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Niseko Grand Hirafu 7-Day Snow Forecast - 2nd May 2026

Niseko Grand Hirafu Snow Forecast - 7 day

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Updated 02 May 2026 15:41 PDT

7-Day Snow Forecast for Niseko Grand Hirafu

1-week from 2 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Niseko Grand Hirafu 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Niseko Grand Hirafu?

Niseko Grand Hirafu Snow Forecast Highlights - JMA
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,638ft)
Next Snow Expected4 May
Next Snow Amount1in
Next 48 Hours1in
Next 7 Days1in

7-Day Snow Outlook for Niseko Grand Hirafu

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 60°F
Min 34°F

1in New Snow

Snow Line from 2,195ft to resort level (984ft).

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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 51°F
Min 42°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 51°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
02

Snow unlikely

MixedClearClearFair

Clear spells, clear sky, fair later.

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

Max 60°F
Min 41°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 41°F to daytime highs around 60°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
03

Snow unlikely

FairShwrsDrizzleShwrs

Fair first, rain showers then drizzle, rain showers later.

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

Max 53°F
Min 34°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Mon
04

up to 1in New Snow

Lt DrizzleCloudLight SnowClear

Light drizzle first, cloudy then light snow, clear sky later.

Snow Line from 2,195ft to resort level (984ft).

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

Max 58°F
Min 34°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 58°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Tue
05

New Snow

ClearFairClearClear

Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.

Snow falling to resort level (984ft).

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

Max 56°F
Min 47°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 47°F to daytime highs around 56°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
06

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearFair

Clear sky early, then fair later.

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

Max 58°F
Min 45°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 45°F to daytime highs around 58°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
07

Snow unlikely

MixedDrizzleLt DrizzleMixed

Clear spells first, drizzle then light drizzle, clear spells later.

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

Max 51°F
Min 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
08

Snow unlikely

FairClearFairClear

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

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 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.

Niseko Grand Hirafu Snow Forecast updated at 15:41 PDT, next update expected 18:00 PDT.

Snow Forecast near Niseko Grand Hirafu

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Niseko Grand Hirafu
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySaSuMoTuWeThFr
Kiroro3in 5in
Niseko1in 1in
Niseko Village/Higashiyama1in 1in
Niseko Annupuri1in 1in
Niseko Kokusai Moiwa1in 1in
Niseko Hanazono- -
Rusutsu--

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.