Ski Japan - Tochigi

Japan - Tochigi: latest snow conditions round-up

JAPAN REPORT Just as we published last week's report, winter returned with a little more force than expected with lots of fresh snow, including 45cm (18") of waiting for lucky skiers arriving at Nozawa Onsen (85/280cm / 34/112") which is celebrating its centenary this winter. Up in Hokkaido, snow depths are also up a little, with Niseko (100/320cm / 40/128") reporting nearly 90% of its slopes still open, and Rusutsu (110/160cm / 44/64") is at 98%.

Summer ski area Gassan is gearing up to open for its 2024 season on April 12th.

Summary of forecast snowfall and ski conditions for resorts in Japan - Tochigi. Fresh snow is forecast at 8 resorts. Powder is reported at 0 resorts and 0 are reporting good piste conditions.

Recent Eyeball Snow Reports for Japan - Tochigi

Continuous light rain reported from Nikko at 1298 metres elevation 6 kms ESE of Nikko Shobugahama but it is forecast cold enough for snow at the ski area 4 hours ago from Nikko Shobugahama
Continuous light rain reported from Nikko at 1298 metres elevation 6 kms ESE of Nikko Shobugahama but it is forecast cold enough for snow at the ski area 5 hours ago from Nikko Shobugahama
Continuous light rain reported from Nikko at 1298 metres elevation 6 kms ESE of Nikko Shobugahama but it is forecast cold enough for snow at the ski area 6 hours ago from Nikko Shobugahama