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Kiroro
Projected to open November 29, 2026
Best months to book: March, February, January · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Nov 29
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 29
1d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
1cm
Past 10 Days
18cm
7-Day Forecast
11cm
Snow Depth
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Storm Watch · japan
Early-November Japan Sea System
The prediction
Kiroro
21cm7–45cm across the models
1 resort in the path, 21cm at the biggest. Likely — the models agree on this one.
Forecast discussion
Kiroro is in the path of the Early-November Japan Sea System.
We predict 7–45cm, most likely 21cm, over 6–9 Nov, modelled at the summit, 1,180 m, with 10mm of rain. The biggest day is 10cm on 7 Nov. Day by day: snow Sat, Sun, Mon · rain low, snow high Fri (above about 1,112 m).
Forecast, not observation. Every number here is the same daily series the chart below and Local Snow read.
Snow by day
Nov 5 – Nov 10, with a day either side. For each resort: where the freeze line sits against the mountain, then what falls — snow in cm, rain in mm — and the day read from those two numbers.
Kirorobase 570 m · summit 1,180 m
21cm snow10mm rain
Modelled at the summit, 1,180 m · snow above 1,112 m
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Nov 5
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Nov 6
Mixed
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Nov 7
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Nov 8
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Nov 9
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snow Sat, Sun, Mon · rain low, snow high Fri (above about 1,112 m)
snowrain low, snow highraindryThe dots are the freeze line — the height where rain turns to snow. Solid: straight from the models. Hollow: estimated from temperature. Above the summit line it rains on the whole mountain; below the base line it snows all the way down. Blue bars are snow in cm, amber bars rain in mm; the totals above are their sums.
Kiroro is projected to open November 29, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1March59cm avg · last season 38.1
- #2February60cm avg · last season 36
- #3January74cm avg
Best weeks to book
- #1 8 Mar – 14 Mar · last season 46.7
- #2 1 Mar – 7 Mar · last season 45.7
- #3 15 Mar – 21 Mar · last season 37.1
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Oct 30, 10:04 PM UTC
Terrain
Projected to open Nov 29
Projected to open November 29, 2026
21 runs · 10 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Snow Summary
Updated Oct 30 at 10:04 PM
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro
No measurement at mid height (875m) reached us: past snow shown is the model's estimate at the summit.
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About Kiroro
Kiroro is a ski resort located in Hokkaido, Japan, renowned for its abundant powder snow and scenic mountain setting. The resort features two main peaks, a variety of runs suitable for all levels, and modern facilities including ski-in ski-out hotels, onsen hot springs, and family-friendly amenities. Kiroro stands out for its reliable snowfall, uncrowded slopes, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere ideal for both beginners and experienced skiers.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Kiroro
- Where is Kiroro?
- Kiroro is a ski resort in Japan.
- How high is Kiroro?
- Kiroro runs from a base elevation of 570 m (1,870 ft) to a summit of 1,180 m (3,871 ft), giving a vertical drop of 610 m (2,001 ft).
- How big is Kiroro?
- Kiroro has 297 acres (120 hectares) of skiable terrain, 21 marked runs and 10 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Kiroro?
- Kiroro is on the Indy Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Kiroro?
- Kiroro typically operates from November to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Kiroro get in a typical season?
- Kiroro averages 830 inches / 2110 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Kiroro in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #399 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -14% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Kiroro averaged -14% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The honest read: this is the fleet's deepest timing play. The snow still comes — but in Japan the El Niño hit lands on the season's edges, not the heart of the sea-effect window. Point your winter 2026-27 trip at the mid-winter core (January to mid-February), stay flexible on dates, and watch our monthly scorecard. Analog winters: '97-98 -43%, '15-16 -16%, '23-24 +18%. One caveat that always holds: a single storm cycle can beat the climatology.
