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Japanese Snow Forecasts - Thursday 23rd April 2026

Japan Snow Forecasts and Reports for Japanese Ski Resorts

Top 7 Japanese Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast this week

Top Japanese Snow Forecasts for the next week
Ski Area 7 DayThFrSaSuMoTuWe
Kiroro2cm
Niseko4cm
Niseko Grand Hirafu4cm
Niseko Village/Higashiyama2cm
Shiga Okusiga Kogen24cm
Shiga Yakebitaiyama24cm
Tashiro Kagura Mitsumata5cm

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 8 Ski Resorts including Kiroro, Niseko, Niseko Grand Hirafu, Sahoro Resort and Shiga Higashitateyama.

Forecast updated : 22 Apr 2026 18:50 CDT

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 6 Japanese Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast today and tomorrow

Top Japanese Snow Forecasts for the next 2 days
Ski Area 48 HrThFr
Kiroro1cm
Niseko1cm
Niseko Grand Hirafu1cm
Niseko Village/Higashiyama1cm
Shiga Okusiga Kogen7cm
Shiga Yakebitaiyama7cm

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.

Japanese Snow Forecasts
Ski Area 7 DayThFrSaSuMoTuWe
Aizu Kogen Daikurayama-
Aizu Kogen Nango-
Ajigasawa-
Akabirayama-
Akazawa-
Akitaken Tazawako Kogen-
Alts Bandai-
Amihari-
Appi Kogen-
Arai-
Asahidake Onsen-
Asarigawa Onsen-
Aso Choei Jinko-
Bandai Kokusai-
Furano2cm
Gala Yuzawa-
Geihoku Kokusai-
Gokase Highland-
Hachimantai Resort-
Hakuba 47-
Hakuba Norikura-
Hakusan Sena Kogen-
Happo One-
Hotaka Olympia-
Iwappara-
Kagura5cm
Karuizawa-
Kawaba-
Kijimadaira-
Kiroro2cm
Kusatsu Onsen-
Madarao-
Maiko Kogen-
Myoko Akakura / Shinakakura-
Myoko Pine Valley-
Naeba3cm
Niseko4cm
Niseko Grand Hirafu4cm
Niseko Village/Higashiyama2cm
Nozawa Onsen3cm
Oze Iwakura2cm
Rusutsu-
Shiga Giant-
Shiga Hasuike-
Shiga Hoppo Bunadaira-
Shiga Maruike-
Shiga Okusiga Kogen24cm
Shiga Yakebitaiyama24cm
Shizukuishi-
Tashiro Kagura Mitsumata5cm
Togari Onsen-
Tsubetsu-
Tsugaike Kogen3cm
Ushidake Onsen-
Utopia Saioto-
Yonezawa-
Yuzawa Kogen-
Yuzawa Nakazato-
Yuzawa ParK-
Zao-

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

There is no significant snow forecast for ski resorts in Niigata today (Thursday 23rd April).

 Nagano Snow

There is no significant snow forecast for ski resorts in Nagano today (Thursday 23rd April).

 Hokkaidō Snow

Ski Resorts in Hokkaidō with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Niseko Grand Hirafu4cm
Sahoro Resort4cm
Niseko Annupuri2cm
Niseko Village/Higashiyama2cm

Forecast updated : 22 Apr 2026 18:50 CDT

 Shiga Snow

Ski Resorts in Shiga with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Shiga Okusiga Kogen24cm
Shiga Yakebitaiyama24cm
Shiga Higashitateyama17cm

Forecast updated : 22 Apr 2026 18:50 CDT

 Hokkaido Snow

Ski Resorts in Hokkaido with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Niseko4cm
Kiroro2cm

Forecast updated : 22 Apr 2026 18:50 CDT