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Furano Now: Saturday 26th November 2016

  • Nov 26, 2016
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido


New snowfall at base 11cm
Snowfall at base this season 95cm

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


With 11cm of new snow in the village this morning conditions on the mountain are absolutely superb with light powder snow in abundance. The mountain itself received around 20cm. It feels much warmer today and will continue to warm up during the day. Tomorrow will also be mild and the mild temperatures will bring some light rain at village level but the upper mountain should see snow instead.


Furano Zone is partially open with Furano Ropeway operating to upload and download skiers to and from the upper mountain. It is not possible to ski from the top to bottom of the mountain yet. The skiable lift is Downhill Romance no.2 chair and the skiable courses are the upper part of Sailer and Spies Course, and Shirakaba Course. Restaurant Downhill is open. Kitanomine Zone is closed.



Furano Now 2016-2017 season

Data as of Saturday 26th November 2016 Total snowfall at base 95cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 15 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (8th November) November 2016 snowfall 95cm reported on 15 days




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