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Furano Now: Monday 16th December 2013

  • Dec 16, 2013
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido


New snowfall at base 40cm
Snowfall at base this season 147cm

Posted on Monday 16th December 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here.


Furano was hit by a serious snow storm last night that dumped another 40cm at village level.


This has changed things dramatically and we expect more of the mountain to open up over the rest of the week. The most significant change for today is that Downhill Romance 3 chair is now operating which opens up access to more challenging terrain. The snow that has fallen is very heavy compared to the normal Furano light powder and is perfect for bulking up the base.


Operating lifts:

Furano Ropeway 8:30am-3:10pm

Downhill Romance 2 chair 8:45am-3:10pm

Downhill Romance 3 chair 9:00am-3:00pm

Prince Romance 8:30am - 8:00pm


Courses:

Sailer

Shirakaba

Spies (partially open) from top of Ropeway until bottom of Down Hill Romance 2 chair.

Prince Course

Todamatsu

Panorama



Furano Now 2013-2014 season

Data as of Monday 16th December 2013 Total snowfall at base so far 147cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 9 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (14th and 16th December) November 2013 snowfall 30cm reported on 2 days December 2013 snowfall 117cm reported on 7 days




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