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Furano Now: Monday 4th January 2021

  • Jan 4, 2021
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido


New snowfall at base 1cm
Snowfall at base this season 301cm

Posted on Monday 4th January 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here.


There are some light snow flurries falling at the moment that has left a dusting of 1cm on new snow on the ground at base and 7cm at the top of the mountain.


It is a mostly clear day with high overcast conditions. Visibility is good and there is nothing in the way of wind at town level.


The temperature is -12c and will head up to -9c by midday.


Snow conditions on mountain are excellent with groomed powder on most trails.


Just a reminder that night skiing is operating on both sides of the resort until 7:30pm daily.


Kitanomine Zone open

Furano Zone open



Furano Now 2020-2021 season

Data as of Monday 4th January 2021 Total snowfall at base 301cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 33 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 27cm (8th December) November 2020 snowfall 48cm reported on 7 days December 2020 snowfall 241cm reported on 23 days January 2021 snowfall 12cm reported on 3 days




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