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Furano Now: Tuesday 17th December 2024

  • Dec 17, 2024
  • 2 min read

Updated: Oct 19, 2025

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido


New snowfall at base 4cm
Snowfall at base this season 150cm

Posted on Tuesday 17th December 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here.


Hello Skiers and Boarders,


Nice and cold, a dusting of new snow, and the overall snow quality on the runs is excellent.


No snowcat sightings today in Kitanomine, but haven't heard of any official delay to open date of 21st.


8 more shopping days until Christmas.


Think snow.


Ropeway, Lifts C, D, E open.



Furano Now 2024-2025 season

Data as of Tuesday 17th December 2024 Total snowfall at base 150cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 17 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (1st December) November 2024 snowfall 37cm reported on 6 days December 2024 snowfall 113cm reported on 11 days




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