Niseko Grand Hirafu 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 03 May 2026 10:41 NZST
2-Day Forecast for Niseko Grand Hirafu
48-hours from 3 May.
See below for forecast detail
Niseko Grand Hirafu Snow Forecast updated at 10:41 NZST, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Niseko Grand Hirafu
Max 16℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
03
Snow unlikely
Fair first, rain showers then drizzle, rain showers later.
Forecast times for Niseko Grand Hirafu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Niseko Grand Hirafu
Max 11℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
04
up to 3cm New Snow
Light drizzle first, cloudy then light snow, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 669m to resort level (300m).
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 | 00:00 |  | Clear sky. | 5℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 01:00 |  | Fair. | 6℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | Fair. | 6℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Fair. | 5℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Clear spells. | 5℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Fair. | 6℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Clear spells. | 6℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Fair. | 8℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Fair. | 9℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Fair. | 11℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Fair. | 13℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Fair. | 15℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Fair. | 15℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Clear spells. | 16℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Fair. | 16℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Fair. | 15℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 13℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Light drizzle. | 11℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 18:00 |  | Heavy drizzle. | 10℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 19:00 |  | Light rain. | 10℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Light rain. | 10℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Heavy drizzle. | 10℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Drizzle. | 9℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Drizzle. | 9℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Drizzle. | 9℃ | S Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Drizzle. | 9℃ | S Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Light drizzle. | 9℃ | S Calm | -125% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Light drizzle. | 9℃ | S Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Drizzle. | 9℃ | S Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Light drizzle. | 9℃ | S Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Light drizzle. | 10℃ | S Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Clear spells. | 10℃ | S Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 11℃ | S Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Light drizzle. | 11℃ | S Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Heavy drizzle. | 11℃ | S Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Drizzle. | 11℃ | S Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Light drizzle. | 11℃ | S Breeze | -125% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Light drizzle. | 10℃ | S Breeze | -125% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Light drizzle. | 10℃ | S Breeze | -125% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 10℃ | S Breeze | -125% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Light drizzle. | 10℃ | S Breeze | -125% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 10℃ | S Breeze | -125% | |
| Mon | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | S Breeze | -125% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Light drizzle. | 7℃ | S Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | up to 2cm New Snow | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 4℃ | S Breeze | -125% |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 2℃ | S Breeze | -125% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 1℃ | S Breeze | -125% |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 1℃ | S Breeze | -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 | 12cm | 12cm | |||||||
| Niseko | 4cm | 4cm | |||||||
| Niseko Village/Higashiyama | 4cm | 4cm | |||||||
| Niseko Annupuri | 3cm | 3cm | |||||||
| Niseko Kokusai Moiwa | 2cm | 2cm | |||||||
| Niseko Hanazono | 1cm | 1cm | |||||||
| Rusutsu | 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 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.
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.