Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 343cm Posted on Tuesday 3rd March 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . The snow and winds bringing it in, left us early in the evening and actually left us with not a great deal of snow overnight. 5cm which will be a tad left lower in the village. Today we will have a break from the snow with it returning tomorrow. Winds may also return tomorrow as well. Conditions will be a lot better then yesterday with a chance of some sun coming through if the clouds allow. All lifts operating. Furano Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Tuesday 3rd March 2015 Total snowfall at base 343cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 45 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 25cm (14th February) November 2014 snowfall 15cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 123cm reported on 17 days January 2015 snowfall 122cm reported on 17 days February 2015 snowfall 58cm reported on 8 days March 2015 snowfall 25cm 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 20cm Snowfall at base this season 338cm Posted on Monday 2nd March 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . A fantastic powder day awaits with 20cm of fresh snow overnight in the village and much much more on the upper mountain. Currently there is a light wind blowing which is forecast to increase in the afternoon to strong. Weather is overcast and it is snowing moderately. The snow will continue throughout the day and become lighter tomorrow. All lifts operating. Furano Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Monday 2nd March 2015 Total snowfall at base 338cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 44 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 25cm (14th February) November 2014 snowfall 15cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 123cm reported on 17 days January 2015 snowfall 122cm reported on 17 days February 2015 snowfall 58cm reported on 8 days March 2015 snowfall 20cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 380cm Posted on Wednesday 6th May 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . The lifts have stopped moving signifying the end of the winter 2014/15 season. The end of winter is a good time to reflect and appreciate just how good the snow season is here in Furano, and all over Japan. Furano may not get the same huge amounts of snow that other regions might, but with ample amounts of quality powder it is easy to see why the number of overseas visitors to Furano continues to grow each year. The white snow has now completely retreated from the ski area and has been replaced with fresh green growth. Furano is now heading towards summer and preparing itself for the influx of summer visitors from all around Japan and overseas. The region becomes extremely picturesque with the rolling countryside covered in colourful flowers and crops. Furano Now will take a break for a few months to enjoy the warmth of the summer season. We will be back again once the temperatures start to cool off. Until then take care of you skis and apply a thick layer of storage wax! Furano Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Wednesday 6th May 2015 Total snowfall at base 380cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 25cm (14th February) November 2014 snowfall 15cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 123cm reported on 17 days January 2015 snowfall 122cm reported on 17 days February 2015 snowfall 58cm reported on 8 days March 2015 snowfall 60cm reported on 9 days April 2015 snowfall 2cm reported on 2 days 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 380cm Posted on Thursday 30th April 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Glorious spring weather surrounds the resort today with no clouds in sight and warm temperatures. The snow line has rapidly retreated to the upper part of the mountain which is why the Ropeway is for access to the upper mountain only. The weather is looking good through until Sunday. Monday and Tuesday are forecast to bring quite a bit of rain. Kitanomine Zone closed for the season. Furano Zone open. Skiing is limited to the upper mountain. Trails to the base of the Furano Zone are now closed. Furano Ropeway operating for access to upper mountain only. Downhill 2 chair operating. Furano Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Thursday 30th April 2015 Total snowfall at base 380cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 25cm (14th February) November 2014 snowfall 15cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 123cm reported on 17 days January 2015 snowfall 122cm reported on 17 days February 2015 snowfall 58cm reported on 8 days March 2015 snowfall 60cm reported on 9 days April 2015 snowfall 2cm 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 380cm Posted on Thursday 16th April 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . The rain front came through yesterday and delivered a significant amount of rain to the resort. The good news is that it is snowing lightly at base level and there has been some accumulation on the slopes at higher elevations. The upper mountain is encased in fog, but this should improve during the day and it should be at least partially clear by the afternoon. Opening, lift & other notes Kitanomine