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 5 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 5 days, we expect Nozawa Onsen to receive the most snow, with 86 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Nozawa Onsen86 cm | |
2. Lotte Arai81 cm | |
3. Hakuba Valley35 cm | |
4. Niseko Grand Hirafu23 cm | |
5. Niseko United8 cm | |
2. China
The China region includes 6 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Jiangjunshan Ski Resort, Jikepulin-Hemu, Keketuohai International Ski Resort, and Yabuli Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jiangjunshan Ski Resort6 cm | |
2. Jikepulin-Hemu6 cm | |
4. Yabuli Ski Resort5 cm | |
5. Beidahu3 cm | |
3. South Korea
The South Korea region includes 2 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect MonaYongPyong and High1 Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. MonaYongPyong3 cm | |
2. High1 Ski Resort2 cm | |