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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1. Japan

The Japan region includes 5 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Nozawa Onsen to receive the most snow, with 76 cm, according to the GEM model.
ResortTotal Snowfall
1. Nozawa Onsen75 cm
2. Lotte Arai73 cm
3. Hakuba Valley37 cm
4. Niseko Grand Hirafu31 cm
5. Niseko United11 cm
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2. China

The China region includes 6 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Jiangjunshan Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
ResortTotal Snowfall
1. Jiangjunshan Ski Resort10 cm
2. Jikepulin-Hemu6 cm
3. Keketuohai International Ski Resort5 cm
4. Yabuli Ski Resort5 cm
5. Beidahu2 cm
6. Changbaishan Wanda International Resort2 cm
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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.
ResortTotal Snowfall
1. MonaYongPyong4 cm
2. High1 Ski Resort3 cm
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