📷 Niseko Grand Hirafu
Asia
Niseko Grand Hirafu
Closed for the season
Season ended May 6, 2026
Conditions data updated Wed, Jun 10, 09:00 AM UTC · informational only
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Closed for Season — closed May 6
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
--
Powder Days
4
this season
Overview
Niseko Grand Hirafu is a ski resort in Asia, Japan, currently closed for the season (Season ended May 6, 2026). Today's SnowSure™ Score is 10/100 (Limited). Conditions last updated 2026-06-10 09:00 UTC.
Resort Guide
Niseko Grand Hirafu is located on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido and is renowned for its abundant, light powder snow and expansive ski terrain. The resort features a wide variety of runs suitable for all levels, modern lift infrastructure, and direct access to the lively Hirafu village, which offers a range of dining, accommodation, and après-ski options. Signature experiences include night skiing on illuminated slopes and panoramic views of Mount Yotei. Grand Hirafu stands out for its reliable snowfall, international atmosphere, and seamless integration with the larger Niseko United ski area.
Gallery
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Resort Info
Season dates
Top Après Ski
Bar Gyu+ – Renowned for its iconic "fridge door" entrance, Bar Gyu+ offers a cozy, speakeasy-style atmosphere with creative cocktails, an extensive whisky selection, and panoramic views of snowy Hirafu, making it a favorite après-ski destination for both locals and visitors.
Not operating — season has ended
Season ended May 6, 2026
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
Depth
35cm depth - adequate for most conditions.
Recent
No significant recent snowfall.
Forecast
Light snow possible in the forecast.
Historic
Season is performing around average.
Closed for the season · Data updated Wed, Jun 10, 09:00 AM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated Jun 10, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Hokkaido region
Current Conditions
Reported Wed, Jun 10, 09:00 AM UTC
Base
260m
Temp
14°C
Wind
5.2km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0.1cm
Mid-Mountain
730m
Temp
11°C
Wind
5.2km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0.1cm
Summit
1200m
Temp
7.9°C
Wind
5.2km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
3.1cm
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 (1200m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
10
🌧️
9.5°
2.7°
Thu
11
🌧️
13°
1.6°
Fri
12
🌧️
12.4°
3.2°
Sat
13
🌧️
13.3°
4.8°
Sun
14
🌧️
15.4°
6°
Mon
15
☁️
16.5°
4.7°
Tue
16
🌧️
14.1°
8.4°
Wed
17
🌦️
13°
8.1°
Thu
18
🌧️
15.1°
6.8°
Fri
19
🌧️
14.9°
5.5°
Summit elevation (1200m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Wed, Jun 10, 09:00 AM UTC
0cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-100%
vs 5-Year Avg
317cm avg by now
-100%
vs 30-Year Avg
317cm avg by now
317cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Snowfall over the past five years has averaged 136.5 cm, significantly exceeding the 30-year average of 98.6 cm, indicating a marked upward trend in recent seasons. The current season's snowfall is 6% above the recent 5-year average and 47% higher than the long-term average, underscoring a period of above-normal accumulation. Notably, while there is some year-to-year variability, the overall pattern reflects consistently higher snowfall in the short term compared to historical norms.
Best Months to Visit
January
Peak Powder
February
Peak Powder
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical powder season patterns for this region.