Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 47cm Posted on Friday 27th November 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Gluggy, sleety, wet, cold and overcast today. It's a gluggy day. Gluggy snow has been falling (intermittent with a bit of dry snow and a bit of actual rain) since at least 6am, when our observations began. The ONLY reason this is not entirely miserable, is that Furano's resort actually needs a wet snow base to hold on to the dry snow of the season. Without a wet base it quite simply blows off, down the hill, across the river, and into Furano town when an alpine gust gets blowy mid season. But that silver lining doesn't make it any nicer to walk through the slush right now. Ankle deep in places. The immediate future has cause for lightening up, as it is forecast to get cold again tonight (was a balmy 1C when I woke up today), and fresh snow is forecast for the morning. But you know, it's the weather. So as ever, we shall see. Bursts of breeze but basically still today. It's a very grey day. Tomorrow is the day... partial opening to start as scheduled. Furano Now 2015-2016 season Data as of Friday 27th November 2015 Total snowfall at base 47cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 5 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 30cm (25th November) November 2015 snowfall 47cm 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 378cm Posted on Sunday 22nd March 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Surprise to wake to snow this morning as it wasn't expected till later tonight. With temps up and the snow being quite wet it hasn't made much impact at village level. Great to see it is still lightly snowing and giving us a fond farewell to the Kitanomine Zone which closes today. Snow should lighten off before lunch before trying to give us some more snow tonight. All lifts open. Furano Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Sunday 22nd March 2015 Total snowfall at base 378cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 52 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 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 377cm Posted on Friday 13th March 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . At last the bad weather has passed us and we have a nice day with broken cloud and a bit of blue sky in between. The sun is hitting the resort nicely and the day looks extremely inviting, especially given that there is some new overnight powder and only the slightest breeze. It looks like it will get warm today so the morning will provide the best snow conditions. Ski race competitions are being held on the Furano Zone this week so it is a great opportunity to watch some ski racing. The following courses will be closed until March 15 for the competitions: Spies Course Ropeway Course Panorama Course Technical Course Furano Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Friday 13th March 2015 Total snowfall at base 377cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 51 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 59cm 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 372cm Posted on Thursday 12th March 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is a bit of a mixed bag of news this morning with improvements in the weather but many lifts still closed. The weather has improved and the winds have reduced to a light breeze around the base area. It is snowing lightly and visibility is generally good on the mountain. There has been another solid overnight snowfall of 10cm of powder adding to yesterdays snowfalls. More lifts have opened today and Kitanomine Zone is definitely the place to head, as both the Kitanomine Swift and Kitanomine Romance lift are operating, providing access to halfway up the slopes. On the Furano Zone there is only the Prince Romance lift operating. Opening, lift & other notes: Prince Romance lift Kitanomine Swift lift No.1 Kitanomine Romance lift No.2 Furano Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Thursday 12th March 2015 Total snowfall at base 376cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 50 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 54cm 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 362cm Posted on Wednesday 11th March 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . The windy conditions persist and it is still gusting strongly around the base area. The only operating lift at the moment is the Prince Romance lift, with other lifts on hold due to the wind. There has been 10cm of new snow overnight and it is reasonably light compared to yesterdays wet snowfall. The snow will continue through until Saturday evening with the heaviest falls today. Fingers crosses that the winds drop and lifts open so that we can access some of that new snow. Prince Romance chair operating. All other lifts on hold due to wind. Furano Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Wednesday 11th March 2015 Total snowfall at base 362cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 49 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 44cm 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 351cm Posted on Sunday 8th March 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Beautiful morning with temps already above minus. Again a slight top up of snow overnight to keep it interesting with nothing forecast for the day. Cloud will increase along with winds. All lifts operating. Furano Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Sunday 8th March 2015 Total snowfall at base 351cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 48 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 34cm 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 6cm Snowfall at base this season 351cm Posted on Thursday 5th March 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Snow-wise it is an excellent day on the mountain with over 5cm of new fresh dry snow having fallen overnight at the base of the mountain. Light snow is expected throughout the day. Winds are blowing moderately and whipping up quite a bit of the new snow. All lifts operating. Furano Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Thursday 5th March 2015 Total snowfall at base 351cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 47 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 33cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 260cm Posted on Thursday 29th January 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . A good day to get out onto the mountain with a nice dusting of new snow this morning and some sun and blue sky making itself known. Temperatures are cold with -14c recorded at the top of the resort and it is expected temperatures will remain cold during the day. Tomorrow's weather looks like it will be similar to today. The next snow is forecast for Sunday & Monday. Opening, lift & other notes: All lifts operating. Furano Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Thursday 29th January 2015 Total snowfall at base 260cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 35 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (24th December and 8th January) November 2014 snowfall 15cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 123cm reported on 17 days January 2015 snowfall 122cm reported on 17 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Furano. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 4cm Snowfall at base this season 258cm Posted on Wednesday 28th January 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Yesterdays warm temperatures and rain have long passed and we have received a topping up of 4cm of snow at village level and more snow is on the forecast for today. There are moderate winds whipping around right now and this has caused Kitanomine Gondola to be put on hold until the winds reduce. Temperatures are back to wintery norms, so wrap up well to keep the cold at bay. Expect firm pistes due to yesterdays melt and todays cold conditions. Furano Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Wednesday 28th January 2015 Total snowfall at base 258cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 34 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (24th December and 8th January) November 2014 snowfall 15cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 123cm reported on 17 days January 2015 snowfall 120cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 254cm Posted on Friday 23rd January 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Snow started to fall early this morning and it is still snowing lightly with around 5cm of new snow reported in the village. Cloud is rolling down the resort and this combined with the falling snow means there is compromised visibility at the moment. Winds are expected to increased in the afternoon, so morning should be the best time to put in some turns given the fresh snow. Temperatures are pretty warm with the base sitting at -3c. Saturday and Sunday are looking good with the sun forecast to appear on both days. Furano Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Friday 23rd January 2015 Total snowfall at base 254cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 33 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (24th December and 8th January) November 2014 snowfall 15cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 123cm reported on 17 days January 2015 snowfall 116cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 249cm Posted on Wednesday 21st January 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . There is cloud sitting above the resort this morning, only a little breeze and the slopes have been dusted with a couple cm of new snow. The weather is looking good over the next couple of days with a mix of cloud and sun and not much wind. Opening, lift & other notes: All lifts operating. Furano Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Wednesday 21st January 2015 Total snowfall at base 249cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 32 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (24th December and 8th January) November 2014 snowfall 15cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 123cm reported on 17 days January 2015 snowfall 111cm 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 15cm Snowfall at base this season 247cm Posted on Tuesday 20th January 2015 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . There has been a good amount of snow overnight so there will be plenty of fresh powder and fresh tracks to be had out on the mountain today. It is fairly windy at the moment and it is possible this may cause some lifts to suspend operations temporarily, but the wind is forecast to reduce during the day. Some light snow is still falling and with complete overcast skies the light is a little flat in places. Opening, lift & other notes: Some lift operations may be suspended due to windy conditions. Furano Now 2014-2015 season Data as of Tuesday 20th January 2015 Total snowfall at base 247cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 31 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (24th December and 8th January) November 2014 snowfall 15cm reported on 1 day December 2014 snowfall 123cm reported on 17 days January 2015 snowfall 109cm 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