📷 Happo-One
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Last Snowfall
Mar 30
Past 24 Hours
0.2cm
Past 48 Hours
0.6cm
Past 10 Days
30.5cm
14-Day Forecast
10.2cm
Snow Depth
258cm
Resort Guide
Happo-One is a prominent ski resort located in Hakuba Valley, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, renowned for its expansive slopes and panoramic views of the Northern Japanese Alps. The resort features a wide variety of terrain suitable for all levels, from gentle beginner runs to challenging expert courses, and is known for its reliable powder snow and long ski season. Key amenities include modern lift systems, ski and snowboard schools, rental services, and a vibrant base area with dining and accommodation options. Happo-One stands out for its role as a host venue during the 1998 Winter Olympics and its access to both on-piste and off-piste experiences.
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Resort Info
Top Après Ski
The Rabbit Hole – A popular après-ski bar in Hakuba near Happo-One, The Rabbit Hole is renowned for its relaxed atmosphere, excellent craft beers, gourmet burgers, and live music, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers and snowboarders to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Adequate snow - check forecasts before booking.
Currently, Happo-One has a solid snow depth of 258cm, making for decent skiing conditions despite overcast skies. With 12cm of new snow in the past week, conditions remain enjoyable for skiers. Expect a mixed snow outlook over the next two weeks with an average forecast of 6cm.
AI-generated summaryDepth
The current snow depth stands at 258cm, providing a good base for skiing.
Recent
In the last week, there has been 12cm of snowfall, although no new snow has fallen in the last 24 hours.
Forecast
The 14-day snow forecast suggests an average of 6cm, with some variability in predictions.
Historic
This season has accumulated a total of 970cm of snowfall, contributing to a robust winter experience.
Data updated Sun, Mar 29, 07:46 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Mar 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Japanese Alps region
Current Conditions
Reported Sun, Mar 29, 07:46 PM UTC
Base
800m
Temp
6.4°C
Wind
2.9km/h
Snow Depth
258cm
14-Day Forecast
3.5cm
Mid-Mountain
1316m
Temp
4°C
Wind
1.5km/h
Snow Depth
2cm
14-Day Forecast
4.5cm
Summit
1831m
Temp
-0.3°C
Wind
2.9km/h
Snow Depth
258cm
14-Day Forecast
6.2cm
Live Conditions
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Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1831m)
10-Day Forecast
Mon
30
🌧️
6.8°
-1.5°
0.1cm
Tue
31
❄️
5.2°
0°
1.3cm
Wed
1
❄️
2.9°
-2.1°
0.1cm
Thu
2
❄️
0.1°
-6.3°
4.1cm
Fri
3
☁️
4.7°
-8.6°
Sat
4
❄️
1.3°
-0.6°
1.5cm
Sun
5
🌧️
6.9°
-0.3°
Mon
6
❄️
7.1°
-1.1°
Tue
7
❄️
2.5°
-6.9°
1.7cm
Wed
8
🌤️
5.1°
-8.1°
Summit elevation (1831m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sun, Mar 29, 07:46 PM UTC
969.8cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-19%
vs 5-Year Avg
1202.3cm avg by now
+42%
vs 30-Year Avg
684.9cm avg by now
1202.3cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Snowfall over the past five years has averaged 1185.3 cm, significantly exceeding the 30-year average of 665.7 cm, indicating a marked upward trend in recent snowfall. The current season's snowfall is 81% of the recent 5-year average but remains 44% above the long-term 30-year average, suggesting a moderate decrease from recent peaks yet still elevated compared to historical norms. Notably, the 2021 season stands out as an anomaly with exceptionally high snowfall at 1368.6 cm, while the subsequent years have shown a slight decline, though still well above long-term averages.
Best Months to Visit
January
Peak Powder
February
Peak Powder
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical powder season patterns for this region.