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Furano Now: Sunday 5th February 2017

  • Feb 5, 2017
  • 2 min read

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido


New snowfall at base 7cm
Snowfall at base this season 448cm

Posted on Sunday 5th February 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here.


It is a great day on the slopes with plenty of overnight fresh snow. Premium Zone seems to have caught a substantial amount of snow and would have to be run of the day. The weather is clear and sun is hitting the resort making things feel pretty warm.


FURANO ZONE

Furano Ropeway 8:30am-15:40pm.

Furano Downhill Romance 2 chairlift 8:45am-15:40pm.

Furano Downhill Romance 3 chairlift 9:00am-15:40pm.

Prince Romance chairlift 8:30am-16:30pm.

Downhill Swift Lift 1 9:00am-19:30pm


KITANOMINE ZONE

Kitanomine Gondola 9:00am-15:40pm

Kitanomine Swift Lift 1 8:30am-19:30pm.

Kitanomine Romance Lift 2 8:45am-15:40pm.

Link Lift 9:00am-15:50pm



Furano Now 2016-2017 season

Data as of Sunday 5th February 2017 Total snowfall at base 448cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 59 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (8th November) November 2016 snowfall 110cm reported on 19 days December 2016 snowfall 178cm reported on 20 days January 2017 snowfall 126cm reported on 15 day February 2017 snowfall 34cm reported on 5 days




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