Niseko Grand Hirafu 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 30 October 2026 22:43 CDT
2-Day Forecast for Niseko Grand Hirafu
48-hours from 31 October.
See below for forecast detail
Niseko Grand Hirafu Snow Forecast updated at 22:43 CDT, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Niseko Grand Hirafu
Max 12℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
31
Snow unlikely
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 4℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
01
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then snow showers later.
Forecast times for Niseko Grand Hirafu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | 09:00 | | Fair. | 11℃ | W Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | | Fair. | 12℃ | W Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 11:00 |  | Clear sky. | 12℃ | W Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 12:00 | | Fair. | 12℃ | W Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 13:00 | | Light drizzle. | 12℃ | W Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 14:00 | | Light drizzle. | 11℃ | W Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 15:00 | | Light drizzle. | 10℃ | W Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 16:00 | | Light drizzle. | 7℃ | W Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 17:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 6℃ | W Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 18:00 | | Fair. | 5℃ | W Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ | W Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ | W Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 21:00 | | Fair. | 5℃ | W Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 22:00 | | Fair. | 5℃ | W Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | | Clear spells. | 4℃ | W Breeze | -125% | |
| Sun | 00:00 | | Fair. | 4℃ | W Breeze | -125% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Fair. | 3℃ | W Breeze | -125% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | Fair. | 3℃ | W Breeze | -125% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Fair. | 2℃ | W Breeze | -125% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Fair. | 2℃ | W Breeze | -125% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Fair. | 2℃ | W Breeze | -125% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Fair. | 1℃ | W Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Fair. | 1℃ | W Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Fair. | 2℃ | W Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Fair. | 3℃ | W Breeze | -125% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Fair. | 3℃ | W Breeze | -125% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Fair. | 4℃ | W Breeze | -125% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Fair. | 4℃ | W Breeze | -125% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Fair. | 4℃ | W Breeze | -125% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Fair. | 4℃ | W Breeze | -125% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Fair. | 4℃ | W Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Fair. | 3℃ | W Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Fair. | 3℃ | W Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ | W Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Clear spells. | 2℃ | W Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Fair. | 2℃ | W Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 21:00 |  | Cloudy. | 2℃ | W Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Fair. | 2℃ | W Calm | -125% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Fair. | 2℃ | W Calm | -125% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Fair. | 2℃ | SW Calm | -125% | |
| Mon | 01:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | SW Calm | -125% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 1℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 1℃ | SW Calm | -125% |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 1℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 1℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Lt rain below. | 1℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Fair. | 2℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Fair. | 3℃ | SW Calm | -125% | |
Snow Forecast near Niseko Grand Hirafu
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiroro | 2cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Niseko | 2cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Niseko Annupuri | 2cm | 14cm | |||||||
| Niseko Village/Higashiyama | 2cm | 14cm | |||||||
| Niseko Hanazono | 2cm | 12cm | |||||||
| Niseko Kokusai Moiwa | 2cm | 9cm | |||||||
| Rusutsu | 2cm | 5cm |
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 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.
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.