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 8 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 8 days, we expect Lotte Arai and Nozawa Onsen to receive the most snow, with 18", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Lotte Arai18" | |
2. Nozawa Onsen18" | |
3. Niseko United6" | |
4. Niseko Grand Hirafu5" | |
5. Hakuba Valley4" | |
2. China
The China region includes 6 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Jikepulin-Hemu, Keketuohai International Ski Resort, and Beidahu to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jikepulin-Hemu1" | |
3. Beidahu1" | |
4. Yabuli Ski Resort0" | |
3. South Korea
The South Korea region includes 2 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 8 days, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. High1 Ski Resort0" | |
2. MonaYongPyong0" | |