Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 20cm Snowfall at base this season 349cm Posted on Wednesday 29th January 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Overnight there has been 20cm of new snow at base level and substantially more at higher elevations. A light breeze is present with overcast skies, and visibility is good. For tomorrow expect an increase in wind speed and temperatures will rise to just under freezing. The rest of the week looks set to deliver premium conditions with significant snow forecast continuously through until Monday. All this new snow means some fantastic powder skiing and fresh tracks for the early risers. Just about to click into my bindings now an get first tracks.... Operating lifts: Kitanomine Gondola 9:00am-3:40pm Kitanomine high speed quad 8:30am-8:00pm Kitanomine 2 chair 8:45am-3:40pm Link Lift 9:00am-3:40pm Furano Ropeway 8:30am-3:40pm Furano Downhill Swift Lift 1 9:00am-8:00pm Downhill Romance 2 chair 8:45am-3:40pm Downhill Romance 3 chair 9:00am-3:40pm Prince Romance 8:30am - 4:00pm Furano Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Wednesday 29th January 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 349cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 33 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (14th and 16th December) November 2013 snowfall 30cm reported on 2 days December 2013 snowfall 155cm reported on 13 days January 2014 snowfall 164cm 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 329cm Posted on Tuesday 28th January 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . The forecast was spot on and we have woken up to 10cm of new snow in the village. It is snowing heavily at the moment and the snow is accumulating quickly on the ground. Nedless to say with yesterdays 20cm, and todays 10cm, there are going to be some very inviting powder stashes. Visibility is fair but there will be some low light areas due to the cloud and snow precipitation. The current weather will continue throughout the day and the snow looks like it will continue all week. Temperatures are not cold today but will dive down to double negatives tomorrow. Operating lifts: Kitanomine Gondola 9:00am-3:40pm Kitanomine high speed quad 8:30am-8:00pm Kitanomine 2 chair 8:45am-3:40pm Link Lift 9:00am-3:40pm Furano Ropeway 8:30am-3:40pm Furano Downhill Swift Lift 1 9:00am-8:00pm Downhill Romance 2 chair 8:45am-3:40pm Downhill Romance 3 chair 9:00am-3:40pm Prince Romance 8:30am - 4:00pm Furano Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Tuesday 28th January 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 329cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 32 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (14th and 16th December) November 2013 snowfall 30cm reported on 2 days December 2013 snowfall 155cm reported on 13 days January 2014 snowfall 144cm 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 20cm Snowfall at base this season 319cm Posted on Monday 27th January 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is a return to good weather after a marginal weekend or warm temperatures and windy conditions that saw the slopes soften up and refreeze to a frosty finish. There has been 20cm of new snow accumulate in the village since yesterday and the snow radar is looking very encouraging with snow forecast right throughout the remainder of the week with the heaviest falls for tomorrow morning through midday. Weather is sunny at the moment but clouds will roll over the tops later in the day. Operating lifts: Kitanomine Gondola 9:00am-3:40pm Kitanomine high speed quad 8:30am-8:00pm Kitanomine 2 chair 8:45am-3:40pm Link Lift 9:00am-3:40pm Furano Ropeway 8:30am-3:40pm Furano Downhill Swift Lift 1 9:00am-8:00pm Downhill Romance 2 chair 8:45am-3:40pm Downhill Romance 3 chair 9:00am-3:40pm Prince Romance 8:30am - 4:00pm Furano Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Monday 27th January 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 319cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 31 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (14th and 16th December) November 2013 snowfall 30cm reported on 2 days December 2013 snowfall 155cm reported on 13 days January 2014 snowfall 134cm 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 299cm Posted on Sunday 26th January 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Great to see snow this morning and as planned it is enough to bring conditions back up a notch up there after it was getting heavy and sticky yesterday. Still not quite enough to get the powder flowing through the ankles but it should continue today on and off lightly and tonight we should see some decent centimetres to start the week as one we haven't seen for a couple. Temps are pleasant and currently -5c Operating lifts: Kitanomine Gondola 9:00am-3:30pm Kitanomine high speed quad 8:30am-8:00pm Kitanomine 2 chair 8:45am-3:30pm Link Lift 9:00am-3:30pm Furano Ropeway 8:30am-3:30pm Furano Downhill Swift Lift 1 9:00am-8:00pm Downhill Romance 2 chair 8:45am-3:30pm Downhill Romance 3 chair 9:00am-3:30pm Prince Romance 8:30am - 4:00pm Furano Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Sunday 26th January 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 299cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 30 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (14th and 16th December) November 2013 snowfall 30cm reported on 2 days December 2013 snowfall 155cm reported on 13 days January 2014 snowfall 114cm 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 