Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 373cm Posted on Friday 1st January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Year 2016 (or in Japan 28) starting nicely... Happy New Year. It has been snowing heavily most of today, big flakes sticking nicely. No sun forecast for the foreseeable future but hopefully that's wrong. No wind today. Night skiing attracted a few of us for the last day of 2015. It was excellent snow with some untouched deep powder just sitting there. Surprised me so close to the base of the resort but I'm not complaining. Furano Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Friday 1st January 2016 Total snowfall at base 373cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 27 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 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 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 24cm Snowfall at base this season 397cm Posted on Saturday 2nd January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Yes I would call that heavy snow. I often struggle between what is moderate snow and what is heavy snow. I think it’s because I have skied the last decade in Japan plus I grew up in Canada plus I had a season’s pass in Colorado one year, plus a few other snowy experiences over the years. So snow has to fall heavily against a ridiculous amount of criteria for me to consider it heavy. Completely subjective, of course! But for about the last 4 hours (my lunch break until now) it has been snowing heavily. At 7am it was -5C at the top and -3C at the base. The snow base was listed by the resort as 205cm. No wind as usual and there's no break in the snow forecast, which we mustn't grumble about. Hope it's wonderful where you are and you have until tomorrow to get to a shrine in the first 3 days of the new year to wish it in. Furano Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Saturday 2nd January 2016 Total snowfall at base 397cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 28 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 34cm 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 16cm Snowfall at base this season 413cm Posted on Sunday 3rd January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . There's lots of snow but it's heavy down low... Basically today it seems first timers are loving it and return or local skiers are finding it heavy or slow snow today. It was unusually warm last night, dropping today a bit but still only -3. It is snowing moderately now, has been snowing or flurries all day. The resort today is reporting 10-15cm of fresh today. Furano Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Sunday 3rd January 2016 Total snowfall at base 413cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 29 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 50cm 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 12cm Snowfall at base this season 425cm Posted on Monday 4th January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Your faithful weather reporter (me) is a little desk bound lately, but please know Furano is rocking it at the moment. I had a night ski last night and there was still knee deep powder down low. Down low, people... I am almost disappointed that it wasn't skied out! I think it means people are having such fun up high, by the time they get down low they are just thinking about lunch or dinner. So locals (ie people who have skied here all their live) are finding the snow a little heavy. I did notice it wasn't the usual light dry snow last night, but I didn't find it heavy by any standard other than Furano standard. It's still powder. I flicked it, tossed it, puffed it with a blast of breath, and other silly looking scientific methods. It is very nice. But yes, it's not as dry as normal. So the resort has the base at 225cm this morning. I am guessing it is more than that and it snowed most of the day if not all day. At 7am it was -7C and there was no wind. Everything is open and everything is lovely. Furano Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Monday 4th January 2016 Total snowfall at base 425cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 30 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 62cm 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 30cm Snowfall at base this season 455cm Posted on Tuesday 5th January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Had great skiing today with a little person and found excellent powder on every run. On me (a tall person) it was thigh deep to knee deep, on my pint sized companion it was waist deep. Twice she lost her skis in it which made for some digging adventures but we found them. She loves side country! It snowed all day and possibly all last night. Even where it was groomed overnight there was between 10cm and 30ish cm on top at 9.30am. No wind today although we did experience one gust - it lasted less than a minute, we just stopped and let it go by. It was -7C in Kitanomine this morning, now around -5C. This snow last night and today is light and dry. I think we are back on track with normal Furano dry snow and it's good and cold. When I left this morning my neighbour was clearing about 15cm or so of fresh snow from the driveway. When I got home this afternoon, you almost couldn't even tell he'd done it. Furano Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Tuesday 5th January 2016 Total snowfall at base 455cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 31 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 92cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 460cm Posted on Wednesday 6th January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Furano might get to see some sun tomorrow. Light, dry snow has fallen today and it still falling at present down in Kitanomine. The resort published this morning that it was snowing up top and cloudy down bottom at 7am. They list their base at 2.5m at the top and 1.3m at the bottom. I just took a look outside and Kitanomine base is uncrowded, it is snowing densely but small, dry flakes, and there is no wind. The snow is falling vertically to the ground. The resort is reporting 15cm fresh at the top and 5cm fresh at the bottom. Temperatures here were also at 7am. Furano Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Wednesday 6th January 2016 Total snowfall at base 460cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 32 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 97cm 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 465cm Posted on Thursday 7th January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Back to the dry, light snow we know and love. Last night I had a night ski and was pleased and relieved to find dry and light Central Hokkaido snow under my skis and falling all around. I have been loving the powder until now but with warmer low temperatures, it hasn't always been the ultra dry snow you cannot pack or roll snow-abdomens and craniums with. It's been great, but it hasn't been what we're used to. Last night there was still knee deep snow on the side of the runs right down low in Kitanomine zone. That's pretty awesome and tells me the powder stashes and