Niseko Grand Hirafu 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 12 April 2026 20:43 AEST
2-Day Forecast for Niseko Grand Hirafu
48-hours from 12 April.
See below for forecast detail
Niseko Grand Hirafu Snow Forecast updated at 20:43 AEST, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Niseko Grand Hirafu
Max 5℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
12
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Niseko Grand Hirafu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Niseko Grand Hirafu
Max 8℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
13
up to 1cm New Snow
Rain showers early, then clear sky later.
Snow falling to 1,038m, with rain below.
Forecast times for Niseko Grand Hirafu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 09:00 |  | Clear spells. | 3℃ | W Breeze | -125% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Clear spells. | 4℃ | W Breeze | -125% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Clear spells. | 4℃ | W Breeze | -125% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Clear spells. | 4℃ | W Breeze | -125% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Fair. | 5℃ | W Breeze | -125% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Fair. | 5℃ | W Breeze | -125% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ | W Breeze | -125% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ | W Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ | W Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ | W Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | W Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ | W Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ | W Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ | W Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ | W Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Fair. | 6℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 09:00 |  | Cloudy. | 7℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 7℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 11:00 |  | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 6℃ | SW Light | -125% |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Light rain. | 7℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 13:00 |  | Drizzle. | 8℃ | SW Breeze | -125% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Clear sky. | 8℃ | SW Breeze | -125% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Clear sky. | 8℃ | SW Breeze | -125% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Clear sky. | 7℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | 7℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | SW Calm | -125% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | SW Calm | -125% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Tue | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Tue | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Tue | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Tue | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Tue | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Tue | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Tue | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Tue | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Tue | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | 6℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
Snow Forecast near Niseko Grand Hirafu
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiroro | 2cm | 2cm | |||||||
| Niseko | 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 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.
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.