Snowiest Regions in Asia
About Skiing in Asia
Asia’s ski destinations are gaining global recognition, offering a blend of stunning landscapes, deep powder, and cultural experiences. Japan’s Hokkaido region, known for its light, dry snow, is a favorite among powder hounds, while South Korea and China are expanding their offerings for winter sports enthusiasts.
Explore the snowiest ski regions across Asia. The following rankings highlight the regions with the most anticipated snowfall in the next 10 days. Use the date slider to adjust the forecast time frame and the weather model toggle buttons to compare predictions from leading forecasting models like ECMWF, GFS, and more.
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GEM1. Japan
The Japan region includes 5 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Nozawa Onsen to receive the most snow, with 53 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Nozawa Onsen54 cm | |
2. Niseko United43 cm | |
3. Lotte Arai33 cm | |
4. Niseko Grand Hirafu33 cm | |
5. Hakuba Valley15 cm | |
2. China
The China region includes 6 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Keketuohai International Ski Resort, Jikepulin-Hemu, and Jiangjunshan Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Jikepulin-Hemu2 cm | |
3. Jiangjunshan Ski Resort2 cm | |
4. Beidahu1 cm | |
6. Yabuli Ski Resort0 cm | |
3. South Korea
The South Korea region includes 2 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect High1 Ski Resort and MonaYongPyong to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. High1 Ski Resort3 cm | |
2. MonaYongPyong3 cm | |