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Furano Now: Monday 5th January 2015

  • Jan 5, 2015
  • 2 min read

Updated: Oct 11, 2025

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido


New snowfall at base 2cm
Snowfall at base this season 155cm


Posted on Monday 5th January 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here.


It is a glorious morning with the sun hitting the slopes and blue sky surrounding. Dont be fooled by the presence on the sun though as the temperatures are very cold, so be sure to wrap up warm and put some coins in the the pocket for a hot coffee which will be needed after a few runs. There has been a dusting of snow overnight and the mountain has been extensively groomed and good powder conditions prevail. Kitanomine Gondola will be operating from 10am, and for the first time this season Ladies Downhill will be open from the top of the gondola.


Opening, lift & other notes:


Prince Romance chair 8:30-16:00

Furano Downhill Swift Lift No.1 9:00-20:00

Furano Ropeway 8:30-15:30

Downhill Romance 2 chair 8:45-15:30

Downhill Romance 3 chair 9:00-15:30

Link lift 9:00-15:30

Kitanomine Swift 1 chair 8:30-20:00

Kitanomine Romance 2 chair 8:45-15:30

Kitanomine Gondola 10:00-15:30



Furano Now 2014-2015 season

Data as of Monday 5th January 2015 Total snowfall at base 155cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 21 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (24th December) November 2014 snowfall 15cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 123cm reported on 17 days January 2015 snowfall 17cm reported on 3 days




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