Niseko Grand Hirafu Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 01 November 2026 15:42 AEDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Niseko Grand Hirafu
1-week from 1 November.
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 | 2 November |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 8cm |
| Next 7 Days | 16cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Niseko Grand Hirafu
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 12℃
Min 0℃
14cm New Snow
Snow Line from 1,069m to resort level (300m).
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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 4℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
01
Snow unlikely
Fair first, clear sky then snow showers, fair later.
Forecast times for Niseko Grand Hirafu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
Max 7℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
02
1cm to 3cm New Snow
Fair first, clear spells then cloudy, snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level (300m).
Forecast times for Niseko Grand Hirafu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
Max 5℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
03
up to 5cm New Snow
Light rain showers first, fair then light snow, light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 623m to resort level (300m).
Forecast times for Niseko Grand Hirafu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
Max 6℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
04
up to 3cm New Snow
Clear sky early, then clear spells later.
Snow Line from 931m to resort level (300m).
Forecast times for Niseko Grand Hirafu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
Max 12℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
05
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then light drizzle later.
Forecast times for Niseko Grand Hirafu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
Max 10℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
06
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle first, cloudy then light snow at altitude, light snow later.
Forecast times for Niseko Grand Hirafu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
Max 3℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
07
1cm to 2cm New Snow
Light snow.
Snow Line from 546m to resort level (300m).
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 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.
Niseko Grand Hirafu Snow Forecast updated at 15:42 AEDT, next update expected 18:00 AEDT.
Snow Forecast near Niseko Grand Hirafu
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niseko | 8cm | 18cm | |||||||
| Niseko Annupuri | 9cm | 18cm | |||||||
| Niseko Village/Higashiyama | 8cm | 17cm | |||||||
| Kiroro | 8cm | 16cm | |||||||
| Niseko Kokusai Moiwa | 8cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Niseko Hanazono | 6cm | 14cm | |||||||
| Rusutsu | 5cm | 8cm |
How reliable is the snow in Niseko Grand Hirafu?
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.