Japan Snow Forecasts
Where is it expected to snow in Japan? Forecast snow fall for Japanese Ski Resorts.
Japanese Snow Forecasts
December 18, 2018
Significant Fresh Snow is forecast for Nozawa Onsen.
At least 3 Ski Areas in Japan are reported to be open.
Snow Forecasts for Japan. Covering the period from Tuesday 18th December 2018.
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Japanese Ski Resorts - Forecast Snow
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.
Search: e.g. Cham| Snow Forecast | 48Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7Day | Snow Conditions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adatara Kogen | 15cm6in | 19cm8in | - | ||||||||
| Aizu Kogen Daikurayama | 13cm5in | 20cm8in | - | ||||||||
| Aizu Kogen Nango | 11cm4in | 12cm5in | - | ||||||||
| Aizu Kogen Takahata | 10cm4in | 13cm5in | - | ||||||||
| Aizu Kogen Takatsue | 10cm4in | 14cm5in | - | ||||||||
| Ajigasawa | 14cm6in | 23cm9in | - | ||||||||
| Akabirayama | 6cm2in | 7cm3in | - | ||||||||
| Akazawa | - | - | - | ||||||||
| Akazurayama | - | 3cm1in | - | ||||||||
| Akitaken Tazawako Kogen | 9cm4in | 19cm7in | - | ||||||||
| Alts Bandai | 58cm23in | 84cm33in | - | ||||||||
| Amihari | 7cm3in | 11cm4in | - | ||||||||
| Appi Kogen | 7cm3in | 9cm3in | - | ||||||||
| Arai | - | 2cm1in | - | ||||||||
| Asahidake Onsen | - | - | - | ||||||||
| Asarigawa Onsen | 5cm2in | 12cm5in | - | ||||||||
| Ashibetsu | 3cm1in | 7cm3in | - | ||||||||
| Aso Choei Jinko | - | - | - | ||||||||
| Bandai Kokusai | 58cm23in | 84cm33in | - | ||||||||
| Biwako Valley | 18cm7in | 42cm16in | - | ||||||||
| Cupid Valley | 13cm5in | 31cm12in | - | ||||||||
| Daisen Kokusai | 2cm1in | 5cm2in | - | ||||||||
| Dynaland | 1cm1in | 2cm1in | - | ||||||||
| Furano | 9cm3in | 19cm7in | Ski Area Open | ||||||||
| Hakuba 47 | 17cm7in | 27cm11in | - | ||||||||
| Happo One | 17cm7in | 27cm11in | - | ||||||||
| Hotaka Olympia | 4cm2in | 7cm3in | - | ||||||||
| Inawashiro | 13cm5in | 20cm8in | - | ||||||||
| Kawaba | 6cm2in | 7cm3in | - | ||||||||
| Maiko Kogen | - | - | - | ||||||||
| Myoko Akakura / Shinakakura | 13cm5in | 28cm11in | - | ||||||||
| Myoko Ikenotaira | 4cm2in | 7cm3in | - | ||||||||
| Myoko Pine Valley | 13cm5in | 28cm11in | - | ||||||||
| Myoko Suginohara | 13cm5in | 28cm11in | - | ||||||||
| Naeba | 6cm2in | 8cm3in | - | ||||||||
| Niseko | 7cm3in | 23cm9in | - | ||||||||
| Niseko Annupuri | 7cm3in | 23cm9in | - | ||||||||
| Niseko Kokusai Moiwa | 7cm3in | 22cm9in | - | ||||||||
| Niseko Village/Higashiyama | 7cm3in | 23cm9in | - | ||||||||
| Norikura Kogen Onsen | 15cm6in | 22cm9in | - | ||||||||
| Nozawa Onsen | 59cm23in | 87cm34in | Ski Area Open | ||||||||
| Oze Iwakura | 6cm2in | 8cm3in | - | ||||||||
| Rusutsu | 7cm3in | 22cm9in | Ski Area Open | ||||||||
| Sahoro Resort | - | 5cm2in | - | ||||||||
| Shiga Giant | - | 1cm- | - | ||||||||
| Shiga Hasuike | - | 1cm- | - | ||||||||
| Shiga Higashitateyama | - | 1cm- | - | ||||||||
| Shiga Hoppo Bunadaira | - | 1cm- | - | ||||||||
| Shiga Ichinose Diamond | - | 1cm- | - | ||||||||
| Shiga Maruike | - | 1cm- | - | ||||||||
| Shiga Okusiga Kogen | - | 1cm- | - | ||||||||
| Shiga Yakebitaiyama | - | 1cm- | - | ||||||||
| Shizukuishi | 7cm3in | 11cm4in | - | ||||||||
| Tashiro Kagura Mitsumata | 23cm9in | 45cm18in | - | ||||||||
| Teine Olympia | 8cm3in | 20cm8in | - | ||||||||
| Togakushi | 5cm2in | 8cm3in | - | ||||||||
| Togari Onsen | 15cm6in | 34cm13in | - | ||||||||
| Tsubetsu | - | 3cm1in | - | ||||||||
| Tsugaike Kogen | 5cm2in | 9cm3in | - | ||||||||
| Zao | 5cm2in | 5cm2in | - | ||||||||
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.
