📷 Happo-One
Asia
Happo-One
Closed for the season
Season ended April 26, 2026
Conditions data updated Thu, May 28, 06:03 PM UTC · informational only
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Closed for Season — closed April 26
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
May 9
Past 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
0cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
27cm
Overview
Happo-One is a ski resort in Asia, Japan, currently closed for the season as of April 26, 2026. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 12/100 (Limited), snow base 27 cm (10.6 in). Conditions last updated 2026-05-28 18:03 UTC.
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.
Gallery
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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.
Not operating — season has ended
Closed April 26, 2026
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
Depth
The estimated snow depth at Happo-One is 27cm.
Recent
No new snow has fallen in the past week.
Forecast
The 14-day snow outlook is not provided.
Historic
This season has recorded a total of 1058cm of snowfall.
Closed for the season · Data updated Thu, May 28, 06:03 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated May 28, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Japanese Alps region
Current Conditions
Reported Thu, May 28, 06:03 PM UTC
Base
800m
Temp
13.9°C
Wind
4.1km/h
Snow Depth
27cm
14-Day Forecast
6.6cm
Mid-Mountain
1316m
Temp
20.1°C
Wind
4.2km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
4.6cm
Summit
1831m
Temp
7.2°C
Wind
4.1km/h
Snow Depth
27cm
14-Day Forecast
5.1cm
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
Fri
29
🌧️
8.3°
0.5°
Sat
30
☀️
12.2°
-0.2°
Sun
31
☀️
14.1°
3.8°
Mon
1
☁️
16.8°
5.5°
Tue
2
🌧️
13.8°
5.8°
Wed
3
🌧️
9.6°
8.2°
Thu
4
🌧️
12.6°
4.9°
Fri
5
☁️
12.1°
2.9°
Sat
6
🌧️
15.2°
1.9°
Sun
7
🌧️
11.9°
7.2°
Summit elevation (1831m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Thu, May 28, 06:03 PM UTC
1058cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-17%
vs 5-Year Avg
1272.9cm avg by now
+44%
vs 30-Year Avg
736.8cm avg by now
1272.9cm
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.
Season at a Glance
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
January
Peak Powder
February
Peak Powder
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical powder season patterns for this region.