Is Niseko Moiwa snowsure?

The snowiest week in Niseko Moiwa is week 4 of December. There are typically 6.3 snowy days during this week with 50cm of snowfall. Check out the Niseko Moiwa Snow History graphs below.Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.

Average monthly snow in Niseko Moiwa

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December40cm5.8 days
January38cm6.2 days
February34cm5.8 days
March18cm4.4 days
April3cm1.6 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Niseko Moiwa during March (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of March for Niseko Moiwa is 12 cm. There are typically 4.1 snowy days during this week. Niseko Moiwa normal weather and snow conditions during the third week of March at the middle elevation of the ski area at 565m, based on historical averages over the last 10 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (474m) is very near the mid altitude of Niseko Moiwa. Regular fresh snowfalls are the norm in Niseko Moiwa in the middle of March. On average, expect four days with snowfall per week but a rainy day during this week happens about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 12cm. Temperatures should usually stay a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the mid altitude in Niseko Moiwa during week three of March is -1.0°C while the average minimum temperature is only -2.2°C. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Mainly light winds (average 19km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be greater than more than 30km/h one day. Calm, sunny and below freezing perfect weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week but bluebird days that do not have new snow occur on average two days during this week each year.


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Niseko Moiwa and (2007 – 2022).

Winter
Summer

Niseko Moiwa


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Niseko Moiwa and (2007 – 2022)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Niseko Moiwa are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Niseko Moiwa and (2007 – 2022)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Niseko Moiwa are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Niseko Moiwa and (2007 – 2022)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Niseko Moiwa are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.