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Furano Now: Tuesday 16th January 2024

  • Jan 16, 2024
  • 2 min read

Updated: Oct 19, 2025

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido


New snowfall at base 15cm
Snowfall at base this season 481cm

Posted on Tuesday 16th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here.


The snow storm of yesterday has passed and this morning is very calm with no breeze detectable around the base area. The weather is clear sky and the peak of the resort is lighting up orange in the sun. The morning is forecast to stay clear with cloud starting to come in from around noon. Clear sky usually means cold temperature in Furano, and today is no exception. -16c at base with a high of -8c. 15cm new snow delivered in yesterdays blustery weather.


Furano Zone open

Kitanomine Zone open



Furano Now 2023-2024 season

Data as of Tuesday 16th January 2024 Total snowfall at base 481cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 36 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 148cm reported on 10 days




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