Niseko Grand Hirafu 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 20 March 2026 11:40 CDT
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 20 March 2026 17:44 CDT
Powder Possible :- 15cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Niseko Grand Hirafu over the next 2 days.
2-Day Forecast for Niseko Grand Hirafu
48-hours from 20 March.
See below for forecast detail
Niseko Grand Hirafu Snow Forecast updated at 11:40 CDT, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Niseko Grand Hirafu
Max 3℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
20
3cm New Snow
Clear sky first, fair then heavy snow, patchy heavy snow later.
Snow falling to resort level (300m).
Forecast times for Niseko Grand Hirafu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 20 March 2026 17:44 CDT
Powder Possible :- 15cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Niseko Grand Hirafu over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Niseko Grand Hirafu
Max 0℃
Min -3℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -3℃ and not getting above 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
21
11cm New Snow
Clear sky early, then fair later.
Snow falling to resort level (300m).
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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | 09:00 |  | Clear sky. | -1℃ | S Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ | S Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ | S Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 12:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | S Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 13:00 | | Fair. | 3℃ | S Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 14:00 | | Fair. | 3℃ | S Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 15:00 | | Fair. | 3℃ | S Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 16:00 | | Fair. | 3℃ | S Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 17:00 | | Fair. | 2℃ | S Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 18:00 | | Clear spells. | 1℃ | S Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 19:00 |  | Cloudy. | 1℃ | S Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 20:00 | | Clear spells. | 0℃ | S Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | S Breeze | -125% | |
| Fri | 22:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -1℃ | S Light | -125% |
| Fri | 23:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -1℃ | S Light | -125% |
| Sat | 00:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | 0℃ | NW Light | -125% |
| Sat | 01:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -1℃ | NW Breeze | -125% |
| Sat | 02:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -1℃ | NW Breeze | -125% |
| Sat | 03:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -2℃ | NW Breeze | -125% |
| Sat | 04:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -2℃ | NW Breeze | -125% |
| Sat | 05:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -3℃ | NW Breeze | -125% |
| Sat | 06:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -3℃ | NW Breeze | -125% |
| Sat | 07:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -3℃ | NW Breeze | -125% |
| Sat | 08:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -3℃ | NW Breeze | -125% |
| Sat | 09:00 |  | Heavy snow showers. | -2℃ | NW Breeze | -125% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | NW Breeze | -125% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | NW Breeze | -125% | |
| Sat | 12:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | NW Breeze | -125% | |
| Sat | 13:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | -125% | |
| Sat | 14:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | -125% | |
| Sat | 15:00 | | Fair. | 0℃ | NW Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 16:00 | | Fair. | 0℃ | NW Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 17:00 | | Fair. | -1℃ | NW Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 18:00 | | Fair. | -1℃ | NW Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 19:00 | | Fair. | -2℃ | NW Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ | NW Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ | NW Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 22:00 | | Fair. | -3℃ | NW Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | | Fair. | -3℃ | NW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 00:00 | | Fair. | -4℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Fair. | -4℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | Fair. | -4℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Fair. | -3℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Fair. | -3℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Fair. | -2℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Fair. | 1℃ | SW Light | -125% | |
Snow Forecast near Niseko Grand Hirafu
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niseko Annupuri | 17cm | 19cm | |||||||
| Kiroro | 16cm | 16cm | |||||||
| Niseko | 14cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Niseko Kokusai Moiwa | 15cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Niseko Village/Higashiyama | 14cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Niseko Hanazono | 13cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Rusutsu | 11cm | 11cm |
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.
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.