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Furano Now: Monday 2nd January 2023

  • Jan 2, 2023
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido


New snowfall at base 22cm
Snowfall at base this season 284cm

Posted on Monday 2nd January 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here.


The snow storm of yesterday has passed. Today will be mostly cloudy. At the moment there are breaks in the cloud revealing the blue sky behind. Some early morning cloud is sitting on the resort. Visibility is fair to good and should improve. Light to moderate winds are present around base, expect stronger at elevation. There is 22cm of fresh new snow since yesterday's report.


Kitanomine Zone open

Furano Zone open



Furano Now 2022-2023 season

Data as of Monday 2nd January 2023 Total snowfall at base 284cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 26 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 31cm (15th and 18th December) November 2022 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2022 snowfall 256cm reported on 23 days January 2023 snowfall 26cm reported on 2 days




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