Month In Japan | Snow
Home to the famous "Snow Monkeys". Directions
While snow begins to fall in Hokkaido as early as October, February is when the "lake-effect" snow from the Sea of Japan reaches its crescendo. Cold winds from Siberia pick up moisture across the water and dump it as dry, light powder over the Japanese Alps and northern islands. snow month in japan
Snow begins to settle in Hokkaido and higher mountain altitudes. It’s a festive time to visit, but the base layer for skiing might still be developing. Home to the famous "Snow Monkeys"