Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 2cm Snowfall at base this season 623cm Posted on Wednesday 12th April 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Looking up at Kitanomine the grassy areas have been coated in white this morning. It is currently snowing/sleeting in the village and there has been 2cm of snow accumulated on gardens. The amount of fresh snow should be significant on the ski runs at the top of the resort. The snow is expected to continue through until tomorrow evening. There is fog on the mountain that extends to just above base level so visibility will be fair at best. A light wind is blowing but will pick up later in the morning. Furano Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Wednesday 12th April 2017 Total snowfall at base 623cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 85 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (8th November) November 2016 snowfall 110cm reported on 19 days December 2016 snowfall 178cm reported on 20 days January 2017 snowfall 126cm reported on 15 day February 2017 snowfall 132cm reported on 16 days March 2017 snowfall 73cm reported on 13 days April 2017 snowfall 4cm reported on 2 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 621cm Posted on Monday 10th April 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Chilly is the feeling of the morning with just +1c in the village right now, and the day high expected to be +8c. The cool temperatures have brought a light dusting of 2cm of fresh snow. The wind is moderate and gusting on and off. Winds will reduce tonight but be back again by tomorrow morning. The sky is mainly cloudy with a few breaks showing the blue behind it. FURANO ZONE Lifts are expected to operate as follows: Furano Ropeway 9:00am-16:00pm. Furano Downhill Romance 2 chairlift 8:45am-16:00pm. Furano Downhill Romance 3 chairlift 9:00am-16:00pm. Prince Romance chairlift CLOSED FOR SEASON. Furano Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Monday 10th April 2017 Total snowfall at base 621cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 84 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (8th November) November 2016 snowfall 110cm reported on 19 days December 2016 snowfall 178cm reported on 20 days January 2017 snowfall 126cm reported on 15 day February 2017 snowfall 132cm reported on 16 days March 2017 snowfall 73cm reported on 13 days April 2017 snowfall 2cm reported on 1 day 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 619cm Posted on Friday 31st March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Looking out of the window this morning the vista was back to winter, rather than spring, with the village coated in a blanket of white. There is 3cm of new snow that has accumulated, but even though temperatures are negative the snow is wet and heavy. i would expect it to be lighter higher up on the ski area. It is light overcast conditions right now with good visibility, except right at the top of the mountain where there is some cloud lingering on the peak and rolling down a little. FURANO ZONE Lifts are expected to operate as follows: Furano Ropeway 9:00am-16:00pm. Furano Downhill Romance 2 chairlift 8:45am-16:00pm. Furano Downhill Romance 3 chairlift 9:00am-16:00pm. Prince Romance chairlift 9:00am-16:00pm. Furano Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 31st March 2017 Total snowfall at base 619cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 83 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (8th November) November 2016 snowfall 110cm reported on 19 days December 2016 snowfall 178cm reported on 20 days January 2017 snowfall 126cm reported on 15 day February 2017 snowfall 132cm reported on 16 days March 2017 snowfall 73cm 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 616cm Posted on Friday 24th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is a lovely morning with mostly cloudy skies, but plenty of sunshine managing to get through. Temperatures right now are fairly chilly, but will certainly warm up during the day. There has been a very light dusting of fresh snow. FURANO ZONE Furano Ropeway 8:30am-16:00pm. Furano Downhill Romance 2 chairlift 8:45am-16:00pm. Furano Downhill Romance 3 chairlift 9:00am-16:00pm. Prince Romance chairlift 8:30am-19:30pm. Downhill Swift Lift 1 9:00am-16:00pm KITANOMINE ZONE Kitanomine Gondola 9:00am-16:00pm. Kitanomine Swift Lift 1 8:30am-19:30pm. Kitanomine Romance Lift 2 8:45am-16:00pm. Link Lift 9:00am-16:00pm Furano Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 24th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 616cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 82 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (8th November) November 2016 snowfall 