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 48 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Nozawa Onsen49 cm | |
2. Niseko United37 cm | |
3. Niseko Grand Hirafu32 cm | |
4. Lotte Arai21 cm | |
5. Hakuba Valley19 cm | |
2. China
The China region includes 6 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Jikepulin-Hemu, Yabuli Ski Resort, and Changbaishan Wanda International Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jikepulin-Hemu5 cm | |
2. Yabuli Ski Resort5 cm | |
4. Jiangjunshan Ski Resort3 cm | |
6. Beidahu2 cm | |
3. South Korea
The South Korea region includes 2 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect MonaYongPyong to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ECMWF IFS 025 model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. MonaYongPyong1 cm | |
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