Japan Snow Forecasts and Reports for Japanese Ski Resorts
Where is there snow in Japan?
Powder Alert!
Updated 18 November 2025 06:19 AEDT
Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for at least 18 ski areas including Gala Yuzawa, Kagura, Naeba, Niseko and Nozawa Onsen.
When will it next snow in Japan?
There is snow 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 : 18 Nov 2025 04:37 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 Japanese Ski Resorts by Forecast Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Kagura | 37cm |
| Yuzawa Nakazato | 37cm |
| Akitaken Tazawako Kogen | 36cm |
| Hachimantai | 34cm |
| Niseko | 31cm |
| Naeba | 26cm |
| Niseko Annupuri | 25cm |
| Niseko Village/Higashiyama | 25cm |
| Yuzawa ParK | 22cm |
| Hachimantai Resort | 19cm |
Forecast updated : 18 Nov 2025 04:37 AEDT
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 |
|---|---|
| Yuzawa Nakazato | 37cm |
| Naeba | 26cm |
| Myoko Suginohara | 19cm |
| Myoko Pine Valley | 18cm |
| Myoko Akakura / Shinakakura | 17cm |
Forecast updated : 18 Nov 2025 04:37 AEDT
Hokkaidō Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Niseko | 31cm |
| Niseko Annupuri | 25cm |
| Niseko Village/Higashiyama | 25cm |
| Niseko Kokusai Moiwa | 18cm |
| Kiroro | 14cm |
Forecast updated : 18 Nov 2025 04:37 AEDT
Nagano Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Kijimadaira | 12cm |
| Hakuba 47 | 8cm |
| Togakushi | 11cm |
| Nozawa Onsen | 11cm |
| Tsugaike Kogen | 8cm |
Forecast updated : 18 Nov 2025 04:37 AEDT
Shiga Snow
There is no significant snow forecast for ski resorts in Shiga today (Monday 17th November).
Fukushima Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Adatara Kogen | 9cm |
| Alts Bandai | 7cm |
| Bandai Kokusai | 7cm |
| Aizu Kogen Takahata | 2cm |
Forecast updated : 18 Nov 2025 04:37 AEDT