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Furano Now: Sunday 20th March 2016

  • Mar 20, 2016
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido


New snowfall at base 1cm
Snowfall at base this season 807cm

Posted on Sunday 20th March 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here.


Yesterday the rain did eventuate and hung around for a few hours, but didn't detract many from enjoying themselves on the mountain. Today the temperatures have dipped back to more wintery levels. After yesterdays rain the slopes will be a bit firm and frosty, although the sun is out and may help soften things a bit. The winds were fairly strong earlier in the morning but have reduced and now are only light around the village. There is a thin dusting of snow at village level.


Tomorrow should be similar but there may be cloud cover so we may not get to see the sun. Expect some more light snow between now and then.



Furano Now 2015-2016 season

Data as of Sunday 20th March 2016 Total snowfall at base 807cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 88 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (5th December) November 2015 snowfall 77cm reported on 6 days December 2015 snowfall 286cm reported on 20 days January 2016 snowfall 187cm reported on 22 days February 2016 snowfall 178cm reported on 26 days March 2016 snowfall 79cm reported on 14 days




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