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 and Lotte Arai to receive the most snow, with 29", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Nozawa Onsen29" | |
2. Lotte Arai29" | |
3. Niseko Grand Hirafu12" | |
4. Niseko United10" | |
5. Hakuba Valley9" | |
2. China
The China region includes 6 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Jikepulin-Hemu, Yabuli Ski Resort, and Keketuohai International Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jikepulin-Hemu1" | |
2. Yabuli Ski Resort1" | |
4. Beidahu0" | |
3. South Korea
The South Korea region includes 2 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 9 days, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. High1 Ski Resort0" | |
2. MonaYongPyong0" | |