Rusutsu Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Rusutsu
This is the Snow Forecast for Rusutsu, Japan for 16 days from 12 November.
Updated 12 November 2025 14:33 GMT.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Rusutsu.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Rusutsu Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Rusutsu?
| Next Snow Expected | 18 November |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | - - |
| Next 7 Days | 3cm 1in |
Forecast for today in Rusutsu
Max 9℃ 48°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 48°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
12
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, fair then clear spells, rain showers later.
Rusutsu has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Rusutsu Snow Report
Snow report from Niseko Hanazono ( 17km 11 miles from Rusutsu)
| Snow Conditions | - |
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| Wed 12 | Thu 13 | Fri 14 | Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | W F3 | SE F2 | SW F3 | ||||
| 994m 3,261ft | 5℃ 40°F
| 6℃ 44°F
| -1℃ 31°F
| 0℃ 32°F
| 6℃ 42°F
| 6℃ 43°F
 | -3℃ 27°F
+2cm +1in
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| W F3 | SE F2 | SW F3 | |||||
| 697m 2,287ft | 7℃ 44°F
| 8℃ 47°F
| 1℃ 34°F
| 2℃ 36°F
| 8℃ 46°F
| 8℃ 46°F
| -1℃ 30°F
+2cm +1in
|
| NW F3 | W F3 | ||||||
| 400m 1,312ft | 9℃ 48°F
| 11℃ 52°F
| 4℃ 39°F
| 5℃ 41°F
| 9℃ 49°F
| 10℃ 49°F
| 1℃ 33°F
+1cm
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| Snow Line | 400m 1,312ft | 400m 1,312ft | |||||
| Max Town | 9℃ 48°F | 11℃ 52°F | 4℃ 39°F | 5℃ 41°F | 9℃ 49°F | 10℃ 49°F | 1℃ 33°F |
| Min Town | 3℃ 37°F | 2℃ 36°F | -1℃ 31°F | -2℃ 27°F | 3℃ 37°F | -2℃ 29°F | -2℃ 29°F |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Rusutsu Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 9℃ 48°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 48°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
12
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, fair then clear spells, rain showers later.
Max 11℃ 52°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 52°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
13
Snow unlikely
Light rain showers early, then clear spells later.
Max 4℃ 39°F
Min -1℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 4℃ 39°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
14
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Max 5℃ 41°F
Min -2℃ 27°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 27°F and rising to 5℃ 41°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
15
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, fair, clear spells later.
Max 9℃ 49°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 49°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
16
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear spells, cloudy later.
Max 10℃ 49°F
Min -2℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 29°F and rising to 10℃ 49°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
17
Snow unlikely
Rain showers early, then clear spells later.
Max 1℃ 33°F
Min -2℃ 29°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -2℃ 29°F to daytime highs around 1℃ 33°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
18
1cm to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy first, light snow then clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
This Snow Forecast for Rusutsu, Japan gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Rusutsu, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Rusutsu Snow Forecast updated at 14:33 GMT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Rusutsu
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niseko | 3cm 1in | 15cm 6in | |||||||
| Niseko Annupuri | 3cm 1in | 14cm 6in | |||||||
| Niseko Village/Higashiyama | 2cm 1in | 13cm 5in | |||||||
| Kiroro | 1cm - | 12cm 5in | |||||||
| Niseko Kokusai Moiwa | - | 9cm 3in | |||||||
| Niseko Grand Hirafu | 1cm - | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Niseko Hanazono | - | 5cm 2in |
Snow Reliability
Rusutsu enjoys reliable snowfall, with an average snow depth of around 10 meters each season. For the latest snow conditions and updates, check J2Ski for the most accurate information.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Rusutsu
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Rusutsu, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Rusutsu, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Rusutsu is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Rusutsu will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Rusutsu for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.