Japan Snow Forecasts and Reports for Japanese Ski Resorts
Powder in the Forecast!
Powder Alarms updated 12 March 2026 19:19 UTC
Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for ski areas including Daisen Kokusai and Kiroro.
Top 10 Japanese Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast this week
| Ski Area | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daisen Kokusai | 12cm 5in | |||||||
| Kiroro | 13cm 5in | |||||||
| Niseko | 4cm 1in | |||||||
| Niseko Annupuri | 4cm 1in | |||||||
| Niseko Grand Hirafu | 4cm 1in | |||||||
| Niseko Village/Higashiyama | 4cm 1in | |||||||
| Shiga Higashitateyama | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Shiga Okusiga Kogen | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Shiga Yakebitaiyama | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Tsubetsu | 10cm 4in |
Where is there snow in Japan?
When will it next snow in Japan?
Snow is next forecast to fall in Japan over the next 2 days, in at least 26 Ski Resorts including Happo One, Kagura, Kiroro, Madarao and Niseko.
Forecast updated : 12 Mar 2026 18:48 UTC
How much snow is there in Japan?
We don't have any current snow depths for Japan but you can use the link below to view skiing conditions at Japanese Ski Resorts.
When did it last snow in Japan?
We do not currently have reports of recent snowfalls from Japan, but we hope to soon!
Top 10 Japanese Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast today and tomorrow
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asarigawa Onsen | 1cm 1in | ||
| Cupid Valley | 1cm - | ||
| Daisen Kokusai | 12cm 5in | ||
| Gala Yuzawa | 1cm - | ||
| Happo One | 1cm - | ||
| Hiba Valley | 2cm 1in | ||
| Kiroro | 11cm 4in | ||
| Myoko Akakura / Shinakakura | 2cm 1in | ||
| Myoko Suginohara | 2cm 1in | ||
| Tsubetsu | 9cm 4in |
Top Japanese Ski Resorts by Snow Depth
We have no reports of Snow from ski areas in Japan at this time.
Japanese Ski Resorts - Forecast Snow Comparison
The latest snow forecasts for Ski Resorts in Japan - please note that all ski resorts can be affected by weather at short notice, and you should check with the Tourist Office before travelling.
N.B. The above table shows only the top 60 Japanese ski resorts; please use the Map in the menu above or the links below to see regions of Japan.
The Japanese snow forecast figures given here are the likely average cumulative snowfall on each day, for the specified ski resort. Local snow depths may vary considerably from slope to slope.
Japanese Snow Forecast Table Key
- Snow Forecast - links to 7-Day medium-range and 14-Day long-range Snow Forecasts.
- 48 Hours - total snowfall forecast in the next 48 hours.
- 7 Days - total snowfall possible over the next 7 days.
- Status - ski area status (Open/Closed/Unknown).
- Snow Conditions - current skiing conditions.
All Snow Forecasts beyond 2 days are subject to change. The multi-day snowfall totals above are the total quantity of fresh snow expected to fall, and do NOT account for settling and compaction that will occur.
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Niigata Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Biwako Valley | 5cm 2in |
| Myoko Suginohara | 3cm 1in |
| Myoko Akakura / Shinakakura | 2cm 1in |
| Myoko Ikenotaira | 2cm 1in |
| Cupid Valley | 1cm - |
Forecast updated : 12 Mar 2026 18:48 UTC
Nagano Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Nozawa Onsen | 2cm 1in |
| Tsugaike Kogen | 2cm 1in |
| Hakuba Norikura | 1cm 1in |
| Kijimadaira | 1cm - |
| Togari Onsen | 1cm - |
Forecast updated : 12 Mar 2026 18:48 UTC
Hokkaidō Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Tsubetsu | 10cm 4in |
| Niseko Annupuri | 4cm 1in |
| Niseko Grand Hirafu | 4cm 1in |
| Niseko Village/Higashiyama | 4cm 1in |
| Teine Olympia | 4cm 2in |
Forecast updated : 12 Mar 2026 18:48 UTC
Shiga Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Shiga Higashitateyama | 5cm 2in |
| Shiga Okusiga Kogen | 5cm 2in |
| Shiga Yakebitaiyama | 5cm 2in |
| Shiga Ichinose Diamond | 2cm 1in |
Forecast updated : 12 Mar 2026 18:48 UTC
Hokkaido Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Kiroro | 13cm 5in |
| Niseko | 4cm 1in |
| Furano | 3cm 1in |
| Kagura | 3cm 1in |
| Rusutsu | 1cm - |
Forecast updated : 12 Mar 2026 18:48 UTC