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Niseko Grand Hirafu 7-Day Snow Forecast - 31st October 2026

Niseko Grand Hirafu Snow Forecast - 7 day

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Updated 30 October 2026 20:43 PDT

7-Day Snow Forecast for Niseko Grand Hirafu

1-week from 31 October.

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 Expected2 November
Next Snow Amount1in
Next 48 Hours1in
Next 7 Days4in

7-Day Snow Outlook for Niseko Grand Hirafu

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 54°F
Min 34°F

4in New Snow

Snow Line from 3,458ft 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 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

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sat
31

Snow unlikely

FairLt DrizzleFairFair

Fair, light drizzle, fair later.

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

Max 39°F
Min 34°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 39°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
01

Snow unlikely

FairFairFairSnow

Fair early, then snow showers later.

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

Max 47°F
Min 34°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 47°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Mon
02

up to 1in New Snow

FairMixedLt DrizzleLt Drizzle

Fair, clear spells, light drizzle later.

Snow Line from 2,297ft to resort level (984ft).

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

Max 42°F
Min 38°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 42°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Tue
03

up to 1in New Snow

Lt DrizzleFairLt DrizzleLt Drizzle

Light drizzle, fair, light drizzle later.

Snow Line from 3,104ft to 1,995ft, with rain below.

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

Max 42°F
Min 37°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 42°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Wed
04

up to 1in New Snow

MixedMixedLight SnowMixed

Clear spells, light snow at altitude, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 2,749ft to 1,690ft, with rain below.

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

Max 53°F
Min 35°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Thu
05

Snow unlikely

MixedDrizzleLt DrizzleDrizzle

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

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

Max 51°F
Min 37°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 51°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Fri
06

up to 1in New Snow

Lt DrizzleLt DrizzleLight SnowLight Snow

Light drizzle, light snow at altitude, light snow later.

Snow Line from 3,458ft to 1,690ft, with rain below.

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 20:43 PDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Niseko Grand Hirafu

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Niseko Grand Hirafu
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySaSuMoTuWeThFr
Kiroro1in 6in
Niseko1in 6in
Niseko Annupuri1in 6in
Niseko Village/Higashiyama1in 6in
Niseko Hanazono1in 5in
Niseko Kokusai Moiwa1in 3in
Rusutsu1in 2in

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.