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Furano Now: Saturday 2nd March 2024

  • Mar 2, 2024
  • 2 min read

Updated: Oct 19, 2025

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido


New snowfall at base 26cm
Snowfall at base this season 720cm

Posted on Saturday 2nd March 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here.


Overnight there were strong winds combined with snow, and 25cm of fresh snow has accumulated on the ground. The day is cloudy with snow expected to start up again this morning. The wind is still present and is blowing moderately around base. Plenty of new snow out on the mountain but a lot heavier than usual. Currently -9c, the day high will be -3c.


Kitanomine Zone open

Furano Zone open



Furano Now 2023-2024 season

Data as of Saturday 2nd March 2024 Total snowfall at base 720cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 66 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 46cm (18th December) November 2023 snowfall 120cm reported on 8 days December 2023 snowfall 213cm reported on 18 days January 2024 snowfall 243cm reported on 19 days February 2024 snowfall 118cm reported on 20 days March 2024 snowfall 26cm reported on 1 day




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