Japan Snow Forecasts and Reports for Japanese Ski Resorts
Where is there snow in Japan?
Powder Alert!
Updated 10 December 2025 14:33 GMT
Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for at least 33 ski areas including Furano, Kagura, Kiroro, Niseko and Nozawa Onsen.
When will it next snow in Japan?
Snow is next forecast to fall in Japan over the next 2 days, in at least 51 Ski Resorts including Furano, Kiroro, Niseko, Nozawa Onsen and Rusutsu.
Forecast updated : 10 Dec 2025 14:40 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!
Top Japanese Ski Resorts by Forecast Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Kagura | 52cm 20in |
| Tashiro Kagura Mitsumata | 50cm 20in |
| Akitaken Tazawako Kogen | 49cm 19in |
| Niseko | 49cm 19in |
| Happo One | 48cm 19in |
| Niseko Annupuri | 47cm 19in |
| Togakushi | 47cm 18in |
| Iwappara | 40cm 16in |
| Niseko Kokusai Moiwa | 40cm 16in |
| Gala Yuzawa | 37cm 15in |
Forecast updated : 10 Dec 2025 13:47 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.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aizu Kogen Nango | - | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Aizu Kogen Takahata | 2cm 1in | 4cm 2in | |||||||
| Aizu Kogen Takatsue | 4cm 2in | 9cm 3in | |||||||
| Ajigasawa | 5cm 2in | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Akitaken Tazawako Kogen | 26cm 10in | 49cm 19in | |||||||
| Alts Bandai | 16cm 6in | 21cm 8in | |||||||
| Appi Kogen | 7cm 3in | 10cm 4in | |||||||
| Arai | - | - | |||||||
| Ashibetsu | 14cm 5in | 17cm 7in | |||||||
| Bandai Kokusai | 15cm 6in | 15cm 6in | |||||||
| Cupid Valley | - | 22cm 9in | |||||||
| Daisen Kokusai | - | 9cm 3in | |||||||
| Dynaland | - | - | |||||||
| Furano | 21cm 8in | 29cm 11in | |||||||
| Gala Yuzawa | 15cm 6in | 37cm 15in | |||||||
| Geto Kogen | 9cm 4in | 23cm 9in | |||||||
| Gokase Highland | - | - | |||||||
| Hachimantai | 15cm 6in | 33cm 13in | |||||||
| Hachimantai Resort | 6cm 2in | 21cm 8in | |||||||
| Hakuba 47 | 9cm 4in | 27cm 11in | |||||||
| Hakuba Cortina Kokusai | - | - | |||||||
| Hakuba Norikura | 3cm 1in | 10cm 4in | |||||||
| Hakusan Sena Kogen | 7cm 3in | 28cm 11in | |||||||
| Happo One | 9cm 4in | 48cm 19in | |||||||
| Inawashiro | 4cm 1in | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Iwappara | 15cm 6in | 40cm 16in | |||||||
| Kagura | 33cm 13in | 53cm 21in | |||||||
| Karuizawa | - | - | |||||||
| Kawaba | 5cm 2in | 30cm 12in | |||||||
| Kijimadaira | 10cm 4in | 10cm 4in | |||||||
| Kiroro | 16cm 6in | 32cm 12in | |||||||
| Kusatsu Onsen | 12cm 5in | 14cm 6in | |||||||
| Madarao | 6cm 2in | 30cm 12in | |||||||
| Maiko Kogen | - | - | |||||||
| Minowa | - | - | |||||||
| Myoko Ikenotaira | 5cm 2in | 18cm 7in | |||||||
| Myoko Pine Valley | - | - | |||||||
| Myoko Suginohara | 9cm 3in | 34cm 13in | |||||||
| Naeba | 23cm 9in | 32cm 13in | |||||||
| Niseko | 29cm 11in | 49cm 19in | |||||||
| Niseko Grand Hirafu | 19cm 7in | 34cm 13in | |||||||
| Niseko Hanazono | 13cm 5in | 27cm 11in | |||||||
| Niseko Kokusai Moiwa | 22cm 8in | 40cm 16in | |||||||
| Nozawa Onsen | 13cm 5in | 17cm 7in | |||||||
| Numajiri | 9cm 4in | 16cm 6in | |||||||
| Owani Onsen | 11cm 4in | 19cm 7in | |||||||
| Rusutsu | 9cm 3in | 20cm 8in | |||||||
| Sahoro Resort | 18cm 7in | 25cm 10in | |||||||
| Shiga Higashitateyama | - | - | |||||||
| Shiga Hoppo Bunadaira | - | - | |||||||
| Shiga Ichinose Diamond | - | - | |||||||
| Shizukuishi | 6cm 2in | 18cm 7in | |||||||
| Tashiro Kagura Mitsumata | 26cm 10in | 50cm 20in | |||||||
| Teine Olympia | 18cm 7in | 37cm 14in | |||||||
| Tengendai Kogen | 3cm 1in | 11cm 4in | |||||||
| Togakushi | 9cm 4in | 33cm 13in | |||||||
| Togari Onsen | 7cm 3in | 18cm 7in | |||||||
| Utopia Saioto | - | - | |||||||
| Yuzawa Kogen | 15cm 6in | 37cm 15in | |||||||
| Zao | 1cm - | 2cm 1in |
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 |
|---|---|
| Iwappara | 40cm 16in |
| Gala Yuzawa | 37cm 15in |
| Yuzawa Kogen | 37cm 15in |
| Myoko Akakura / Shinakakura | 34cm 13in |
| Myoko Suginohara | 34cm 13in |
Forecast updated : 10 Dec 2025 13:47 GMT
Hokkaidō Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Niseko | 49cm 19in |
| Niseko Annupuri | 47cm 19in |
| Niseko Kokusai Moiwa | 40cm 16in |
| Teine Olympia | 37cm 14in |
| Niseko Grand Hirafu | 34cm 13in |
Forecast updated : 10 Dec 2025 13:47 GMT
Nagano Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Togakushi | 47cm 18in |
| Hakuba 47 | 27cm 11in |
| Hotaka Olympia | 27cm 11in |
| Tsugaike Kogen | 25cm 10in |
| Togari Onsen | 18cm 7in |
Forecast updated : 10 Dec 2025 13:47 GMT
Shiga Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Shiga Maruike | 2cm 1in |
Forecast updated : 10 Dec 2025 13:47 GMT
Fukushima Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Alts Bandai | 21cm 8in |
| Bandai Kokusai | 15cm 6in |
| Adatara Kogen | 11cm 4in |
| Aizu Kogen Takatsue | 9cm 3in |
| Inawashiro | 7cm 3in |
Forecast updated : 10 Dec 2025 13:47 GMT