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 Lotte Arai to receive the most snow, with 46 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Lotte Arai45 cm | |
2. Nozawa Onsen41 cm | |
3. Niseko Grand Hirafu13 cm | |
4. Hakuba Valley11 cm | |
5. Niseko United5 cm | |
2. China
The China region includes 6 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Changbaishan Wanda International Resort, Yabuli Ski Resort, Jiangjunshan Ski Resort, Jikepulin-Hemu, and Keketuohai International Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Yabuli Ski Resort3 cm | |
3. Jiangjunshan Ski Resort2 cm | |
4. Jikepulin-Hemu2 cm | |
6. Beidahu0 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 | |