359cm Posted on Friday 31st January 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Yesterday saw a warm front arrive that has now passed, and overnight there has been an additional 10cm of new snow. Stepping outside the first thing you will notice will be the wind which is blowing in gusts moderately at base level and stronger at the mountain top. There has been no indication by the resort so far that this will affect lift operations. The winds will reduce as the day progresses. Operating lifts: Kitanomine Gondola 9:00am-3:40pm Kitanomine high speed quad 8:30am-8:00pm Kitanomine 2 chair 8:45am-3:40pm Link Lift 9:00am-3:40pm Furano Ropeway 8:30am-3:40pm Furano Downhill Swift Lift 1 9:00am-8:00pm Downhill Romance 2 chair 8:45am-3:40pm Downhill Romance 3 chair 9:00am-3:40pm Prince Romance 8:30am - 4:00pm Furano Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Friday 31st January 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 359cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 34 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (14th and 16th December) November 2013 snowfall 30cm reported on 2 days December 2013 snowfall 155cm reported on 13 days January 2014 snowfall 174cm reported on 19 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 369cm Posted on Sunday 2nd February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Late report after a star day yesterday of powder and a warm day today. Great conditions for the weekend but the winds have picked up again this afternoon. These are the same winds we saw briefly last night. We have had a good steady flow of powder over the weekend but with warmer conditions it doesn't add to the base. Snow showers should continue into the night and with luck the winds will disappear again for tomorrow but there is a chance of persistence. Operating lifts: Kitanomine Gondola 9:00am-3:40pm Kitanomine high speed quad 8:30am-8:00pm Kitanomine 2 chair 8:45am-3:40pm Link Lift 9:00am-3:40pm Furano Ropeway 8:30am-3:40pm Furano Downhill Swift Lift 1 9:00am-8:00pm Downhill Romance 2 chair 8:45am-3:40pm Downhill Romance 3 chair 9:00am-3:40pm Prince Romance 8:30am - 4:00pm Furano Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Sunday 2nd February 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 369cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 35 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (14th and 16th December) November 2013 snowfall 30cm reported on 2 days December 2013 snowfall 155cm reported on 13 days January 2014 snowfall 174cm reported on 19 days February 2014 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 371cm Posted on Monday 3rd February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . The morning started with some firm conditions on the lower mountain but as the morning has progressed the snow base has softened and is skiing really well right now. It will firm up again as temperatures fall after lunch and the solar effect disppears. The fresh snow on the upper mountain is a little heavier than usual. There was some light snow come through this morning, but didn't accumulate to much. It is expected there will be a little more snow fall this afternoon. Operating lifts: Kitanomine Gondola 9:00am-3:40pm Kitanomine high speed quad 8:30am-8:00pm Kitanomine 2 chair 8:45am-3:40pm Link Lift 9:00am-3:40pm Furano Ropeway 8:30am-3:40pm Furano Downhill Swift Lift 1 9:00am-8:00pm Downhill Romance 2 chair 8:45am-3:40pm Downhill Romance 3 chair 9:00am-3:40pm Prince Romance 8:30am - 4:00pm Furano Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Monday 3rd February 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 371cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 36 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (14th and 16th December) November 2013 snowfall 30cm reported on 2 days December 2013 snowfall 155cm reported on 13 days January 2014 snowfall 174cm reported on 19 days February 2014 snowfall 12cm 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 375cm Posted on Tuesday 4th February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Wintery cold is the feeling that will hit when you step outside today with temperatures feeling rather chilly at -11c and will be like this until the end of the week. There has been a few cm of new snow which has put a nice layer of fresh powder on top of perfectly groomed runs. The weather is cloudy at the moment, and it is unlikely the cloud will break up and allow the sun through. Operating lifts: Kitanomine Gondola 9:00am-3:40pm Kitanomine high speed quad 8:30am-8:00pm Kitanomine 2 chair 8:45am-3:40pm Link Lift 9:00am-3:40pm Furano Ropeway 8:30am-3:40pm Furano Downhill Swift Lift 1 9:00am-8:00pm Downhill Romance 2 chair 8:45am-3:40pm Downhill Romance 3 chair 9:00am-3:40pm Prince Romance 8:30am - 4:00pm Furano Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Tuesday 4th February 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 375cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 37 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (14th and 16th December) November 2013 snowfall 30cm reported on 2 days December 2013 snowfall 155cm reported on 13 days January 2014 snowfall 174cm reported on 19 days February 2014 snowfall 16cm 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 378cm Posted on Thursday 6th February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is another chilly morning with -16c recorded in the resort. There has been some light snow this morning that has amounted to 3cm. The snow has stopped