Niseko Grand Hirafu Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 02 May 2026 23:41 BST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Niseko Grand Hirafu
1-week from 3 May.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Niseko Grand Hirafu 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Niseko Grand Hirafu?
| Next Snow Expected | 4 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 3cm 1in |
| Next 7 Days | 3cm 1in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Niseko Grand Hirafu
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 16℃ 60°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
4cm 1in New Snow
Snow Line from 669m 2,195ft to resort level ( 300m 984ft ).
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Niseko Grand Hirafu Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 16℃ 60°F
Min 5℃ 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 41°F to daytime highs around 16℃ 60°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
03
Snow unlikely
Fair first, rain showers then drizzle, rain showers later.
Forecast times for Niseko Grand Hirafu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
Max 11℃ 53°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 53°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
04
up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow
Light drizzle first, cloudy then light snow, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 669m 2,195ft to resort level ( 300m 984ft ).
Forecast times for Niseko Grand Hirafu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
Max 15℃ 58°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 15℃ 58°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
05
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 300m 984ft ).
Forecast times for Niseko Grand Hirafu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
Max 14℃ 56°F
Min 8℃ 47°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ 47°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 56°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
06
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair later.
Forecast times for Niseko Grand Hirafu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
Max 14℃ 58°F
Min 7℃ 45°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ 45°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 58°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
07
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, drizzle then light drizzle, clear spells later.
Forecast times for Niseko Grand Hirafu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
Max 10℃ 51°F
Min 5℃ 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
08
Snow unlikely
Fair first, clear sky then fair, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Niseko Grand Hirafu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
Max 13℃ 55°F
Min 4℃ 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 55°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
09
Snow unlikely
Fair first, clear sky then clear spells, fair later.
Forecast times for Niseko Grand Hirafu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
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.
Niseko Grand Hirafu Snow Forecast updated at 23:41 BST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Niseko Grand Hirafu
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiroro | 12cm 5in | 12cm 5in | |||||||
| Niseko | 4cm 1in | 4cm 1in | |||||||
| Niseko Village/Higashiyama | 4cm 1in | 4cm 1in | |||||||
| Niseko Annupuri | 3cm 1in | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Niseko Kokusai Moiwa | 2cm 1in | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Niseko Hanazono | 1cm - | 1cm - | |||||||
| Rusutsu | 1cm - | 1cm - |
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.