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Furano Now: Thursday 17th December 2020

  • Dec 17, 2020
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido


New snowfall at base 3cm
Snowfall at base this season 167cm

Posted on Thursday 17th December 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here.


It is -8c in town and heading for a high of just -7c today.


There is 3cm of new snow and it is snowing very lightly at the moment with the possibility of more coming in the afternoon.


The morning is looking pleasant with the early morning fog lifting to reveal partially clear skies.


Great skiing with plenty of fresh snow on the Furano Zone. Kitanomine Zone is scheduled for opening on December 24.



Furano Now 2020-2021 season

Data as of Thursday 17th December 2020 Total snowfall at base 167cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 18 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 27cm (8th December) November 2020 snowfall 48cm reported on 7 days December 2020 snowfall 119cm reported on 11 days




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