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Niseko Hanazono Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 20th March 2026

Niseko Hanazono 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 21 March 2026 05:42 NZDT

Powder Alarm

Powder Alarm issued 21 March 2026 11:44 NZDT

Powder Possible :- 13cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Niseko Hanazono over the next 2 days.

2-Day Forecast for Niseko Hanazono

48-hours from 20 March.

See below for forecast detail

Niseko Hanazono Snow Forecast updated at 05:42 NZDT, next update expected imminently.

Forecast for today in Niseko Hanazono

Max 4℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Fri
20

3cm New Snow

FairFairHvy SnowSnow

Fair, heavy snow, heavy snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level (308m).

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

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 21 March 2026 11:44 NZDT

Powder Possible :- 13cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Niseko Hanazono over the next 2 days.

Forecast for tomorrow in Niseko Hanazono

Max 0℃
Min -4℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -4℃ and not getting above 0℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sat
21

8cm New Snow

ClearMixedFairClear

Clear sky first, clear spells then fair, clear sky later.

Snow falling to resort level (308m).

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

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48-hour Forecast Detail

48 Hour Weather and Snow Forecast for Niseko Hanazono from OpenMeteo(JMA)
BaseSnow toWeatherTemp
Town
Rain or Snow?
Fri09:00Clear

Clear sky.-1℃SE
Light
-125%
Fri10:00Clear

Clear sky.1℃SE
Light
-125%
Fri11:00Fair

Fair.2℃SE
Light
-125%
Fri12:00Fair

Fair.3℃SE
Light
-125%
Fri13:00Fair

Fair.4℃SE
Light
-125%
Fri14:00Fair

Fair.4℃SE
Light
-125%
Fri15:00Fair

Fair.4℃SE
Light
-125%
Fri16:00Fair

Fair.3℃SE
Light
-125%
Fri17:00Fair

Fair.2℃SE
Light
-125%
Fri18:00Mixed

Clear spells.1℃SE
Light
-125%
Fri19:00Cloud

Cloudy.1℃SE
Light
-125%
Fri20:00Mixed

Clear spells.0℃SE
Breeze
-125%
Fri21:00Cloud

Cloudy.1℃SE
Breeze
-125%
Fri22:00Hvy Snow

2cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (308m).

Heavy snow.-1℃SE
Breeze
-125%
Fri23:00Hvy Snow

1cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (308m).

Heavy snow.0℃SE
Light
-125%
Sat00:00Hvy Snow

2cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (308m).

Heavy snow.0℃W
Light
-125%
Sat01:00Hvy Snow

1cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (308m).

Heavy snow.-1℃W
Breeze
-125%
Sat02:00Hvy Snow

1cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (308m).

Heavy snow.-2℃W
Breeze
-125%
Sat03:00Hvy Snow

1cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (308m).

Heavy snow.-2℃W
Breeze
-125%
Sat04:00Hvy Snow

1cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (308m).

Heavy snow.-3℃W
Breeze
-125%
Sat05:00Snow

Heavy snow showers.-3℃W
Breeze
-125%
Sat06:00Snow

Heavy snow showers.-3℃W
Breeze
-125%
Sat07:00Snow

Heavy snow showers.-3℃W
Breeze
-125%
Sat08:00Snow

Heavy snow showers.-3℃W
Breeze
-125%
Sat09:00Mixed

Clear spells.-2℃W
Breeze
-125%
Sat10:00Clear

Clear sky.-1℃W
Breeze
-125%
Sat11:00Clear

Clear sky.-1℃W
Breeze
-125%
Sat12:00Clear

Clear sky.0℃W
Breeze
-125%
Sat13:00Clear

Clear sky.0℃W
Breeze
-125%
Sat14:00Clear

Clear sky.0℃W
Breeze
-125%
Sat15:00Fair

Fair.0℃W
Breeze
-125%
Sat16:00Mixed

Clear spells.0℃W
Breeze
-125%
Sat17:00Mixed

Clear spells.0℃W
Light
-125%
Sat18:00Mixed

Clear spells.-1℃W
Light
-125%
Sat19:00Fair

Fair.-2℃W
Light
-125%
Sat20:00Fair

Fair.-2℃W
Light
-125%
Sat21:00Fair

Fair.-3℃W
Light
-125%
Sat22:00Fair

Fair.-4℃W
Light
-125%
Sat23:00Fair

Fair.-4℃W
Light
-125%
Sun00:00Clear

Clear sky.-4℃SE
Light
-125%
Sun01:00Clear

Clear sky.-4℃SE
Light
-125%
Sun02:00Fair

Fair.-3℃SE
Light
-125%
Sun03:00Fair

Fair.-3℃SE
Light
-125%
Sun04:00Fair

Fair.-4℃SE
Light
-125%
Sun05:00Clear

Clear sky.-4℃SE
Light
-125%
Sun06:00Clear

Clear sky.-4℃SE
Light
-125%
Sun07:00Clear

Clear sky.-3℃SE
Light
-125%
Sun08:00Fair

Fair.0℃SE
Light
-125%

Snow Forecast near Niseko Hanazono

Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Niseko Hanazono
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayFrSaSuMoTuWeTh
Niseko Annupuri17cm 19cm
Kiroro16cm 16cm
Niseko14cm 15cm
Niseko Grand Hirafu14cm 15cm
Niseko Kokusai Moiwa15cm 15cm
Niseko Village/Higashiyama14cm 15cm
Rusutsu10cm 11cm

Niseko Hanazono Snow

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

This Snow Forecast for Niseko Hanazono, 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 Hanazono, 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 Hanazono is known for its reliable snow conditions, with average snow depths of 10 to 15 meters throughout the season. With consistent snowfall, skiers and snowboarders can expect great conditions, but always check the latest snow reports on J2Ski for updates.