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Niseko Grand Hirafu Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 31st October 2026

Niseko Grand Hirafu 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 31 October 2026 03:46 PDT

2-Day Forecast for Niseko Grand Hirafu

48-hours from 31 October.

See below for forecast detail

Niseko Grand Hirafu Snow Forecast updated at 03:46 PDT, next update expected imminently.

Forecast for today in Niseko Grand Hirafu

Max 54°F
Min 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 54°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
31

Snow unlikely

FairLt DrizzleFairFair

Fair, light drizzle, fair later.

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

Forecast for tomorrow in Niseko Grand Hirafu

Max 39°F
Min 33°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 39°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sun
01

New Snow

FairFairSnowFair

Fair, snow showers, fair later.

Snow falling to resort level (984ft).

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

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48-hour Forecast Detail

48 Hour Weather and Snow Forecast for Niseko Grand Hirafu from OpenMeteo(JMA)
BaseSnow toWeatherTemp
Town
Rain or Snow?
Sat09:00Fair

Fair.51°FW
Light
-125%
Sat10:00Fair

Fair.53°FW
Light
-125%
Sat11:00Fair

Fair.54°FW
Light
-125%
Sat12:00Clear

Clear sky.54°FW
Light
-125%
Sat13:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.54°FW
Light
-125%
Sat14:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.51°FW
Light
-125%
Sat15:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.49°FW
Light
-125%
Sat16:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.44°FW
Light
-125%
Sat17:00Mixed

Clear spells.42°FW
Light
-125%
Sat18:00Clear

Clear sky.41°FW
Light
-125%
Sat19:00Clear

Clear sky.40°FW
Light
-125%
Sat20:00Fair

Fair.40°FW
Light
-125%
Sat21:00Fair

Fair.40°FW
Light
-125%
Sat22:00Fair

Fair.40°FW
Light
-125%
Sat23:00Fair

Fair.40°FW
Breeze
-125%
Sun00:00Fair

Fair.39°FW
Breeze
-125%
Sun01:00Fair

Fair.38°FW
Breeze
-125%
Sun02:00Fair

Fair.37°FW
Breeze
-125%
Sun03:00Fair

Fair.36°FW
Breeze
-125%
Sun04:00Fair

Fair.36°FW
Breeze
-125%
Sun05:00Fair

Fair.35°FW
Breeze
-125%
Sun06:00Fair

Fair.34°FW
Light
-125%
Sun07:00Fair

Fair.34°FW
Light
-125%
Sun08:00Fair

Fair.35°FW
Light
-125%
Sun09:00Fair

Fair.37°FW
Breeze
-125%
Sun10:00Fair

Fair.38°FW
Breeze
-125%
Sun11:00Fair

Fair.38°FW
Breeze
-125%
Sun12:00Fair

Fair.39°FW
Breeze
-125%
Sun13:00Fair

Fair.39°FW
Breeze
-125%
Sun14:00Fair

Fair.39°FW
Breeze
-125%
Sun15:00Fair

Fair.39°FW
Light
-125%
Sun16:00Fair

Fair.38°FW
Light
-125%
Sun17:00Clear

Clear sky.37°FW
Light
-125%
Sun18:00Clear

Clear sky.36°FW
Light
-125%
Sun19:00Fair

Fair.35°FW
Light
-125%
Sun20:00Cloud

Cloudy.34°FW
Light
-125%
Sun21:00Light Snow

Light snow.34°FW
Calm
-125%
Sun22:00Light Snow

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Lt rain below.
34°FW
Calm
-125%
Sun23:00Snow

New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (984ft).

Heavy snow showers.33°FW
Light
-125%
Mon00:00Light Snow

up to 1in New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (984ft).

Heavy snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.
33°FSE
Light
-125%
Mon01:00Light Snow

New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (984ft).

Heavy snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.
33°FSE
Light
-125%
Mon02:00Light Snow

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Lt rain below.
34°FSE
Light
-125%
Mon03:00Mixed

Clear spells.34°FSE
Light
-125%
Mon04:00Mixed

Clear spells.34°FSE
Light
-125%
Mon05:00Fair

Fair.34°FSE
Light
-125%
Mon06:00Fair

Fair.34°FSE
Light
-125%
Mon07:00Fair

Fair.35°FSE
Light
-125%
Mon08:00Fair

Fair.37°FSE
Light
-125%

Snow Forecast near Niseko Grand Hirafu

Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Niseko Grand Hirafu
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Niseko Annupuri2in 8in
Niseko1in 8in
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Kiroro1in 6in
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Rusutsu1in 4in

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 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.

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.