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Furano Now: Monday 18th February 2019

  • Feb 18, 2019
  • 2 min read

Updated: Oct 16, 2025

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido


New snowfall at base 19cm
Snowfall at base this season 490cm

Posted on Monday 18th February 2019 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here.


The snowstorm that come in yesterday has passed and this morning there is a buzz around the village as people do some serious snow removal from their driveways. There is 19cm of new snow since the last report. Once again it is a little heavier than the usual light Furano powder, but still of a great quality. Visibility is great with clear skies above, and there is no wind at present. The mountain is sparkling in the morning sun and all that fresh snow has been nicely groomed from top to bottom. Off piste areas will offer great conditions.


Open lifts:

Prince Romance chair

Downhill Romance 2 chair

Downhill Romance 3 chair

Furano Ropeway

Kitanomine quad chair

Kitanomine 2 chair

Kitanomine Gondola

Link chair



Furano Now 2018-2019 season

Data as of Monday 18th February 2019 Total snowfall at base 490cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 55cm (19th December) November 2018 snowfall 69cm reported on 6 days December 2018 snowfall 200cm reported on 21 days January 2019 snowfall 147cm reported on 19 days February 2019 snowfall 74cm reported on 12 days




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