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 5 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 5 days, we expect Nozawa Onsen to receive the most snow, with 43 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Nozawa Onsen42 cm | |
2. Niseko United33 cm | |
3. Lotte Arai20 cm | |
4. Niseko Grand Hirafu19 cm | |
5. Hakuba Valley11 cm | |
2. China
The China region includes 6 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Jikepulin-Hemu, Yabuli Ski Resort, and Keketuohai International Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jikepulin-Hemu3 cm | |
2. Yabuli Ski Resort2 cm | |
4. Jiangjunshan Ski Resort1 cm | |
6. Beidahu1 cm | |
3. South Korea
The South Korea region includes 2 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect MonaYongPyong to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. MonaYongPyong1 cm | |
2. High1 Ski Resort0 cm | |