Rusutsu Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 20 March 2026 23:43 NZDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Rusutsu
1-week from 20 March.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Rusutsu 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Rusutsu?
| Next Snow Expected | 20 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 9cm |
| Next 7 Days | 9cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Rusutsu
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 7℃
Min -8℃
9cm New Snow
Snow Line from 708m to resort level (400m).
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Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 21 March 2026 05:44 NZDT
Powder Possible :- 10cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Rusutsu over the next 2 days.
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Rusutsu Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 3℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
20
2cm New Snow
Fair first, clear sky then heavy snow, heavy snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level (400m).
Forecast times for Rusutsu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
Max -1℃
Min -4℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -4℃ and not getting above -1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
21
7cm New Snow
Clear sky.
Snow falling to resort level (400m).
Forecast times for Rusutsu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
Max 7℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
22
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, fair then clear sky, fair later.
Forecast times for Rusutsu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
Max 7℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
23
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, light drizzle then light snow showers, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Rusutsu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
Max 3℃
Min -6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
24
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Rusutsu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
Max 2℃
Min -8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
25
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, light snow, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Rusutsu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
Max 6℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
26
Snow unlikely
Fair first, clear sky then fair, clear spells later.
Forecast times for Rusutsu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.
This Snow Forecast for Rusutsu, Japan gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Rusutsu, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Rusutsu Snow Forecast updated at 23:43 NZDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Rusutsu
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niseko Annupuri | 12cm | 14cm | |||||||
| Kiroro | 16cm | 16cm | |||||||
| Niseko | 14cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Niseko Grand Hirafu | 14cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Niseko Kokusai Moiwa | 14cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Niseko Village/Higashiyama | 14cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Niseko Hanazono | 11cm | 11cm |
Snow Reliability
Rusutsu enjoys reliable snowfall, with an average snow depth of around 10 meters each season. For the latest snow conditions and updates, check J2Ski for the most accurate information.