A fresh layer of white blanketed Furano overnight as a late-season snowmaker moved through the area. Around 6cm+ fell in the village, and the mountain saw upwards of 10cm. The fresh powder combined with the -5 overnight lows made for plenty of happy skiers this morning. Temperatures peaked at just above freezing, but have now gone back down below the 0 degree mark. It's the beginning of April, and although Kitanomine is closed for the season, Furano Zone is in top condition with 190cm of snow and 4,100 meters of skiable courses open for business. Looking back at last year on this day, there was only 100cm of snow on the mountain, which just goes to show you how favorable this winter has been for snowfall.

Overnight lows should bottom out around -8 with a chance of snow for tomorrow and many more days next week!