Hokkaido snow report and ski weather: base depth, snow in the past day, seven-day snowfall forecast, temperature and wind for Niseko, Rusutsu, Furano, Kiroro, Tomamu and more.
Hokkaido has two distinct snow climates: the Sea of Japan side (Niseko, Kiroro) takes the volume, while the inland mountains (Furano, Tomamu, Sahoro) sit colder and drier and give the lightest snow. The table below shows current base depth, snowfall in the past day, the seven-day total, temperature and wind for each resort, refreshed hourly, with live cameras underneath.
Hokkaido opens earlier than Honshu, from late November into early December, and most resorts ski until early April or early May. Base depth peaks in February.
January is the coldest month with the most frequent storms, so it is the best window for powder. March brings more sunshine, and the higher inland resorts still hold their snow quality.
Base depth is measured near the bottom. Upper slopes usually hold more, and wind-scoured ridges hold less.
Inland resorts often sit below −10°C, so the same snowfall total feels far lighter there. Read the temperature column with it.
On windy days gondolas and upper lifts hold and visibility drops — check the cameras for what the light is actually doing.
Where does it snow most in Hokkaido? The Sea of Japan side: Niseko and Kiroro, which average around fifteen metres of snowfall a season.
Where is the snow quality best? The inland resorts — Furano, Tomamu and Kamui — where low temperatures and low humidity keep the snow light and dry.
When should I go? January for powder, March for sunshine and quieter slopes. Base depth peaks in February.