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Furano Now: Saturday 31st December 2022

  • Dec 31, 2022
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido


New snowfall at base 1cm
Snowfall at base this season 258cm

Posted on Saturday 31st December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here.


It is a cold start to the day with -9c. The temperature will rise to a warmish -2c as the day progresses. There is low cloud enveloping the top half of the resort but looks like it will lift - visibility is good on the lower mountain and fair at elevation. There is some light snow falling and wind conditions are calm. All lift are operating except for the magic carpets.



Furano Now 2022-2023 season

Data as of Saturday 31st December 2022 Total snowfall at base 258cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 24 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




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