Niseko Grand Hirafu Snow Forecast - 7 and 16 day
Snow Forecast for Niseko Grand Hirafu
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This is the Snow Forecast and Weather Outlook for Niseko Grand Hirafu, Japan for 16 days from 18 December. Updated 18 December 2024 19:32 NZDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 18 December |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 8cm |
| Next 7 Days | 18cm |
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Forecast for today in Niseko Grand Hirafu
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
18
1cm to 2cm New Snow
Clear spells early, then light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Niseko Grand Hirafu has 8cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Niseko Grand Hirafu Snow Report
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Niseko Grand Hirafu 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 18 | Thu 19 | Fri 20 | Sat 21 | Sun 22 | Mon 23 | Tue 24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | W F2 | S F2 | NW F2 | ||||
| Top | -12℃
 +2cm
| -8℃
+3cm
| -13℃
 +3cm
| -10℃
 +4cm
| -9℃
 | -10℃
+1cm
| -11℃
+4cm
|
| W F2 | S F2 | NW F2 | |||||
| Mid | -8℃
+2cm
| -5℃
+2cm
| -10℃
+3cm
| -6℃
+4cm
| -5℃
| -7℃
+1cm
| -8℃
+2cm
|
| W F2 | NW F2 | ||||||
| Base | -5℃
+1cm
| -2℃
+3cm
| -6℃
+2cm
| -4℃
+4cm
| -2℃
| -4℃
| -5℃
+2cm
|
| Snow to | 300m | 300m | 300m | 300m | 300m | 300m | |
| Max Town | -5℃ | -2℃ | -6℃ | -4℃ | -2℃ | -4℃ | -5℃ |
| Min Town | -12℃ | -9℃ | -11℃ | -10℃ | -9℃ | -9℃ | -9℃ |
| Rain or Snow? | 10% | 55% | 50% | 45% | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Visibility | 1km | 13km | 21km | 19km | 9km | 2km | 3km |
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, and the long-range (10 to 16 Day) weather outlook, see below.
Snow Forecast at a glance
| Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Niseko Grand Hirafu.
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.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
18
1cm to 2cm New Snow
Clear spells early, then light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
19
3cm New Snow
Light snow showers, snow showers, light snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
20
2cm to 3cm New Snow
Light snow early, then cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
21
4cm New Snow
Light snow first, clear spells then fog, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
22
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
23
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy, clear spells, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
24
2cm to 4cm New Snow
Light snow, snow showers, light snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
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 19:32 NZDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Niseko Grand Hirafu
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niseko | 6cm | 14cm | |||||||
| Niseko Village/Higashiyama | 6cm | 14cm | |||||||
| Niseko Annupuri | 5cm | 12cm | |||||||
| Niseko Kokusai Moiwa | 5cm | 11cm | |||||||
| Kiroro | 4cm | 18cm | |||||||
| Niseko Hanazono | 3cm | 10cm | |||||||
| Rusutsu | 3cm | 8cm |
Niseko Grand Hirafu Long-Range (16-Day) Snow Forecast Outlook
| Base | Snow and Weather | Temp Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 18 | | 1cm to 2cm New Snow | Max -5℃ Min -12℃ |
| Thu 19 | | 3cm New Snow | Max -2℃ Min -9℃ |
| Fri 20 | | 2cm to 3cm New Snow | Max -6℃ Min -11℃ |
| Sat 21 | | 4cm New Snow | Max -4℃ Min -10℃ |
| Sun 22 | | Cloudy. | Max -2℃ Min -9℃ |
| Mon 23 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Max -4℃ Min -9℃ |
| Tue 24 | | 2cm to 4cm New Snow | Max -5℃ Min -9℃ |
| Wed 25 | | 1cm New Snow | Max -1℃ Min -13℃ |
| Thu 26 | | 2cm to 4cm New Snow | Max 0℃ Min -6℃ |
| Fri 27 | | 2cm to 3cm New Snow | Max -2℃ Min -9℃ |
| Sat 28 | | 2cm to 3cm New Snow | Max -5℃ Min -16℃ |
| Sun 29 | | 1cm to 2cm New Snow | Max -4℃ Min -17℃ |
| Mon 30 | | Clear spells at altitude, fair below. | Max -4℃ Min -16℃ |
| Tue 31 | | 1cm New Snow | Max -3℃ Min -11℃ |
| Wed 01 | | Clear spells at altitude, cloudy below. | Max -1℃ Min -12℃ |
| Thu 02 | | 1cm New Snow | Max 1℃ Min -5℃ |
Niseko Grand Hirafu Snow Forecast updated at 19:32 NZDT, next update expected imminently.