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Discovering Aizu in Winter - Snow, Culture and Samurai History

ski trip here is the perfect blend of snow, culture, food and tradition....

March 29, 2026
World Snow Wrap, March 23rd, 2026 – Powder in Canada, Early Meltdown in US, Dry March in Japan, Incoming Storm for Europe.

the final World Snow Wrap for this northern hemisphere season...

March 23, 2026
Powder Paradise: Winter in Japan's Gunma Prefecture

There are about 20 ski resorts in Gunma, many located in the northern...

March 18, 2026
World Snow Wrap Feb 27th - Early Spring in Japan, Powder days in Canada and US, Big Storms in Europe

a February slow-down in Japan, massive storms in Europe and the US...

February 27, 2026
Weekly North America Forecast, Thursday, Feb 26th – Canada & Central-Southern Rockies Favoured as Storms Shift North to South

moderate to heavy snowfall to BC and Alberta across Thursday and Friday....

February 26, 2026
Weekly Japan Forecast, Thursday,Feb 26th – Unconventional Snow in Third Spring-Like Week

Remaining snow showers across the country clear Sunday morning for a fine day....

February 26, 2026
Save on skiing Whistler Blackcomb with an Australian Season Pass to Perisher, Hotham & Falls Creek

bucket-list destination in Canada for Australians planning ski holiday...

February 24, 2026
Japan Snow Report, February 20th, 2026

temps in between the snowfalls were mild, with spring like conditions at times...

February 20, 2026
Chasing Powder in Japan by Train

Travelling by train through Japan is easy and efficient...

February 16, 2026
Weekly North America Forecast, Thursday February 12th – Bye Bye Doldrums, Hello Powder Days

The storm cycle ramps up big-time across western North America...

February 13, 2026
Weekly Japan Forecast,Thursday February 12th – Less Snow and a Warm Weekend

The snow that started falling Sunday night will gradually clear up late Monday...

February 12, 2026
World Snow Wrap, February 8th, 2026 – Dry Period about to end in North America, Things have slowed in Japan, Massive Storm on the Way for Europe

some huge snowfalls and insanely good powder days...

February 8, 2026
Japan Snow Report, February 5th, 2026

Reggae Elliss reports from Nekoma Mountain in Aizu, Fukushima...

February 5, 2026
Weekly North America Forecast, Thursday, February 5th – Tide’s A-Changin’, Snow to Return to the West

Resorts in BC will benefit most from frequent snowfall and cooler temperatures,...

February 5, 2026
Japan Video Snow Report, Thursday, January 29th

there have been some incredible powder days...

January 29, 2026
Japan Video Snow Report - January 23nd, 2026

Reggae Elliss reports from Hakuba where the snow is falling...

January 22, 2026
Weekly Japan Forecast, Thursday Jan 22nd – Long & Strong Storm Underway

could be the biggest cycle of the season so far, and seven-day totals will be ma...

January 22, 2026
World Snow Wrap January 18th,2026 - Snowfalls Continue in Japan, Settled Conditions in North America, Heavy Snow and Avalanches in Europe.

particularly in Colorado where snow depths are at a record low...

January 18, 2026
Weekly Japan Forecast, Friday January 16th – Long & Strong Storm Next Week

storm tallies are likely to be nearing the one metre mark...

January 16, 2026
Japan Video Snow Report, January 15th, 2026

another good week in Japan with significant snowfalls across resorts...

January 15, 2026

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RESORT	SNOW FORECAST
(7 DAYS FORECAST)
St Anton	12 cm
Jackson Hole	11 cm
Hakuba	9 cm
Snowbird	8 cm
Shizukuishi	7 cm
Okunakayama Kogen	7 cm
Tazawako	7 cm
Steamboat	6 cm
Furano	4 cm
Park City	4 cm
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