2025–26 Asian winter

The first day of meteorological 2025-2026 winter in Asia began on December 1, 2025, and will end on February 28, 2026; winter storms may occur outside of these limits, as when a cold front produced snowfall along the Korean peninsula in late October.

Events Late October On October 20, a cold front produced snowfall on Mount Seorak, the first snow of the season in South Korea. Three days later, Mount Fuji recorded Japan's first snowfall of the season, which was 21 days later than average. Early November

Heavy rain and snow from the remnants of Cyclone Montha caused numerous avalanches in Nepal, resulting in nine fatalities. Seven of the fatalities came on Mount Yalung Ri, and two occurred on Panbari Mountain.

Mid-January A winter storm hit the Russian Far East, killing two people in Kamchatka.https://www.wionews.com/world/-snow-apocalypse-record-snowfall-buries-buildings-towns-in-russia-s-kamchatka-watch-1768726438428/ Snowfall in the region was as high as . Late January Multiple rounds of snow across Japan resulted in 30 fatalities throughout late January. One such snowstorm resulted in the closure of New Chitose Airport. Train services were also cancelled during the outburst of snow, while several highways were closed. Snowfall throughout those two weeks resulted in Aomori reached .

Late February A fierce winter storm swept through Mongolia on February 21-24. The storm brought heavy snow, winds as fast as , and temperatures as low as . The storm led to 5 fatalities and 56 injuries. Early March A major snowstorm on March 1-2 affected many areas of northern China. Light snow fell in Beijing, triggering alerts for icy roads. In Tianjin, 11 flights were cancelled due to the snow.

2025–26 Asian winter

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