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 9 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 9 days, we expect Nozawa Onsen to receive the most snow, with 49", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Nozawa Onsen49" | |
2. Lotte Arai46" | |
3. Hakuba Valley15" | |
4. Niseko Grand Hirafu14" | |
5. Niseko United5" | |
2. China
The China region includes 6 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Jikepulin-Hemu and Jiangjunshan Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jikepulin-Hemu4" | |
4. Yabuli Ski Resort3" | |
6. Beidahu1" | |
3. South Korea
The South Korea region includes 2 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect MonaYongPyong and High1 Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. MonaYongPyong1" | |
2. High1 Ski Resort1" | |