Hakuba Norikura Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Hakuba Norikura
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This is the Snow Forecast for Hakuba Norikura, Japan for 16 days from 25 March.
Updated 25 March 2025 07:31 PDT.
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Hakuba Norikura.
Forecast for today in Hakuba Norikura
Max 58°F
Min 44°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 44°F to daytime highs around 58°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
25
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Hakuba Norikura has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Hakuba Norikura Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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Hakuba Norikura 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Tue 25 | Wed 26 | Thu 27 | Fri 28 | Sat 29 | Sun 30 | Mon 31 | |
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| Wind | SW F3 | NW F2 | |||||
| 4,265ft | 58°F
| 50°F
| 64°F
 | 57°F
 +1in
| 28°F
| 29°F
| 34°F
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| SW F3 | |||||||
| 3,281ft | 58°F
| 50°F
| 64°F
| 57°F
 | 34°F
 | 35°F
| 40°F
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| SW F3 | |||||||
| 2,297ft | 58°F
| 50°F
| 64°F
| 57°F
| 38°F
| 45°F
| 46°F
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| Snow Line | varying 2,589ft | 2,297ft | |||||
| Max Town | 58°F | 50°F | 64°F | 57°F | 38°F | 45°F | 46°F |
| Min Town | 44°F | 39°F | 52°F | 35°F | 27°F | 26°F | 30°F |
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, see below.
Hakuba Norikura 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 58°F
Min 44°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 44°F to daytime highs around 58°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
25
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 50°F
Min 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 50°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
26
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair later.
Max 64°F
Min 52°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 52°F to daytime highs around 64°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
27
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, fair then light rain showers, fair later.
Max 57°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 57°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
28
up to 1in New Snow
Clear spells, light rain, light snow later.
Snow Line from 2,589ft to resort level.
Max 38°F
Min 27°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 27°F and rising to 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
New Snow
Light snow early, then cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 45°F
Min 26°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 26°F and rising to 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
30
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, fair, clear sky later.
Max 46°F
Min 30°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 30°F and rising to 46°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
31
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, fair then cloudy, clear spells later.
This Snow Forecast for Hakuba Norikura, 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 Hakuba Norikura, on any given trail 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.
Hakuba Norikura Snow Forecast updated at 07:31 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Hakuba Norikura
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hakuba 47 | - | 1in | |||||||
| Happo One | - | 2in | |||||||
| Myoko Suginohara | - | 2in | |||||||
| Myoko Ikenotaira | - | 1in | |||||||
| Myoko Pine Valley | - | 1in | |||||||
| Tsugaike Kogen | - | 1in | |||||||
| Madarao | - | 1in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Hakuba Norikura
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Hakuba Norikura, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Hakuba Norikura, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Hakuba Norikura is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Hakuba Norikura will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Hakuba Norikura for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.