Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 3cm Snowfall at base this season 789cm Posted on Wednesday 9th March 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is a blue sky day with some cloud mixed in, and the resort looks great sparkling in the sun. There is a strong wind gusting at the moment and this has caused the operation of the Kitanomine Gondola to be put on hold. The wind is forecast to reduce and be relatively calm by tomorrow morning. Apart from the wind it is a great day. Furano Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Wednesday 9th March 2016 Total snowfall at base 789cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 81 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (5th December) November 2015 snowfall 77cm reported on 6 days December 2015 snowfall 286cm reported on 20 days January 2016 snowfall 187cm reported on 22 days February 2016 snowfall 178cm reported on 26 days March 2016 snowfall 61cm 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 807cm Posted on Sunday 20th March 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Yesterday the rain did eventuate and hung around for a few hours, but didn't detract many from enjoying themselves on the mountain. Today the temperatures have dipped back to more wintery levels. After yesterdays rain the slopes will be a bit firm and frosty, although the sun is out and may help soften things a bit. The winds were fairly strong earlier in the morning but have reduced and now are only light around the village. There is a thin dusting of snow at village level. Tomorrow should be similar but there may be cloud cover so we may not get to see the sun. Expect some more light snow between now and then. Furano Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Sunday 20th March 2016 Total snowfall at base 807cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 88 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (5th December) November 2015 snowfall 77cm reported on 6 days December 2015 snowfall 286cm reported on 20 days January 2016 snowfall 187cm reported on 22 days February 2016 snowfall 178cm reported on 26 days March 2016 snowfall 79cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 806cm Posted on Tuesday 15th March 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Good morning to another fine spring like day in Furano. Blue skies surround us with the odd cloud hanging around. Cloud may increase later in the day. The sun is out and the resort has been topped up with another light layer of new snow. This time 2cm. There is a very light breeze but nothing significant and it should stay around the same level for the day. Tomorrow will be warmer and we can expect temperatures well into the positives on Friday. That warm weather on Friday is also going to bring a period of heavy rain in the evening. We are definitely entering spring. Furano Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Tuesday 15th March 2016 Total snowfall at base 806cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 87 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (5th December) November 2015 snowfall 77cm reported on 6 days December 2015 snowfall 286cm reported on 20 days January 2016 snowfall 187cm reported on 22 days February 2016 snowfall 178cm reported on 26 days March 2016 snowfall 78cm 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 802cm Posted on Sunday 13th March 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is a perfect Sunday with clear views over the town through to Mt Tokachi in the distance. The slopes are nicely groomed with a little powder on top and a frosty base under that. The base should soften late morning as the sun is out in full force. Ungroomed areas have some lovely light dry powder on them which is pretty amazing considering it is nearly mid March. Tomorrow's forecast is pretty much the same as today's with perhaps slightly warmer temperatures. Furano Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Sunday 13th March 2016 Total snowfall at base 802cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 85 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (5th December) November 2015 snowfall 77cm reported on 6 days December 2015 snowfall 286cm reported on 20 days January 2016 snowfall 187cm reported on 22 days February 2016 snowfall 178cm reported on 26 days March 2016 snowfall 74cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 811cm Posted on Wednesday 23rd March 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Overnight saw 2cm of fresh snow fall in the village. The sun come out early morning and the fresh snow disappeared from around the village. The cold start soon gave way and the temperatures rose above freezing and are currently sitting around +5c. It looks like we will keep the good weather for the remainder of the week with calm wind conditions and sunshine. Roll on spring! Furano Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Wednesday 23rd March 2016 Total snowfall at base 811cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 90 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (5th December) November 2015 snowfall 77cm reported on 6 days December 2015 snowfall 286cm reported on 20 days January 2016 snowfall 187cm reported on 22 days February 2016 snowfall 178cm reported on 26 days March 2016 snowfall 83cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 809cm Posted on Tuesday 22nd March 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . A pleasant day abounds in Furano with some nice blue sky and sunshine. Temperatures are pretty cold this morning and there is a light breeze which should keep you from overheating on the slopes. There has been 2cm of fresh snow overnight. Kitanomine Zone is now closed for the season and night skiing has also finished. From today onwards it is just the Furano Zone operating. Furano Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Tuesday 22nd March 2016 Total snowfall at base 809cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 89 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (5th December) November 2015 snowfall 77cm reported on 6 days December 2015 snowfall 286cm reported on 20 days January 2016 snowfall 187cm reported on 22 days February 2016 snowfall 178cm reported on 26 days March 2016 snowfall 81cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 811cm Posted on Friday 1st April 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . The view from the town looking toward the resort this morning is just picture perfect with not a cloud to be seen over the mountain. The morning has started off above freezing and will reach a high of around 9c today. The sun is out in all of its glory and should stay with us through the day. Snow conditions will be soft spring snow from the morning and I would expect it will get pretty slushy on the lower mountain. Tomorrow's weather is also looking pretty good with a mix of cloud and sun, but Sunday will be a contrast to the good weather with heavy rain on the radar for the morning. Kitanomine Zone closed for the season. Furano Zone open. Furano Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Friday 1st April 2016 Total snowfall at base 811cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 90 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 45cm (5th December) November 2015 snowfall 77cm reported on 6 days December 2015 snowfall 286cm reported on 20 days January 2016 snowfall 187cm reported on 22 days February 2016 snowfall 178cm reported on 26 days March 2016 snowfall 83cm reported on 16 days April 2016 snowfall 0cm 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 11cm Posted on Saturday 7th December 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Now this is a bit more like it. Everything is white again this morning, including the roads, and snow is continuing to fall. Not a huge amount, perhaps around 10cm or so, but hopefully we'll get more before it eases off. A few more resort areas are opening up lifts this morning - details of which I have posted below. It's still very limited at the moment and we do need a decent delivery of snow to open up and really get into the snow season proper here. There's quite a lot of cars coming up to the area this morning with an almost constant stream of vehicles going past my window here near the Maruike area... the slopes that are open might get quite busy today. Forecast tells us that this snowfall won't last long and there's a chance of some sun tomorrow. The forecast looks good for cold and snow mid week though. Resorts that are currently part open: Takamagahara: Reporting 30cm of snow; -5C at 8am Takamagahara Number 2 triple lift Ichinose Family: Reporting 30cm of snow; -3C at 8am Ichinose Number 2 pair lift A/B Kumanoyu (skiers only): Reporting 30cm of snow; -3C at 8am Kumanoyu Number 2 pair lift A/B Yakebitaiyama: Reporting 40cm of snow; -6C at 8am Yakebitaiyama Number 2 Yakebitaiyama Number 4 Romance Yokoteyama: Reporting 20cm of snow; -5C at 9am Yokoteyama Number 1 Sky B Yokoteyama Number 2 Sky Other resort areas remain closed as we wait for snow. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Saturday 7th December 2013 Total snowfall at base 11cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 2 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 10cm (7th December) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 10cm 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 Shiga Kogen. 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 0cm Snowfall at base this season 1cm Posted on Friday 22nd November 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Today I do bring good news - the season is underway here in Shiga Kogen. One lift is open - that lift being the Number 2 pair lift at the Kumanoyu area. It did in fact open from last Saturday (16th), for the record. While there's not a whole lot of snow - and it's a mix of man-made and natural, there is a 600m or so area of runs open. They are reporting a 30cm base on the open run and there is actually complete cover of the runs of the resort - but just that stretch of the Number 3 and 4 courses open for now. Snowboarders beware.... Kumanoyu is a skiers-only area, I'm afraid. We'll be keeping an eye now open for further lift openings and report them here. There doesn't look like much chance of decent snowfall in the coming week unfortunately, with more sun likely. Still, very early still - welcome to the 13/14 season! Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Friday 22nd November 2013 Total snowfall at base 1cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 1 day Most snowfall observed in 1 day 1cm (5th November) November 2013 snowfall 1cm 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 Shiga Kogen. 