Japan Snow Forecasts and Reports for Japanese Ski Resorts
Where is there snow in Japan?
Powder Alert!
Updated 11 December 2025 05:48 IST
Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for at least 31 ski areas including Furano, Kagura, Kiroro, Niseko and Nozawa Onsen.
When will it next snow in Japan?
There is snow forecast to fall in Japan over the next 2 days, in at least 50 Ski Resorts including Furano, Kiroro, Niseko, Nozawa Onsen and Rusutsu.
Forecast updated : 11 Dec 2025 04:15 IST
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 Japanese Ski Resorts by Forecast Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Tashiro Kagura Mitsumata | 47cm |
| Niseko Village/Higashiyama | 47cm |
| Hachimantai | 46cm |
| Happo One | 45cm |
| Kagura | 37cm |
| Niseko | 35cm |
| Akitaken Tazawako Kogen | 35cm |
| Niseko Annupuri | 35cm |
| Asarigawa Onsen | 34cm |
| Kiroro | 35cm |
Forecast updated : 11 Dec 2025 04:15 IST
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 |
|---|---|
| Myoko Suginohara | 33cm |
| Myoko Akakura / Shinakakura | 32cm |
| Yuzawa Nakazato | 26cm |
| Biwako Valley | 27cm |
| Iwappara | 27cm |
Forecast updated : 11 Dec 2025 04:15 IST
Hokkaidō Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Niseko Village/Higashiyama | 47cm |
| Niseko | 35cm |
| Niseko Annupuri | 35cm |
| Asarigawa Onsen | 34cm |
| Kiroro | 35cm |
Forecast updated : 11 Dec 2025 04:15 IST
Nagano Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Togakushi | 28cm |
| Hotaka Olympia | 26cm |
| Tsugaike Kogen | 22cm |
| Hakuba 47 | 17cm |
| Nozawa Onsen | 17cm |
Forecast updated : 11 Dec 2025 04:15 IST
Shiga Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Shiga Higashitateyama | 1cm |
| Shiga Okusiga Kogen | 1cm |
| Shiga Yakebitaiyama | 1cm |
Forecast updated : 11 Dec 2025 04:15 IST
Fukushima Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Alts Bandai | 12cm |
| Bandai Kokusai | 12cm |
| Adatara Kogen | 9cm |
| Aizu Kogen Takatsue | 6cm |
| Inawashiro | 4cm |
Forecast updated : 11 Dec 2025 04:15 IST