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Furano Now: Thursday 14th January 2021

  • Jan 14, 2021
  • 2 min read

Updated: Oct 17, 2025

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido


New snowfall at base 5cm
Snowfall at base this season 337cm

Posted on Thursday 14th January 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here.


The Link Lift is closed today due to mechanical failure.


It was very warm with the high hovering around 0c. Today is -6c and heading for a high of -4c.


The snow will be frosty on the lower half of the mountain due to yesterday's warmth.


It is snowing lightly with 5cm of accumulation overnight. There is a light breeze and visibility is good.



Furano Now 2020-2021 season

Data as of Thursday 14th January 2021 Total snowfall at base 337cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 39 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 48cm reported on 9 days




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