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Japanese Snow Reports and Conditions - Tuesday 19th March 2024

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Japan Snow Reports

Where has it snowed in Japan? Snow depths and current snow conditions for Japanese Ski Resorts.

Where is there snow in Japan?

Powder Alert!

Updated 19 March 07:59:34 GMT

Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for at least 34 ski areas including Happo One, Madarao, Niseko, Nozawa Onsen and Rusutsu.

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When will it next snow in Japan?

Snow is next forecast to fall in Japan over the next 2 days, in at least 50 Ski Resorts including Hakuba 47, Happo One, Kagura, Madarao and Nozawa Onsen.

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!

Snow Reports for Japan. Collected Tuesday 19th March 2024.

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Japanese Ski Resorts - Current Snow Comparison

Last reported snow conditions 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 Reports
Ski Resort Report Up HighLast SnowForecast 48 Hr 7 Day
Adatara Kogen-Forecast11cm4in 21cm8in
Aizu Kogen Daikurayama-Forecast13cm5in 28cm11in
Aizu Kogen Nango-Forecast2cm1in 5cm2in
Aizu Kogen Takahata-Forecast10cm4in 22cm9in
Ajara Highland-Forecast3cm1in 4cm2in
Akabirayama-Forecast13cm5in 19cm8in
Akazurayama-Forecast8cm3in 11cm4in
Akitaken Tazawako Kogen-Forecast4cm2in 11cm4in
Amihari-Forecast12cm5in 20cm8in
Appi Kogen-Forecast9cm4in 16cm6in
Arai-Forecast6cm2in 8cm3in
Asahidake Onsen-Forecast2cm1in 2cm1in
Bandai Kokusai-Forecast16cm6in 48cm19in
Biwako Valley-Forecast15cm6in 29cm12in
Dynaland-Forecast5cm2in 17cm7in
Furano-Forecast4cm2in 14cm6in
Gala Yuzawa-Forecast18cm7in 35cm14in
Geihoku Kokusai-Forecast7cm3in 13cm5in
Geto Kogen-Forecast10cm4in 16cm6in
Gokase Highland-Forecast2cm1in 2cm1in
Hachimantai-Forecast12cm5in 20cm8in
Hakuba 47-Forecast42cm16in 69cm27in
Hakuba Cortina Kokusai-Forecast5cm2in 15cm6in
Hakusan Sena Kogen-Forecast14cm6in 23cm9in
Happo One-Forecast42cm16in 69cm27in
Hotaka Olympia-Forecast9cm4in 13cm5in
Ipponsugi-Forecast13cm5in 29cm11in
Ishizuchi Ski Hill-Forecast1cm-1cm-
Iwappara-Forecast18cm7in 35cm14in
Kagura-Forecast20cm8in 45cm18in
Karuizawa-Forecast3cm1in 6cm2in
Kijimadaira-Forecast20cm8in 31cm12in
Kiroro-Forecast5cm2in 6cm2in
Kusatsu Onsen-Forecast4cm2in 11cm4in
Madarao-Forecast20cm8in 37cm15in
Maiko Kogen-Forecast1cm1in 3cm1in
Minowa-Forecast11cm4in 29cm12in
Myoko Suginohara-Forecast16cm6in 32cm13in
Naeba-Forecast12cm5in 25cm10in
Niseko-Forecast4cm1in 5cm2in
Niseko Grand Hirafu-Forecast4cm1in 5cm2in
Niseko Village/Higashiyama-Forecast4cm1in 7cm3in
Nozawa Onsen-Forecast15cm6in 28cm11in
Numajiri-Forecast11cm4in 21cm8in
Owani Onsen-Forecast7cm3in 15cm6in
Rusutsu-Forecast4cm1in 5cm2in
Sahoro Resort-Forecast-1cm-
Shiga Higashitateyama-Forecast4cm2in 7cm3in
Shiga Hoppo Bunadaira-Forecast4cm2in 7cm3in
Shiga Ichinose Diamond-Forecast4cm2in 7cm3in
Shiga Maruike-Forecast4cm2in 7cm3in
Shizukuishi-Forecast12cm5in 20cm8in
Teine Olympia-Forecast6cm2in 9cm4in
Tengendai Kogen-Forecast12cm5in 37cm14in
Togakushi-Forecast20cm8in 41cm16in
Togari Onsen-Forecast15cm6in 28cm11in
Tsubetsu-Forecast2cm1in 9cm4in
Tsugaike Kogen-Forecast42cm16in 70cm28in
Utopia Saioto-Forecast2cm1in 5cm2in
Yuzawa Kogen-Forecast18cm7in 35cm14in

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 Report Table Key

  • Snow Report - link to the full Snow Report for the named Japanese Ski Resort.
  • Depth(U) - last reported Upper Snow Depth.
  • Last Snow - date of last reported snowfall.
  • Status - ski area status (Open/Closed/Unknown).
  • Forecast - link to the full 7 and 14-Day Snow Forecast.
  • 48 Hours - total snowfall expected in the next 48 hours.
  • 7 Days - total snowfall possible over the next 7 days.

All Snow Reports are subject to change. The snow depths given are indicative only of the limited measurements made available by the ski areas concerned, and snow depth and quality will vary substantially from slope to slope.

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