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Hakuba Norikura at 1000 m altitude
Issued by Snow-Forecast.com at: 8 am (local time) / 01 May 2026
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Next 3 days weather summary:Heavy rain (total 72.0mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 5°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 weather summary:Heavy rain (total 46.0mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||
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rain shwrs | mod. rain | rain shwrs | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | light rain | heavy rain | heavy rain | mod. rain | mod. rain | rain shwrs | clear | clear | clear | risk thun- der | rain shwrs | |
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6 | 8 | 27 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 28 | 24 | 8 | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | |
max °C | 12 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 13 |
min °C | 10 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 12 |
8 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 12 | |
96 | 89 | 93 | 61 | 46 | 47 | 45 | 61 | 96 | 98 | 94 | 88 | 80 | 71 | 89 | 73 | 56 | 83 | |
3500 | 3100 | 2250 | 2400 | 2650 | 3100 | 2950 | 2800 | 4150 | 3750 | 3150 | 2500 | 3050 | 3300 | 3350 | 3400 | 3250 | 3200 | |
 | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — |
 | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:39 | — |
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Hakuba Norikura Snow Conditions
| Top snow depth: | — |
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| Bottom snow depth: | — |
| Fresh snowfall depth: | — |
| Last snowfall: | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Snow Alerts | Create Alert |
Other resorts in Japan - Nagano are reporting: powder (0) / good piste (0)
Snow History
Week 1 of May has on average:
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. |
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Photos of Hakuba Norikura
With my ski master by MASAAKI KONOO
Twilight reflection in Satomi gelaende by MASAAKI KONOO
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The above table gives the weather forecast for Hakuba Norikura at the specific elevation of 1000 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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Visitor Reviews of Hakuba Norikura
Overall 3.3 Based on 1 vote and 1 review
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- 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?
Visitor Reviews of Hakuba Norikura
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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