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Furano Now: Sunday 6th May 2018

  • May 6, 2018
  • 2 min read

Updated: Oct 16, 2025

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido


New snowfall at base 0cm
Snowfall at base this season 659cm

Posted on Sunday 6th May 2018 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here.


All good things come to and end and today is the end of the season for Furano Ski Area.


It is no longer possible ski from top to bottom as all of the snow has melted away from the middle of the resort downwards.


The only skiable lift is the Downhill 2 chair which gives a run of around 800m. Weather wise it is overcast and warm at +10c.


Visibility is good and snow conditions are spring snow, getting very sticky mid morning.


Enjoy...it's the last one until next season, later this year, which should start in November.



Furano Now 2017-2018 season

Data as of Sunday 6th May 2018 Total snowfall at base 659cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 76 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 31cm (2nd March) November 2017 snowfall 125cm reported on 13 days December 2017 snowfall 206cm reported on 22 days January 2018 snowfall 151cm reported on 18 days February 2018 snowfall 117cm reported on 19 days March 2018 snowfall 59cm reported on 3 days April 2018 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day May 2018 snowfall 0cm




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