Japan Snow Forecasts and Reports for Japanese Ski Resorts
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Powder Alarms updated 11 March 2026 02:51 AEDT
Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for ski areas including Akazawa.
Top 10 Japanese Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast this week
| Ski Area | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akazurayama | 15cm | |||||||
| Arai | 13cm | |||||||
| Gala Yuzawa | 11cm | |||||||
| Hakuba Norikura | 10cm | |||||||
| Iwappara | 11cm | |||||||
| Myoko Ikenotaira | 11cm | |||||||
| Myoko Pine Valley | 10cm | |||||||
| Naeba | 10cm | |||||||
| Tsugaike Kogen | 10cm | |||||||
| Yuzawa Nakazato | 10cm |
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 32 Ski Resorts including Furano, Kagura, Kiroro, Madarao and Nozawa Onsen.
Forecast updated : 11 Mar 2026 01:43 AEDT
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 10 Japanese Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast today and tomorrow
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akazurayama | 9cm | ||
| Gala Yuzawa | 2cm | ||
| Hakusan Sena Kogen | 2cm | ||
| Iwappara | 3cm | ||
| Kagura | 2cm | ||
| Kiroro | 2cm | ||
| Teine Olympia | 3cm | ||
| Tsubetsu | 5cm | ||
| Yuzawa Nakazato | 3cm | ||
| Yuzawa ParK | 3cm |
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Biwako Valley | 15cm |
| Gala Yuzawa | 11cm |
| Iwappara | 11cm |
| Myoko Akakura / Shinakakura | 11cm |
| Myoko Ikenotaira | 11cm |
Forecast updated : 11 Mar 2026 01:43 AEDT
Nagano Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Hakuba Norikura | 10cm |
| Tsugaike Kogen | 10cm |
| Kijimadaira | 7cm |
| Nozawa Onsen | 7cm |
| Togari Onsen | 6cm |
Forecast updated : 11 Mar 2026 01:43 AEDT
Hokkaidō Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Teine Olympia | 9cm |
| Tsubetsu | 9cm |
| Asarigawa Onsen | 7cm |
| Niseko Annupuri | 5cm |
| Niseko Grand Hirafu | 5cm |
Forecast updated : 11 Mar 2026 01:43 AEDT
Shiga Snow
There is no significant snow forecast for ski resorts in Shiga today (Tuesday 10th March).
Fukushima Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Aizu Kogen Takahata | 2cm |
| Alts Bandai | 2cm |
| Inawashiro | 2cm |
| Adatara Kogen | 1cm |
| Aizu Kogen Daikurayama | 1cm |
Forecast updated : 11 Mar 2026 01:43 AEDT