Japan Snow Forecasts and Reports for Japanese Ski Resorts
Where is there snow in Japan?
Powder Alert!
Updated 07 February 2025 04:19 UTC
Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for at least 48 ski areas including Hakuba 47, Happo One, Kagura, Madarao and Nozawa Onsen.
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When will it next snow in Japan?
There is snow forecast to fall in Japan over the next 2 days, in at least 51 Ski Resorts including Happo One, Kagura, Kiroro, Madarao and Nozawa Onsen.
Forecast updated : 07 Feb 2025 02:42 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!
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Top Japanese Ski Resorts by Forecast Snow
Snow Report and Forecast | 7 Day |
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Hakusan Sena Kogen | 107cm42in |
Yuzawa ParK | 105cm41in |
Iwappara | 100cm39in |
Kagura | 99cm39in |
Yuzawa Nakazato | 99cm39in |
Gala Yuzawa | 97cm38in |
Happo One | 93cm37in |
Ipponsugi | 92cm36in |
Togakushi | 87cm34in |
Myoko Pine Valley | 81cm32in |
Forecast updated : 07 Feb 2025 02:42 UTC
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.
Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | 7 Day | Snow Conditions |
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Adatara Kogen | 42cm17in | 50cm20in | - | |||||||
Aizu Kogen Takahata | 10cm4in | 10cm4in | - | |||||||
Aizu Kogen Takatsue | 20cm8in | 30cm12in | - | |||||||
Ajigasawa | 3cm1in | 18cm7in | - | |||||||
Akabirayama | 12cm5in | 12cm5in | - | |||||||
Akazawa | - | - | - | |||||||
Akazurayama | - | - | - | |||||||
Akitaken Tazawako Kogen | 34cm13in | 58cm23in | - | |||||||
Appi Kogen | 4cm2in | 8cm3in | - | |||||||
Arai | - | - | - | |||||||
Asahidake Onsen | 1cm- | 1cm- | - | |||||||
Ashibetsu | 2cm1in | 19cm8in | - | |||||||
Aso Choei Jinko | 1cm- | 1cm- | - | |||||||
Bandai Kokusai | 38cm15in | 47cm18in | - | |||||||
Biwako Valley | 55cm22in | 72cm28in | - | |||||||
Cupid Valley | 8cm3in | 24cm9in | - | |||||||
Daisen Kokusai | 5cm2in | 9cm4in | - | |||||||
Dynaland | 9cm3in | 19cm8in | - | |||||||
Furano | 3cm1in | 29cm12in | - | |||||||
Gala Yuzawa | 69cm27in | 97cm38in | - | |||||||
Geto Kogen | 27cm11in | 37cm15in | - | |||||||
Gokase Highland | - | - | - | |||||||
Hachimantai Resort | 16cm6in | 30cm12in | - | |||||||
Hakuba 47 | 58cm23in | 69cm27in | - | |||||||
Hakusan Sena Kogen | 100cm39in | 107cm42in | - | |||||||
Happo One | 58cm23in | 93cm37in | - | |||||||
Hiba Valley | 16cm6in | 16cm6in | - | |||||||
Hotaka Olympia | 49cm19in | 51cm20in | - | |||||||
Inawashiro | 18cm7in | 23cm9in | - | |||||||
Ipponsugi | 69cm27in | 92cm36in | - | |||||||
Ishizuchi Ski Hill | - | - | - | |||||||
Kagura | 77cm30in | 99cm39in | - | |||||||
Karuizawa | 4cm2in | 4cm2in | - | |||||||
Kawaba | 38cm15in | 51cm20in | - | |||||||
Kiroro | 9cm4in | 30cm12in | - | |||||||
Madarao | 38cm15in | 62cm24in | - | |||||||
Minowa | 1cm- | 6cm2in | - | |||||||
Myoko Akakura / Shinakakura | 57cm23in | 76cm30in | - | |||||||
Myoko Ikenotaira | 45cm18in | 58cm23in | - | |||||||
Myoko Suginohara | 45cm18in | 76cm30in | - | |||||||
Naeba | 64cm25in | 75cm30in | - | |||||||
Niseko | 5cm2in | 24cm9in | - | |||||||
Niseko Grand Hirafu | 4cm2in | 27cm11in | - | |||||||
Niseko Kokusai Moiwa | 3cm1in | 23cm9in | - | |||||||
Norikura Kogen Onsen | 42cm16in | 60cm23in | - | |||||||
Nozawa Onsen | 57cm22in | 66cm26in | - | |||||||
Numajiri | 30cm12in | 33cm13in | - | |||||||
Owani Onsen | 25cm10in | 38cm15in | - | |||||||
Oze Iwakura | 33cm13in | 41cm16in | - | |||||||
Rusutsu | 5cm2in | 21cm8in | - | |||||||
Sahoro Resort | - | 14cm5in | - | |||||||
Shiga Hasuike | 1cm- | 3cm1in | - | |||||||
Shiga Higashitateyama | 1cm- | 6cm2in | - | |||||||
Shiga Ichinose Diamond | 1cm- | 4cm1in | - | |||||||
Teine Olympia | 8cm3in | 17cm7in | - | |||||||
Togakushi | 54cm21in | 87cm34in | - | |||||||
Togari Onsen | 50cm20in | 59cm23in | - | |||||||
Ushidake Onsen | - | - | - | |||||||
Utopia Saioto | 1cm- | 1cm- | - | |||||||
Yuzawa Kogen | 58cm23in | 78cm31in | - |
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.
Off Piste and Avalanche Safety
Ski Safe : If you intend to ski or snowboard off piste in Japan, you must check conditions locally before doing so. Always check the Avalanche Risk Level and carry appropriate avalanche safety equipment at all times.
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.
Niigata Snow
Snow Report and Forecast | 7 Day |
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Iwappara | 100cm39in |
Yuzawa Nakazato | 99cm39in |
Gala Yuzawa | 97cm38in |
Myoko Pine Valley | 81cm32in |
Yuzawa Kogen | 78cm31in |
Forecast updated : 07 Feb 2025 02:42 UTC
Hokkaidō Snow
Snow Report and Forecast | 7 Day |
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Kiroro | 30cm12in |
Asarigawa Onsen | 27cm11in |
Niseko Grand Hirafu | 27cm11in |
Niseko Annupuri | 25cm10in |
Niseko Village/Higashiyama | 25cm10in |
Forecast updated : 07 Feb 2025 02:42 UTC
Nagano Snow
Snow Report and Forecast | 7 Day |
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Togakushi | 87cm34in |
Hakuba 47 | 69cm27in |
Kijimadaira | 68cm27in |
Nozawa Onsen | 66cm26in |
Togari Onsen | 59cm23in |
Forecast updated : 07 Feb 2025 02:42 UTC
Shiga Snow
Snow Report and Forecast | 7 Day |
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Shiga Okusiga Kogen | 9cm3in |
Shiga Higashitateyama | 6cm2in |
Shiga Yakebitaiyama | 6cm2in |
Shiga Giant | 5cm2in |
Shiga Hoppo Bunadaira | 5cm2in |
Forecast updated : 07 Feb 2025 02:42 UTC
Fukushima Snow
Snow Report and Forecast | 7 Day |
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Adatara Kogen | 50cm20in |
Bandai Kokusai | 47cm18in |
Alts Bandai | 40cm16in |
Aizu Kogen Daikurayama | 34cm13in |
Aizu Kogen Takatsue | 30cm12in |
Forecast updated : 07 Feb 2025 02:42 UTC