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Furano Now: Saturday 1st February 2025

  • Feb 1, 2025
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido


New snowfall at base 7cm
Snowfall at base this season 355cm

Posted on Saturday 1st February 2025 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here.


Good morning skiers and boarders,


High overcast conditions, with some clouds inhabiting the top of the Furano & Kitanomine zones. Probably foggy on top.


A bit more snow thru yesterday and overnight. All contributions gratefully accepted.


Not icy, so a great day for skiing.


bonchi powder festival tonight. Food starts from 5:00 PM. Bonfire, dances, drums, fireworks etc. starting at 6:00 PM.


Think snow.


** Furano Zone Lift B (aka Furano Quad) is closed for the season due to mechanical failure. New braking mechanism must be fabricated.**


Furano Zone: All open except Lift B

Kitanomine: All lifts open.

Night skiiing until 7:30 PM tonight on Furano side. Until 7:00 PM on Kitanomine side because of bonchi powder festival.



Furano Now 2024-2025 season

Data as of Saturday 1st February 2025 Total snowfall at base 355cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 47 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (1st December) November 2024 snowfall 37cm reported on 6 days December 2024 snowfall 173cm reported on 21 days January 2025 snowfall 138cm reported on 19 days February 2025 snowfall 7cm reported on 1 day




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