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Japanese Snow Forecasts - Friday 13th November 2026

Japan Snow Forecasts and Reports for Japanese Ski Resorts

Which Japanese ski resorts will get the most snow this week?

These are the top 10 ski resorts in Japan with the most snow expected over the next 7 days.

Top Japanese Snow Forecasts for the next week
Ski Area 7 DayFrSaSuMoTuWeTh
Aizu Kogen Daikurayama20cm
Aizu Kogen Takahata21cm
Furano32cm
Hotaka Olympia61cm
Kiroro24cm
Myoko Suginohara29cm
Niseko36cm
Niseko Annupuri35cm
Niseko Grand Hirafu36cm
Tsugaike Kogen23cm

Where is there snow in Japan?

When will it next snow in Japan?

There is snow forecast to fall in Japan over the next week, in at least 51 Ski Resorts including Furano, Kiroro, Niseko, Nozawa Onsen and Rusutsu.

Forecast updated : 13 Nov 2026 17:45 NZDT

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!

Which Japanese ski resorts will get snow today (and tomorrow)?

These are the top 5 ski resorts in Japan with the most snow expected in the next 48 hours.

Top Japanese Snow Forecasts for the next 2 days
Ski Area 48 HrFrSa
Furano2cm
Kiroro1cm
Niseko1cm
Niseko Annupuri1cm
Niseko Grand Hirafu1cm

Which Japanese ski resorts have the deepest snow?

We have no reports of Snow from ski areas in Japan at this time.

How do Japanese ski resorts compare for forecast snow?

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 always check with the Tourist Office before travelling.

Japanese Snow Forecasts
Ski Area 7 DayFrSaSuMoTuWeTh
Adatara Kogen4cm
Aizu Kogen Daikurayama20cm
Aizu Kogen Takahata21cm
Akabirayama1cm
Akazawa-
Akazurayama-
Amihari13cm
Appi Kogen11cm
Arai-
Asahidake Onsen-
Asarigawa Onsen13cm
Aso Choei Jinko-
Biwako Valley1cm
Daisen Kokusai-
Dynaland11cm
Furano32cm
Gala Yuzawa7cm
Geto Kogen10cm
Gokase Highland-
Hachimantai14cm
Hakuba 472cm
Hakuba Cortina Kokusai-
Happo One3cm
Hiba Valley1cm
Hotaka Olympia61cm
Ipponsugi-
Ishizuchi Ski Hill-
Kagura13cm
Karuizawa-
Kijimadaira6cm
Kiroro24cm
Madarao7cm
Maiko Kogen-
Myoko Akakura / Shinakakura20cm
Myoko Pine Valley-
Myoko Suginohara29cm
Naeba15cm
Niseko36cm
Niseko Annupuri35cm
Niseko Grand Hirafu36cm
Norikura Kogen Onsen18cm
Nozawa Onsen12cm
Numajiri20cm
Owani Onsen5cm
Oze Iwakura14cm
Rusutsu11cm
Shiga Giant-
Shiga Hasuike-
Shiga Ichinose Diamond-
Shiga Maruike-
Shiga Yakebitaiyama-
Shizukuishi13cm
Togakushi3cm
Tsubetsu10cm
Tsugaike Kogen23cm
Ushidake Onsen-
Yonezawa7cm
Yuzawa Kogen7cm
Yuzawa Nakazato-
Yuzawa ParK-

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

Which ski resorts in Niigata have snow forecast in the next 7 days?
Ski Area 7 Day
Myoko Suginohara29cm
Myoko Akakura / Shinakakura20cm
Naeba15cm
Zao13cm
Gala Yuzawa7cm

Forecast updated : 13 Nov 2026 17:45 NZDT

 Nagano Snow

Which ski resorts in Nagano have snow forecast in the next 7 days?
Ski Area 7 Day
Hotaka Olympia61cm
Tsugaike Kogen23cm
Nozawa Onsen12cm
Kijimadaira6cm
Hakuba Norikura5cm

Forecast updated : 13 Nov 2026 17:45 NZDT

 Hokkaidō Snow

Which ski resorts in Hokkaidō have snow forecast in the next 7 days?
Ski Area 7 Day
Niseko Grand Hirafu36cm
Niseko Annupuri35cm
Niseko Village/Higashiyama35cm
Niseko Hanazono34cm
Niseko Kokusai Moiwa25cm

Forecast updated : 13 Nov 2026 17:45 NZDT

 Shiga Snow

There is no significant snow forecast for ski resorts in Shiga today (Friday 13th November).

 Hokkaido Snow

Which ski resorts in Hokkaido have snow forecast in the next 7 days?
Ski Area 7 Day
Niseko36cm
Furano32cm
Kiroro24cm
Kagura13cm
Ashibetsu12cm

Forecast updated : 13 Nov 2026 17:45 NZDT