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 Lotte Arai to receive the most snow, with 56 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Lotte Arai56 cm | |
2. Hakuba Valley24 cm | |
3. Niseko United17 cm | |
4. Niseko Grand Hirafu8 cm | |
5. Nozawa Onsen4 cm | |
2. China
The China region includes 6 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Yabuli Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Yabuli Ski Resort10 cm | |
3. Jikepulin-Hemu3 cm | |
4. Beidahu2 cm | |
6. Jiangjunshan Ski Resort1 cm | |
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 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 04 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. MonaYongPyong3 cm | |
2. High1 Ski Resort3 cm | |