110cm reported on 19 days December 2016 snowfall 178cm reported on 20 days January 2017 snowfall 126cm reported on 15 day February 2017 snowfall 132cm reported on 16 days March 2017 snowfall 70cm 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 615cm Posted on Thursday 23rd March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is snowing lightly right now and should continue to do so throughout the day. The temperature is just below freezing in the village so expect a frosty hard base directly under the dusting of 3cm of new snow. The sky is overcast but i may break up and be partially sunny later in the morning. Furano Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Thursday 23rd March 2017 Total snowfall at base 615cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 81 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (8th November) November 2016 snowfall 110cm reported on 19 days December 2016 snowfall 178cm reported on 20 days January 2017 snowfall 126cm reported on 15 day February 2017 snowfall 132cm reported on 16 days March 2017 snowfall 69cm 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 612cm Posted on Wednesday 22nd March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Winter rolls on with a nice dusting of 3cm of fresh snow this morning. It will be a spring snow day with the temperature already in the positives. With mostly cloudy sky the sun will be partially blocked so the snow shouldn't soften and go slushy too much in the morning. And even better news lies ahead...heavy snow forecast tonight! FURANO ZONE Furano Ropeway 8:30am-16:00pm. Furano Downhill Romance 2 chairlift 8:45am-16:00pm. Furano Downhill Romance 3 chairlift 9:00am-16:00pm. Prince Romance chairlift 8:30am-19:30pm. Downhill Swift Lift 1 9:00am-16:00pm KITANOMINE ZONE Kitanomine Gondola 9:00am-16:00pm. Kitanomine Swift Lift 1 8:30am-19:30pm. Kitanomine Romance Lift 2 8:45am-16:00pm. Link Lift 9:00am-16:00pm Furano Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Wednesday 22nd March 2017 Total snowfall at base 612cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 80 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (8th November) November 2016 snowfall 110cm reported on 19 days December 2016 snowfall 178cm reported on 20 days January 2017 snowfall 126cm reported on 15 day February 2017 snowfall 132cm reported on 16 days March 2017 snowfall 66cm 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 609cm Posted on Friday 17th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . There was some new snow on the ground this morning. Earlier on clouds were close to the top of the resort, but they have moved higher and have broken up, and it is now mostly clear sky with sunshine. There is a light breeze coming and going. Warm temperatures mean the mountain is spring snow conditions from top to bottom. At the moment the snow is just slightly soft and not slushy, so the skiing is very good. Furano Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 17th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 609cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 79 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (8th November) November 2016 snowfall 110cm reported on 19 days December 2016 snowfall 178cm reported on 20 days January 2017 snowfall 126cm reported on 15 day February 2017 snowfall 132cm reported on 16 days March 2017 snowfall 63cm 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 605cm Posted on Thursday 16th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Good news on the snow front with moderate precipitation and 4cm accumulation on the ground in the village. Conditions are low cloud this morning and this is causing variable visibility on the mountain when combined with the snow. Temperatures are mild but it sure feels cold due to the moderate wind whipping around the village. The winds on the resort itself are varying between moderate to strong and are interfering with lift operations. See below for the lifts that are on hold. FURANO ZONE Furano Ropeway 8:30am-16:00pm. Furano Downhill Romance 2 chairlift 8:45am-16:00pm - on hold due to wind Furano Downhill Romance 3 chairlift 9:00am-16:00pm - on hold due to wind Prince Romance chairlift 8:30am-16:30pm. Downhill Swift Lift 1 9:00am-19:30pm - on hold due to wind KITANOMINE ZONE Kitanomine Gondola 9:00am-16:00pm - on hold due to wind Kitanomine Swift Lift 1 8:30am-19:30pm Kitanomine Romance Lift 2 8:45am-16:00pm Link Lift 9:00am-16:00pm Furano Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Thursday 16th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 605cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 78 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (8th November) November 2016 snowfall 