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Niseko Moiwa ski resort

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Niseko Moiwa

Projected to open November 28, 2026

Best months to book: February, January, March · last season + 30-yr record

Projected to open Nov 28

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

Oct 29

1d ago

Past 24 Hours

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Past 48 Hours

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Past 10 Days

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7-Day Forecast

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Snow Depth

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Updated: Oct 30, 10:01 PM•Weather at base: 330m
SnowSure™ Score2025-26 season
Projected to open Nov 28

Niseko Moiwa is projected to open November 28, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.

Best months to book: February, January, March. Best weeks: 8 Mar–14 Mar, 1 Mar–7 Mar, 22 Feb–28 Feb.NovDec2Jan1Feb3MarAprOpens 28 NovCloses 19 Apr

Best months to book

  1. #1February51cm avg · last season 33.1
  2. #2January64cm avg
  3. #3March44cm avg · last season 32.4

Best weeks to book

  1. #1 8 Mar – 14 Mar · last season 40.4
  2. #2 1 Mar – 7 Mar · last season 39.4
  3. #3 22 Feb – 28 Feb · last season 33.1

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, 10:01 PM UTC

Terrain

Projected to open Nov 28

Projected to open November 28, 2026

8 runs · 3 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.

Snow Summary

Updated Oct 30 at 10:01 PM

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Snow qualityLight· bestAverage· okayHeavy· wet, skis heavy

Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro

No measurement at mid height (565m) reached us: past snow shown is the model's estimate at the summit.

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Niseko Moiwa

About Niseko Moiwa

Niseko Moiwa is a ski resort located on the Moiwa side of Mount Annupuri in Hokkaido, Japan, offering a relaxed atmosphere and uncrowded slopes. The resort features a variety of terrain suitable for all levels, renowned powder snow, and easy access to off-piste areas. Key amenities include ski-in/ski-out accommodation, rental services, and a natural onsen, making it a favored destination for those seeking a quieter, authentic Niseko experience.

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Frequently asked questions about Niseko Moiwa

Where is Niseko Moiwa?
Niseko Moiwa is a ski resort in Japan.
How high is Niseko Moiwa?
Niseko Moiwa runs from a base elevation of 330 m (1,083 ft) to a summit of 800 m (2,625 ft), giving a vertical drop of 470 m (1,542 ft).
How big is Niseko Moiwa?
Niseko Moiwa has 8 marked runs and 3 lifts.
When is ski season at Niseko Moiwa?
Niseko Moiwa 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 Niseko Moiwa get in a typical season?
Niseko Moiwa averages 551 inches / 1400 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Niseko Moiwa in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal: under review — this station's record has an era discontinuity.. This resort carries no separate rank: its 30-year record is identical to niseko-grand-hirafu, which is the ranked entry for this measurement. At ~31km resolution the reanalysis cannot resolve them as different mountains, so publishing both would be publishing one number twice.