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Furano Now: Saturday 5th December 2020

  • Dec 5, 2020
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido


New snowfall at base 8cm
Snowfall at base this season 98cm

Posted on Saturday 5th December 2020 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here.


There has been 8cm on new snow since the last report.


Snow coverage is good on the open runs and with A2 course opening today you can ski from the top to the base of the ropeway.


Grooming of the courses of the top chair lift E was in progress this morning suggesting that the resort may soon open this as well.


The open courses are D1 (800m), D2 (740m) and A1 (850m), A2(1,750m). Today D1 and D2 are reserved for race teams only.



Furano Now 2020-2021 season

Data as of Saturday 5th December 2020 Total snowfall at base 98cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 11 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 21cm (1st December) November 2020 snowfall 48cm reported on 7 days December 2020 snowfall 50cm reported on 4 days




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