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 15cm Snowfall at base this season 36cm Posted on Thursday 12th December 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . Snow is falling this morning and it's all very suitably winter-like. Snow down to lower valley level this morning with those monkeys at Jigokudani getting snowed on as well. Resorts that are open here in Shiga Kogen are mostly reporting about 10cm of snow, but I reckon we have had more like 15cm so far and it is snowing very nicely at the moment as I write this report at 9:30am. Visibility poor, a light to moderate wind... and snow. That's about it for now. If the forecast of continued snowfall over the next few days happens, we can surely expect more lifts to be running for the weekend across Shiga Kogen. Takamagahara: Reporting 40cm snow depth; -7C at 8:30am Takamagahara Number 2 triple lift Ichinose Family: Reporting 40cm snow depth; -6.2C at 8am Ichinose Number 2 pair lift A/B Kumanoyu (skiers only): Reporting 40cm snow depth; -6.5C at 9:00am Kumanoyu Number 2 pair lift A/B Yakebitaiyama: Reporting 50cm snow depth; -9C at 8am Yakebitaiyama Number 2 Yakebitaiyama Number 4 Yokoteyama: Reporting 45cm snow depth; -5C at 8:30am Yokoteyama Number 1 Sky B Yokoteyama Number 2 Sky Yokoteyama Number 6 Yokoteyama Number 5 Other resort areas remain closed as we wait for snow. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Thursday 12th December 2013 Total snowfall at base 36cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 4 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 15cm (12th December) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 35cm 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 Shiga Kogen. 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 41cm Posted on Friday 13th December 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . So we got some more snow yesterday. Not huge amounts but gradually it is building up. This morning the sun is actually out. Lots of blue sky as well, though cloud hanging on and the forecasts tell us to expect snow later on today and over the weekend. A lot of snow is still needed to get Shiga Kogen fully open. The news I have this morning is that Okushiga Kogen are open for the first time this morning with their Number 2 pair lift. Hopefully there might be more news to share tomorrow morning. Takamagahara: Reporting 40cm snow depth; -4C at 8:30am Takamagahara Number 2 triple lift Ichinose Family: Reporting 40cm snow depth; -3.2C at 8am Ichinose Number 2 pair lift A/B Yakebitaiyama: Reporting 60cm snow depth; -7C at 8am Yakebitaiyama Number 2 Yakebitaiyama Number 4 Okushiga Kogen: Reporting 30cm snow depth; -7C at 9am Okushiga Kogen Number 2 pair Kumanoyu (skiers only): Reporting 50cm snow depth; -5C at 9:00am Kumanoyu Number 1 pair Kumanoyu Number 2 pair lift A/B Yokoteyama: Reporting 55cm snow depth; -5C at 8:30am Yokoteyama Number 1 Sky B Yokoteyama Number 2 Sky Other resort areas remain closed as we wait for snow. Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Friday 13th December 2013 Total snowfall at base 41cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 5 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 15cm (12th December) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 snowfall 40cm 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 Shiga Kogen. 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 Shiga Kogen region of Nagano New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 46cm Posted on Saturday 14th December 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Shiga Kogen Now report can be found here . The sun was out earlier on this morning but it has started to cloud over and snow looks likely later on and is due for today and tomorrow. More resort areas are part open from this morning, as outlined below. We'll try to keep an eye on openings and update that as much as possible each day in this early part of the season when the resort areas are not yet fully open. Sun Valley: Reporting 50cm of snow depth; -3C at 7:30am Number 1 quad Maruike: Reporting 50cm of snow depth; -3C at 8am Maruike Number 1 triple Hoppo Bundaira: Reporting 40cm of snow depth; -9C at 8am Takamagahara: Reporting 40cm snow depth; -8C at 8:30am Number 2 triple lift Quad Ichinose Family: Reporting 40cm snow depth; -3.2C at 8am Ichinose Number 2 pair lift A/B Ichinose Quad Ichinose Diamond: Reporting 40cm snow depth; -8.7C at 9am Quad Yakebitaiyama: Reporting 60cm snow depth; -12C at 8am Number 2 Gondola Number 2 lift Okushiga Kogen: Reporting 50cm snow depth; -7C at 9am Number 1 pair Number 2 pair Number 3 pair Gondola Kumanoyu (skiers only): Reporting 50cm snow depth; -5C at 9:00am Number 1 pair Number 2 pair lift A/B Number 4 pair Yokoteyama: Reporting 55cm snow depth; -3C at 8:30am Number 1 Sky B Number 2 Sky Number 5 Shiga Kogen Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Saturday 14th December 2013 Total snowfall at base 46cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 6 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 15cm (12th December) November 2013 snowfall 1cm reported on 1 day December 2013 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 Shiga Kogen. 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