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Furano Now: Sunday 22nd January 2023

  • Jan 22, 2023
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido


New snowfall at base 2cm
Snowfall at base this season 370cm

Posted on Sunday 22nd January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here.


It is another nice clear morning over Furano with high cloud. Lower cloud is stuck on the peaks but looks like it will move on. There is no wind and an overnight dusting of 2cm of snow is on the ground. The forecast is showing the possibility of snow from mid morning. The temperature is currently -14c and the high will be a fairly cold -8c.


Kitanomine Zone open

Furano Zone open



Furano Now 2022-2023 season

Data as of Sunday 22nd January 2023 Total snowfall at base 370cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 40 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 31cm (15th and 18th December) November 2022 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2022 snowfall 256cm reported on 23 days January 2023 snowfall 112cm reported on 16 days




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