Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 644cm Posted on Tuesday 23rd March 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is snowing lightly and there is 5cm of fresh snow at base level. The snow is forecast to stop later this morning and conditions will be cloudy for the rest of the day. Conditions are calm compared to the last couple of days. Visibility is good on the lower mountain and cloud is covering the peaks. Tomorrow we should see some sun and spring warmth with a high of +7c predicted. Furano Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Tuesday 23rd March 2021 Total snowfall at base 644cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 75 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 39cm (4th February) November 2020 snowfall 48cm reported on 7 days December 2020 snowfall 241cm reported on 23 days January 2021 snowfall 94cm reported on 20 days February 2021 snowfall 178cm reported on 18 days March 2021 snowfall 83cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 646cm Posted on Monday 5th April 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Furano is now well into spring and a lot of the snow around the village has melted away in the last 1-2 weeks. The ski area still has excellent coverage and there is great spring skiing on the Furano Zone, with the Kitanomine Zone being closed for the season. Overnight there has been a light dusting of snow of 2cm. It is +1c now and will warm up to +6c later in the day. It is calm with no wind, and cloudy. The cloud will likely give way to sun after lunch. Kitanomine Zone closed Furano Zone open Furano Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Monday 5th April 2021 Total snowfall at base 646cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 76 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 39cm (4th February) November 2020 snowfall 48cm reported on 7 days December 2020 snowfall 241cm reported on 23 days January 2021 snowfall 94cm reported on 20 days February 2021 snowfall 178cm reported on 18 days March 2021 snowfall 83cm reported on 7 days April 2021 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 649cm Posted on Thursday 15th April 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Despite recent warm daytime temperatures of up to 15c, Furano was hit by a snow front this morning and the village is blanketed in white again. The snow has stopped and it is blue sky above with some cloud. The current temperature is +1c and the high will be +6c today. The sun should stay through the afternoon. Tomorrow will be similar, and rain looks to be almost certain for Saturday and Sunday. Kitanomine Zone closed Furano Zone open Furano Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Thursday 15th April 2021 Total snowfall at base 649cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 77 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 39cm (4th February) November 2020 snowfall 48cm reported on 7 days December 2020 snowfall 241cm reported on 23 days January 2021 snowfall 94cm reported on 20 days February 2021 snowfall 178cm reported on 18 days March 2021 snowfall 83cm reported on 7 days April 2021 snowfall 5cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 649cm Posted on Monday 26th April 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is a perfect spring day with clear blue sky and the morning sun shining strongly. It will stay relatively cool. The temperature is -1c now and will go up to a high of +4c. As it is getting close to the end of the season the snow around the base area has now melted away. Skiing is restricted to the Furano Downhill 2 chairlift on the upper mountain. Access to this chair is via the Furano Ropeway. It is no longer possible to ski back to the base area. Kitanomine Zone closed Furano Zone partially open Furano Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Monday 26th April 2021 Total snowfall at base 649cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 77 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 39cm (4th February) November 2020 snowfall 48cm reported on 7 days December 2020 snowfall 241cm reported on 23 days January 2021 snowfall 94cm reported on 20 days February 2021 snowfall 178cm reported on 18 days March 2021 snowfall 83cm reported on 7 days April 2021 snowfall 5cm 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 39cm Snowfall at base this season 429cm Posted on Thursday 4th February 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Furano was hit by a major snow front on Tuesday and Wednesday. That has delivered a total of 39cm of light dry powder at town level. The weather has cleared and today is light cloud over the resort, with the morning sun breaking through. It will stay cold today with a high of -9c. Currently it is -12c. With no wind and plenty of fresh snow, the skiing will be excellent on and off trail. Furano Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Thursday 4th February 2021 Total snowfall at base 429cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 53 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 39cm (4th February) November 2020 snowfall 48cm reported on 7 days December 2020 snowfall 241cm reported on 23 days January 2021 snowfall 94cm reported on 20 days February 2021 snowfall 46cm reported on 3 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 649cm Posted on Sunday 9th May 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . The 2020-21 ski season has come to an end in Furano so it is a good time for a little reflection. The season will mostly be remembered for the effect of Covid on visitor numbers to the resort. While overnight guest numbers were significantly impacted there were still visitors to the resort, as well as locals and day trippers from other towns and cities in Hokkaido. The carparks at base area were typically full on weekends and public holidays. In terms of snow, it turned out to be quite a high snowfall year with a total of 644cm of snow recorded. It is important to note this is measured in the Kitanomine ski village and not on the mountain itself. The amount of new snow on the ski resort itself will almost always be significantly higher than the daily New Snowfall number. Looking at the months in terms of snowfall; November