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Furano Now: Friday 26th February 2016

  • Feb 26, 2016
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido


New snowfall at base 6cm
Snowfall at base this season 717cm

Posted on Friday 26th February 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here.


The day started out very cold again and the cool temperatures have persisted through the day. This morning 6cm of fresh powder was measured in the village and it has been snowing lightly continuously since then. The light snow is forecast for the next few days and temperatures will remain cold. Sunday looks like it may delivery some nice clear weather.



Furano Now 2015-2016 season

Data as of Friday 26th February 2016 Total snowfall at base 717cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 71 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (5th December) November 2015 snowfall 77cm reported on 6 days December 2015 snowfall 286cm reported on 20 days January 2016 snowfall 187cm reported on 22 days February 2016 snowfall 167cm reported on 23 days




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