Snow Report
Daily conditions across every Japan ski region.
June Already and Japan's Already Planning Next Winter - Here's What's Coming
It's June, the lifts are stopped, and the bears are out. But next season is already taking shape across every region.
End of May 2026: Japan's Ski Season Is Done, But Here's What's Coming Next Winter
It's 31 May and every resort in Japan is closed. Here's the honest off-season rundown and what to watch for next season.
Japan Snow Report: May 30, 2026 - Everything's Closed and That's Actually Fine
It's late May and Japan's ski season is well and truly done. Here's what to know before you start planning for 2026-27.
Japan Snow Daily: Late May 2026 - What's Still Open and What to Book for Next Season
It's late May, the lifts are mostly quiet, but there's still snow on the ground and a lot to plan for 26/27 season.
May 28 Japan Snow Roundup: Season's Cooked But Next Winter Is Already Getting Interesting
It's late May and the lifts are quiet, but there's real news worth knowing before you lock in your 2026-27 Japan trip.
Japan Snow Report: May 27, 2026 - Off-Season Already, But Next Winter Is Shaping Up Nicely
Resorts are shut, snow is melting, but there's plenty to plan for - United just added direct US flights and Japan's Olympic snowboard dominance has everyone pumped for 2026-27.
Japan Snow Report: May 26 - The Lifts Are Gone But the Planning Has Started
Every resort in Japan is closed for the season. Here's what we know about next winter and where your money should go right now.
Japan Snow Report: It's Late May and We're Already Thinking About Next Winter
Every resort in Japan is closed or nearly done. Here's what happened this season and what to watch before you book for 2026-27.
Japan Snow Report: May 24, 2026 - The Last Lifts Are Spinning and Here's Where to Find Them
It's late May and Japan's ski season is basically done, but a handful of resorts are still turning chairs. Here's what's left and what to watch for next season.
Japan Snow Report: 23 May 2026 - The Last Holdouts and What to Book for Next Season
It's late May and Japan's ski season is basically cooked, but a few legends are still spinning lifts. Here's where things stand.
May 22 Japan Snow Roundup: The Lifts Are Gone But the Planning Starts Now
Every resort in Japan is closed for the season. Here's what the 2025/26 wrap looks like and what to lock in before next winter.
Japan Snow Report - May 21, 2026: The Mountains Are Sleeping, Here's What to Watch For Next Season
It's deep off-season across Japan right now, but there's plenty worth knowing before you book your 2026-27 trip.
May 20: Every Resort Is Closed and That's Actually Fine
It's mid-May and Japan's ski season is done. Here's what each region is cooking up before next winter hits.
Japan Snow Report: One Resort Still Open in May While Everyone Else Packs Up
It's mid-May and Japan's ski season is basically done and dusted - but one spot is still running, and next season planning starts now.
It's Mid-May and Japan Is Already Plotting Its Revenge: 2026-27 Pre-Season Roundup
Season's done but the planning starts now. Here's what every region is up to before the snow flies again in late 2026.
Japan Snow Report: May 17, 2026 - The Lights Are Almost Out, But Not Quite
Mid-May and Japan's ski season is winding down hard, but a handful of resorts are still swinging. Here's who's left standing.
Mid-May 2026: Japan's Ski Season Is Done (Almost), But Here's What to Watch For Next Winter
It's mid-May and the lifts are quiet, but there's already plenty to chew on for next season - including a route change that's a genuine game changer.
It's Mid-May and Japan is Already Plotting Its Revenge: Off-Season Roundup 15 May 2026
Season's done across most of Japan, but there's still snow on the ground at Asahidake and Gassan. Here's what matters for next winter.
It's Mid-May and Japan's Ski Season Is Basically Done - Here's What Matters for 2026-27
Mid-May means most of Japan's ski hills are locked up until December. Here's what's still open, what's coming, and where to focus your planning energy.
Mid-May Reality Check: Japan's Ski Season Is Done, But Next Winter Starts Now
It's 13 May and the lifts are stopped across Japan. Here's what's worth knowing before you start planning your 2026-27 trip.
Japan Snow Report: May 12, 2026 - The Last Resorts Standing
It's mid-May and Japan's ski season is basically done. Here's what's still open, what's closing soon, and how to plan smarter for next winter.
Japan Snow Report, 11 May 2026: The Season's Done, But Here's What Matters For Next Winter
It's mid-May and the lifts are quiet across Japan. Here's the honest off-season read and what to start planning for 26/27.
Japan Snow Report: May 10, 2026 - The Lights Are Off and Everyone's Gone Home (Almost)
It's deep into off-season across Japan, but a handful of spots are still holding on. Here's where things stand heading into next winter.
Japan Snow Report, 9 May 2026: Who's Still Open and Who's Pulled the Pin
It's May, mate. Most of Japan's ski areas are done for the season, but a stubborn few are still spinning lifts. Here's who's worth your attention.
Japan Ski Roundup: May 2026 - Who's Still Open and What to Book for Next Season
It's May and Japan's ski season is basically cooked, but a few legends are still hanging on. Here's where things stand heading into the off-season.
