Rusutsu 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 02 May 2026 22:43 NZST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Rusutsu

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 2 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Rusutsu Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Rusutsu?

Rusutsu Snow Forecast Highlights - JMA
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (697m)
Next Snow Expected	5 May
Next Snow Amount	2cm
Next 48 Hours	-
Next 7 Days	2cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Rusutsu

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 16℃
Min 1℃

3cm New Snow

Snow Line from 692m to resort level (400m).

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Rusutsu Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Rusutsu from OpenMeteo(JMA)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Sat 02	Clear sky.	Max 10℃ Min 5℃
Sun 03	Fair.	Max 14℃ Min 4℃
Mon 04	Light rain.	Max 9℃ Min 8℃
Tue 05	up to 3cm New Snow Clear sky. Snow Line from 692m to resort level (400m).	Max 12℃ Min 1℃
Wed 06	Clear sky.	Max 15℃ Min 8℃
Thu 07	Light rain showers.	Max 16℃ Min 6℃
Fri 08	Rain showers.	Max 12℃ Min 4℃

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 22:43 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Ensemble forecast for Rusutsu, Japan at 400m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

Snow Forecast near Rusutsu

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Rusutsu
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Kiroro	-	13cm
Niseko	2cm	8cm
Niseko Grand Hirafu	2cm	8cm
Niseko Village/Higashiyama	-	6cm
Niseko Annupuri	-	5cm
Niseko Hanazono	-	5cm
Niseko Kokusai Moiwa	-	4cm

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.

Off-Piste Safety in Rusutsu

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Rusutsu, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.