Japan Snow Forecasts and Reports for Japanese Ski Resorts
Which Japanese ski resorts will get the most snow this week?
These are the top 10 ski resorts in Japan with the most snow expected over the next 7 days.
| Ski Area | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akitaken Tazawako Kogen | 13cm 5in | |||||||
| Asarigawa Onsen | 14cm 6in | |||||||
| Furano | 22cm 9in | |||||||
| Kiroro | 21cm 8in | |||||||
| Naeba | 13cm 5in | |||||||
| Niseko | 18cm 7in | |||||||
| Niseko Annupuri | 16cm 6in | |||||||
| Niseko Grand Hirafu | 18cm 7in | |||||||
| Niseko Hanazono | 16cm 6in | |||||||
| Oze Iwakura | 12cm 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, Kiroro, Niseko, Nozawa Onsen and Rusutsu.
Forecast updated : 24 Oct 2026 01:50 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!
Which Japanese ski resorts have the deepest snow?
We have no reports of Snow from ski areas in Japan at this time.
How do Japanese ski resorts compare for 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 always 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 | 13cm 5in |
| Myoko Suginohara | 6cm 2in |
| Zao | 1cm - |
Forecast updated : 24 Oct 2026 01:50 BST
Nagano Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Nozawa Onsen | 5cm 2in |
| Tsugaike Kogen | 3cm 1in |
Forecast updated : 24 Oct 2026 01:50 BST
Hokkaidō Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Niseko Grand Hirafu | 18cm 7in |
| Niseko Annupuri | 16cm 6in |
| Niseko Hanazono | 16cm 6in |
| Niseko Village/Higashiyama | 16cm 6in |
| Asarigawa Onsen | 14cm 6in |
Forecast updated : 24 Oct 2026 01:50 BST
Shiga Snow
There is no significant snow forecast for ski resorts in Shiga today (Saturday 24th October).
Hokkaido Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Furano | 22cm 9in |
| Kiroro | 21cm 8in |
| Niseko | 18cm 7in |
| Kagura | 7cm 3in |
| Rusutsu | 6cm 2in |
Forecast updated : 24 Oct 2026 01:50 BST