There is 9cm of new snow to report this morning.

Furano has received a good dump of 21cm of new snow overnight.

It has been snowing through the day in Furano, going from flutters to moderate precipitation.

There is a light dusting of snow at base level. The temperature is -3c as I post this report and will rise to -1c during the day.

Furano Ski Area will open for the 2020-21 winter season today.

More snow is needed before Furano Ski Area can open for the 2020-21 winter season.

There is a further 5cm of fresh snow to report this morning.

Furano Ski Resort is planning to open on 21 November 2020 subject to snow conditions.

It's time to start up the Furano Now reports as we are less than 3 weeks from the start of the season.

Furano Ski Resort is now closed for the season.

It is a sunny spring morning with a cool moderate breeze at base.

There has been 2cm of new snow at base and 5cm at the top of the mountain.

There has been an overnight dump of 6cm of spring snow in Furano town and the views are looking very picturesque.

There has been 3cm on new snow overnight.