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Hakuba Norikura Snow Forecast - 4th July 2025

Hakuba Norikura Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Hakuba Norikura

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Hakuba Norikura, Japan for 15 days from 4 July.

Updated 04 July 2025 08:37 AEST.

Hakuba Norikura Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow?
There is no snow currently in the forecast for Hakuba Norikura.

For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Hakuba Norikura.

Forecast for today in Hakuba Norikura

Max 26℃
Min 19℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 19℃ to daytime highs around 26℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
04

Snow unlikely

FairLt RainMixedMixed

Fair, light rain showers, clear spells later.

Hakuba Norikura has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Hakuba Norikura Snow Report

Hakuba Norikura Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
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Lower Snow Depths
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Snow Conditions
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Hakuba Norikura 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Hakuba Norikura from OpenMeteo
Fri
04
Sat
05
Sun
06
Mon
07
Tue
08
Wed
09
Thu
10
Wind
1,300m
26℃
Mixed
27℃
Fair
27℃
Clear
26℃
Fog
25℃
Lt Rain
25℃
Cloud
26℃
Mixed
1,000m
26℃
Mixed
27℃
Fair
27℃
Clear
23℃
Fog
25℃
Lt Rain
23℃
Cloud
22℃
Mixed
700m
26℃
Mixed
27℃
Fair
27℃
Clear
27℃
Mixed
29℃
Lt Rain
27℃
Mixed
26℃
Mixed
Snow Line
Max Town26℃27℃27℃27℃29℃27℃26℃
Min Town19℃19℃21℃21℃21℃21℃20℃

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

Hakuba Norikura 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 26℃
Min 19℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 19℃ to daytime highs around 26℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
04

Snow unlikely

FairLt RainMixedMixed

Fair, light rain showers, clear spells later.

Max 27℃
Min 19℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 19℃ to daytime highs around 27℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
05

Snow unlikely

FairFairMixedFair

Fair, clear spells, fair later.

Max 27℃
Min 21℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 21℃ to daytime highs around 27℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
06

Snow unlikely

FairClearClearMixed

Fair, clear sky, clear spells later.

Max 27℃
Min 21℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 21℃ to daytime highs around 27℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
07

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudMixedMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Max 29℃
Min 21℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 21℃ to daytime highs around 29℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
08

Snow unlikely

MixedStormLt RainCloud

Clear spells first, thunderstorms then light rain showers, cloudy later.

Max 27℃
Min 21℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 21℃ to daytime highs around 27℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
09

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedCloudFair

Clear spells, cloudy, fair later.

Max 26℃
Min 20℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 20℃ to daytime highs around 26℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
10

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedFairClear

Cloudy first, clear spells then fair, clear sky later.

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

This Snow Forecast for Hakuba Norikura, 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 Hakuba Norikura, on any given trail 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.

Hakuba Norikura Snow Forecast updated at 08:37 AEST, next update expected 14:00 AEST.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Hakuba Norikura

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Hakuba Norikura, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Hakuba Norikura, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Hakuba Norikura is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Hakuba Norikura will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Hakuba Norikura for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.