Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 7cm Snowfall at base this season 253cm Weather overview Snow Wind Light to moderate Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 1:05pm on Thursday 3rd January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Light snow started to fall yesterday evening and has continued through the night. Moderate winds started to whip up late evening and have continued. All this has left around 7cm of fresh snow at village level. On the mountain there will be areas and drifts significantly deeper than this. The snow is forecast to continue for the rest of the week and there should be around another 10cm falling during today. The winds persist this morning and are varying between light to moderate. At the moment all lifts are operating but the wind conditions may cause some lifts to suspend operation. For powder seekers this will be a good day indeed. Furano Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Thursday 3rd January 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 253cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 34 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 18cm (22nd November) November 2012 snowfall 69cm reported on 10 days December 2012 snowfall 162cm reported on 21 days January 2013 snowfall 22cm 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 264cm Weather overview Partly cloudy Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 10:44am on Saturday 5th January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . We're off to a chilly start this morning. Clear skies and calm winds led to overnight lows around -24. Not quite as cold as the wintery blast we saw around Christmas, but cold enough to make you want to bundle up as you head out there on those slopes today. You might want to think about adding an extra layer of clothing if you're thinking about heading out there for a few early runs. The good news for the day is that the clouds have broken up and the sun is shining through. There are a few flurries flying here and there, but on the whole we've got plenty of blue skies, sunshine, and southerly winds in the forecast for today that should warm us up to the minus single digits in no time. We got a healthy dose of snow yesterday, so there should be plenty of fresh spots on the mountain for your winter sporting enjoyment. Also, a chance for some significant snow overnight means tomorrow will be a good day for skiing as well! Furano Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Saturday 5th January 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 264cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 36 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 18cm (22nd November) November 2012 snowfall 69cm reported on 10 days December 2012 snowfall 162cm reported on 21 days January 2013 snowfall 33cm 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 20cm Snowfall at base this season 284cm Weather overview Snow showers Wind Varied Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 12:09pm on Sunday 6th January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Furano got slammed with 15-20cm+ of snow last night, quite the welcome sight to wake up to for those of you headed out on the mountain today. Things have quieted down to the occasional snow shower for now, but today is going to be a monster day out on the slopes. The ski resort has raised the official snow depth to 140cm, a nice jump from yesterday's 120cm. Winds have shifted to the North, and a stiff breeze is blowing with stronger gusts at times. On the plus side, the sun is starting to come out, and it looks like it's going to turn out to be a really beautiful day. The weather is shaping up to be much better than yesterday's, especially with the milder temperatures, which are currently sitting at an easy to manage -7. With all that fresh powder lying around, today is definitely going to be a good one. Furano Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Sunday 6th January 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 284cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 37 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (6th January) November 2012 snowfall 69cm reported on 10 days December 2012 snowfall 162cm reported on 21 days January 2013 snowfall 53cm 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 289cm Weather overview Sunny Wind Varied Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 9:20am on Monday 7th January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Sunday was a cracker of a day with 15cm of fresh snow at village level and even more at higher elevations. There was some great powder skiing to be had on the main runs and with very few people around there was no need to venture too far off the sides for the whole day. Today is currently cloudy on the Furano Zone but blue sky in Kitanomine. There was a little more snow yesterday evening so conditions are once again going to be fantastic. Today the pistes have been well groomed but if you are looking for powder there will still be plenty of that available. The forecast through to the weekend is for light snow daily. Furano Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Monday 7th January 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 289cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 38 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (6th January) November 2012 snowfall 69cm reported on 10 days December 2012 snowfall 162cm reported on 21 days January 2013 snowfall 58cm 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 7cm Snowfall at base this season 260cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Calm Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 9:19am on Friday 4th January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . The weather is looking good for today so don't delay and get out there now. The wind has disppeared at base, another 7cm of fresh snow fell throughout yesterday, and all lifts are operating. Snow conditions have returned to powder and will stay that way with the consistent low temperatures that are forecast over the next week. Walking along the footpaths this morning you could hear that squeaky sound of dry dry snow. The weekend should be a cracker with clear weather on Saturday and heavy snow on the radar for Saturday evening. Furano Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Friday 4th January 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 260cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 35 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 18cm (22nd November) November 2012 snowfall 69cm reported on 10 days December 2012 snowfall 162cm reported on 21 days January 2013 snowfall 29cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 299cm Weather overview Sunny Wind Calm Temperature - Visibility Excellent Posted at 9:06am on Wednesday 9th January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . The only thing you need to know this morning is BLUEBIRD. We have perfect deep blue skies, no wind and the trees and slopes have a fresh layer of snow. The whole resort has been perfectly groomed so it will be a day to take out the carvers and get the edges gripping down the corduroy. As always, along with the clear skies comes very cold temperatures, so dress warmly throw the camera in the pocket and enjoy a perfect morning. Furano Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Wednesday 9th January 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 299cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 40 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (6th January) November 2012 snowfall 69cm