Niseko Grand Hirafu 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 27 October 2026 03:42 UTC
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 27 October 2026 07:50 UTC
Powder Possible :- 11cm 4in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Niseko Grand Hirafu over the next 2 days.
2-Day Forecast for Niseko Grand Hirafu
48-hours from 27 October.
See below for forecast detail
Niseko Grand Hirafu Snow Forecast updated at 03:42 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Niseko Grand Hirafu
Max 9℃ 48°F
Min 4℃ 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 48°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
27
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Fair first, drizzle then light snow at altitude, snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,038m 3,406ft to 746m 2,448ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for Niseko Grand Hirafu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 27 October 2026 07:50 UTC
Powder Possible :- 11cm 4in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Niseko Grand Hirafu over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Niseko Grand Hirafu
Max 4℃ 39°F
Min 1℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 4℃ 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
28
2cm to 12cm 1in to 5in New Snow
Light snow, clear spells, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 638m 2,093ft to resort level ( 300m 984ft ).
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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00 | | Fair. | 8℃ 46°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Tue | 10:00 | | Fair. | 8℃ 47°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Tue | 11:00 | | Fair. | 9℃ 48°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Tue | 12:00 | | Fair. | 9℃ 48°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Tue | 13:00 | | Light drizzle. | 9℃ 47°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Tue | 14:00 | | Fair. | 9℃ 48°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Tue | 15:00 | | Light drizzle. | 9℃ 48°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Tue | 16:00 | | Drizzle. | 7℃ 45°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Tue | 17:00 | | Drizzle. | 7℃ 44°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Tue | 18:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 6℃ 43°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Tue | 19:00 | | Fair. | 6℃ 43°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Tue | 20:00 |  | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 6℃ 43°F | SW Light | -125% |
| Tue | 21:00 |  | up to 1cm up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 6℃ 43°F | SW Light | -125% |
| Tue | 22:00 |  | Clear sky. | 5℃ 41°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Tue | 23:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 4℃ 40°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Wed | 00:00 | | up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 4℃ 39°F | NW Breeze | -125% |
| Wed | 01:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 2℃ 36°F | NW Light | -125% |
| Wed | 02:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 1℃ 34°F | NW Breeze | -125% |
| Wed | 03:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 1℃ 33°F | NW Breeze | -125% |
| Wed | 04:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 1℃ 34°F | NW Breeze | -125% |
| Wed | 05:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 1℃ 34°F | NW Breeze | -125% |
| Wed | 06:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 1℃ 33°F | NW Breeze | -125% |
| Wed | 07:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 1℃ 33°F | NW Breeze | -125% |
| Wed | 08:00 |  | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | 1℃ 33°F | NW Breeze | -125% |
| Wed | 09:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 1℃ 34°F | NW Breeze | -125% |
| Wed | 10:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 1℃ 34°F | NW Breeze | -125% | |
| Wed | 11:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 2℃ 35°F | NW Breeze | -125% | |
| Wed | 12:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ 35°F | NW Breeze | -125% | |
| Wed | 13:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 1℃ 34°F | NW Breeze | -125% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 1℃ 34°F | NW Breeze | -125% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 1℃ 34°F | NW Breeze | -125% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 1℃ 33°F | NW Breeze | -125% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Lt rain below. | 1℃ 33°F | NW Breeze | -125% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Lt rain below. | 1℃ 34°F | NW Breeze | -125% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Fair. | 1℃ 34°F | NW Light | -125% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Clear spells. | 1℃ 34°F | NW Light | -125% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Clear spells. | 2℃ 35°F | NW Light | -125% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Clear spells. | 2℃ 36°F | NW Light | -125% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Clear spells. | 3℃ 37°F | NW Light | -125% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | Clear spells. | 3℃ 37°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Clear spells. | 3℃ 38°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Fair. | 3℃ 38°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Fair. | 3℃ 38°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ 36°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ 36°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ 33°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Fair. | 1℃ 34°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Fair. | 3℃ 37°F | SW Light | -125% | |
Snow Forecast near Niseko Grand Hirafu
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiroro | 22cm 9in | 40cm 16in | |||||||
| Niseko | 17cm 7in | 34cm 13in | |||||||
| Niseko Village/Higashiyama | 14cm 6in | 30cm 12in | |||||||
| Niseko Annupuri | 13cm 5in | 29cm 11in | |||||||
| Niseko Hanazono | 9cm 3in | 24cm 9in | |||||||
| Niseko Kokusai Moiwa | 10cm 4in | 23cm 9in | |||||||
| Rusutsu | 13cm 5in | 16cm 6in |
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.
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.