Zone closed for the season. Furano Zone open. Furano Ropeway operating. Downhill 3 chair operating. Furano Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Thursday 16th April 2015 Total snowfall at base 380cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 25cm (14th February) November 2014 snowfall 15cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 123cm reported on 17 days January 2015 snowfall 122cm reported on 17 days February 2015 snowfall 58cm reported on 8 days March 2015 snowfall 60cm reported on 9 days April 2015 snowfall 2cm 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 5cm Posted on Monday 23rd November 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Snow flakes are falling on my head... Furano does seem to have flicked the winter weather switch to on, and the sun is out so hopefully the base will get a bit wet and melty and form just what is needed for long term resort coverage. Indications are good but Mother Nature is a minx. The gravel trucks were out at some point because the roads were treated by 7am when we took these photos. The snow flurries have abated right now, but there should be on-off snow showers for the next two days according to the forecast. Oops, actually, flakes now falling again. Furano Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Monday 23rd November 2015 Total snowfall at base 5cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 2 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 4cm (23rd November) November 2015 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 236cm Posted on Tuesday 22nd December 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Furano looking stunning and the snow is great. Blue sky today, was shaping up bluebird but a few white and fluffies around. The snow is divine with about 6cm falling in Kitanomine Village and about knee deep on the side country on the resort. Nine of ten lifts now operating so the only one we are waiting on is the Kitanomine Gondola. Sun forecast today and tomorrow so let's hope for the weekend but the fact that Kitanomine Zone is open means it's easy and convenient to get to Furano Zone. If you have accommodation booked in Kitanomine Zone, it means you do not have to get yourself to Furano Zone. If your accommodation is in town, you only have to make your way to Kitanomine Zone (which is actually walking distance, just not a fun walk carrying skis if you are comfort inclined). Light breeze today, -2C in town at 10am. Resort listing the base as 95cm with 10cm of fresh. That would be erring on the low side which is always my preference with such things. Furano Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Tuesday 22nd December 2015 Total snowfall at base 236cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 19 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (5th December) November 2015 snowfall 77cm reported on 6 days December 2015 snowfall 159cm 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 26cm Snowfall at base this season 299cm Posted on Sunday 27th December 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Heavy snow at Furano. Snow in the face for those who went up the mountain for a ski this morning. My friends are still up there and loving it. Visibility turning to poor now as the winds increase. Was still earlier but now a ground blizzard in Furano Town so undoubtedly getting windy on the resort. A good half metre of fresh down in Kitanomine village so there would be close to a metre of snow to play in at the top of the resort. At least thigh deep. Just a reminder that if you like the side country, backcountry, or cross-country skiing, always be sensible. Hire a guide unless you really know the terrain and weather conditions and by know, I mean you've been out with guides in the area before and you are prepared for all conditions. Not to be heavy, but in Central Hokkaido people have died near the piste simply because they saw great snow, headed out of bounds, then came unstuck. With the deepest respect to her friends and family, the person I am thinking of was at a resort in our region. She did not venture far off piste but came off her snowboard, could not be seen, could not be heard, and because our snow is so light and dry, could not climb back on her board. She perished. Her tragedy can serve to remind us all that what looks beautiful and benign (for what is more beautiful than soft, white snow?) can be treacherous. Like the blue sea or the gurgling river or a sunlit expanse of terrain. But we must respect nature always. She is beautiful and giving but she is a strength we cannot fathom. Be careful folks and have a great ski or board today. My family is sitting by the fire heading out for the occasional sled in the yard today, but our friends are loving the mountain. If the snow lets up, I am taking the young ones for a night ski tonight - the Kitanomine Zone is now fully open, night skiing included, wee hoo! Please take care. Furano Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Sunday 27th December 2015 Total snowfall at base 299cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 22 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (5th December) November 2015 snowfall 77cm reported on 6 days December 2015 snowfall 222cm 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 41cm Snowfall