Niseko 48-Hour Snow Forecast
48-hour Forecast for Niseko ( 300m to 1,308m 984ft to 4,291ft )
This is the 48-hour (2-Day) Snow Forecast for Niseko from 15 February.
Updated 15 February 2026 22:41 UTC.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 15 February 2026 21:50 UTC
Powder Possible :- 16cm 6in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Niseko over the next 3 days.
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JMA - at altitude
See below for the detailed Weather and Snow outlook.
Niseko Snow Forecast updated at 22:41 UTC, next update expected 01:00 UTC.
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Forecast for today in Niseko
Max 6℃ 43°F
Min -4℃ 25°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ 25°F and rising to 6℃ 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
15
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, light snow, snow showers later.
Forecast times for Niseko are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 15 February 2026 21:50 UTC
Powder Possible :- 16cm 6in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Niseko over the next 3 days.
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JMA - at altitude
Forecast for tomorrow in Niseko
Max -3℃ 26°F
Min -7℃ 20°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -7℃ 20°F and not getting above -3℃ 26°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
16
4cm 2in New Snow
Light snow first, clear spells then fair, clear spells later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 300m 984ft ).
Forecast times for Niseko are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 09:00 |  | Cloudy. | 3℃ 38°F | W Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Clear spells. | 4℃ 40°F | W Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Fair. | 6℃ 42°F | W Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Clear spells. | 6℃ 43°F | W Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Clear spells. | 4℃ 39°F | W Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ 37°F | W Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ 35°F | W Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 1℃ 34°F | W Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Lt rain below. | 0℃ 32°F | W Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Clear spells. | -1℃ 30°F | W Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Clear spells. | -1℃ 29°F | W Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Clear spells. | -2℃ 28°F | W Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ 27°F | W Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ 27°F | W Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Clear spells. | -4℃ 25°F | W Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Fair. | -5℃ 23°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Fair. | -5℃ 23°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -5℃ 23°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -5℃ 23°F | SW Light | -125% |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -5℃ 23°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -5℃ 24°F | SW Light | -125% |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -5℃ 23°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 07:00 |  | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -5℃ 23°F | SW Light | -125% |
| Mon | 08:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -4℃ 24°F | SW Light | -125% |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -4℃ 25°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Clear spells. | -4℃ 26°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ 26°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Light snow. | -3℃ 26°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ 26°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ 26°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Fair. | -4℃ 26°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Clear spells. | -4℃ 25°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Clear spells. | -5℃ 23°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 18:00 | | Clear spells. | -5℃ 22°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Clear spells. | -6℃ 21°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | -6℃ 20°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Clear spells. | -6℃ 21°F | SW Calm | -125% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Clear spells. | -7℃ 20°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Fair. | -7℃ 20°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Tue | 00:00 | | Fair. | -7℃ 19°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Tue | 01:00 | | Fair. | -7℃ 20°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Tue | 02:00 | | Fair. | -7℃ 19°F | SW Calm | -125% | |
| Tue | 03:00 | | Fair. | -7℃ 19°F | SW Calm | -125% | |
| Tue | 04:00 | | Fair. | -7℃ 19°F | SW Calm | -125% | |
| Tue | 05:00 | | Clear spells. | -8℃ 18°F | SW Calm | -125% | |
| Tue | 06:00 | | Clear spells. | -7℃ 18°F | SW Calm | -125% | |
| Tue | 07:00 | | Clear spells. | -7℃ 18°F | SW Calm | -125% | |
| Tue | 08:00 | | Clear spells. | -7℃ 20°F | SW Light | -125% | |
Snow Forecast near Niseko
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiroro | 11cm 4in | 31cm 12in | |||||||
| Niseko Annupuri | 5cm 2in | 24cm 9in | |||||||
| Niseko Grand Hirafu | 5cm 2in | 23cm 9in | |||||||
| Niseko Kokusai Moiwa | 3cm 1in | 22cm 9in | |||||||
| Niseko Village/Higashiyama | 5cm 2in | 23cm 9in | |||||||
| Niseko Hanazono | 2cm 1in | 22cm 9in | |||||||
| Rusutsu | 3cm 1in | 17cm 7in |
Niseko Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Niseko.
This Snow Forecast for Niseko, 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, 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.
Snow Reliability
Niseko is famous for its reliable snowfall, often receiving over 15 meters each season and maintaining excellent snow depth. To ensure you have the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information on snow quality and weather forecasts.