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 7 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 7 days, we expect Nozawa Onsen and Lotte Arai to receive the most snow, with 56 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Nozawa Onsen56 cm | |
2. Lotte Arai55 cm | |
3. Niseko Grand Hirafu15 cm | |
4. Hakuba Valley13 cm | |
5. Niseko United8 cm | |
2. China
The China region includes 6 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Yabuli Ski Resort, Changbaishan Wanda International Resort, Keketuohai International Ski Resort, and Jikepulin-Hemu to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Yabuli Ski Resort3 cm | |
4. Jikepulin-Hemu1 cm | |
5. Jiangjunshan Ski Resort1 cm | |
6. Beidahu1 cm | |
3. South Korea
The South Korea region includes 2 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect MonaYongPyong and High1 Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. MonaYongPyong2 cm | |
2. High1 Ski Resort2 cm | |