Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 10cm Snowfall at base this season 519cm Posted on Sunday 9th March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Glorious day yesterday and probably one of the top 5 days of powder for the season. This will continue today after another good fall overnight but the snow will ease of a little today. Found yesterday that many of the lesser used runs had a abundant amount of snow that was untouched and ones to try out today will be the Challenge run on the Furano side or the Lesson runs for beginners wanting the best experience without having to go all the way to the top. Again today winds are slight but won't affect things and with luck it will be a slightly warmer day though it hasn't been cold which also makes it a magical time at the moment. Operating lifts: Kitanomine Gondola 9:00am-4:00pm Kitanomine high speed quad 8:30am-8:00pm Kitanomine 2 chair 8:45am-4:00pm Link Lift 9:00am-4:00pm Furano Ropeway 8:30am-4:00pm Furano Downhill Swift Lift 1 9:00am-8:00pm Downhill Romance 2 chair 8:45am-4:00pm Downhill Romance 3 chair 9:00am-4:00pm Prince Romance 8:30am - 4:00pm Furano Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Sunday 9th March 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 519cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 56 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 92cm reported on 16 days March 2014 snowfall 68cm 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 15cm Snowfall at base this season 509cm Posted on Saturday 8th March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . The snow front continues with another 15cm overnight making it a fine time to be in Furano. Today will rock your socks with fantastic powder and with less tourists at this time of the year make sure you get out and explore every run. No need to rush out there as it will continue to snow all day. There is a little swirl in the winds which will not effect things and visibility is reasonable. Operating lifts: Kitanomine Gondola 9:00am-4:00pm Kitanomine high speed quad 8:30am-8:00pm Kitanomine 2 chair 8:45am-4:00pm Link Lift 9:00am-4:00pm Furano Ropeway 8:30am-4:00pm Furano Downhill Swift Lift 1 9:00am-8:00pm Downhill Romance 2 chair 8:45am-4:00pm Downhill Romance 3 chair 9:00am-4:00pm Prince Romance 8:30am - 4:00pm Furano Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Saturday 8th March 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 509cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 55 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 92cm reported on 16 days March 2014 snowfall 58cm 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 494cm Posted on Friday7th March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . A snow front arrived late yesterday and is continuing to dump snow all over Furano. Cars are driving around Furano with 20cm of snow on their roofs and graders have been ploughing the roads since early morning. Temperatures have gone back to mid winter norms which means the quality of the powder is very very good. Visibility wont be perfect today but the powder should make up for that. Operating lifts: Kitanomine Gondola 9:00am-4:00pm Kitanomine high speed quad 8:30am-8:00pm Kitanomine 2 chair 8:45am-4:00pm Link Lift 9:00am-4:00pm Furano Ropeway 8:30am-4:00pm Furano Downhill Swift Lift 1 9:00am-8:00pm Downhill Romance 2 chair 8:45am-4:00pm Downhill Romance 3 chair 9:00am-4:00pm Prince Romance 8:30am - 4:00pm Furano Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Friday 7th March 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 494cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 54 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 92cm reported on 16 days March 2014 snowfall 43cm 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 15cm Snowfall at base this season 534cm Posted on Monday 10th March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . Will be a fantastic day on the mountain with March continuing to deliver great snow and a decent amount of it. There is another 15cm of fine quality powder on the ground this morning which will mean fresh tracks especially since it is Monday. There is no wind and it is snowing lightly with good visibility. The snow will likely ease up soon and the sun is trying to break through the cloud Operating lifts: Kitanomine Gondola 9:00am-4:00pm Kitanomine high speed quad 8:30am-8:00pm Kitanomine 2 chair 8:45am-4:00pm Link Lift 9:00am-4:00pm Furano Ropeway 8:30am-4:00pm Furano Downhill Swift Lift 1 9:00am-8:00pm Downhill Romance 2 chair 8:45am-4:00pm Downhill Romance 3 chair 9:00am-4:00pm Prince Romance 8:30am - 4:00pm Furano Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Monday 10th March 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 534cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 57 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 92cm reported on 16 days March 2014 snowfall 83cm 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 3cm Snowfall at base this season 539cm Posted on Friday 14th March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . The moderate wind from yesterday has reduced and now there are only light breezes blowing. There is around 3cm of new snow on the ground