Rusutsu 7-Day Snow Forecast

Rusutsu Snow Forecast - 7 day

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Updated 20 March 2026 09:42 PDT

7-Day Snow Forecast for Rusutsu

1-week from 20 March.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Rusutsu 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Rusutsu?

Rusutsu Snow Forecast Highlights - JMA
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,287ft)
Next Snow Expected	20 March
Next Snow Amount	1in
Next 48 Hours	4in
Next 7 Days	4in

7-Day Snow Outlook for Rusutsu

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 45°F
Min 17°F

4in New Snow

Snow Line from 2,421ft to resort level (1,312ft).

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 20 March 2026 14:48 PDT

Powder Possible :- 4in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Rusutsu over the next 2 days.

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Rusutsu Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

Max 37°F
Min 29°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 37°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall

Snow Line

Fri
20

1in New Snow

Fair first, clear sky then heavy snow, snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level (1,312ft).

Forecast times for Rusutsu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.

Max 31°F
Min 25°F

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 25°F and not getting above 31°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall

Snow Line

Sat
21

3in New Snow

Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.

Snow falling to resort level (1,312ft).

Forecast times for Rusutsu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.

Max 45°F
Min 26°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 26°F and rising to 45°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
22

Snow unlikely

Fair, clear sky, fair later.

Forecast times for Rusutsu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.

Max 44°F
Min 31°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 44°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall

Snow Line

Mon
23

Snow unlikely

Clear spells, light drizzle, clear sky later.

Forecast times for Rusutsu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.

Max 38°F
Min 19°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 19°F and rising to 38°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
24

Snow unlikely

Clear sky early, then fair later.

Forecast times for Rusutsu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.

Max 35°F
Min 17°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 17°F and rising to 35°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
25

Snow unlikely

Fair early, then cloudy later.

Forecast times for Rusutsu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.

Max 42°F
Min 29°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 42°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
26

Snow unlikely

Clear spells first, clear sky then fair, clear spells later.

Forecast times for Rusutsu are in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) time zone.

This Snow Forecast for Rusutsu, Japan gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Rusutsu, on any given trail or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Rusutsu Snow Forecast updated at 09:42 PDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Rusutsu

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Rusutsu
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Niseko Annupuri	7in	7in
Kiroro	6in	6in
Niseko	6in	6in
Niseko Grand Hirafu	6in	6in
Niseko Kokusai Moiwa	6in	6in
Niseko Village/Higashiyama	6in	6in
Niseko Hanazono	4in	5in

Snow Reliability

Rusutsu enjoys reliable snowfall, with an average snow depth of around 10 meters each season. For the latest snow conditions and updates, check J2Ski for the most accurate information.