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Furano Now: Monday 20th December 2021

  • Dec 20, 2021
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido


New snowfall at base 10cm
Snowfall at base this season 158cm

Posted on Monday 20th December 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here.


There is 10cm of new snow around the base and it is the very light dry powder that Furano is known for. Snow is still coming down and it is forecast to continue until early afternoon. There is no notable wind in the village.


Furano Zone is skiable from peak to base, and the resort have announced the intention to open Kitanomine Zone from Thursday, snow conditions permitting. Looking forward into the week, snow is expected daily.


Kitanomine Zone closed.

Furano Zone open.


Operating lifts:

Furano Ropeway

Furano Downhill Romance 2 chair

Furano Downhill Romance 3 chair

Prince Romance chair



Furano Now 2021-2022 season

Data as of Monday 20th December 2021 Total snowfall at base 158cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 14 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (26th November) November 2021 snowfall 72cm reported on 5 days December 2021 snowfall 86cm reported on 9 days




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