reported on 10 days December 2012 snowfall 162cm reported on 21 days January 2013 snowfall 68cm 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 303cm Weather overview Cloud and light snow Wind Calm Temperature - Visibility OK Posted at 9:56am on Friday 11th January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . There was some light snow yesterday and overnight which has amounted to around 4cm. Conditions are low cloud today which will mean at least some periods of flat light but visibility will generally be okay. Temperatures are again very cold and it is snowing lightly at the moment. Tomorrow looks to be a good day with clear conditions on the forecast for morning and afternoon. Furano Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Friday 11th January 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 303cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 41 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (6th January) November 2012 snowfall 69cm reported on 10 days December 2012 snowfall 162cm reported on 21 days January 2013 snowfall 72cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 299cm Weather overview Partly cloudy Wind Calm Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 8:06am on Thursday 10th January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . While there is no new overnight snow to report today it looks like it will be another great day to be out carving some turns. There is some cloud hanging around the tops but is it starting to lift and looks like it will be another fine blue sky day. Once again temperatures are pretty cold but the great weather should be more than enough to compensate for that. Furano Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Thursday 10th January 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 299cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 40 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (6th January) November 2012 snowfall 69cm reported on 10 days December 2012 snowfall 162cm reported on 21 days January 2013 snowfall 68cm 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 307cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Calm Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 12:26am on Saturday 12th January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . A few centimeters of fresh snow fell overnight, but on the whole it's been a quiet Saturday morning. The cloud cover is thick and heavy, and although they look like it could snow at any second, for the moment they are quiet. The forecast for the day is mostly cloudy skies throughout the evening and into tomorrow, where we will see another chance for snow. I wouldn't be surprised if a few more snow showers made their way through the area throughout the day, but it doesn't look like we will be seeing any significant, new accumulations. It's currently a mild -7, and with the occasional break in the clouds, today is shaping up to be a fine one for skiing. Furano Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Saturday 12th January 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 307cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 42 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (6th January) November 2012 snowfall 69cm reported on 10 days December 2012 snowfall 162cm reported on 21 days January 2013 snowfall 76cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 319cm Weather overview Cloud with light snow Wind Calm Temperature - Visibility Good Posted at 9:22am on Friday 18th January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It has started to snow in Furano but the accumulation has not been anything significant and at best there is only a very light dusting visible at base level. The weather is currently cloudy with very light snow falling. Visibility is good on the lower mountain but at upper levels there will be some areas of flat light. Temperatures have hit a chilly -20c in the village and are even colder higher up on the mountain, but we can be thankful that there is no wind to cool things down even more. The forecast is still showing snow through today and tomorrow. Furano Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Friday 18th January 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 319cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 44 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (6th January) November 2012 snowfall 69cm reported on 10 days December 2012 snowfall 162cm reported on 21 days January 2013 snowfall 88cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 336cm Weather overview Sunny Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Very good Posted at 12:30pm on Tuesday 22nd January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It has been a perfect morning in Furano with clear skies, no wind and the sun shining. The pistes started off firm but started to soften up very nicely in the mid morning sun. There was no new snow at base level but on the upper mountain there was significant enough snowfall to almost cover up tracks in some of the ungroomed areas. The mountain is fairly quiet today except for school groups on the lower slopes. Furano Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Tuesday 22nd January 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 336cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 47 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (6th January) November 2012 snowfall 69cm reported on 10 days December 2012 snowfall 162cm reported on 21 days January 2013 snowfall 105cm 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 13cm Snowfall at base this season 354cm Weather overview Cloudy, light snow at times Wind Moderate+ Temperature - Visibility OK Posted at 5:40pm on Saturday 26th January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . A rather large weather system moving through the area yesterday and through the night left us with about 10-15cm of fresh snow. A southerly storm, it brought with it warmer temperatures and plenty of big, fat snowflakes, meaning the freshies to be had today were a bit heavier than usual. By noon, most of the new snow on the well-traveled runs had been eaten through, but there was plenty of powder to be found along the sides and on the less-frequented courses. The weather was great for most of the day, with partly cloudy skies, mild temperatures, and little wind. The snow started to fall again towards the end of day-skiing, so for those of you out there this evening, there should be a little something to look forward to in the way of fresh powder. We had a high of -5 day, unseasonably mild and a welcome break from the all the cold we've been seeing this year. Sunday should see a return to colder temperatures and cloudy skies, with a small chance for snow showers throughout the day, but nothing too major in the way of snow accumulations is to be expected. It's cooled down now to around -10, and temperatures should bottom out in the minus mid-teens, so be sure to bundle up out there! The good news is the winds should be light to non-existent, so tonight might be a good evening to get a few runs in after an early dinner. Furano Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Saturday 26th January 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 354cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 49 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 20cm (6th January) November 2012 snowfall 69cm reported on 10 days December 2012 snowfall 162cm reported on 21 days January 2013 snowfall 123cm reported on 18 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Furano. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com