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 48 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Nozawa Onsen49 cm | |
2. Niseko United28 cm | |
3. Niseko Grand Hirafu20 cm | |
4. Lotte Arai16 cm | |
5. Hakuba Valley9 cm | |
2. China
The China region includes 6 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Jikepulin-Hemu, Yabuli Ski Resort, and Changbaishan Wanda International Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jikepulin-Hemu2 cm | |
2. Yabuli Ski Resort2 cm | |
4. Jiangjunshan Ski Resort1 cm | |
6. Beidahu- | |
3. South Korea
The South Korea region includes 2 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 5 days, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. MonaYongPyong- | |
2. High1 Ski Resort- | |