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Furano Now: Sunday 10th January 2021

  • Jan 10, 2021
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido


New snowfall at base 1cm
Snowfall at base this season 324cm

Posted on Sunday 10th January 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here.


It is a beautiful clear bluebird morning.


Just a dusting of snow overnight but the snow on piste is still very fresh due to the consistent recent cold temperatures.


Although the carparks are full there is almost no waiting for lifts.


The resort has started the Kitanomine snow escalator.


Kitanomine Zone open

Furano Zone open



Furano Now 2020-2021 season

Data as of Sunday 10th January 2021 Total snowfall at base 324cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 37 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 27cm (8th December) November 2020 snowfall 48cm reported on 7 days December 2020 snowfall 241cm reported on 23 days January 2021 snowfall 35cm reported on 7 days




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