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Furano Now: Thursday 8th December 2022

  • Dec 8, 2022
  • 2 min read

Updated: Oct 18, 2025

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido


New snowfall at base 14cm
Snowfall at base this season 61cm

Posted on Thursday 8th December 2022 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here.


The weather is snow this morning and the precipitation is coming down heavily. There is 14cm of new snow on the ground. The snow is forecast to stop before midday and the remainder of the day will be cloudy. It is -5c at the moment and will hit a high of -2c later on. With plenty of fresh snow and no wind it will be pleasant on the slopes. The only operating lift is the Prince Romance lift, and the resort is yet to announce the planned opening of other lifts.


Furano Ski Area is open

Kitanomine Zone: closed

Furano Zone: open


Operating lifts: Prince Romance Lift



Furano Now 2022-2023 season

Data as of Thursday 8th December 2022 Total snowfall at base 61cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 7 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 21cm (5th December) November 2022 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day December 2022 snowfall 59cm reported on 6 days




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