for the moment and there is low cloud enveloping the mountain which means there will be areas compromised visibility in some places. Light snow is forecast through today and tomorrow. The main courses have been groomed overnight and should be in excellent condition. Operating lifts: Kitanomine Gondola 9:00am-3:40pm Kitanomine high speed quad 8:30am-8:00pm Kitanomine 2 chair 8:45am-3:40pm Link Lift 9:00am-3:40pm Furano Ropeway 8:30am-3:40pm Furano Downhill Swift Lift 1 9:00am-8:00pm Downhill Romance 2 chair 8:45am-3:40pm Downhill Romance 3 chair 9:00am-3:40pm Prince Romance 8:30am - 4:00pm Furano Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Thursday 6th February 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 378cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 38 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (14th and 16th December) November 2013 snowfall 30cm reported on 2 days December 2013 snowfall 155cm reported on 13 days January 2014 snowfall 174cm reported on 19 days February 2014 snowfall 19cm 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 10cm Snowfall at base this season 421cm Posted on Sunday 16th February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Well those winds tricked us yesterday and didn't lift as expected leaving us with the Gondola closed. This week we will see some more wind but right now the flags are still, the temperature is perfect and over night we got another easy 10cm of new snow. The snow should continue to lightly fall all morning changing to a cloudy afternoon. We should be blessed with more snow over the next couple of days and hopefully the wind won't spoil things. However there is a chance that it could pick up as early as this afternoon but the likelihood is tomorrow will be the day most affected. Operating lifts: Kitanomine Gondola 9:00am-3:50pm Kitanomine high speed quad 8:30am-8:00pm Kitanomine 2 chair 8:45am-3:50pm Link Lift 9:00am-3:50pm Furano Ropeway 8:30am-3:50pm Furano Downhill Swift Lift 1 9:00am-8:00pm Downhill Romance 2 chair 8:45am-3:50pm Downhill Romance 3 chair 9:00am-3:50pm Prince Romance 8:30am - 4:00pm Furano Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Sunday 16th February 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 421cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 44 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (14th and 16th December) November 2013 snowfall 30cm reported on 2 days December 2013 snowfall 155cm reported on 13 days January 2014 snowfall 174cm reported on 19 days February 2014 snowfall 62cm 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 7cm Snowfall at base this season 428cm Posted on Monday 17th February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . The winds are back and at the moment are blowing around the mountain with moderate force. This means that Kitanomine Gondola operation will be suspended until the winds reduce. Clouds are rolling over the tops and down the upper third of the mountain causing visibility to be a little limited at the top but it gets better as you head down the mountain. There has been 7cm of snow in the village but expect a compacting wind affect on that snow on the mountain. Overall it should be a good day but just remember to put on a extra layer to combat that wind as it does feel cold. Operating lifts: Kitanomine Gondola 9:00am-3:50pm (operation currently suspended due to wind) Kitanomine high speed quad 8:30am-8:00pm Kitanomine 2 chair 8:45am-3:50pm Link Lift 9:00am-3:50pm Furano Ropeway 8:30am-3:50pm Furano Downhill Swift Lift 1 9:00am-8:00pm Downhill Romance 2 chair 8:45am-3:50pm Downhill Romance 3 chair 9:00am-3:50pm Prince Romance 8:30am - 4:00pm Furano Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Monday 17th February 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 428cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 45 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (14th and 16th December) November 2013 snowfall 30cm reported on 2 days December 2013 snowfall 155cm reported on 13 days January 2014 snowfall 174cm reported on 19 days February 2014 snowfall 69cm 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 391cm Posted on Tuesday 11th February 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . The slopes are sparkling in the morning sun and it is looking like it will be a great day here in Furano - quite a contrast to the greyness of yesterday. There is some high cloud hanging around but that will move on as the morning progresses. Overnight there has been 4cm of new snow which has freshened up the mountain and will mean some of the off piste runs will be worth a look early morning. The grooming team has been busy overnight and all main runs have been perfectly groomed. Operating lifts: Kitanomine Gondola 9:00am-3:50pm Kitanomine high speed quad 8:30am-8:00pm Kitanomine 2 chair 8:45am-3:50pm Link Lift 9:00am-3:50pm Furano Ropeway 8:30am-3:50pm Furano Downhill Swift Lift 1 9:00am-8:00pm Downhill Romance 2 chair 8:45am-3:50pm Downhill Romance 3 chair 9:00am-3:50pm Prince Romance 8:30am - 4:00pm Furano Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Tuesday 11th February 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 391cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 41 days Most snowfall observed in 1 day 40cm (14th and 16th December) November 2013 snowfall 30cm reported on 2 days December 2013 snowfall 155cm reported on 13 days January 2014 snowfall 174cm reported on 19 days February 2014 snowfall 32cm 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