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Japanese Snow Forecasts - Wednesday 22nd April 2026

Japan Snow Forecasts and Reports for Japanese Ski Resorts

Top 10 Japanese Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast this week

Top Japanese Snow Forecasts for the next week
Ski Area 7 DayWeThFrSaSuMoTu
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

Top Japanese Snow Forecasts for the next 2 days
Ski Area 48 HrWeTh
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.

Japanese Snow Forecasts
Ski Area 7 DayWeThFrSaSuMoTu
Aizu Kogen Daikurayama-
Aizu Kogen Nango-
Ajigasawa-
Akabirayama-
Akazawa-
Akitaken Tazawako Kogen 2cm 1in
Alts Bandai-
Amihari 1cm -
Appi Kogen 1cm -
Arai-
Asahidake Onsen-
Asarigawa Onsen-
Aso Choei Jinko-
Bandai Kokusai-
Furano 9cm 3in
Gala Yuzawa-
Geihoku Kokusai-
Gokase Highland-
Hachimantai Resort-
Hakuba 47-
Hakuba Norikura-
Hakusan Sena Kogen-
Happo One-
Hotaka Olympia-
Iwappara-
Kagura 3cm 1in
Karuizawa-
Kawaba 1cm -
Kijimadaira-
Kiroro 2cm 1in
Kusatsu Onsen-
Madarao-
Maiko Kogen-
Myoko Akakura / Shinakakura-
Myoko Pine Valley-
Naeba 10cm 4in
Niseko 5cm 2in
Niseko Grand Hirafu 5cm 2in
Niseko Village/Higashiyama 1cm 1in
Nozawa Onsen 1cm -
Oze Iwakura 7cm 3in
Rusutsu-
Shiga Giant-
Shiga Hasuike-
Shiga Hoppo Bunadaira-
Shiga Maruike-
Shiga Okusiga Kogen 15cm 6in
Shiga Yakebitaiyama 15cm 6in
Shizukuishi 1cm -
Tashiro Kagura Mitsumata 3cm 1in
Togari Onsen-
Tsubetsu 13cm 5in
Tsugaike Kogen-
Ushidake Onsen-
Utopia Saioto-
Yonezawa-
Yuzawa Kogen-
Yuzawa Nakazato-
Yuzawa ParK-
Zao 1cm -

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 Resorts in Niigata with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Naeba 10cm 4in
Myoko Suginohara 2cm 1in
Zao 1cm -

Forecast updated : 22 Apr 2026 20:48 BST

 Nagano Snow

Ski Resorts in Nagano with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Nozawa Onsen 1cm -

Forecast updated : 22 Apr 2026 20:48 BST

 Hokkaidō Snow

Ski Resorts in Hokkaidō with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
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 Resorts in Shiga with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
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 Resorts in Hokkaido with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Furano 9cm 3in
Niseko 5cm 2in
Kagura 3cm 1in
Kiroro 2cm 1in

Forecast updated : 22 Apr 2026 20:48 BST