this morning and this is sitting on top of a firm base - piste conditions will be firm and fast. The ski hill itself has high cloud sitting over it but the sun is breaking through. All up it looks like a great day to head out and carve some turns. Due to ski competitions the following courses are closed: Spies and Ropeway courses are closed until 16/March, Panorama & Technical closed until 14/March. Operating lifts: Kitanomine Gondola 9:00am-4:00pm Kitanomine high speed quad 8:30am-8:00pm Kitanomine 2 chair 8:45am-4:00pm Link Lift 9:00am-4:00pm Furano Ropeway 8:30am-4:00pm Furano Downhill Swift Lift 1 9:00am-8:00pm Downhill Romance 2 chair 8:45am-4:00pm Downhill Romance 3 chair CLOSED Prince Romance 8:30am - 4:00pm Furano Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Friday 14th March 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 539cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 59 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 92cm reported on 16 days March 2014 snowfall 88cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 536cm Posted on Thursday 13th March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . There has been a small amount of fresh snow overnight which is now sitting on top of a firm base. Temperatures today are mild but there is a fair bit of wind blowing and the wind chill is making things feel rather cold. Kitanomine Gondola is closed due to the windy conditions. Due to ski competitions the following courses are closed: Spies and Ropeway courses are closed until 16/March, Panorama & Technical closed until 14/March. Operating lifts: Kitanomine Gondola CLOSED Kitanomine high speed quad 8:30am-8:00pm Kitanomine 2 chair 8:45am-4:00pm Link Lift 9:00am-4:00pm Furano Ropeway 8:30am-4:00pm Furano Downhill Swift Lift 1 9:00am-8:00pm Downhill Romance 2 chair 8:45am-4:00pm Downhill Romance 3 chair CLOSED Prince Romance 8:30am - 4:00pm Furano Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Thursday 13th March 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 536cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 58 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 92cm reported on 16 days March 2014 snowfall 85cm 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 5cm Snowfall at base this season 544cm Posted on Sunday 16th March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . This morning we have overcast skies but clear weather surrounding the mountain. Yesterday saw constant snowfall on the upper mountain throughout the day which lead to substantial accumulation on the upper half of the ski area. All main courses have been groomed overnight and the new snow has freshened up the pistes. Due to ski competitions the following courses are closed: Spies and Ropeway courses are closed until today. Operating lifts: Kitanomine Gondola 9:00am-4:00pm Kitanomine high speed quad 8:30am-8:00pm Kitanomine 2 chair 8:45am-4:00pm Link Lift 9:00am-4:00pm Furano Ropeway 8:30am-4:00pm Furano Downhill Swift Lift 1 9:00am-8:00pm Downhill Romance 2 chair 8:45am-4:00pm Downhill Romance 3 chair Prince Romance 8:30am - 4:00pm Furano Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Sunday 16th March 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 544cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 60 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 92cm reported on 16 days March 2014 snowfall 93cm 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 4cm Snowfall at base this season 548cm Posted on Monday 17th March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . March conditions continue to provide some fine skiing. Last night there was 4cm of new snow at village level and there will be some nice on piste powder to be skied this morning. The day is overcast but the sun is breaking through the cloud cover in places and overall it looks like a pleasant day. Although morning temperatures are cold, it will warm significantly during the day and the best snow conditions will be in the early morning period. The all Japan high school ski competitions are now over and spies course is once again open to the public. Operating lifts: Kitanomine Gondola 9:00am-4:00pm Kitanomine high speed quad 8:30am-8:00pm Kitanomine 2 chair 8:45am-4:00pm Link Lift 9:00am-4:00pm Furano Ropeway 8:30am-4:00pm Furano Downhill Swift Lift 1 9:00am-8:00pm Downhill Romance 2 chair 8:45am-4:00pm Downhill Romance 3 chair 9:00am-4:00pm Prince Romance 8:30am - 4:00pm Furano Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Monday 17th March 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 548cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 61 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 92cm reported on 16 days March 2014 snowfall 97cm 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 7cm Snowfall at base this season 555cm Posted on Wednesday 19th March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . As predicted a snow front arrived yesterday afternoon and delivered 8cm of snow at village level. Today is sunny and the morning has started off with some cold wintery temperatures with -6c recorded at the top of the resort. Due to the new snow the skiing will be good with nice smooth groomers and fresh snow for those wanting to