Rusutsu 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 30 October 2026 20:41 PDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Rusutsu

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 31 October.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Rusutsu 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	2 November
Next Snow Amount	1in
Next 48 Hours	1in
Next 7 Days	1in

Long-range Snow Outlook for Rusutsu

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 53°F
Min 33°F

1in New Snow

Snow Line from 2,474ft to resort level (1,312ft).

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Rusutsu Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Rusutsu from OpenMeteo(JMA)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Sat 31	Rain showers.	Max 53°F Min 37°F
Sun 01	Fair.	Max 38°F Min 33°F
Mon 02	up to 1in New Snow Fair. Snow falling to resort level (1,312ft).	Max 45°F Min 33°F
Tue 03	Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below.	Max 42°F Min 36°F
Wed 04	Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below.	Max 41°F Min 33°F
Thu 05	Clear spells.	Max 52°F Min 33°F
Fri 06	Light snow at altitude, light drizzle below.	Max 52°F Min 35°F

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 20:41 PDT, next update expected 23:00 PDT.

Ensemble forecast for Rusutsu, Japan at 1,312ft

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

Japan Accommodation (Apartments, Chalets, Hotels) Map

Snow Forecast near Rusutsu

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Rusutsu
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Kiroro	1in	6in
Niseko	1in	6in
Niseko Grand Hirafu	1in	6in
Niseko Annupuri	1in	6in
Niseko Village/Higashiyama	1in	6in
Niseko Hanazono	1in	5in
Niseko Kokusai Moiwa	1in	3in

How reliable is the snow in Rusutsu?

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.

Off-Piste Safety in Rusutsu

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Rusutsu, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.