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Furano Now: Monday 22nd March 2021

  • Mar 22, 2021
  • 2 min read

Updated: Oct 17, 2025

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido


New snowfall at base 8cm
Snowfall at base this season 639cm

Posted on Monday 22nd March 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here.


Yesterday was the last day of the season for the Kitanomine Zone and from today only the Furano Zone will be operating for spring skiing.


Winds are very strong around the base area. At the moment the resort has not issued a report as to what lifts will be operating, but the wind will almost certainly affect lift operations - best to check with the resort for the latest update.


Snow showers are forecast and at the moment there is rain around the base area.


Yesterday there was 8cm of new snow.



Furano Now 2020-2021 season

Data as of Monday 22nd March 2021 Total snowfall at base 639cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 74 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 39cm (4th February) November 2020 snowfall 48cm reported on 7 days December 2020 snowfall 241cm reported on 23 days January 2021 snowfall 94cm reported on 20 days February 2021 snowfall 178cm reported on 18 days March 2021 snowfall 78cm reported on 6 days




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