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Furano Now: Wednesday 3rd January 2024

  • Jan 3, 2024
  • 2 min read

Updated: Oct 19, 2025

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido


New snowfall at base 8cm
Snowfall at base this season 352cm

Posted on Wednesday 3rd January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here.


There is low cloud over the resort this morning with some light snow precipitation. It is another mild day, currently -4c with a daytime high of -1c expected. A total of 8cm of fresh snow has accumulated on the ground at base. Visibility looks limited on the upper mountain until the low cloud lifts.


Furano Zone open

Kitanomine Zone open



Furano Now 2023-2024 season

Data as of Wednesday 3rd January 2024 Total snowfall at base 352cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 28 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 19cm reported on 2 days




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