Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 11cm Snowfall at base this season 248cm Posted on Friday 22nd December 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Heavy snow is falling in Furano and it has deposited 11cm on the ground in a relatively short time. Due to the snow, visibility is limited at the moment . The temperature -8c and the high will be -5. Will be a great day on the mountain with all this fresh snow. Kitanomine Zone opens tomorrow. Furano Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Friday 22nd December 2023 Total snowfall at base 248cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 20 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 46cm (18th December) November 2023 snowfall 120cm reported on 8 days December 2023 snowfall 128cm reported on 12 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Furano. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 13cm Snowfall at base this season 191cm Posted on Sunday 17th December 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . The snow front that arrived last night is continuing. This morning conditions have been good overall with the weather alternating between clear, and snowy with light wind. The temperature will get progressively colder as the morning rolls on. The snow has improved conditions on the course back to base, covering up some of the thinner patches. Wind is expected to increase around midday. Furano Zone is open as follows. Operating lifts: Furano Ropeway Furano Romance 2 chair (D) Furano Romance 3 chair (E) Prince Romance chair Open courses: A1 A2 C1 D1 D2 Kitanomine Zone closed Furano Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Sunday 17th December 2023 Total snowfall at base 191cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 18 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 41cm (30th November) November 2023 snowfall 120cm reported on 8 days December 2023 snowfall 71cm reported on 10 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Furano. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 46cm Snowfall at base this season 237cm Posted on Monday 18th December 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . The snow storm seems to have ended in Furano but has left a massive 46cm of new snow around the ski village. It is snowing lightly still, and snow is expected through to midday and then cloudy conditions after that. There is a slight breeze at the moment. Currently -9c the high for the day will be only -7c. If driving, need to allow plenty of time to de-snow and de-ice vehicles, and best to avoid streets that have not been snow cleared yet. Furano Zone is open as follows. Operating lifts: Furano Ropeway Furano Romance 2 chair (D) Furano Romance 3 chair (E) Prince Romance chair Open courses: A1 A2 C1 D1 D2 Kitanomine Zone closed Furano Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Monday 18th December 2023 Total snowfall at base 237cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 19 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 46cm (18th December) November 2023 snowfall 120cm reported on 8 days December 2023 snowfall 117cm reported on 11 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Furano. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 178cm Posted on Saturday 16th December 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . A nice light layer of fresh snow awaits this morning. Light cloud is over the mountain but visibility is good. Conditions are calm around base with a light breeze higher up. The temperature is -5c and will hit a high of +1c later in the day. More terrain has opened up this morning and the Furano Romance 3 chair is in operation, giving access to the peak. Furano Zone is open as follows. Operating lifts: Furano Ropeway Furano Romance 2 chair (D) Furano Romance 3 chair (E) Prince Romance chair Open courses: A1 A2 C1 D1 D2 Kitanomine Zone closed Furano Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Saturday 16th December 2023 Total snowfall at base 178cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 17 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 41cm (30th November) November 2023 snowfall 120cm reported on 8 days December 2023 snowfall 58cm reported on 9 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Furano. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 174cm Posted on Friday 15th December 2023 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . There is some very light snow falling with almost no wind present. The overall conditions will remain high cloud throughout the day. There is no change to the operating lifts and open courses. Since yesterdays report there has been 5cm of new snow that arrived in yesterdays blizzard conditions. Furano Zone is open as follows. Operating lifts: Furano Ropeway Furano Romance 2 chair (D). Prince Romance chair Open courses: A1 A2 C1 D1 D2 Kitanomine Zone closed Furano Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Friday 15th December 2023 Total snowfall at base 174cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 16 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 41cm (30th November) November 2023 snowfall 120cm reported on 8 days December 2023 snowfall 54cm reported on 8 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Furano. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 572cm Posted on Saturday 27th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is a clear morning with high cloud and a light wind around the base area. Since yesterday's report there has been a light dusting of around 3cm of new snow. The current temperature is -6c and the high will be similar to yesterday at -2c. Kitanomine Zone open Furano Zone open Furano Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Saturday 27th January 2024 Total snowfall at base 572cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 44 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 46cm (18th December) November 2023 snowfall 120cm reported on 8 days December 2023 snowfall 213cm reported on 18 days January 2024 snowfall 239cm reported on 18 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Furano. