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Niseko Grand Hirafu 7-Day Snow Forecast - 12th April 2026

Niseko Grand Hirafu Snow Forecast - 7 day

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Updated 12 April 2026 16:41 NZST

7-Day Snow Forecast for Niseko Grand Hirafu

1-week from 12 April.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Niseko Grand Hirafu 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Niseko Grand Hirafu?

Niseko Grand Hirafu Snow Forecast Highlights - JMA
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (804m)
Next Snow?
There is no snow currently in the forecast for Niseko Grand Hirafu.

7-Day Snow Outlook for Niseko Grand Hirafu

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 13℃
Min 1℃

2cm 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 5℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
12

Snow unlikely

MixedClearClearClear

Clear spells early, then clear sky later.

Forecast times for Niseko Grand Hirafu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.

Max 9℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Mon
13

up to 1cm New Snow

ShwrsClearClearClear

Rain showers early, then clear sky later.

Snow falling to 1,054m, with rain below.

Forecast times for Niseko Grand Hirafu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.

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

Tue
14

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy 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

Wed
15

Snow unlikely

CloudLt DrizzleFairMixed

Cloudy first, light drizzle then fair, clear spells later.

Forecast times for Niseko Grand Hirafu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.

Max 11℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
16

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearMixed

Clear sky early, then clear spells later.

Forecast times for Niseko Grand Hirafu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.

Max 13℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
17

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedMixedLt Drizzle

Cloudy, clear spells, light drizzle later.

Forecast times for Niseko Grand Hirafu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.

Max 9℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sat
18

Snow unlikely

DrizzleLt DrizzleLt DrizzleLt Drizzle

Drizzle early, then light drizzle later.

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 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 16:41 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Niseko Grand Hirafu

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Niseko Grand Hirafu
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySuMoTuWeThFrSa
Kiroro-2cm
Niseko1cm 2cm
Niseko Annupuri-1cm
Niseko Hanazono-1cm
Niseko Village/Higashiyama-1cm

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.