Japan Snow Report - May 7: The Lifts Are Gone But the Snow Isn't
It's early May and Japan's ski season is done for most resorts, but a few spots are still holding snow and the planning for 2026-27 has already started.
Japan Snow Report - May 2026: Who's Still Open and What to Book for Next Season
It's May and Japan's ski season is basically done, but a few diehards are still spinning lifts. Here's where things stand and what to plan for 26/27.
Japan Snow Report: May 5 and It's Already Time to Think About Next Winter
It's Golden Week, the lifts have mostly stopped spinning, and your brain should already be plotting next season. Here's the honest rundown.
Golden Week's Almost Done and Japan's Mountains Are Doing Their Own Thing
It's 4 May 2026 and most of Japan's ski season is cooked, but a few holdouts are still worth watching before you write off the year.
Japan Snow Report: The Last Gasps of a Ripper Season - 3 May 2026
Early May and Japan's ski season is basically done, but a couple of spots are still holding on. Here's the honest rundown.
Japan Snow Report: May 2 - Who's Still Open and Who's Already Dreaming About Next Season
It's May and most of Japan's ski areas have shut the gates, but a handful are still hanging on. Here's the honest rundown.
Japan Snow Report: It's May, Mate - Here's What's Still Worth Knowing for 2026-27
The lifts are mostly silent but the planning starts now. Here's what every region looks like heading into the off-season.
Japan Snow Daily: Season's Over Mate, But Here's What to Watch For 2026/27
It's 30 April and the lifts are quiet across Japan. Here's the honest off-season rundown and what to start planning for next winter.
Japan Snow Report: The Lights Are Going Out for 2025-26, But Here's Where to Look Next Season
It's late April and Japan's ski season is basically cooked, but there's still a few places clinging on and plenty to plan for next winter.
Japan Snow Report: April 28, 2026 - It's Over Mate, But Here's What to Watch for Next Season
Japan's ski season is done and dusted for most resorts. Here's the honest off-season rundown and what's worth planning for 2026-27.
Japan Ski Roundup: Late April, Lifts Closing Fast, and What to Lock In for Next Season
It's late April and Japan's ski season is wrapping up fast. Here's what's still open, what's shutting, and what to plan for 2026-27.
Japan Snow Report - April 26: The Lights Are Going Out, But Not Everywhere
Late April and Japan's ski season is winding down fast - but a handful of spots are still worth your attention before the lifts go dark.
Japan Snow Report 25 April 2026: The Season's Nearly Done, But a Few Legends Are Hanging On
It's late April and most of Japan's ski areas have shut the gates, but a stubborn few are still spinning lifts. Here's who's left standing.
Japan Snow Report: Late April 2026 - Who's Still Open and What to Book for Next Season
It's late April and the lifts are mostly done for the season - here's who's still spinning and what smart punters are planning for 2026-27.
The Season's Cooked — Here's What's Still Running (And What to Book for Next Winter)
It's late April and Japan's ski season is mostly done and dusted — here's what's clinging on and what to plan for 2026–27.
Japan Snow Report – Late April Reality Check: Who's Still Open and What's Worth Your Time
It's late April and most of Japan's ski areas have shut the lifts for the season, but a handful of spots are still holding on. Here's the full rundown.
End of Season Check-In: Who's Still Open and What's Coming Next Winter
It's late April and Japan's ski season is winding down fast, but a few diehards are still open. Here's the regional wrap for 22 April 2026.
Japan Snow Report – Late April, But Niseko Just Made History
Most of Japan is packing up for the season, but there's still snow on the ground and a world-first from Niseko worth talking about.
End of April, End of Season: What's Still Open and What to Watch for Next Winter
Most of Japan has called it for the season, but a handful of resorts are hanging on. Here's where things stand heading into late April.
Japan Snow Report: Late April Stragglers and What's Shaping Up for Next Season
Most of Japan's ski areas have called it, but a few diehards are still open. Here's where things stand heading into the off-season.
Japan Snow Report: The Season's Winding Down But a Few Spots Are Still Worth Your Time
Mid-April and most of Japan's ski areas have called it, but a handful of resorts are still spinning lifts. Here's where things stand.
Last Lifts and Looking Ahead: Japan's Season Wind-Down, April 18
Most of Japan's ski season is done and dusted, but a handful of resorts are still spinning lifts. Here's where things stand heading into late April.
Japan Snow Report – Mid-April and the Snow's Still There If You Know Where to Look
Most of Japan's ski season is done and dusted, but a handful of resorts are still open and worth your attention this weekend.
Japan Snow Report – Season's End, Property Bargains, and What's Coming Next Winter
Japan's 2025/26 ski season is wrapping up across most regions, but there's still snow on the ground and plenty to plan for next year.
Japan Snow Report – April 16: Who's Still Open and What's Worth Knowing for Next Season
Mid-April in Japan means most resorts have called it, but a handful are still spinning lifts. Here's where things stand heading into the off-season.