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Furano Now: Thursday 16th December 2021

  • Dec 16, 2021
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido


New snowfall at base 10cm
Snowfall at base this season 118cm

Posted on Thursday 16th December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here.


It looks like a great day ahead and the skiing will be good with 10cm of new snow that has fallen overnight at base, and around 20cm on the upper mountain.


Snow has stopped falling and it is partly cloudy with the sun breaking through and hitting the peaks of the resort. Visibility is good.


In addition to the runs on the upper mountain, the Prince Romance chair is now open and catering for beginners.


Kitanomine Zone closed.

Furano Zone open.


Operating lifts:

Furano Ropeway

Furano Downhill Romance 2 chair

Prince Romance chair



Furano Now 2021-2022 season

Data as of Thursday 16th December 2021 Total snowfall at base 118cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 11 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (26th November) November 2021 snowfall 72cm reported on 5 days December 2021 snowfall 46cm reported on 6 days




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