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 9cm Snowfall at base this season 557cm Posted on Thursday 25th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is snowing lightly at the moment and the snow is forecast to continue throughout the day. There is 9cm of new snow at base level. Wind is moderate and may increase. Low cloud is covering the resort, and this combined with wind and snow means visibility is limited. It is -7c and the daytime high will reach -3c. The resort has reported the it is possible some lift operations could be suspended due to expected bad weather conditions. Kitanomine Zone open Furano Zone open Furano Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Thursday 25th January 2024 Total snowfall at base 557cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 42 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 46cm (18th December) November 2023 snowfall 120cm reported on 8 days December 2023 snowfall 213cm reported on 18 days January 2024 snowfall 224cm reported on 16 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Furano. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 12cm Snowfall at base this season 569cm Posted on Friday 26th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . There is some cloud on the upper half of the mountain at the moment, but the morning is mainly clear and these conditions are expected to stay through the day. A light to moderate breeze is present around the base area. Yesterday's stormy weather deposited another 12cm of new snow during the day. It is -6c and the daytime high will be warm at -2c. Kitanomine Zone open Furano Zone open Furano Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Friday 26th January 2024 Total snowfall at base 569cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 43 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 46cm (18th December) November 2023 snowfall 120cm reported on 8 days December 2023 snowfall 213cm reported on 18 days January 2024 snowfall 236cm reported on 17 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Furano. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 17cm Snowfall at base this season 548cm Posted on Wednesday 24th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is a nice clear start to the day and the strong winds have passed. This morning wind conditions are calm with clear sky above. Cloud will start to creep in later in the morning. Snow is not expected but there was a further 17cm after the report was posted yesterday. The temperature is currently -12c and the daytime high will reach -2c around noon. Kitanomine Zone open Furano Zone open Furano Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Wednesday 24th January 2024 Total snowfall at base 548cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 41 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 46cm (18th December) November 2023 snowfall 120cm reported on 8 days December 2023 snowfall 213cm reported on 18 days January 2024 snowfall 215cm reported on 15 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Furano. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 42cm Snowfall at base this season 531cm Posted on Tuesday 23rd January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Furano is in the midst of an extreme snow storm at the moment. Extremely strong winds are blowing around base area and it is snowing heavily. The snow is coming in sideways and visibility is limited even around the village. It is a mild -3c and the high will go to +2c. The forecast is for snow to continue through the day. 42cm of new snow has accumulated noting that this is strongly wind affected and will be more and less in places. The resort has not put out a report of lift operation at the time of writing this report. Furano Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Tuesday 23rd January 2024 Total snowfall at base 531cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 40 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 46cm (18th December) November 2023 snowfall 120cm reported on 8 days December 2023 snowfall 213cm reported on 18 days January 2024 snowfall 198cm reported on 14 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Furano. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 489cm Posted on Monday 22nd January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is another windy start to the day with strong gusts around town. The resort has suspended the operation of Kitanomine Gondola due to the wind. The forecast is for high cloud, and at the moment it is partly cloudy with clear conditions. Expect some wind blown powder in places, and firm piste in areas that are exposed to the wind. Wind speed 5m/s at base and 20m/s near the top. Furano Zone open Kitanomine Zone open Furano Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Monday 22nd January 2024 Total snowfall at base 489cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 39 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 46cm (18th December) November 2023 snowfall 120cm reported on 8 days December 2023 snowfall 213cm reported on 18 days January 2024 snowfall 156cm reported on 13 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Furano. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 486cm Posted on Friday 19th January 2024 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is mostly clear over Furano town but there is early morning fog hovering over the resort. This is expected to lift and it should reveal a sunny morning. Cloud is expected later in the afternoon. There is no wind and there has been a dusting of snow overnight. The high of the day will be -4c. Furano Zone open Kitanomine Zone open Furano Now 2023-2024 season Data as of Friday 19th January 2024 Total snowfall at base 486cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 38 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 46cm (18th December) November 2023 snowfall 120cm reported on 8 days December 2023 snowfall 213cm reported on 18 days January 2024 snowfall 153cm reported on 12 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Furano. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com