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Furano Now: Thursday 20th February 2014

  • Feb 20, 2014
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido


New snowfall at base 2cm
Snowfall at base this season 442cm

Posted on Thursday 20th February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here.


The day is looking like it will be a cracker with clear blue skies and a dusting over overnight snow.


There is no wind in the village and an almost unnoticeable breeze on the mountain.


There may be some light snow start falling from afternoon but nothing major. The next few days should be clear with sunshine.


Operating lifts:


Kitanomine Gondola 9:00am-3:50pm

Kitanomine high speed quad 8:30am-8:00pm

Kitanomine 2 chair 8:45am-3:50pm

Link Lift 9:00am-3:50pm

Furano Ropeway 8:30am-3:50pm

Furano Downhill Swift Lift 1 9:00am-8:00pm

Downhill Romance 2 chair 8:45am-3:50pm

Downhill Romance 3 chair 9:00am-3:50pm

Prince Romance 8:30am - 4:00pm



Furano Now 2013-2014 season

Data as of Thursday 20th February 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 442cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 48 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (14th and 16th December) November 2013 snowfall 30cm reported on 2 days December 2013 snowfall 155cm reported on 13 days January 2014 snowfall 174cm reported on 19 days February 2014 snowfall 83cm reported on 14 days




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