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Hakuba Norikura Long-Range Snow Forecast - 20th March 2026

Hakuba Norikura Long-Range Snow Forecast Updated today

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Updated 21 March 2026 05:40 NZDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Hakuba Norikura

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 20 March.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Hakuba Norikura Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Hakuba Norikura?

Hakuba Norikura Snow Forecast Highlights - JMA
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,000m)
Next Snow Expected30 March
Next Snow Amount16cm
Next 48 Hours1cm
Next 7 Days1cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Hakuba Norikura

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 12℃
Min -4℃

4cm New Snow

Snow Line from 1,069m to resort level (700m).

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Hakuba Norikura Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Hakuba Norikura from OpenMeteo(JMA)
BaseSnow and WeatherTemp
Town
Fri
20
Clear

up to 2cm New Snow
Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below.
Snow Line from 1,069m to resort level (700m).

Max 10℃
Min 0℃
Sat
21
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 6℃
Min -4℃
Sun
22
Mixed

Clear spells.

Max 12℃
Min -3℃
Mon
23
Lt Drizzle

up to 1cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude, light drizzle below.
Snow Line from 962m to 823m, with rain below.

Max 10℃
Min 2℃
Tue
24
Mixed

up to 1cm New Snow
Clear spells.
Snow Line from 1,054m to 962m, with rain below.

Max 7℃
Min 3℃
Wed
25
Lt Drizzle

Light snow at altitude, light drizzle below.

Max 8℃
Min 3℃
Thu
26
Mixed

Clear spells.

Max 11℃
Min 5℃

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 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.

Hakuba Norikura Snow Forecast updated at 05:40 NZDT, next update expected imminently.

Ensemble forecast for Hakuba Norikura, Japan at 700m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)
Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

Snow Forecast near Hakuba Norikura

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Hakuba Norikura
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayFrSaSuMoTuWeTh
Happo One3cm 8cm
Hakuba 473cm 6cm
Tsugaike Kogen3cm 6cm
Myoko Suginohara1cm 4cm
Madarao-1cm
Myoko Ikenotaira1cm 1cm

Snow Reliability

Hakuba Norikura enjoys reliable winter conditions, with an average snow depth of 2-3 meters and consistent snowfall throughout the season. For the latest snow conditions, be sure to check J2Ski for up-to-date information.

Off-Piste Safety in Hakuba Norikura

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Hakuba Norikura, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.