Japan Snow Forecasts and Reports for Japanese Ski Resorts
Top 10 Japanese Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast this week
| Ski Area | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furano | 9cm 3in | |||||||
| Kagura | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Naeba | 10cm 4in | |||||||
| Niseko | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Niseko Grand Hirafu | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Oze Iwakura | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Shiga Okusiga Kogen | 15cm 6in | |||||||
| Shiga Yakebitaiyama | 15cm 6in | |||||||
| Tashiro Kagura Mitsumata | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Tsubetsu | 13cm 5in |
Where is there snow in Japan?
When will it next snow in Japan?
Snow is next forecast to fall in Japan over the next week, in at least 28 Ski Resorts including Furano, Kagura, Kiroro, Niseko and Nozawa Onsen.
Forecast updated : 22 Apr 2026 20:48 BST
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 4 Japanese Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast today and tomorrow
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furano | 1cm - | ||
| Shiga Okusiga Kogen | 15cm 6in | ||
| Shiga Yakebitaiyama | 15cm 6in | ||
| Zao | 1cm - |
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 |
|---|---|
| Naeba | 10cm 4in |
| Myoko Suginohara | 2cm 1in |
| Zao | 1cm - |
Forecast updated : 22 Apr 2026 20:48 BST
Nagano Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Nozawa Onsen | 1cm - |
Forecast updated : 22 Apr 2026 20:48 BST
Hokkaidō Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Sahoro Resort | 13cm 5in |
| Tsubetsu | 13cm 5in |
| Niseko Grand Hirafu | 5cm 2in |
| Niseko Annupuri | 1cm - |
| Niseko Hanazono | 1cm - |
Forecast updated : 22 Apr 2026 20:48 BST
Shiga Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Shiga Higashitateyama | 15cm 6in |
| Shiga Okusiga Kogen | 15cm 6in |
| Shiga Yakebitaiyama | 15cm 6in |
Forecast updated : 22 Apr 2026 20:48 BST
Hokkaido Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Furano | 9cm 3in |
| Niseko | 5cm 2in |
| Kagura | 3cm 1in |
| Kiroro | 2cm 1in |
Forecast updated : 22 Apr 2026 20:48 BST