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Niseko Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 4th November 2026

Niseko 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 03 November 2026 09:41 PST

Powder Alarm

Powder Alarm issued 03 November 2026 09:58 PST

Powder Possible :- 8in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Niseko over the next 4 days.

2-Day Forecast for Niseko

48-hours from 4 November.

See below for forecast detail

Niseko Snow Forecast updated at 09:41 PST, next update expected imminently.

Forecast for today in Niseko

Max 44°F
Min 36°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 44°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Wed
04

up to 2in New Snow

ClearClearClearMixed

Clear sky early, then clear spells later.

Snow Line from 2,346ft to 1,490ft, with rain below.

Forecast times for Niseko are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 03 November 2026 09:58 PST

Powder Possible :- 8in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Niseko over the next 4 days.

Forecast for tomorrow in Niseko

Max 56°F
Min 38°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 56°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
05

Snow unlikely

ClearFairRainFair

Clear sky first, fair then rain, fair later.

Forecast times for Niseko are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.

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48-hour Forecast Detail

48 Hour Weather and Snow Forecast for Niseko from OpenMeteo(JMA)
BaseSnow toWeatherTemp
Town
Rain or Snow?
Wed00:00Snow

up to 1in New Snow
Snow falling to 1,490ft, with rain below.

Snow at altitude.
Rain below.
36°FW
Light
-125%
Wed01:00Lt Rain

up to 1in New Snow
Snow falling to 1,893ft, with rain below.

Light snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.
38°FW
Light
-125%
Wed02:00Lt Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
38°FW
Light
-125%
Wed03:00Fair

Fair.39°FW
Light
-125%
Wed04:00Lt Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
40°FW
Light
-125%
Wed05:00Clear

Clear sky.39°FW
Light
-125%
Wed06:00Clear

Clear sky.39°FW
Light
-125%
Wed07:00Clear

Clear sky.39°FW
Light
-125%
Wed08:00Clear

Clear sky.40°FW
Light
-125%
Wed09:00Clear

Clear sky.41°FW
Light
-125%
Wed10:00Clear

Clear sky.42°FW
Light
-125%
Wed11:00Clear

Clear sky.43°FW
Light
-125%
Wed12:00Clear

Clear sky.44°FW
Light
-125%
Wed13:00Clear

Clear sky.44°FW
Light
-125%
Wed14:00Clear

Clear sky.44°FW
Light
-125%
Wed15:00Clear

Clear sky.44°FW
Light
-125%
Wed16:00Clear

Clear sky.42°FW
Light
-125%
Wed17:00Clear

Clear sky.39°FW
Light
-125%
Wed18:00Clear

Clear sky.39°FW
Light
-125%
Wed19:00Clear

Clear sky.39°FW
Light
-125%
Wed20:00Clear

Clear sky.37°FW
Light
-125%
Wed21:00Clear

Clear sky.38°FW
Light
-125%
Wed22:00Fair

Fair.37°FW
Light
-125%
Wed23:00Fair

Fair.37°FW
Calm
-125%
Thu00:00Clear

Clear sky.38°FSW
Calm
-125%
Thu01:00Clear

Clear sky.38°FSW
Calm
-125%
Thu02:00Clear

Clear sky.38°FSW
Light
-125%
Thu03:00Clear

Clear sky.39°FSW
Light
-125%
Thu04:00Clear

Clear sky.39°FSW
Light
-125%
Thu05:00Mixed

Clear spells.40°FSW
Light
-125%
Thu06:00Mixed

Clear spells.39°FSW
Light
-125%
Thu07:00Mixed

Clear spells.41°FSW
Light
-125%
Thu08:00Cloud

Cloudy.41°FSW
Light
-125%
Thu09:00Cloud

Cloudy.46°FSW
Light
-125%
Thu10:00Mixed

Clear spells.50°FSW
Light
-125%
Thu11:00Clear

Clear sky.54°FSW
Light
-125%
Thu12:00Clear

Clear sky.55°FSW
Light
-125%
Thu13:00Clear

Clear sky.56°FSW
Light
-125%
Thu14:00Clear

Clear sky.56°FSW
Light
-125%
Thu15:00Clear

Clear sky.55°FSW
Light
-125%
Thu16:00Fair

Fair.52°FSW
Light
-125%
Thu17:00Fair

Fair.51°FSW
Light
-125%
Thu18:00Mixed

Clear spells.51°FSW
Calm
-125%
Thu19:00Mixed

Clear spells.48°FSW
Light
-125%
Thu20:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.49°FSW
Light
-125%
Thu21:00Rain

Rain.49°FSW
Light
-125%
Thu22:00Rain

Rain.50°FSW
Light
-125%
Thu23:00Rain

Rain.49°FSW
Light
-125%

Snow Forecast near Niseko

Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Niseko
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayWeThFrSaSuMoTu
Niseko Annupuri2in 11in
Niseko Grand Hirafu2in 11in
Niseko Village/Higashiyama2in 11in
Kiroro4in 11in
Niseko Hanazono2in 11in
Niseko Kokusai Moiwa2in 10in
Rusutsu2in 5in

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 trail 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.

How reliable is the snow in Niseko?

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.