Rusutsu Resort snow report
Rusutsu Resort
Rusutsu Resort in Japan offers 37 slopes with a variety of skill levels, making it ideal for skiers of all abilities. The resort boasts some of the best tree skiing in Japan, with the "West Mountain" offering long, winding trails through the forest. Few people know that Rusutsu was originally built as a theme park, with the ski resort being added later. For beginners, the "Bunny Hill" is the perfect spot to practice and improve their skills. The "Owl's Nest" bar is a popular après ski spot, offering live music and a cozy atmosphere. Overall, Rusutsu Resort is a great choice for a ski vacation in Japan, with something to offer for everyone.
Terrain mix: Rusutsu Resort is located in the Hokkaido region of Japan, surrounded by several mountain ranges and peaks. The most prominent mountain range near Rusutsu Resort is the Niseko Range, which includes Mount Yotei, also known as the "Mt. Fuji of Hokkaido." Other nearby mountain ranges include the Shakotan Peninsula and the Shiribeshi Mountains.
The ski resort itself is situated at the base of Mount Izola, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks and valleys. The terrain at Rusutsu Resort includes a variety of slopes and trails catering to skiers and snowboarders of all levels, with some of the steepest and most challenging runs found on the backside of the mountain.
Overall, Rusutsu Resort offers a diverse range of mountain aspects and terrain, making it a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts in Japan.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Rusutsu Resort -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track Rusutsu Resort in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Rusutsu Resort reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Rusutsu Resort
Where does the snow data for Rusutsu Resort come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at Rusutsu Resort?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near Rusutsu Resort?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Rusutsu Resort.