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 23 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Lotte Arai24 cm | |
2. Nozawa Onsen16 cm | |
3. Niseko Grand Hirafu12 cm | |
4. Niseko United9 cm | |
5. Hakuba Valley2 cm | |
2. China
The China region includes 6 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Beidahu, Changbaishan Wanda International Resort, Yabuli Ski Resort, and Jikepulin-Hemu to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beidahu2 cm | |
3. Yabuli Ski Resort2 cm | |
4. Jikepulin-Hemu1 cm | |
5. Jiangjunshan Ski Resort0 cm | |
3. South Korea
The South Korea region includes 2 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect MonaYongPyong to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the ICON model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. MonaYongPyong4 cm | |
2. High1 Ski Resort1 cm | |