at base this season 340cm Posted on Monday 28th December 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Chest deep will have to do today... Ha! I just asked some boarders who came in for an early lunch how it was on the hill at Furano today, and they said, 'well it's midday and there is still waist deep powder'. So OK then. I do love understatement. Apparently some sidecountry runs are chest deep, too. Heh, heh, heh. Bit breezy but not windy, snow falling-falling-falling, a good metre of fresh up top in places. Yesterday was my day off and I cleared my driveway in Kitanomine twice, 25cm at about 9am and another 20ish at around 4pm. I like clearing snow. The resort is reporting 10-15cm of snow which seems very conservative indeed. It was -7C when I crossed the Sorachi river just now to come and tell you it is snowing and there is a lot of snow. That's really all there is to say now. It's very nice. It's very snowy. I am sorry if you went to night ski last night on my advice. I got the kids rugged up and hyped up at 6pm for this purpose only to discover it wasn't on in Kitanomine Zone like I thought it was. I checked this morning and they did run it but just for safety checks. So that is closed. Not open. But tonight it is open. Hope you found somewhere to sled yesterday evening - that's what we did. Furano Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Monday 28th December 2015 Total snowfall at base 340cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 23 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (5th December) November 2015 snowfall 77cm reported on 6 days December 2015 snowfall 263cm 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 22cm Snowfall at base this season 273cm Posted on Saturday 26th December 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Still snowing heavily in Furano. Lovely fat snow falling in Furano, typically dry and light. No wind but occasional breezes. Just saw a gust in town while I was at a red light. Minus seven degrees Celsius just now when I crossed the Sorachi River into town. Forecast is for (wait for it) snow. No breaks, no sun. I hope they are a tiny bit wrong because I like the sun. But this snow is fantastic. The skiing and boarding on the resort is superb. The gondola is running today on the Kitanomine Zone and most of it is now open. Those top runs are excellent. I was just talking to an American boarder who had never skied snow like it. She fell at the top and spent ages getting back up. I asked how deep it was and she said neck, but I think she meant while she was fallen over. Although she was petite... It is about thigh-deep at the top though. Really dry and floaty. Furano Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Saturday 26th December 2015 Total snowfall at base 273cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 21 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (5th December) November 2015 snowfall 77cm reported on 6 days December 2015 snowfall 196cm 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 16cm Snowfall at base this season 356cm Posted on Tuesday 29th December 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . I went, I saw, I skied. It was my kind of skiing on the resort today - just spent the morning up there, both zones, and it was sunny at times, snowy at times, never windy, thigh deep if you look out for it, and knee deep on the sides of many runs - really easily accessible. The last two days had such a lot of snow and were so popular that I thought it might be a bit skied out today but nup. Nothing scratchy or even skied down, really. Was -6C in town just now when I crossed the Sorachi River. Resort are holding their base report at 180cm, but I have no doubt it's deeper. My house has more than a metre around it so... The depth is pretty irrelevant in Furano, what counts is fresh on top, and we have fresh on top with more falling lightly now. Furano Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Tuesday 29th December 2015 Total snowfall at base 356cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 24 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (5th December) November 2015 snowfall 77cm reported on 6 days December 2015 snowfall 279cm 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 15cm Snowfall at base this season 251cm Posted on Friday 25th December 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Snow ho ho in Furano today. Nice falls, more than 10cm in town, probably twice that up top. Kitanomine Gondola is the 10th and final lift to open and it is spinning today but not for passengers at this stage. Feels imminent. We will let you know. Warmish, about -3 in town, no wind. Fat stunning dry light glorious lovely floaty Central Hokkaido snow falling since I woke up at 6am. Happy Chrimbo today if it's your bag, and if it isn't, happy winter solstice! If you're in the Southern Hemisphere, happy heatwave and stay safe if there are fires where you are. Furano Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Friday 25th December 2015 Total snowfall at base 251cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 20 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (5th December) November 2015 snowfall 77cm reported on 6 days December 2015 snowfall 174cm 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