niseko weather conditions
Stay updated with the latest Niseko weather forecast, snow conditions and avalanche reports. Access real-time information to navigate the Niseko Gates safely, assess backcountry risks and find the best Niseko freeride terrain before heading out.
live conditions
new snow
(24h)
0cmnew snow
(7 days)
7cmtemperature
(Current)
5°Cwind
(Current)
16km/h
LIVE GATE STATUS
& RIDER REPORTS
View gate status, recent observations and community updates across Niseko.
precipitation forecast
hanazono
grand hirafu
niseko village
annupuri
wind forecast
avalanche report
Check today’s avalanche report before you ride the gates. Two sources cover Niseko: the regional forecast and the local Niseko Avalanche Info. Read both, and if in doubt, stay inside the resort or go with a guide.
region nadare
Regional forecast (Japan Avalanche Network). Danger is rated by elevation: Alpine (ALP), Treeline (TL) and Below treeline (BTL). Tap the image to open the full report.
niseko nadare
Niseko Avalanche Info. The local daily bulletin for the Niseko gates, published in season. Japanese first, English below: scroll inside the box.
How to read the danger levels
Many avalanche accidents happen at level 2 and 3, not only on high-danger days. New to this? Read our Avalanche awareness guide ➜
GOOD CONDITIONS? RIDE THE GATES WITH A GUIDE
Our local guides choose the line for today’s
snow and avalanche conditions. Private groups
of up to 4, skiers and snowboarders.
GOOD CONDITIONS? RIDE THE GATES WITH A GUIDE
Our local guides choose the line for today’s
snow and avalanche conditions. Private groups
of up to 4, skiers and snowboarders.
niseko
gates
Independent information for safety backcountry decisions and better days in Niseko.
backcountry gates
Gate 1 – L-GI
Gate 2 – Annupuri Peak
Gate 3 – Hirafu Peak
Gate 4 – Hanazono Ridge
Gate 5 – Hanazono Gate
Gate 6 – Moiwa Peak
Gate 7 – E-Sawa
Gate 8 – Hachi-Ban
Gate 9 – Waterfall
Gate 10 – Moiwa Sidecountry
Gate 11 – Mizuno no Sawa
INSTRUCTION & BOOKING
Private Lessons
Group Lessons
Freeride Foundation
Gate Guiding
Booking Process
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