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 Nozawa Onsen to receive the most snow, with 56 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Nozawa Onsen56 cm | |
2. Niseko United34 cm | |
3. Niseko Grand Hirafu27 cm | |
4. Lotte Arai21 cm | |
5. Hakuba Valley13 cm | |
2. China
The China region includes 6 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Jikepulin-Hemu to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jikepulin-Hemu8 cm | |
3. Jiangjunshan Ski Resort3 cm | |
4. Yabuli Ski Resort2 cm | |
6. Beidahu0 cm | |
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 ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. MonaYongPyong1 cm | |
2. High1 Ski Resort- | |