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

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 5cm Snowfall at base this season 341cm Weather overview Cloudy Wind Moderate+ Temperature - Visibility OK Posted at 9:50am on Friday 25th January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . The good news is that there was some fresh snow overnight which amounted to around 5cm at base level. Strong winds whipped up in the early hours of the morning so there will be much deeper stashes on the mountain itself. The winds are still persisting and because of this Kitanomine Gondola is on hold for now. Temperatures are quite warm but those winds are adding a substantial wind chill factor so don't underdress if you plan to head out. Furano Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Friday 25th January 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 341cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 48 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 110cm 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 336cm Weather overview Sunny Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Very good Posted at 9:44am on Wednesday 23rd January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Wrap up well is the order of the day with very cold temperatures in the resort. It is -18c at base and -20c on the upper mountain, but conditions are clear with sunshine and no wind. The mountain has been perfectly groomed overnight but unfortunately there is still no new snow to report other than a very light dusting at base level. The forecast is showing snow from Thursday night through to Friday. Furano Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Wednesday 23rd 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 0cm Snowfall at base this season 336cm Weather overview Sunny Wind Light Temperature - Visibility Very good Posted at 12:44pm on Thursday 24th January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is another chilly day here in Furano but the early morning temperature of -21c did rise as the sun started to warm things up. The pistes are firm packed powder which is skiing quite fast at the moment. With not a great deal of snow over the last week it would be good to get a top up and the forecast is now for light snow this evening and then more starting Friday afternoon. Furano Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Thursday 24th 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 361cm Weather overview Cloud Wind Light wind Temperature - Visibility OK Posted at 9:03am on Wednesday 30th January 2013 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Today is a little bit of a change from the clear days that we have been having recently. Last night brought some snow but not quite as much as we were hoping for and accumulation in the village is only 2cm. However, this will provide a nice top up to the base and on the mountain itself accumulation will be significantly more than 2cm. The day is overcast with clouds rolling down over the tops. There is some flat light particularly on the upper mountain but overall visibility is reasonable and should be an issue. Currently there are light winds around the base area and these will pick up in exposed areas on the mountain. Furano Now 2012-2013 season Data as of Wednesday 30th January 2012 Total snowfall at base so far 361cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 51 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 130cm reported on 20 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