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Furano Now: Tuesday 23rd December 2014

  • Dec 23, 2014
  • 2 min read

Updated: Oct 11, 2025

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido


New snowfall at base 5cm
Snowfall at base this season 81cm

Posted on Tuesday 23rd December 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here.


There is good news to report today with fresh snow overnight that has accumulated to 5cm at village level. The new snow combined with recent snow making efforts means the resort has been able to open Spies Course, which means there are now two courses skiable from the top of the Ropeway to base level. The opening of Spies will be great news for intermediate skiers as it offers a wider and more mellow terrain than Sailer Course.


The weather is cloudy with light winds increasing with elevation and temperatures around -11c at the top. There are light snow flurries at the moment but this look like it could change at anytime back to regular snow fall.


Opening, lift & other notes:


Prince Romance chair 8:30-20:00

Furano Ropeway 8:30-15:30

Downhill Romance 2 chair 8:40-15:30



Furano Now 2014-2015 season

Data as of Tuesday 23rd December 2014 Total snowfall at base 81cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 11 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 15cm (4th November and 14th December) November 2014 snowfall 15cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 66cm reported on 10 days




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