Rusutsu ski resort

📷 Rusutsu

Asia

Rusutsu

13

Limited

stable

Closed for Season — closed March 31

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

Apr 13

Past 24 Hours

3.6cm

Past 48 Hours

7.4cm

Past 10 Days

9cm

14-Day Forecast

1.8cm

Snow Depth

270cm

🎿

Powder Days

4

this season

Updated: Apr 12, 9:17 PMWeather at base: 400m

Resort Guide

Rusutsu Resort is located in Hokkaido, Japan, and features three interconnected mountains offering a wide variety of terrain across 37 courses and 42 kilometers of trails. The resort is known for its abundant, high-quality powder snow, family-friendly atmosphere, and scenic views of Mount Yotei. Key amenities include ski-in/ski-out accommodations, a large indoor wave pool, and a range of dining options, making it suitable for both families and advanced skiers. Signature experiences include night skiing and access to extensive off-piste areas.

Resort Info

Summit994m
Base400m
Vertical1949m
Lifts18
Runs37
Skiable Area820 acres
Avg Snowfall551 inches / 1400 cm
CountryJapan

Top Après Ski

Cricket Bar – Renowned for its cozy alpine ambiance and extensive selection of drinks, Cricket Bar is a favorite among Rusutsu visitors for its relaxed après-ski atmosphere and live music, making it a perfect spot to unwind after a day on the slopes.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
13
Limited
stable

Early season conditions - great for first turns of the year.

Currently at Rusutsu, you're looking at overcast skies with a chilly temperature of -1°C. In the past week, 12cm of fresh snow has fallen, giving you a decent base to enjoy your runs today.

AI-generated summary

This resort is closed for the season. Scores and weather data are still updated for informational purposes.

Depth

92cm depth - good coverage on most runs.

Recent

No significant recent snowfall.

Forecast

Light snow possible in the forecast.

Historic

Season is performing around average.

Data updated Sun, Apr 12, 09:17 PM UTC

Snow Summary

994mECMWF Model

Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 9:19 PM

5cm
24h
5cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
5
Prev10d
3.6
Now12
M13
T14
W15
0.1
T16
F17
S18
Past
Today
Forecast

Snowfall Forecast Maps

Hokkaido region

Current Conditions

Reported Sun, Apr 12, 09:17 PM UTC

Freezing Level

-510m

❄️ Below base - cold & dry snow expected

Base

400m

Temp

2.6°C

Wind

6.5km/h

Snow Depth

120cm

14-Day Forecast

0.8cm

Mid-Mountain

697m

Temp

1.5°C

Wind

2.7km/h

Snow Depth

195cm

14-Day Forecast

1.2cm

Summit

994m

Temp

-1.3°C

Wind

6.5km/h

Snow Depth

270cm

14-Day Forecast

0.8cm

Live Conditions

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Local Reports

0 reports
SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (994m)

ECMWF
1.8cm
GFS
0cm
GEM
0cm
JMA
0.2cm
ICON
0cm
Météo-Fr
0cm
SnowSure™
0.3cm

10-Day Forecast

Mon

13

🌧️

4.2°

-3.1°

Tue

14

☁️

5.4°

-5.9°

Wed

15

☁️

6.8°

-8.5°

Thu

16

🌧️

7°

-4.6°

0.1cm

Fri

17

☁️

8.5°

-5.4°

Sat

18

🌧️

8.1°

-0.6°

Sun

19

☁️

6.6°

-1.6°

Mon

20

❄️

4.2°

-2.2°

0.3cm

Tue

21

❄️

-0.8°

-3.6°

0.8cm

Wed

22

❄️

-1.1°

-6.3°

0.6cm

Summit elevation (994m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Sun, Apr 12, 09:17 PM UTC

239.6cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

-1%

vs 5-Year Avg

242.4cm avg by now

+4%

vs 30-Year Avg

230.5cm avg by now

242.4cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has increased to 230.6 cm, exceeding the 30-year average of 211.7 cm by approximately 9%. The most recent seasons have generally maintained or surpassed these averages, with the exception of a significant spike in 2021 (303.4 cm) and a notable dip in 2024 (187.7 cm), indicating some variability. Overall, the trend suggests a modest upward shift in snowfall, punctuated by occasional anomalies.

Best Months to Visit

January

Peak Powder

February

Peak Powder

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical powder season patterns for this region.