Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 31cm Snowfall at base this season 592cm Posted on Tuesday 2nd March 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is snowing heavily and there is a whopping 31cm of fresh snow at town level. The resort is advising Kitanomine Gondola is closed, and other lift operations may be affected by the weather. Visibility is limited due to cloud and heavy precipitation. It is a mild start to the day with a temperature of -5c. The snow is expected to continue through until evening. Furano Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Tuesday 2nd March 2021 Total snowfall at base 592cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 69 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 31cm 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 29cm Snowfall at base this season 621cm Posted on Wednesday 3rd March 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Today is the calm after the snowstorm. Furano has awoken to a beautiful blue sky morning with no cloud and no wind. There is a further 29cm of fresh snow to report. Further snow is not expected again until Saturday. Visibility on mountain couldn't be better and the snow conditions will be epic. The resort is advising that regular lift operations may be delayed or changed due to the large amount of snow in the last 24 hours. Furano Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Wednesday 3rd March 2021 Total snowfall at base 621cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 70 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 60cm 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 622cm Posted on Saturday 6th March 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Yesterday was truly tropical and a sign that we are starting to exit winter and move into spring. Today is a return to more wintery weather, currently -4c, which will be as warm as it gets today. It is snowing lightly and there is a dusting of 1cm accumulation in town. Conditions are cloudy and the light snowfall is forecast to stop mid morning. Snow conditions will have been affected by yesterdays warm weather. Furano Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Saturday 6th March 2021 Total snowfall at base 622cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 71 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 61cm 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 6cm Snowfall at base this season 628cm Posted on Wednesday 10th March 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . I am happy to report it is snowing in Furano and there is 6cm of new snow sitting on the ground at base level. It is cloudy above with some breaks of clear sky. The snow will likely continue on and off through the day. The morning is mild with -2c right now, and the high expected to be 0c. Furano Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Wednesday 10th March 2021 Total snowfall at base 628cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 72 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 67cm 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 631cm Posted on Thursday 18th March 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Today sees the return of winter and some snow. There is light snowfall that has built up on the ground to 3cm. Along with snowy conditions is low cloud and this means visibility is not the best, the lower half of the mountain is clear but higher up is clouded. The high today is 0c and over the next few days while overnight temperatures will be below freezing, daytime temps should nudge above zero. Furano Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Thursday 18th March 2021 Total snowfall at base 631cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 73 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 70cm 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

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 8cm Snowfall at base this season 639cm Posted on Monday 22nd March 2021 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Yesterday was the last day of the season for the Kitanomine Zone and from today only the Furano Zone will be operating for spring skiing. Winds are very strong around the base area. At the moment the resort has not issued a report as to what lifts will be operating, but the wind will almost certainly affect lift operations - best to check with the resort for the latest update. Snow showers are forecast and at the moment there is rain around the base area. Yesterday there was 8cm of new snow. Furano Now 2020-2021 season Data as of Monday 22nd March 2021 Total snowfall at base 639cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 74 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 78cm 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 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