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Furano Now: Saturday 13th January 2024

  • Jan 13, 2024
  • 2 min read

Updated: Oct 19, 2025

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido


New snowfall at base 21cm
Snowfall at base this season 445cm

Posted on Saturday 13th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here.


Another good day in Furano with plenty of fresh snow from recent snowfalls. Mostly clear conditions with little in the way of wind. Excellent groomed snow on trail, with untracked fresh powder off trail. All lifts operating except for the Kitanomine snow escalator.


Furano Zone open

Kitanomine Zone open



Furano Now 2023-2024 season

Data as of Saturday 13th January 2024 Total snowfall at base 445cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 33 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 46cm (18th December) November 2023 snowfall 120cm reported on 8 days December 2023 snowfall 213cm reported on 18 days January 2024 snowfall 112cm reported on 7 days




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