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Niseko Grand Hirafu Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 21st March 2026

Niseko Grand Hirafu 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 20 March 2026 15:43 PDT

Powder Alarm

Powder Alarm issued 20 March 2026 16:50 PDT

Powder Possible :- 6in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Niseko Grand Hirafu over the next 2 days.

2-Day Forecast for Niseko Grand Hirafu

48-hours from 21 March.

See below for forecast detail

Niseko Grand Hirafu Snow Forecast updated at 15:43 PDT, next update expected 18:00 PDT.

Forecast for today in Niseko Grand Hirafu

Max 31°F
Min 26°F

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 26°F and not getting above 31°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sat
21

4in New Snow

ClearFairClearFair

Clear sky first, fair then clear sky, fair later.

Snow falling to resort level (984ft).

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

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 20 March 2026 16:50 PDT

Powder Possible :- 6in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Niseko Grand Hirafu over the next 2 days.

Forecast for tomorrow in Niseko Grand Hirafu

Max 45°F
Min 25°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 25°F and rising to 45°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
22

Snow unlikely

FairFairFairCloud

Fair early, then cloudy later.

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?
Sat00:00Hvy Snow

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

Heavy snow.31°FNW
Light
-125%
Sat01:00Hvy Snow

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

Heavy snow.31°FNW
Breeze
-125%
Sat02:00Hvy Snow

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

Heavy snow.29°FNW
Breeze
-125%
Sat03:00Hvy Snow

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

Heavy snow.28°FNW
Breeze
-125%
Sat04:00Hvy Snow

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

Heavy snow.28°FNW
Breeze
-125%
Sat05:00Hvy Snow

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

Heavy snow.27°FNW
Breeze
-125%
Sat06:00Mixed

Clear spells.27°FNW
Breeze
-125%
Sat07:00Mixed

Clear spells.27°FNW
Breeze
-125%
Sat08:00Fair

Fair.27°FNW
Breeze
-125%
Sat09:00Fair

Fair.28°FNW
Breeze
-125%
Sat10:00Fair

Fair.29°FNW
Breeze
-125%
Sat11:00Clear

Clear sky.30°FNW
Breeze
-125%
Sat12:00Clear

Clear sky.31°FNW
Breeze
-125%
Sat13:00Clear

Clear sky.31°FNW
Breeze
-125%
Sat14:00Clear

Clear sky.31°FNW
Breeze
-125%
Sat15:00Fair

Fair.31°FNW
Light
-125%
Sat16:00Fair

Fair.31°FNW
Light
-125%
Sat17:00Fair

Fair.31°FNW
Light
-125%
Sat18:00Fair

Fair.30°FNW
Light
-125%
Sat19:00Fair

Fair.27°FNW
Light
-125%
Sat20:00Clear

Clear sky.27°FNW
Light
-125%
Sat21:00Clear

Clear sky.26°FNW
Light
-125%
Sat22:00Fair

Fair.26°FNW
Light
-125%
Sat23:00Clear

Clear sky.26°FNW
Light
-125%
Sun00:00Clear

Clear sky.25°FSW
Light
-125%
Sun01:00Fair

Fair.25°FSW
Light
-125%
Sun02:00Fair

Fair.26°FSW
Light
-125%
Sun03:00Mixed

Clear spells.26°FSW
Light
-125%
Sun04:00Mixed

Clear spells.26°FSW
Light
-125%
Sun05:00Mixed

Clear spells.27°FSW
Light
-125%
Sun06:00Mixed

Clear spells.27°FSW
Light
-125%
Sun07:00Fair

Fair.29°FSW
Light
-125%
Sun08:00Fair

Fair.35°FSW
Light
-125%
Sun09:00Fair

Fair.38°FSW
Light
-125%
Sun10:00Fair

Fair.42°FSW
Light
-125%
Sun11:00Fair

Fair.44°FSW
Light
-125%
Sun12:00Fair

Fair.45°FSW
Light
-125%
Sun13:00Fair

Fair.45°FSW
Light
-125%
Sun14:00Fair

Fair.45°FSW
Light
-125%
Sun15:00Fair

Fair.44°FSW
Light
-125%
Sun16:00Clear

Clear sky.43°FSW
Light
-125%
Sun17:00Fair

Fair.42°FSW
Light
-125%
Sun18:00Fair

Fair.38°FSW
Light
-125%
Sun19:00Fair

Fair.37°FSW
Light
-125%
Sun20:00Fair

Fair.34°FSW
Light
-125%
Sun21:00Fair

Fair.32°FSW
Light
-125%
Sun22:00Fair

Fair.32°FSW
Light
-125%
Sun23:00Clear

Clear sky.31°FSW
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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Niseko5in 5in
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Rusutsu4in 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.

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.