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Japanese Snow Forecasts - Thursday 12th March 2026

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

Top Japanese Snow Forecasts for the next week
Ski Area 7 DayThFrSaSuMoTuWe
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

Top Japanese Snow Forecasts for the next 2 days
Ski Area 48 HrThFr
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.

Japanese Snow Forecasts
Ski Area 7 DayThFrSaSuMoTuWe
Adatara Kogen-
Aizu Kogen Daikurayama-
Aizu Kogen Takahata-
Ajigasawa-
Akabirayama-
Akazawa-
Akazurayama 3cm 1in
Akitaken Tazawako Kogen 1cm -
Amihari 2cm 1in
Appi Kogen 2cm 1in
Asahidake Onsen-
Asarigawa Onsen 1cm 1in
Ashibetsu-
Cupid Valley 1cm -
Daisen Kokusai 12cm 5in
Dynaland-
Furano 3cm 1in
Gala Yuzawa 1cm -
Geto Kogen-
Gokase Highland-
Hachimantai 2cm 1in
Hakuba 47-
Hakuba Cortina Kokusai-
Happo One 1cm -
Hiba Valley 2cm 1in
Hotaka Olympia-
Inawashiro-
Ishizuchi Ski Hill-
Kagura 3cm 1in
Karuizawa-
Kiroro 13cm 5in
Madarao 1cm 1in
Maiko Kogen-
Myoko Akakura / Shinakakura 2cm 1in
Myoko Ikenotaira 2cm 1in
Myoko Suginohara 3cm 1in
Naeba 1cm -
Niseko 4cm 1in
Niseko Annupuri 4cm 1in
Niseko Grand Hirafu 4cm 1in
Niseko Hanazono 3cm 1in
Niseko Village/Higashiyama 4cm 1in
Norikura Kogen Onsen 3cm 1in
Nozawa Onsen 2cm 1in
Oze Iwakura-
Rusutsu 1cm -
Sahoro Resort-
Shiga Giant-
Shiga Hasuike-
Shiga Higashitateyama 5cm 2in
Shiga Hoppo Bunadaira-
Shiga Okusiga Kogen 5cm 2in
Shiga Yakebitaiyama 5cm 2in
Shizukuishi 2cm 1in
Tashiro Kagura Mitsumata 4cm 2in
Tsubetsu 10cm 4in
Yonezawa-
Yuzawa Kogen 1cm -
Yuzawa Nakazato-
Yuzawa ParK-

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 Resorts in Niigata with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
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 Resorts in Nagano with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
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 Resorts in Hokkaidō with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
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 Resorts in Shiga with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
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 Resorts in Hokkaido with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
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