get in some late season fresh tracks on the off-piste. Tomorrow looks like it will be more of the same weather wise. Operating lifts: Kitanomine Gondola 9:00am-4:00pm Kitanomine high speed quad 8:30am-8:00pm Kitanomine 2 chair 8:45am-4:00pm Link Lift 9:00am-4:00pm Furano Ropeway 8:30am-4:00pm Furano Downhill Swift Lift 1 9:00am-8:00pm Downhill Romance 2 chair 8:45am-4:00pm Downhill Romance 3 chair 9:00am-4:00pm Prince Romance 8:30am - 4:00pm Furano Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Wednesday 19th March 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 555cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 62 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 92cm reported on 16 days March 2014 snowfall 104cm reported on 12 days Previous report Next report All snowfall data presented on this page is the snowfall measured and observed at base/town level by our reporter based in Furano. The 'new snowfall' number represents the amount of snow measured since the previous report. All opinions are those of the individual reporters. Information regarding ski area operations is manually checked every morning and is believed to be correct at the time of the report. SnowJapan is an entirely independent operation. Our daily reports are not posted on behalf of ski areas or any other business or organisation. Since first going online in 1999, the integrity of this website has always been our top priority, and it is something we are not prepared to compromise. All content is carefully created and written by humans who share a passion for the subject and what SnowJapan stands for. About SnowJapan.com About the daily reporting on SnowJapan.com

Independent snow and weather reporting from the Furano region of Hokkaido New snowfall at base 1cm Snowfall at base this season 556cm Posted on Monday 31st March 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . With temperatures fluctuating over the last few days between warm and freezing, snow conditions on the mountain have been varying between icy and soft spring. Today there has been a fresh dusting of new snow, but nothing to get too excited about. Temperatures are cold so the slopes will be firm and frosty but may soften up if temperatures lift during the day. Heavy cloud is enveloping the mountain down to base, so expect compromised visibility at times. Operating lifts: Furano Ropeway 9:00am-4:00pm Furano Downhill Swift Lift 1 CLOSED Downhill Romance 2 chair 9:00am-4:00pm Downhill Romance 3 chair 9:00am-4:00pm Prince Romance 9:00am- 4:00pm Kitanomine Zone is now closed for the season including the Link Lift and Link Course. Furano Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Monday 31st March 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 556cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 63 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 92cm reported on 16 days March 2014 snowfall 105cm 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 1cm Snowfall at base this season 591cm Posted on Friday 11th April 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . It is snowing lightly this morning and the village is once again coated in a layer of white. Temperatures are cold which bodes well for the quality of the fresh snow up on the mountain. Skies are clear and the sun is out. Temperatures will stay cold through the weekend and then on Monday things will be more spring like. Operating lifts: Furano Ropeway 9:00am-4:00pm Furano Downhill Swift Lift 1 CLOSED Downhill Romance 2 chair 9:00am-4:00pm Downhill Romance 3 chair 9:00am-4:00pm Prince Romance CLOSED Kitanomine Zone is now closed for the season including the Link Lift and Link Course. Furano Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Friday 11th April 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 591cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 68 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 92cm reported on 16 days March 2014 snowfall 105cm reported on 13 days April 2014 snowfall 35cm 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 2cm Snowfall at base this season 590cm Posted on Thursday 10th April 2014 This is an archived report. The latest Furano Now report can be found here . The snow has arrived as forecast and it has been snowing since early this morning. Around the village there is 2cm of accumulation on the roads so far and things are fairly slushy. Temperatures on the mountain are sitting just below freezing and will probably drop a little lower during the day. Visibility is limited due to the heavy snow falling. The outlook for Friday is for more snow with temperatures similar to today. Operating lifts: Furano Ropeway 9:00am-4:00pm Furano Downhill Swift Lift 1 CLOSED Downhill Romance 2 chair 9:00am-4:00pm Downhill Romance 3 chair 9:00am-4:00pm Prince Romance CLOSED Kitanomine Zone is now closed for the season including the Link Lift and Link Course. Furano Now 2013-2014 season Data as of Thursday 10th April 2014 Total snowfall at base so far 590cm Number of days snowfall observed at base 67 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 92cm reported on 16 days March 2014 snowfall 105cm reported on 13 days April 2014 snowfall 34cm 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