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, Hakuba Valley, Niseko Grand Hirafu, Niseko United, and Nozawa Onsen to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Lotte Arai8 cm | |
2. Hakuba Valley8 cm | |
3. Niseko Grand Hirafu7 cm | |
4. Niseko United7 cm | |
5. Nozawa Onsen7 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, and Beidahu to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Yabuli Ski Resort3 cm | |
3. Beidahu2 cm | |
4. Jiangjunshan Ski Resort1 cm | |
5. Jikepulin-Hemu0 cm | |
3. South Korea
The South Korea region includes 2 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 5 days, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. MonaYongPyong1 cm | |
2. High1 Ski Resort0 cm | |