Rusutsu 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 12 November 2026 22:44 CDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Rusutsu

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 13 November.

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	19 November
Next Snow Amount	5cm
Next 48 Hours	-
Next 7 Days	9cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Rusutsu

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 11℃
Min -2℃

8cm New Snow

Snow Line from 754m 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
Fri 13	Clear sky.	Max 11℃ Min 4℃
Sat 14	Clear sky.	Max 10℃ Min -1℃
Sun 15	Cloudy.	Max 9℃ Min -2℃
Mon 16	up to 1cm New Snow Clear sky. Snow Line from 754m to 738m, with rain below.	Max 4℃ Min -2℃
Tue 17	Clear sky.	Max 2℃ Min -2℃
Wed 18	Light rain.	Max 9℃ Min 0℃
Thu 19	2cm to 7cm New Snow Heavy snow showers at altitude, light rain below. Snow Line from 677m to resort level (400m).	Max 7℃ Min -1℃

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 22:44 CDT, next update expected 01:00 CDT.

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.

Japan Accommodation (Apartments, Chalets, Hotels) Map

Snow Forecast near Rusutsu

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Rusutsu
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Niseko	1cm	36cm
Niseko Grand Hirafu	1cm	36cm
Niseko Annupuri	1cm	35cm
Niseko Village/Higashiyama	1cm	35cm
Niseko Hanazono	1cm	34cm
Niseko Kokusai Moiwa	-	25cm
Kiroro	1cm	24cm

How reliable is the snow in Rusutsu?

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.