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Niseko Grand Hirafu Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 21st March 2026

Niseko Grand Hirafu 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 21 March 2026 04:41 GMT

2-Day Forecast for Niseko Grand Hirafu

48-hours from 21 March.

See below for forecast detail

Niseko Grand Hirafu Snow Forecast updated at 04:41 GMT, next update expected 07:00 GMT.

Forecast for today in Niseko Grand Hirafu

Max -1℃ 31°F
Min -4℃ 25°F

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -4℃ 25°F and not getting above -1℃ 31°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
21

Snow unlikely

ClearFairClearFair

Clear sky first, fair then clear sky, fair later.

Forecast times for Niseko Grand Hirafu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.

Forecast for tomorrow in Niseko Grand Hirafu

Max 8℃ 45°F
Min -4℃ 24°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ 24°F and rising to 8℃ 45°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
22

Snow unlikely

ClearFairClearCloud

Clear sky first, fair then clear sky, cloudy later.

Forecast times for Niseko Grand Hirafu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.

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48-hour Forecast Detail

48 Hour Weather and Snow Forecast for Niseko Grand Hirafu from OpenMeteo(JMA)
BaseSnow toWeatherTemp
Town
Rain or Snow?
Sat09:00Fair

Fair. -2℃ 28°F NW
Breeze
-125%
Sat10:00Fair

Fair. -2℃ 29°F NW
Breeze
-125%
Sat11:00Clear

Clear sky. -1℃ 30°F NW
Breeze
-125%
Sat12:00Clear

Clear sky. -1℃ 30°F NW
Breeze
-125%
Sat13:00Clear

Clear sky. -1℃ 31°F NW
Breeze
-125%
Sat14:00Clear

Clear sky. -1℃ 31°F NW
Breeze
-125%
Sat15:00Clear

Clear sky. -1℃ 31°F NW
Light
-125%
Sat16:00Fair

Fair. -1℃ 31°F NW
Light
-125%
Sat17:00Fair

Fair. -1℃ 31°F NW
Light
-125%
Sat18:00Fair

Fair. -2℃ 29°F NW
Light
-125%
Sat19:00Fair

Fair. -3℃ 27°F NW
Light
-125%
Sat20:00Clear

Clear sky. -3℃ 26°F NW
Light
-125%
Sat21:00Clear

Clear sky. -3℃ 26°F NW
Light
-125%
Sat22:00Clear

Clear sky. -3℃ 26°F NW
Light
-125%
Sat23:00Clear

Clear sky. -4℃ 25°F NW
Light
-125%
Sun00:00Fair

Fair. -4℃ 25°F SW
Light
-125%
Sun01:00Fair

Fair. -4℃ 24°F SW
Light
-125%
Sun02:00Fair

Fair. -4℃ 25°F SW
Light
-125%
Sun03:00Fair

Fair. -4℃ 26°F SW
Light
-125%
Sun04:00Fair

Fair. -3℃ 26°F SW
Light
-125%
Sun05:00Fair

Fair. -3℃ 27°F SW
Light
-125%
Sun06:00Fair

Fair. -2℃ 28°F SW
Light
-125%
Sun07:00Fair

Fair. -2℃ 29°F SW
Light
-125%
Sun08:00Clear

Clear sky. 1℃ 34°F SW
Light
-125%
Sun09:00Clear

Clear sky. 3℃ 38°F SW
Light
-125%
Sun10:00Clear

Clear sky. 5℃ 41°F SW
Light
-125%
Sun11:00Clear

Clear sky. 6℃ 43°F SW
Light
-125%
Sun12:00Clear

Clear sky. 7℃ 45°F SW
Light
-125%
Sun13:00Fair

Fair. 8℃ 45°F SW
Light
-125%
Sun14:00Mixed

Clear spells. 7℃ 45°F SW
Light
-125%
Sun15:00Fair

Fair. 7℃ 44°F SW
Light
-125%
Sun16:00Mixed

Clear spells. 6℃ 44°F SW
Light
-125%
Sun17:00Fair

Fair. 6℃ 42°F SW
Light
-125%
Sun18:00Clear

Clear sky. 4℃ 39°F SW
Light
-125%
Sun19:00Clear

Clear sky. 2℃ 36°F SW
Light
-125%
Sun20:00Fair

Fair. 1℃ 33°F SW
Light
-125%
Sun21:00Clear

Clear sky. 0℃ 32°F SW
Light
-125%
Sun22:00Fair

Fair. 0℃ 32°F SW
Light
-125%
Sun23:00Clear

Clear sky. 0℃ 31°F SW
Light
-125%
Mon00:00Mixed

Clear spells. -1℃ 31°F SW
Light
-125%
Mon01:00Fair

Fair. -1℃ 30°F SW
Light
-125%
Mon02:00Mixed

Clear spells. -1℃ 29°F SW
Light
-125%
Mon03:00Mixed

Clear spells. -1℃ 29°F SW
Light
-125%
Mon04:00Mixed

Clear spells. -1℃ 30°F SW
Light
-125%
Mon05:00Cloud

Cloudy. -1℃ 31°F SW
Light
-125%
Mon06:00Cloud

Cloudy. 0℃ 31°F SW
Light
-125%
Mon07:00Mixed

Clear spells. 1℃ 34°F SW
Light
-125%
Mon08:00Cloud

Cloudy. 3℃ 37°F SW
Light
-125%

Snow Forecast near Niseko Grand Hirafu

Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Niseko Grand Hirafu
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySaSuMoTuWeThFr
Kiroro 4cm 2in 4cm 2in
Niseko Annupuri 1cm - 2cm 1in
Niseko 1cm - 1cm 1in
Niseko Hanazono 1cm - 1cm 1in
Niseko Village/Higashiyama 1cm - 1cm -
Rusutsu 1cm - 1cm -

Niseko Grand Hirafu Snow

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Niseko Grand Hirafu.

This Snow Forecast for Niseko Grand Hirafu, Japan gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Niseko Grand Hirafu, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Snow Reliability

Niseko Grand Hirafu enjoys exceptional snow reliability, with an average snowfall of over 15 meters each season. Snow depths typically range from 1 to 3 meters, encouraging skiers to check J2Ski for the latest snow reports.