Next 3 days weather summary:Moderate rain (total 16.0mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 weather summary:Heavy rain (total 25.0mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||
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2 | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 6 | |
max °C | 14 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
min °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
11 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 13 | |
85 | 82 | 90 | 67 | 64 | 88 | 80 | 57 | 92 | 96 | 84 | 77 | 71 | 81 | 84 | 80 | 79 | 96 | |
3250 | 3450 | 3550 | 3750 | 3750 | 3850 | 4050 | 4050 | 4200 | 3950 | 4000 | 3950 | 3950 | 4150 | 4300 | 4450 | 4500 | 4650 | |
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 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:09 | — |
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Avalanche information: Japan Avalanche Network
Latest snow reports near Hakuba Norikura:
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| Last snowfall: | 7 Apr 2026 |
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0.0 | Bluebird Powder days Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind. |
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0.0 | Powder days Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind. |
0.0 | Bluebird days Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind. |
The above table gives the weather forecast for Hakuba Norikura at the specific elevation of 1300 m. Our sophisticated weather models allow us to provide snow forecasts for the top, middle and bottom ski stations of Hakuba Norikura. To access the weather forecasts for the other elevations, use the tab navigation above the table. For a wider view of the weather, check out the Weather Map of Japan.
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Overall 3.3 Based on 1 vote and 1 review
We skied Norikura in the same day as Cortina on an amazing value lift pass of 4500 Yen. It was a clear blue ski day with stunning views of the Japanese Alps and the Hakuba valley. It's difficult to think of more beautiful scenery for skiing in. There is a huge area at the base, for beginners, with several runs to move on up to. One large open unpisted area at the top for powder hounds. Some tree skiing. Very easy access into Cortina which has one long run suitable for anyone who has skied 3 days. Cortina has vast areas of advanced skiing, best done straight after a dump. We ate in a big restaurant in Norikura, and like all eating in this area, easy ordering, unbelievably quick service, delicious food and not expensive (pork, rice, beer about 1400 Yen, in and out in under 30 minutes). Why ski anywhere else than Japan?
Dr Gordon Caldwell from United Kingdom writes:
We skied Norikura in the same day as Cortina on an amazing value lift pass of 4500 Yen. It was a clear blue ski day with stunning views of the Japanese Alps and the Hakuba valley. It's difficult to think of more beautiful scenery for skiing in. There is a huge area at the base, for beginners, with several runs to move on up to. One large open unpisted area at the top for powder hounds. Some tree skiing. Very easy access into Cortina which has one long run suitable for anyone who has skied 3 days. Cortina has vast areas of advanced skiing, best done straight after a dump. We ate in a big restaurant in Norikura, and like all eating in this area, easy ordering, unbelievably quick service, delicious food and not expensive (pork, rice, beer about 1400 Yen, in and out in under 30 minutes). Why ski anywhere else than Japan?
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