38 AEDT.

Niseko Annupuri Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected16 March
Next Snow Amount9cm
Next 48 Hours11cm
Next 7 Days16cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Niseko Annupuri.

Forecast for today in Niseko Annupuri

Max 1℃
Min -5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -5℃ to daytime highs around 1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
15

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudMixedCloud

Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.

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Updated 16 March 2025 05:40 AEDT

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Niseko Annupuri Snow Depths and Conditions.
Snow Conditions-

Niseko Annupuri 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Niseko Annupuri from OpenMeteo
Sat
15
Sun
16
Mon
17
Tue
18
Wed
19
Thu
20
Fri
21
WindSW F2SW F3
1,156m
-5℃
Cloud
-4℃
Light Snow
+9cm
-6℃
Light Snow
+2cm
-6℃
Mixed
-4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
-3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
1℃
Cloud
+2cm
SW F2SW F3
728m
-2℃
Cloud
-1℃
Light Snow
+9cm
-3℃
Light Snow
+2cm
-3℃
Mixed
-1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
0℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
4℃
Cloud
+1cm
SW F3
300m
1℃
Cloud
2℃
Light Snow
+7cm
-1℃
Light Snow
+2cm
1℃
Mixed
2℃
Cloud
2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
7℃
Cloud
Snow Line

300m

300m

300m

300m

300m

varying 679m
to 439m

Max Town1℃2℃-1℃1℃2℃2℃7℃
Min Town-5℃-3℃-8℃-7℃-4℃-2℃3℃

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

Niseko Annupuri Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

Max 1℃
Min -5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -5℃ to daytime highs around 1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
15

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudMixedCloud

Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.

Max 2℃
Min -3℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
16

7cm to 9cm New Snow

CloudCloudLight SnowSnow

Cloudy, light snow, heavy snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max -1℃
Min -8℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -8℃ and not getting above -1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
17

2cm New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowCloudMixed

Light snow, cloudy, clear spells later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 1℃
Min -7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -7℃ to daytime highs around 1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
18

Snow unlikely

CloudFairMixedMixed

Cloudy, fair, clear spells later.

Max 2℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
19

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudMixedCloudCloud

Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 2℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
20

1cm to 2cm New Snow

Light SnowLt Snow ShwrsCloudMixed

Light snow first, light snow showers then cloudy, clear spells later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 7℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
21

up to 2cm New Snow

MixedFairCloudLight Snow

Clear spells first, fair then cloudy, light snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 679m to 439m, with rain below.

This Snow Forecast for Niseko Annupuri, Japan gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Niseko Annupuri, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Niseko Annupuri Snow Forecast updated at 05:38 AEDT, next update expected 11:00 AEDT.

Snow Forecast near Niseko Annupuri

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Niseko Annupuri
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrSatSunMonTueWedThuFri 7 Day
Kiroro18cm 30cm
Niseko Kokusai Moiwa9cm 17cm
Niseko Village/Higashiyama11cm 17cm
Niseko10cm 16cm
Niseko Grand Hirafu6cm 14cm
Rusutsu7cm 11cm
Niseko Hanazono4cm 10cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Niseko Annupuri

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Niseko Annupuri, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Niseko Annupuri, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Niseko Annupuri is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Niseko Annupuri will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Niseko Annupuri for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.