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Furano Now: Monday 11th January 2016

  • Jan 11, 2016
  • 2 min read

Updated: Oct 14, 2025

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido


New snowfall at base 9cm
Snowfall at base this season 499cm

Posted on Monday 11th January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here.


For most of yesterday there was a constant snowfall coming down on the resort, and the village, which meant there was a never ending fresh supply of soft powder on top of the runs. The day started off cloudy but that soon lifted around mid morning to give great views across the valley.


Last night some moderate winds passed thorugh the village, but they have long gone and it is calm around the base area with some wind still around the tops. This morning it is particularly cold with temperatures into the minus teens, and for the next few days this level of coldness will stay with us.


Snow should continue to fall through today, and tomorrow, getting lighter each day through until Friday, on which it seems we are due for a break from the snow. There has been another impressive 9cm of fresh snow at base over night.


Happy powder riding to those who can get out there today.



Furano Now 2015-2016 season

Data as of Monday 11th January 2016 Total snowfall at base 499cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 37 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (5th December) November 2015 snowfall 77cm reported on 6 days December 2015 snowfall 286cm reported on 20 days January 2016 snowfall 136cm reported on 11 days




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