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Furano Now: Thursday 22nd December 2022

  • Dec 22, 2022
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido


New snowfall at base 1cm
Snowfall at base this season 202cm

Posted on Thursday 22nd December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here.


Winds around the base area are very strong and the resort has advised that lift operations are likely to be affected by the wind. It is clear sky above and visibility is good. There is only a dusting of snow since yesterday. It is a wintery start to the day at -6c but the high will push through to a warm +3c.


Operating lifts:

Prince Romance Lift

Downhill Romance chair 2

Furano Ropeway


Lift operations may be suspended due to strong wind.



Furano Now 2022-2023 season

Data as of Thursday 22nd December 2022 Total snowfall at base 202cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 19 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 31cm (15th and 18th December) November 2022 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2022 snowfall 200cm reported on 18 days




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