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Niseko Village/Higashiyama Snow Forecast - 26th March 2025

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Niseko Village/Higashiyama Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Niseko Village/Higashiyama

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This is the Snow Forecast for Niseko Village/Higashiyama, Japan for 16 days from 26 March.

Updated 26 March 2025 19:36 NZDT.

Niseko Village/Higashiyama Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected27 March
Next Snow Amount5cm
Next 48 Hours7cm
Next 7 Days11cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Niseko Village/Higashiyama

Max 5℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
26

up to 2cm New Snow

Light SnowClearCloudCloud

Light snow, clear sky, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 509m to resort level.

Niseko Village/Higashiyama has 7cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Niseko Village/Higashiyama Snow Report

Niseko Village/Higashiyama Snow Depths and Conditions.
Snow Conditions-

Niseko Village/Higashiyama 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Niseko Village/Higashiyama from OpenMeteo
Wed
26
Thu
27
Fri
28
Sat
29
Sun
30
Mon
31
Tue
01
WindSW F3SE F3NW F3SW F3SW F4SW F3S F3
1,170m
-3℃
Cloud
+2cm
-2℃
Snow
+5cm
0℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
-5℃
Clear
-3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm
-6℃
Cloud
+1cm
-1℃
Mixed
SW F3SE F3NW F3SW F3SW F4SW F3S F3
735m
0℃
Cloud
+1cm
1℃
Snow
+5cm
3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
-2℃
Clear
0℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm
-3℃
Cloud
+1cm
2℃
Mixed
SW F3SE F2NW F3SW F3SW F4SW F3S F3
300m
5℃
Cloud
4℃
Light Snow
+6cm
7℃
Cloud
2℃
Clear
2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm
0℃
Fair
4℃
Mixed
Snow Line

varying 509m
to 300m

300m

varying 389m
to 300m

300m

300m

Max Town5℃4℃7℃2℃2℃0℃4℃
Min Town0℃0℃-1℃-2℃-4℃-4℃0℃

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 Village/Higashiyama 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 5℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
26

up to 2cm New Snow

Light SnowClearCloudCloud

Light snow, clear sky, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 509m to resort level.

Max 4℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
27

5cm to 6cm New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowCloudCloud

Light snow early, then cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 7℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
28

Snow unlikely

ShwrsCloudMixedFair

Rain showers first, cloudy then clear spells, fair later.

Max 2℃
Min -2℃

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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
29

Snow unlikely

FairClearClearCloud

Fair, clear sky, cloudy 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

Sun
30

3cm New Snow

SnowMixedMixedMixed

Heavy snow showers early, then clear spells later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 0℃
Min -4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -4℃ to daytime highs around 0℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
31

up to 1cm New Snow

MixedFairFairFair

Clear spells early, then fair later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 4℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
01

Snow unlikely

CloudFairMixedMixed

Cloudy, fair, clear spells later.

This Snow Forecast for Niseko Village/Higashiyama, 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 Village/Higashiyama, 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 Village/Higashiyama Snow Forecast updated at 19:36 NZDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Niseko Village/Higashiyama

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Niseko Village/Higashiyama
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrWedThuFriSatSunMonTue 7 Day
Rusutsu8cm 15cm
Kiroro8cm 12cm
Niseko6cm 11cm
Niseko Hanazono5cm 11cm
Niseko Kokusai Moiwa6cm 10cm
Niseko Annupuri7cm 9cm
Niseko Grand Hirafu5cm 8cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Niseko Village/Higashiyama

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Niseko Village/Higashiyama, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Niseko Village/Higashiyama, 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 Village/Higashiyama 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 Village/Higashiyama 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 Village/Higashiyama 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.