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Furano Now: Friday 25th December 2020

  • Dec 25, 2020
  • 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 226cm

Posted on Friday 25th December 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here.


A very Merry Christmas from Furano.


Well, yesterday was a tropical blip with +3c temperatures warming things up and bringing with it a period of moderate rain. That warmth has gone and we are back to the cold temperatures with daily snow expected over the next week.


There has been 8cm of fresh snow overnight. Weather conditions are clear with high broken cloud and we may see more snow in the afternoon.


Snow conditions will be fresh overnight powder on top of a frosty base caused by yesterdays warm blip.


All lifts on both sides of the mountain are operating except for the Kitanomine Snow Escalator.


Santa is usually out for a ski on Christmas day with sweets for the kids - keep an eye out.


Furano Zone open

Kitanomine Zone open



Furano Now 2020-2021 season

Data as of Friday 25th December 2020 Total snowfall at base 226cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 24 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 27cm (8th December) November 2020 snowfall 48cm reported on 7 days December 2020 snowfall 178cm reported on 17 days




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