Is Niseko Grand Hirafu snowsure?
The snowiest week in Niseko Grand Hirafu is week 4 of December. There are typically 6.3 snowy days during this week with 54 cm of snowfall. Check out the Niseko Grand Hirafu Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.Average monthly snow in Niseko Grand Hirafu
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 45 cm | 5.8 days |
| January | 45 cm | 6.2 days |
| February | 37 cm | 5.7 days |
| March | 20 cm | 4.5 days |
| April | 5 cm | 1.8 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Niseko Grand Hirafu during October (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of October for Niseko Grand Hirafu is 3 cm. There are typically 1.0 snowy days during this week. Niseko Hirafu prevailing weather and snow conditions during the last week of October at the middle elevation of the ski area at 706m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (1817m) is a long way above the middle elevation of Niseko Hirafu. Expect just one day with snowfall per week in Niseko Hirafu at the end of October but rain is twice as usual as snow and in a typical year there are a couple of wet days during this week of October. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 3cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in Niseko Hirafu during week four of October with average maximum temperature 6.6°C and minimum temperature 5.2°C at the middle elevation. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mainly light winds (average 18km/h) but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day in this week.
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Niseko Grand Hirafu Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Niseko Grand Hirafu and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Niseko Grand Hirafu are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.
The snowiest weeks of the year in Niseko Grand Hirafu are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Niseko Grand Hirafu are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.
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