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Niseko Hirafu, Japan - Hokkaido

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6 Day Weather Forecast for Niseko Hirafu at 706 m altitude,

issued (local time): 8 pm 09 Feb 2010

 

Days 0-3 Niseko Hirafu Weather Summary:

A moderate fall of snow, heaviest on Tue night. Temperatures will be well below freezing (max -9°C on Wed morning, min -13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Niseko Hirafu Weather Summary:

A moderate fall of snow, heaviest on Sun night. Temperatures will be well below freezing (max -8°C on Sun morning, min -13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.
Tue
09
night
Wed
10
morn-
ing
Wed
10
after-
noon
Wed
10
night
Thu
11
morn-
ing
Thu
11
after-
noon
Thu
11
night
Fri
12
morn-
ing
Fri
12
after-
noon
Fri
12
night
Sat
13
morn-
ing
Sat
13
after-
noon
Sat
13
night
Sun
14
morn-
ing
Sun
14
after-
noon
Sun
14
night
Mon
15
morn-
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Mon
15
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Wind (km/h)
Summary light snow light snow light snow light snow light snow light snow light snow light snow light snow light snow light snow light snow light snow light snow light snow light snow light snow light snow
Snow cm 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 1 1 3 - 1
Rain mm - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Max °C -10 -9 -9 -10 -9 -11 -12 -12 -12 -13 -10 -10 -11 -8 -8 -8 -8 -9
Min °C -11 -10 -10 -10 -9 -12 -13 -12 -13 -13 -12 -11 -11 -10 -8 -8 -8 -10
WChill °C -19 -16 -16 -16 -16 -21 -21 -20 -20 -19 -16 -16 -17 -16 -15 -14 -13 -17
Freezing level (m) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niseko Hirafu freezing level scale Niseko Hirafu freezing level
Sunrise - 6:41 - - 6:39 - - 6:39 - - 6:37 - - 6:35 - - 6:35 -
Sunset - - 17:00 - - 17:01 - - 17:02 - - 17:05 - - 17:06 - - 17:07


The above table gives the weather forecast for Niseko Hirafu at the specific elevation of 706 m. Our sophisticated weather models allow us to provide snow forecasts for the top, middle and bottom ski stations of Niseko Hirafu. 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. Click here to read further information on freezing levels and how we forecast our temperatures.


Visitor Reviews of Niseko Hirafu


Samuel Hill from AMERICAN SAMOA writes:

All this Aussie bashing or boasting regarding Niseko Hirafu is both deserved and missing the point entirely. There are a lot (I do mean a lot) of bonza-blokes out there. They have taken over and the resort is ugly (looks) as a result. A real hodge podge.
Aside from Holdens being way better than Fords though, you don't go to Hokkaido to ski the piste or "dine" on mountain restaurants.
You go to get out amongst the pow in the back country and enjoy the superb Japanese food - most Michelin Star restaurants in the world so that tells you something.
However, if you are skiing in Niseko, be prepared to stay at least 10 days. Why? It is windy. The snow gets blown off the mountain and the lifts close. This is not ideal.
Skiing the piste is dull as dishwater - unless you're an Aussie family on vacation of course. Then I suppose it is okish, if a bit short.
For the days there is powder, get a guide and get up early. It is worth it. However, bare in mind you need 10cm of fresh snow a day to get consistent fresh tracks. This won't happen that often, in spite of what the brochures say.
Also, remember Niseko Hirafu is close to the ocean so lower down the slopes, the snow is a lot heavier. Not ideal on skis, boards fine. Skis not so much.
Better snow quality, less Aussies and more authentic is Furano and surrounds. Facilities are fine (big gondola & cable car) but nightlife is somewhat slow. Food though is outrageously good.
If you are in Niseko Hirafu and want to get away from the Aussies and get amongst the locals, Niseko Village is for you. The restaurant by the now-closed Higayashima Gondola is superb. Genghis Khan for 1100 can't be beat.

2010-01-21

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