Rusutsu 48-Hour Snow Forecast
48-hour Forecast for Rusutsu ( 400m to 994m 1,312ft to 3,261ft )
This is the 48-hour (2-Day) Snow Forecast for Rusutsu from 15 January.
Updated 15 January 2026 08:07 UTC.
Rusutsu has very light new snow forecast in the next 2 days.*
JMA - at altitude
See below for the detailed Weather and Snow outlook.
Rusutsu Snow Forecast updated at 08:07 UTC, next update expected imminently.
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Forecast for today in Rusutsu
Max -5℃ 23°F
Min -8℃ 17°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -8℃ 17°F and not getting above -5℃ 23°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
15
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear spells later.
Forecast times for Rusutsu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
Rusutsu has very light new snow forecast in the next 2 days.*
JMA - at altitude
Forecast for tomorrow in Rusutsu
Max -4℃ 24°F
Min -8℃ 17°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -8℃ 17°F and not getting above -4℃ 24°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
16
Snow unlikely
Fair first, light snow showers then clear spells, fair later.
Forecast times for Rusutsu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | 09:00 |  | Light snow. | -8℃ 17°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Thu | 10:00 |  | Cloudy. | -7℃ 19°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Fair. | -6℃ 22°F | SW Breeze | -125% | |
| Thu | 12:00 |  | Clear sky. | -5℃ 23°F | SW Breeze | -125% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Fair. | -5℃ 23°F | SW Breeze | -125% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Fair. | -5℃ 22°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Fair. | -6℃ 22°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Fair. | -6℃ 21°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | -7℃ 19°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | -8℃ 18°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Fair. | -8℃ 18°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Fair. | -8℃ 18°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Fair. | -8℃ 18°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Fair. | -7℃ 18°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Fair. | -7℃ 19°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 00:00 | | Fair. | -7℃ 18°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Fair. | -8℃ 18°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Fair. | -8℃ 18°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Fair. | -7℃ 18°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Fair. | -7℃ 19°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Fair. | -7℃ 19°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Fair. | -7℃ 19°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Clear spells. | -7℃ 19°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Clear spells. | -7℃ 19°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Clear spells. | -6℃ 20°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Fair. | -5℃ 23°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Fair. | -4℃ 24°F | SW Breeze | -125% | |
| Fri | 12:00 | | Fair. | -4℃ 24°F | SW Breeze | -125% | |
| Fri | 13:00 | | Clear spells. | -5℃ 24°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 14:00 | | Clear spells. | -5℃ 23°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | -6℃ 22°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | -6℃ 21°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | -7℃ 20°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 18:00 | | Clear spells. | -7℃ 19°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 19:00 | | Clear spells. | -7℃ 19°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 20:00 | | Clear spells. | -7℃ 19°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 21:00 | | Clear spells. | -8℃ 18°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 22:00 | | Clear spells. | -8℃ 18°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Fri | 23:00 | | Clear spells. | -8℃ 17°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 00:00 | | Clear spells. | -8℃ 17°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 01:00 | | Clear spells. | -8℃ 17°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 02:00 | | Clear spells. | -8℃ 18°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | | Clear spells. | -8℃ 18°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 04:00 | | Clear spells. | -8℃ 18°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 05:00 | | Clear spells. | -8℃ 18°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | | Fair. | -8℃ 17°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | | Fair. | -8℃ 17°F | SW Light | -125% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | | Fair. | -8℃ 17°F | SW Light | -125% | |
Snow Forecast near Rusutsu
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niseko Annupuri | 2cm 1in | 47cm 19in | |||||||
| Niseko | 2cm 1in | 44cm 17in | |||||||
| Niseko Grand Hirafu | 2cm 1in | 44cm 17in | |||||||
| Niseko Hanazono | 1cm - | 44cm 17in | |||||||
| Niseko Kokusai Moiwa | 1cm - | 44cm 17in | |||||||
| Niseko Village/Higashiyama | 2cm 1in | 44cm 17in | |||||||
| Kiroro | 3cm 1in | 48cm 19in |
Rusutsu Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Rusutsu.
This Snow Forecast for Rusutsu, Japan gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Rusutsu, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Snow Reliability
Rusutsu enjoys reliable snowfall, with an average snow depth of around 10 meters each season. For the latest snow conditions and updates, check J2Ski for the most accurate information.