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 43 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Nozawa Onsen43 cm | |
2. Niseko Grand Hirafu24 cm | |
3. Lotte Arai22 cm | |
4. Niseko United22 cm | |
5. Hakuba Valley18 cm | |
2. China
The China region includes 6 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Changbaishan Wanda International Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Beidahu3 cm | |
3. Jiangjunshan Ski Resort3 cm | |
4. Jikepulin-Hemu2 cm | |
6. Yabuli Ski Resort1 cm | |
3. South Korea
The South Korea region includes 2 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect MonaYongPyong to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. MonaYongPyong2 cm | |
2. High1 Ski Resort1 cm | |