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Japanese Snow Forecasts - Friday 23rd October 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
Akitaken Tazawako Kogen13cm
Asarigawa Onsen14cm
Furano22cm
Kiroro21cm
Naeba13cm
Niseko17cm
Niseko Annupuri16cm
Niseko Grand Hirafu17cm
Niseko Hanazono16cm
Oze Iwakura12cm

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 28 Ski Resorts including Furano, Kiroro, Niseko, Nozawa Onsen and Rusutsu.

Forecast updated : 24 Oct 2026 10:52 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 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
Aizu Kogen Daikurayama-
Aizu Kogen Nango-
Aizu Kogen Takahata-
Akabirayama-
Akazurayama-
Akitaken Tazawako Kogen13cm
Amihari1cm
Appi Kogen-
Arai-
Asahidake Onsen-
Asarigawa Onsen14cm
Bandai Kokusai-
Cupid Valley-
Daisen Kokusai-
Dynaland-
Furano22cm
Gala Yuzawa-
Hachimantai6cm
Hachimantai Resort5cm
Hakuba 47-
Hakuba Cortina Kokusai-
Hakusan Sena Kogen-
Happo One-
Hiba Valley-
Hotaka Olympia-
Inawashiro-
Ipponsugi-
Ishizuchi Ski Hill-
Kagura7cm
Karuizawa-
Kijimadaira-
Kiroro21cm
Madarao-
Maiko Kogen-
Myoko Ikenotaira-
Myoko Pine Valley-
Myoko Suginohara6cm
Naeba13cm
Niseko17cm
Niseko Annupuri16cm
Niseko Grand Hirafu17cm
Niseko Hanazono16cm
Niseko Kokusai Moiwa9cm
Norikura Kogen Onsen1cm
Nozawa Onsen5cm
Numajiri-
Owani Onsen-
Oze Iwakura12cm
Rusutsu6cm
Shiga Hasuike-
Shiga Ichinose Diamond-
Shiga Maruike-
Shiga Yakebitaiyama-
Shizukuishi1cm
Tengendai Kogen6cm
Togakushi-
Tsubetsu1cm
Tsugaike Kogen3cm
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
Naeba13cm
Myoko Suginohara6cm
Zao1cm

Forecast updated : 24 Oct 2026 10:52 NZDT

 Nagano Snow

Which ski resorts in Nagano have snow forecast in the next 7 days?
Ski Area 7 Day
Nozawa Onsen5cm
Tsugaike Kogen3cm

Forecast updated : 24 Oct 2026 10:52 NZDT

 Hokkaidō Snow

Which ski resorts in Hokkaidō have snow forecast in the next 7 days?
Ski Area 7 Day
Niseko Annupuri13cm
Niseko Grand Hirafu13cm
Niseko Hanazono13cm
Niseko Village/Higashiyama13cm
Asarigawa Onsen12cm

Forecast updated : 24 Oct 2026 09:45 NZDT

 Shiga Snow

There is no significant snow forecast for ski resorts in Shiga today (Friday 23rd October).

 Hokkaido Snow

Which ski resorts in Hokkaido have snow forecast in the next 7 days?
Ski Area 7 Day
Furano22cm
Kiroro21cm
Niseko17cm
Kagura7cm
Rusutsu6cm

Forecast updated : 24 Oct 2026 10:52 NZDT