Hakuba Highland snow report
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Hakuba Highland
Hakuba Highland ski resort in Japan boasts of well-maintained slopes and breathtaking views of the Northern Japanese Alps. The resort has 10 courses catering to different skill levels, with the popular trails being the Highland, Double, and Panorama courses. Interestingly, Hakuba Highland was once a site for the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics, leaving a legacy of world-class ski infrastructure. For beginners, the Summit course is recommended, offering a gentle slope to practice skiing. After skiing, the popular bar to visit is the Mimi Pub, situated at the base of the resort, serving delicious food and drinks. Overall, Hakuba Highland is an excellent choice for skiers of all levels looking for an unforgettable ski experience in Japan.
Terrain mix: Hakuba Highland Ski Resort is located in the Northern Alps of Japan, specifically in the Hakuba Valley in Nagano Prefecture. The resort is surrounded by several notable mountain ranges and peaks, including:
1. Hakuba Mountain Range: The resort is situated within the Hakuba Mountain Range, which is part of the Northern Alps. The range includes several prominent peaks, such as Mt. Shirouma, Mt. Goryu, and Mt. Kashima.
2. Hakuba Sanzan: This group of three peaks – Mt. Shirouma, Mt. Shakushidake, and Mt. Yarigatake – are situated near the resort and are popular destinations for hikers and mountaineers.
3. Happo-One: Happo-One is one of the most famous ski areas within the Hakuba Valley and offers a variety of terrain for skiers and snowboarders.
4. Tsugaike Kogen: Tsugaike Kogen is another popular ski area located within the Hakuba Valley, offering a range of slopes for all skill levels.
Overall, Hakuba Highland Ski Resort is surrounded by a stunning mountainous landscape, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and winter sports enthusiasts alike.
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 Highland -- 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 Highland in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Hakuba Highland reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Hakuba Highland
Where does the snow data for Hakuba Highland 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 Highland?
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 Highland?
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 Highland.