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Furano Now: Sunday 20th December 2020

  • Dec 20, 2020
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido


New snowfall at base 2cm
Snowfall at base this season 197cm

Posted on Sunday 20th December 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here.


The sky is mostly clear and it is looking like a very nice morning. The morning should be sunny and snow is not expected during the day.


It is a true winter temperature today with -16c at base right now and the high will rise to -8c by midday.


The slopes are in excellent condition with recent snow. Yesterday there was plenty of fresh powder on the trails to enjoy. This morning the main trails have all been groomed.


Furano Zone open

Kitanomine Zone closed



Furano Now 2020-2021 season

Data as of Sunday 20th December 2020 Total snowfall at base 197cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 21 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 27cm (8th December) November 2020 snowfall 48cm reported on 7 days December 2020 snowfall 149cm reported on 14 days




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