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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 22:12 IST

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 (804m)
Next Snow Expected5 May
Next Snow Amount5cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days5cm

7-Day Snow Outlook for Niseko Grand Hirafu

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 16℃
Min 1℃

8cm New Snow

Snow Line from 962m to resort level (300m).

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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 10℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

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 16℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
03

Snow unlikely

FairShwrsShwrsLt Drizzle

Fair, rain showers, light drizzle later.

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

Max 10℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Mon
04

up to 2cm New Snow

Lt RainDrizzleLt RainSnow

Light rain first, drizzle then light rain, snow showers later.

Snow falling to 962m, with rain below.

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

Max 13℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Tue
05

up to 6cm New Snow

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Snow Line from 685m to resort level (300m).

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

Max 14℃
Min 8℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 14℃

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 15℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 15℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
07

Snow unlikely

FairLt DrizzleLt DrizzleLt Drizzle

Fair early, then light drizzle later.

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

Max 10℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
08

Snow unlikely

FairClearMixedClear

Fair first, clear sky then clear spells, 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 piste 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 22:12 IST, 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
Kiroro-13cm
Niseko2cm 8cm
Niseko Village/Higashiyama-6cm
Niseko Annupuri-5cm
Niseko Hanazono-5cm
Niseko Kokusai Moiwa-4cm
Rusutsu-3cm

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.