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Furano Now: Sunday 3rd December 2023

  • Dec 3, 2023
  • 2 min read

Updated: Oct 19, 2025

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido


New snowfall at base 5cm
Snowfall at base this season 129cm

Posted on Sunday 3rd December 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here.


The morning has started off at -4c but the day will end up relatively warm with the high temperature heading up to +2c. The day will be mostly cloudy with some clear weather breaks. Wind conditions are calm with a high breeze on the mountain. The resort is now opening up more terrain as there is definitely plenty of snow coverage. A1 & A2 course are now open and this means that you can now ski from the top of the Ropeway back to base.


Furano Zone is open as follows.


Operating lifts:

Furano Ropeway

Furano Romance 2 chair (D).


Open courses:

D1

D2

A1

A2


Kitanomine Zone closed



Furano Now 2023-2024 season

Data as of Sunday 3rd December 2023 Total snowfall at base 129cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 10 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 41cm (30th November) November 2023 snowfall 120cm reported on 8 days December 2023 snowfall 9cm reported on 2 days




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