Hakuba 47 snow report
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Hakuba 47
Hakuba 47 ski resort is situated in the Northern Japanese Alps and offers skiers and snowboarders 8 different courses with varying levels of difficulty. The resort is especially popular for its off-piste options, and the best trails are said to be the Route 8 and Route 3 courses. A lesser-known fact is that Hakuba 47 was originally established as a ski school in 1969. For beginner skiers, the easiest trail is the Panorama Course, which is also the longest run at the resort. For après ski, the popular bar "Echoland" is recommended, offering food, drinks, and live music.
Terrain mix: Hakuba-47 ski resort is located in the Northern Japanese Alps in the Nagano Prefecture of Japan. The resort is part of the Hakuba Valley, which is known for its stunning mountain ranges and picturesque landscapes.
The main mountain range in the area is the Hakuba Mountain Range, which includes peaks such as Mount Karamatsu, Mount Shirouma, and Mount Goryu. These mountains offer a variety of terrain for skiers and snowboarders, ranging from gentle slopes for beginners to challenging steeps for advanced riders.
Hakuba-47 ski resort itself is situated on the slopes of Mount Happo, one of the tallest peaks in the Hakuba Valley. The resort features a vertical drop of 820 meters and 23 ski runs, including groomed trails, moguls, and off-piste areas. The terrain at Hakuba-47 is suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to experts.
Overall, Hakuba-47 ski resort offers a wide range of mountain aspects and terrain for skiers and snowboarders to enjoy, making it a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts in Japan.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Hakuba 47 -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track Hakuba 47 in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Hakuba 47 reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Hakuba 47
Where does the snow data for Hakuba 47 come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at Hakuba 47?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near Hakuba 47?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Hakuba 47.