pockets up high must be really deep. At 7am today, 5cm of fresh had fallen since the previous 7am check. Just in the hour I skied last night at least 2cm fell. But it compacts and drifts around. The resort is now (at 7am) estimating the top of the resort's base at 2.6m which is great. This morning it was -10C up top and -8C at the base of the resort. Now it's about -5C in Kitanomine Village which I reckon is perfect. No wind so it doesn't feel cold and it's cold enough to keep the snow fluffy. Furano Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Thursday 7th January 2016 Total snowfall at base 465cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 33 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 102cm 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 9cm Snowfall at base this season 474cm Posted on Friday 8th January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Welcome to Friday. Not only is it shaping up to be a great weekend here in Furano, it is going to be a great Friday as well. The main thing to be excited about is fresh snow, and yet again we have a nice fresh layer of 9cm that has fallen earlier this morning. It is wintery cold sitting at around -6c at base at the moment but the thermometer is likely to rise a couple of degrees during the day. There is a light trickle of snow falling at the moment and this is forecast to continue right throughout the day. Actually the forecast for the next 6 days is showing continuous snowfall for Furano! The Premium Zone is open today from 10:30-14:00 and that would be the place to be around the opening time to get some of that new snow in your face. Furano Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Friday 8th January 2016 Total snowfall at base 474cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 34 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 111cm reported on 8 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Furano. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 11cm Snowfall at base this season 485cm Posted on Saturday 9th January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Today is the beginning of the long weekend here in Japan with Monday being a national holiday. How better to start it with more fresh snowfall? We have had another 11cm of fresh snow at base (with the resort reporting 5-10cm) and it is snowing light-moderately now with overcast skies. There's no wind at base and so very nice conditions to be out there. The forecast still has regular and consistent snowfall lined up for each day over the coming week so the excellent conditions should be continuing. Today is the first 'All Night' of the year with the resort open through the night from 8pm until 5am tomorrow morning for those of you wanting some overnight riding action. The Kitanomine Number 1 high speed lift will be operating with the open courses being the Junior, Family and Azelia. Next up for some 'All Night' fun is Saturday 30th January. The Premium Zone is also open again today from 10:30-14:00. Furano Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Saturday 9th January 2016 Total snowfall at base 485cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 35 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 122cm reported on 9 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Furano. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 9cm Snowfall at base this season 499cm Posted on Monday 11th January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . For most of yesterday there was a constant snowfall coming down on the resort, and the village, which meant there was a never ending fresh supply of soft powder on top of the runs. The day started off cloudy but that soon lifted around mid morning to give great views across the valley. Last night some moderate winds passed thorugh the village, but they have long gone and it is calm around the base area with some wind still around the tops. This morning it is particularly cold with temperatures into the minus teens, and for the next few days this level of coldness will stay with us. Snow should continue to fall through today, and tomorrow, getting lighter each day through until Friday, on which it seems we are due for a break from the snow. There has been another impressive 9cm of fresh snow at base over night. Happy powder riding to those who can get out there today. Furano Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Monday 11th January 2016 Total snowfall at base 499cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 37 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 136cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 490cm Posted on Sunday 10th January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Good morning from Furano. There's 5cm of fresh snow to report from base here, most of which has fallen in the last couple of hours. It is currently snowing moderately so there should be some more decent accumulation during the day today. The forecast sees continued snowfall every day through towards the end of the week. It's really interesting comparing this season with last season - you can read through how last season went in the archives below. Furano is certainly being very consistent this time round! The photo is from the 'All Night' last night - no doubt there's probably a few blurry-eyed people around this morning. A good soak in an onsen should cure that. The Dynamic Course and part of the Training Course areas are hosting some pole training today and so won't be available to the general public but other than that the resort is fully open. Furano Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Sunday 10th January 2016 Total snowfall at base 490cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 36 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 127cm reported on 10 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Furano. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 504cm Posted on Tuesday 12th January 2016 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Wow, at -12c in the village it is feeling really cold, but luckily there is no wind whipping around today. Since yesterday there has been another 5cm of new snow meaning yet again it will be a day with a nice coating of fresh all over the mountain. We certainly have been lucky this winter with fresh snow a daily occurance since Christmas. The weather is overcast all over the resort and it doesn't look like the sun will break through today. The lower valley fog may lift and give a view of the town mid morning. Tomorrow the forecast is predicting very light snow through the day with broken cloud and possibly the sun making and appearance. All lifts are operating except the Downhill Swift Lift No.1 in the Furano Zone. It seems this may be out of action for a while pending repairs. Furano Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Tuesday 12th January 2016 Total snowfall at base 504cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 38 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 141cm reported on 12 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Furano. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com