Japan Snow Forecasts and Reports for Japanese Ski Resorts
Powder in the Forecast!
Powder Alarms updated 08 March 2026 00:19 NZDT
Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for at least 14 ski areas including Furano, Hachimantai, Kiroro, Niseko and Niseko Grand Hirafu.
Top 10 Japanese Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast this week
| Ski Area | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asarigawa Onsen | 33cm | |||||||
| Daisen Kokusai | 28cm | |||||||
| Furano | 15cm | |||||||
| Hachimantai | 18cm | |||||||
| Hachimantai Resort | 18cm | |||||||
| Kiroro | 36cm | |||||||
| Niseko | 17cm | |||||||
| Niseko Annupuri | 21cm | |||||||
| Niseko Grand Hirafu | 17cm | |||||||
| Niseko Village/Higashiyama | 17cm |
Where is there snow in Japan?
When will it next snow in Japan?
There is snow forecast to fall in Japan over the next 2 days, in at least 54 Ski Resorts including Furano, Kiroro, Niseko, Nozawa Onsen and Rusutsu.
Forecast updated : 07 Mar 2026 22:44 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!
Top 10 Japanese Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast today and tomorrow
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asarigawa Onsen | 23cm | ||
| Daisen Kokusai | 22cm | ||
| Furano | 13cm | ||
| Geto Kogen | 13cm | ||
| Hachimantai | 14cm | ||
| Hachimantai Resort | 14cm | ||
| Kiroro | 26cm | ||
| Niseko Annupuri | 13cm | ||
| Sahoro Resort | 8cm | ||
| Tashiro Kagura Mitsumata | 9cm |
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 | 19cm |
| Myoko Akakura / Shinakakura | 13cm |
| Myoko Suginohara | 13cm |
| Myoko Ikenotaira | 13cm |
| Yuzawa Nakazato | 12cm |
Forecast updated : 07 Mar 2026 22:44 NZDT
Nagano Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Tsugaike Kogen | 10cm |
| Hakuba Norikura | 10cm |
| Hakuba 47 | 4cm |
| Nozawa Onsen | 8cm |
| Kijimadaira | 9cm |
Forecast updated : 07 Mar 2026 22:44 NZDT
Hokkaidō Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Asarigawa Onsen | 33cm |
| Teine Olympia | 21cm |
| Niseko Annupuri | 21cm |
| Niseko Grand Hirafu | 17cm |
| Niseko Kokusai Moiwa | 17cm |
Forecast updated : 07 Mar 2026 22:44 NZDT
Shiga Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Shiga Giant | - |
| Shiga Hasuike | 1cm |
| Shiga Higashitateyama | 1cm |
| Shiga Hoppo Bunadaira | 1cm |
| Shiga Ichinose Diamond | 1cm |
Forecast updated : 07 Mar 2026 22:44 NZDT
Fukushima Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Inawashiro | 3cm |
| Adatara Kogen | 8cm |
| Aizu Kogen Takahata | 2cm |
| Aizu Kogen Daikurayama | 2cm |
| Aizu Kogen Takatsue | 7cm |
Forecast updated : 07 Mar 2026 22:44 NZDT