Kiroro ski resort

📷 Kiroro

Asia

Kiroro

17

Limited

stable

Last Snowfall

Apr 13

Past 24 Hours

4.8cm

Past 48 Hours

11cm

Past 10 Days

14.7cm

14-Day Forecast

7.2cm

Snow Depth

340cm

Updated: Apr 12, 9:47 PMWeather at base: 570m

Resort Guide

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.

Resort Info

Summit1180m
Base570m
Vertical2001m
Lifts10
Runs21
Skiable Area1188 acres
Avg Snowfall830 inches / 2110 cm
CountryJapan

Top Après Ski

Alpine Brasserie – This stylish après-ski venue at Kiroro offers a cozy atmosphere with panoramic mountain views, craft cocktails, and a curated selection of local and international cuisine, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
17
Limited
stable

Early season conditions - great for first turns of the year.

Kiroro is currently experiencing overcast conditions with a temperature of -1°C and a solid snow depth of 290cm. You can expect a bit of fresh powder with 3cm of new snow in the last 24 hours and a total of 17cm over the past week, making for enjoyable skiing right now.

AI-generated summary

Depth

172cm depth - excellent coverage across all terrain.

Recent

Light recent snow - groomed runs recommended.

Forecast

22cm forecast - some snow expected.

Historic

Season is performing around average.

Data updated Sun, Apr 12, 09:47 PM UTC

Snow Summary

1180mECMWF Model

Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 9:54 PM

10cm
24h
12cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
10
Prev10d
4.8
Now12
1
M13
T14
W15
0.1
T16
F17
S18
Past
Today
Forecast

Snowfall Forecast Maps

Hokkaido region

Current Conditions

Reported Sun, Apr 12, 09:47 PM UTC

Freezing Level

-390m

❄️ Below base - cold & dry snow expected

Base

570m

Temp

2.8°C

Wind

13.8km/h

Snow Depth

110cm

14-Day Forecast

3.3cm

Mid-Mountain

875m

Temp

2.8°C

Wind

8.9km/h

Snow Depth

225cm

14-Day Forecast

2.8cm

Summit

1180m

Temp

-1.2°C

Wind

13.8km/h

Snow Depth

340cm

14-Day Forecast

3.8cm

Local Reports

0 reports
SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (1180m)

ECMWF
7.2cm
GFS
0.5cm
GEM
0.2cm
JMA
3.3cm
ICON
0cm
Météo-Fr
0.3cm
SnowSure™
1.9cm

10-Day Forecast

Mon

13

❄️

1.8°

-3.9°

1cm

Tue

14

☁️

3.3°

-6.1°

Wed

15

☁️

4.9°

-6.3°

Thu

16

☁️

6.6°

-3.8°

0.1cm

Fri

17

☁️

7.8°

-3.7°

Sat

18

🌧️

7.1°

-0.2°

Sun

19

🌧️

2.6°

-4°

Mon

20

❄️

2.5°

-3.9°

0.8cm

Tue

21

❄️

-0.3°

-3.6°

2.8cm

Wed

22

❄️

-3.5°

-8.3°

2.5cm

Summit elevation (1180m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Sun, Apr 12, 09:47 PM UTC

424.4cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

+1%

vs 5-Year Avg

421.7cm avg by now

+33%

vs 30-Year Avg

319cm avg by now

421.7cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

Snowfall over the past five years has averaged 400.2 cm, significantly exceeding the 30-year average of 294.6 cm, indicating a marked upward trend in recent seasons. The current season's snowfall is 2% above the recent 5-year average and 38% higher than the long-term average, reinforcing this pattern of increased accumulation. Notably, the 2021 season stands out as an anomaly with an exceptionally high total of 496.9 cm, while other recent years have also consistently surpassed historical norms. This sustained increase suggests a shift toward higher snowfall in the current decade.

Best Months to Visit

January

Peak Powder

February

Peak Powder

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical powder season patterns for this region.