Snow Forecasts for 91 Japanese Ski Areas - 26 Mar 2025

Japan Snow Forecasts and Reports for Japanese Ski Resorts

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 18 Ski Resorts including Furano, Kagura, Kiroro, Niseko and Rusutsu.

Forecast updated : 26 Mar 2025 21:37 GMT

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!

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Top Japanese Ski Resorts by Forecast Snow

Ski Resorts in Japan with most snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Snow Report and Forecast	7 Day
Niseko	17cm 7in
Niseko Annupuri	16cm 6in
Niseko Village/Higashiyama	16cm 6in
Rusutsu	16cm 6in
Niseko Grand Hirafu	14cm 6in
Niseko Kokusai Moiwa	14cm 5in
Hachimantai	13cm 5in
Oze Iwakura	12cm 5in
Sahoro Resort	12cm 5in
Kiroro	11cm 4in

Forecast updated : 26 Mar 2025 21:37 GMT

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
Snow Report and Forecast	48 Hr	7 Day	Snow Conditions
Adatara Kogen	-	8cm 3in	-
Aizu Kogen Takahata	-	7cm 3in	-
Aizu Kogen Takatsue	-	8cm 3in	-
Ajigasawa	-	2cm 1in	-
Akabirayama	-	-	-
Akazawa	-	-	-
Akazurayama	-	8cm 3in	-
Akitaken Tazawako Kogen	-	10cm 4in	-
Appi Kogen	-	10cm 4in	-
Asahidake Onsen	-	-	-
Ashibetsu	-	1cm -	-
Bandai Kokusai	-	3cm 1in	-
Biwako Valley	-	3cm 1in	-
Cupid Valley	-	1cm -	-
Daisen Kokusai	-	1cm -	-
Dynaland	-	-	-
Furano	5cm 2in	9cm 4in	-
Gala Yuzawa	-	3cm 1in	-
Geto Kogen	-	8cm 3in	-
Gokase Highland	-	-	-
Hachimantai	-	13cm 5in	-
Hakuba 47	-	1cm -	-
Hakuba Cortina Kokusai	-	1cm -	-
Happo One	-	1cm -	-
Hiba Valley	-	-	-
Hotaka Olympia	2cm 1in	2cm 1in	-
Inawashiro	-	7cm 3in	-
Ipponsugi	-	1cm -	-
Ishizuchi Ski Hill	-	-	-
Kagura	2cm 1in	7cm 3in	-
Karuizawa	-	1cm -	-
Kiroro	6cm 2in	11cm 4in	-
Madarao	-	2cm 1in	-
Maiko Kogen	-	-	-
Minowa	-	-	-
Myoko Akakura / Shinakakura	-	5cm 2in	-
Myoko Ikenotaira	-	1cm -	-
Myoko Suginohara	-	5cm 2in	-
Naeba	-	3cm 1in	-
Niseko	5cm 2in	17cm 7in	-
Niseko Annupuri	5cm 2in	16cm 6in	-
Niseko Grand Hirafu	4cm 2in	14cm 6in	-
Niseko Hanazono	1cm -	7cm 3in	-
Norikura Kogen Onsen	-	2cm 1in	-
Nozawa Onsen	-	-	-
Numajiri	-	11cm 4in	-
Oze Iwakura	3cm 1in	12cm 5in	-
Rusutsu	3cm 1in	16cm 6in	-
Sahoro Resort	10cm 4in	12cm 5in	-
Shiga Giant	-	-	-
Shiga Hasuike	-	-	-
Shiga Higashitateyama	-	-	-
Shiga Ichinose Diamond	-	-	-
Teine Olympia	-	1cm -	-
Togakushi	-	3cm 1in	-
Togari Onsen	-	1cm -	-
Tsubetsu	2cm 1in	4cm 1in	-
Yonezawa	-	-	-
Yuzawa Kogen	-	3cm 1in	-
Yuzawa Nakazato	4cm 1in	4cm 2in	-

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.

Off Piste and Avalanche Safety

Ski Safe : If you intend to ski or snowboard off piste in Japan, you must check conditions locally before doing so. Always check the Avalanche Risk Level and carry appropriate avalanche safety equipment at all times.

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.