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Furano Now: Friday 30th December 2022

  • Dec 30, 2022
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido


New snowfall at base 18cm
Snowfall at base this season 257cm

Posted on Friday 30th December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here.


Snow conditions are excellent as a result of yesterday's snow front. All lifts are expected to operate today except for the magic carpets. It looks like it will be high cloud through the day with a small amount of snow around midday. Wind conditions are calm. There is early morning fog sitting half way down the resort.


Operating lifts:

Prince Romance Lift

Downhill Romance Quad Chair 1

Downhill Romance Chair 2

Furano Ropeway

Kitanomine quad chair

Kitanomine 2 chair

Link Lift



Furano Now 2022-2023 season

Data as of Friday 30th December 2022 Total snowfall at base 257cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 23 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 31cm (15th and 18th December) November 2022 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2022 snowfall 255cm reported on 22 days




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