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

Rain and snow or hail reported from Nikko at 1298 metres elevation 6 kms ESE of Nikko Shobugahama but it is probably falling as rain at the bottom of the ski area 11 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 15 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 16 hours ago from Nikko Shobugahama