By Rhiannon James
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Snow News
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Feb 12, 2026
Weekly Snow News for Japan, updated 12 February 2026: Deep bases persist with daily snowfall top-ups.
Furano, Japan: 8th February 2026.
Deep Japanese bases settle after heavy snowfallSeki Onsen retains world’s deepest snowpackNiseko posts deepest cover among major resortsDaily top-ups continue nationwideJapan Snow Report and Ski Conditions
An up and down week in Japan after the fairly non-stop snow deluge of the previous month.
Happo One, Japan: 8th February 2026.
Some clear, dry days allowed the snowpack to settle a bit, and the world’s deepest at Seki Onsen (300/600cm / 120/240″) near Myoko City dipped from its 630cm (252″) to 550cm (220″) at one point, although it has since recovered with snowfall returning.
Similarly, several of the areas that had reached 5m (200″) dropped back below that stat, too. With these quantities of snow, perhaps it’s a bit pedantic to fuss over 30cm (a foot) here and there; we’re still talking deep powder and by far the greatest bases in the world.
Furano, Japan: 8th February 2026.
Also, unlike most other leading ski nations, most leading Japanese centres report their slopes 100% open. Of the bigger resorts, Niseko (150/360cm / 60/144″) is posting the deepest cover. It has been posting 10-20cm (4-8″) top-ups most days since the weekend, temperatures mostly in the -5 to -15C range.
Japan Weather and Snow Forecast
A classic wintry week continues to unfold across Japan’s mountains, with consistently cold conditions and frequent snowfall. Upper mountain temperatures often sit between about –18 °C and –6 °C, while lower slopes range from roughly –8 °C to 3 °C.
Japan snow forecast for the next 12-15 days.
Northern Honshu and Hokkaido see the most active weather, with repeated snow showers and periods of heavier snowfall delivering regular top ups in places, double digit centimetre totals across several days. Snow quality stays light and dry thanks to the persistent cold, especially in Hokkaido’s interior resorts. Winds remain moderate, occasionally strengthening during passing fronts, but widespread disruption looks limited. Overall, it’s a snowy, wintry pattern ideal for maintaining deep cover across Japan’s major ski areas.
AloJapan.com