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Furano Now: Tuesday 12th March 2013

  • Mar 12, 2013
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido


New snowfall at base 2cm
Snowfall at base this season 643cm

Weather overview Low cloud

Wind

Calm

Temperature -

Visibility OK



Posted at 10:14am on Tuesday 12th March 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here.


There is low cloud cover over the mountain at the moment and temperatures are just below freezing and will rise to above 0c around the base level. All runs have been groomed and have a nice layer of light dry central Hokkaido powder sitting on top. The forecast is for further snow during the remainder of the week.



Furano Now 2012-2013 season

Data as of Tuesday 12th March 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 643cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 79 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (11th March) November 2012 snowfall 69cm reported on 10 days December 2012 snowfall 162cm reported on 21 days January 2013 snowfall 130cm reported on 20 days February 2013 snowfall 152cm reported on 18 days March 2013 snowfall 130cm reported on 10 days




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