110cm reported on 19 days December 2016 snowfall 178cm reported on 20 days January 2017 snowfall 126cm reported on 15 day February 2017 snowfall 132cm reported on 16 days March 2017 snowfall 59cm 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 601cm Posted on Friday 10th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It looks like another nice day with light grey skies and plenty of sun beaming down on the resort. We have received 3cm of new snow overnight. Furano Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Friday 10th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 601cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 77 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (8th November) November 2016 snowfall 110cm reported on 19 days December 2016 snowfall 178cm reported on 20 days January 2017 snowfall 126cm reported on 15 day February 2017 snowfall 132cm reported on 16 days March 2017 snowfall 55cm reported on 7 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 7cm Snowfall at base this season 598cm Posted on Thursday 9th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . 7cm new snow this morning and a nice sunny day. Spring is definitely creeping in with daytime sun getting stronger and all roads are now tar seal, rather than 10cm of ice and the footpaths are also breaking through. FURANO ZONE Furano Ropeway 8:30am-15:50pm. Furano Downhill Romance 2 chairlift 8:45am-15:50pm. Furano Downhill Romance 3 chairlift 9:00am-15:50pm. Prince Romance chairlift 8:30am-16:30pm. Downhill Swift Lift 1 9:00am-19:30pm KITANOMINE ZONE Kitanomine Gondola 9:00am-15:50pm. Kitanomine Swift Lift 1 8:30am-19:30pm. Kitanomine Romance Lift 2 8:45am-15:50pm. Link Lift 9:00am-16:00pm Furano Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Thursday 9th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 598cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 76 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (8th November) November 2016 snowfall 110cm reported on 19 days December 2016 snowfall 178cm reported on 20 days January 2017 snowfall 126cm reported on 15 day February 2017 snowfall 132cm reported on 16 days March 2017 snowfall 52cm reported on 6 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 582cm Posted on Tuesday 7th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . March is turning out to be good for snow with a further 5cm of fresh to report. It has been snowing all morning, although it has eased off to snow flurries in the village at the moment. It is an overcast day but still quite bright with strong sunlight breaking through. Wind around the base is light, but is gusting to moderate at times. The outlook for tomorrow is much the same as today with light snow and light winds, but there should be more direct sun with broken cloud conditions. FURANO ZONE Furano Ropeway 8:30am-15:50pm. Furano Downhill Romance 2 chairlift 8:45am-15:50pm. Furano Downhill Romance 3 chairlift 9:00am-15:50pm. Prince Romance chairlift 8:30am-16:30pm. Downhill Swift Lift 1 9:00am-19:30pm KITANOMINE ZONE Kitanomine Gondola 9:00am-15:50pm. Kitanomine Swift Lift 1 8:30am-19:30pm. Kitanomine Romance Lift 2 8:45am-15:50pm. Link Lift 9:00am-16:00pm Furano Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Tuesday 7th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 582cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 74 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (8th November) November 2016 snowfall 110cm reported on 19 days December 2016 snowfall 178cm reported on 20 days January 2017 snowfall 126cm reported on 15 day February 2017 snowfall 132cm reported on 16 days March 2017 snowfall 36cm reported on 4 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 591cm Posted on Wednesday 8th March 2017 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . This is the fifth consecutive day of snow, and this morning there is 9cm of accumulation in the village. Pleasingly it is light dry powder, so it will be a good day on the slopes with all main runs being groomed powder. Sky conditions are broken cloud with large patches of blue sky and sunshine, and little in the way of wind. Tomorrow looks like it will be overcast but the snow is forecast to continue. Furano Now 2016-2017 season Data as of Wednesday 8th March 2017 Total snowfall at base 591cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 75 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 32cm (8th November) November 2016 snowfall 110cm reported on 19 days December 2016 snowfall 178cm reported on 20 days January 2017 snowfall 126cm reported on 15 day February 2017 snowfall 132cm reported on 16 days March 2017 snowfall 45cm reported on 5 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