Kiroro Snow World

キロロスノーワールド

Kiroro Snow World is a hidden gem in Hokkaido, known for its exceptionally deep and dry powder snow and uncrowded slopes. Located in the Akabira Mountains between Sapporo and Niseko, it receives some of the highest average snowfall of any resort in Hokkaido.

Weather Data Source

Snow depth and temperature charts on this page use daily readings from the nearest JMA AMeDAS station.

13.9 km from resort · Station elev. 148 m · resort base +372 m
660 m Vertical Drop
120 ha Skiable Area
520–1180m Base Elevation
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Longest Run
Max Slope
899 cm Avg Season Total Snowfall
143 cm Peak Snow Depth
Dec 11 – Apr 15 Typical Season
8 d Avg Powder Days / Season
37 % Snow Day %
8 d Avg Snow Streak
28 d Avg Dry Gap

Powder Days

Snow
Temp
Humidity
2025-262024-252023-242022-232021-222020-212019-202018-192017-182016-172015-162014-152013-142012-132011-122010-112009-102008-092007-082006-072005-062004-052003-042002-032001-022000-011999-00 Avg
Nov 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.2
Dec 0 3 2 3 1 1 1 2 1 3 2 2 0 2 2 5 5 3 0 1 7 1 1 4 2 3 2.3
Jan 4 2 1 2 2 6 1 0 3 5 2 1 7 3 1 4 2 3 2 1 4 7 1 4 2 6 3 2.9
Feb 0 1 1 2 1 2 2 0 3 0 2 2 4 2 3 1 3 2 2 0 4 3 3 2 1 2 3 2.0
Mar 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 2 1 3 0 3 0 1 1 1 1 1 2 0.8
Apr 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0

Snowfall Consistency

Snow day Dry day No data
37% Snow days · 8d Best streak · 28d Worst gap avg · 26 seasons
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
2025-26
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
2020-21
2019-20
2018-19
2017-18
2016-17
2015-16
2014-15
2013-14
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Snow & Weather

Winter (Dec–Feb) Neutral
Pre-season (Sep–Nov) La Niña

Snow Depth

Source: JMA AMeDAS

Daily Snowfall

Source: JMA AMeDAS

Temperature

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Nearest station data: 倶知安 (Kutchan) · JMA AMeDAS

Wind Speed

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Nearest station data: 倶知安 (Kutchan) · JMA AMeDAS

Snow by ENSO Phase

El Niño and La Niña cycles shift global weather patterns and noticeably affect snowfall in Hokkaido. La Niña winters tend to be colder and snowier; El Niño winters tend to be warmer and drier. The averages below are based on historical seasons at this resort.

La Niña 903 cm Avg Season Total Snowfall 11 seasons
Neutral 869 cm Avg Season Total Snowfall 7 seasons
El Niño 885 cm Avg Season Total Snowfall 9 seasons

Source: NOAA CPC ONI

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