had lower than usual snowfall at 48cm, December was exceptional at 241cm, January was a little lower than normal at 94cm, February was one of the highest snowfalls of recent years at 178cm, and March was also a good month at 83cm. The snow is all melted away around the resort now, and the brown under the snow is now turning into the vivid green of spring season. Furano Now will be back later in the year around November to start reporting in the build up to the 2021-22 winter. Here's hoping borders will have reopened by then and we are on the way back to normality. Furano Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Monday 26th April 2021 Total snowfall at base 649cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 77 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 39cm (4th February) November 2020 snowfall 48cm reported on 7 days December 2020 snowfall 241cm reported on 23 days January 2021 snowfall 94cm reported on 20 days February 2021 snowfall 178cm reported on 18 days March 2021 snowfall 83cm reported on 7 days April 2021 snowfall 5cm reported on 2 days May 2021 snowfall 0cm Previous 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 383cm Posted on Sunday 31st January 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is snowing lightly with a slight breeze blowing. Light snow is forecast through the day. Cloud is low, and combined with the snow means visibility is limited. The current temperature is -9c and will rise to a high of -6c. Snow conditions are excellent with plenty of recent powder. Furano Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Sunday 31st January 2021 Total snowfall at base 383cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 50 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 27cm (8th December) November 2020 snowfall 48cm reported on 7 days December 2020 snowfall 241cm reported on 23 days January 2021 snowfall 94cm reported on 20 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 381cm Posted on Saturday 30th January 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . After the strong winds yesterday conditions are calm this morning. There is 12cm on new snow and it is currently snowing lightly. Cloud is low and visibility is okay but not great. More snow is forecast for the afternoon. It is -12c. Lift operations are back to normal but the resort has announced there could be some changes during the day. Furano Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Saturday 30th January 2021 Total snowfall at base 381cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 49 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 27cm (8th December) November 2020 snowfall 48cm reported on 7 days December 2020 snowfall 241cm reported on 23 days January 2021 snowfall 92cm reported on 19 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 369cm Posted on Friday 29th January 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Strong winds arrived last night and are still pounding the resort this morning. Both side of the resort are open, but there are several lift closures due to wind including Kitanomine Gondola, Furano Downhill 3 chair and Kitanomine 2 chair. It is cloudy with moderate snow, and this combined with the wind, means poor visibility at the moment. Currently -7c, the high for the day will be -3c. Furano Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Friday 29th January 2021 Total snowfall at base 369cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 48 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 27cm (8th December) November 2020 snowfall 48cm reported on 7 days December 2020 snowfall 241cm reported on 23 days January 2021 snowfall 80cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 367cm Posted on Wednesday 27th January 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . At base level the winds are very strong and this has meant the resort will not operate the Kitanomine Gondola. It is snowing lightly and sideways due to the wind. There is 2cm of accumulation on the ground. Snow is expected to continue through the day. It is -5c now, but will warm to +1c and that snow may turn into rain for a brief spell around midday. Furano Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Wednesday 27th January 2021 Total snowfall at base 367cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 47 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 27cm (8th December) November 2020 snowfall 48cm reported on 7 days December 2020 snowfall 241cm reported on 23 days January 2021 snowfall 78cm 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 365cm Posted on Sunday 24th January 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Good morning Sunday! It is a very nice morning with perfect blue sky all around. As usual with blue sky, the temperature is extremely cold, and is -19c at base at the time of this report. However the high will be significantly warmer at around -2c early afternoon. There is no wind, and smoke from chimneys is rising vertically. Snow conditions are packed powder. Furano Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Sunday 24th January 2021 Total snowfall at base 365cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 46 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 27cm (8th December) November 2020 snowfall 48cm reported on 7 days December 2020 snowfall 241cm reported on 23 days January 2021 snowfall 76cm 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 361cm Posted on Friday 22nd January 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . After mechanical issues yesterday the Kitanomine Gondola will be back in operation today. It is a clear morning with high cloud and large breaks letting in that early sunshine. The mild weather of yesterday is still with us and the high temperature today will be -3c. There is 4cm of new snow to report. Furano Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Friday 22nd January 2021 Total snowfall at base 361cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 45 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 27cm (8th December) November 2020 snowfall 48cm reported on 7 days December 2020 snowfall 241cm reported on 23 days January 2021 snowfall 72cm 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