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Furano Now: Saturday 11th November 2023

  • Nov 11, 2023
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido


New snowfall at base 5cm
Snowfall at base this season 5cm

Posted on Saturday 11th November 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here.


Hello and welcome back.


Suddenly it is all white across the region. This morning has brought the first proper winter blast of the season.


It is currently -1c which is a total contrast to the +16c of yesterday. It is snowing moderately and there is 5cm of fresh snow on the ground at base level.


Furano Ski Resort has a target opening date of 25 November 2023 subject to snow conditions.


The week ahead has more snow forecast so the countdown to having the first runs of the season is on.



Furano Now 2023-2024 season

Data as of Saturday 11th November 2023 Total snowfall at base 5cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 day Most snowfall observed in 1 day 5cm (11th November) November 2023 snowfall 5cm reported on 1 day




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