Niseko Grand Hirafu Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 31 October 2026 16:43 NZDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Niseko Grand Hirafu
1-week from 31 October.
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 | 2cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 2cm |
| Next 7 Days | 9cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Niseko Grand Hirafu
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 12℃
Min 1℃
9cm New Snow
Snow Line from 1,054m 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 12℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
31
Snow unlikely
Fair, light drizzle, fair later.
Forecast times for Niseko Grand Hirafu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
Max 4℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
01
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then snow showers later.
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
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
02
up to 2cm New Snow
Fair, clear spells, light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 700m to resort level (300m).
Forecast times for Niseko Grand Hirafu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
Max 6℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
03
up to 3cm New Snow
Light drizzle, fair, light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 946m to 608m, with rain below.
Forecast times for Niseko Grand Hirafu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
Max 5℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
04
up to 2cm New Snow
Clear spells, light snow at altitude, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 838m to 515m, with rain below.
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
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
05
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, drizzle then light drizzle, drizzle later.
Forecast times for Niseko Grand Hirafu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
Max 11℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
06
up to 2cm New Snow
Light drizzle, light snow at altitude, light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,054m to 515m, with rain below.
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 16:43 NZDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Niseko Grand Hirafu
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiroro | 2cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Niseko | 2cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Niseko Annupuri | 2cm | 14cm | |||||||
| Niseko Village/Higashiyama | 2cm | 14cm | |||||||
| Niseko Hanazono | 2cm | 12cm | |||||||
| Niseko Kokusai Moiwa | 2cm | 9cm | |||||||
| Rusutsu | 2cm | 5cm |
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.