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Ski resort in Hokkaido, Japan
Furano
A Prince Hotels ski resort in central Hokkaido, split into the Furano and Kitanomine zones.
Forecast updated , when it was 06:00 in Furano (GMT+9).
Furano snow forecast at 1,074 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
No snow expected in the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Furano at the top lift (1,074 m / 3,500 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from 4 to 16 °C (39 to 61 °F) and the freezing level near 3,850 m (12,600 ft) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- 8 °C (46 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,850 m (12,600 ft)
- Wind
- 6 km/h (4 mph), gusts 14 km/h (9 mph)
Furano hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow on the upper mountain in Furano in the next 24 hours.
Furano 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Dry6 to 16 °C (43 to 61 °F) · freezing level 4,000 m (13,100 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Dry4 to 16 °C (39 to 61 °F) · freezing level 3,950 m (13,000 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Dry9 to 19 °C (48 to 66 °F) · freezing level 4,100 m (13,500 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Dry7 to 19 °C (45 to 66 °F) · freezing level 4,250 m (13,900 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Dry5 to 16 °C (41 to 61 °F) · gusts 40 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 4,000 m (13,100 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Dry3 to 16 °C (37 to 61 °F) · freezing level 3,400 m (11,200 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Dry3 to 15 °C (37 to 59 °F) · freezing level 3,250 m (10,700 ft) | No snow |
Furano 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 25 Sep | Dry4 to 12 °C (39 to 54 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 26 Sep | Dry3 to 11 °C (37 to 52 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 27 Sep | Dry3 to 11 °C (37 to 52 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 28 Sep | Dry2 to 12 °C (36 to 54 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 29 Sep | Chance of snow2 to 14 °C (36 to 57 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Wed 30 Sep | Chance of snow2 to 9 °C (36 to 48 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Thu 1 Oct | Dry1 to 7 °C (34 to 45 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Furano on the upper mountain?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Furano snow forecast at 235 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
No snow expected in the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Furano in the village (235 m / 800 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from 9 to 21 °C (48 to 70 °F) and the freezing level near 3,850 m (12,600 ft) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- 14 °C (57 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,850 m (12,600 ft)
- Wind
- 6 km/h (4 mph), gusts 14 km/h (9 mph)
Furano hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in the village in Furano in the next 24 hours.
Furano 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Dry11 to 21 °C (52 to 70 °F) · freezing level 4,000 m (13,100 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Dry9 to 21 °C (48 to 70 °F) · freezing level 3,950 m (13,000 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Dry14 to 25 °C (57 to 77 °F) · freezing level 4,100 m (13,500 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Dry13 to 24 °C (55 to 75 °F) · freezing level 4,250 m (13,900 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Dry10 to 21 °C (50 to 70 °F) · gusts 40 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 4,000 m (13,100 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Dry8 to 22 °C (46 to 72 °F) · freezing level 3,400 m (11,200 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Dry9 to 20 °C (48 to 68 °F) · freezing level 3,250 m (10,700 ft) | No snow |
Furano 14-day snow outlook, in the village
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 25 Sep | Dry9 to 18 °C (48 to 64 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 26 Sep | Dry9 to 17 °C (48 to 63 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 27 Sep | Dry9 to 16 °C (48 to 61 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 28 Sep | Dry7 to 18 °C (45 to 64 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 29 Sep | Dry8 to 19 °C (46 to 66 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 30 Sep | Rain8 to 14 °C (46 to 57 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 1 Oct | Dry6 to 13 °C (43 to 55 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Furano in the village?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Where is Furano?
- Prefecture
- Hokkaido
- Country
- Japan
- Village
- 235 m
- Top lift
- 1,074 m
- Vertical
- 839 m
- Season
- Late November to Early May
- Airports
- Asahikawa (AKJ)
- Website
- www.princehotels.com
About Furano
Furano Ski Resort is owned and run by Prince Hotels and has two zones, Furano and Kitanomine. It has a vertical drop of 839 m.
The resort has hosted FIS Alpine Ski World Cup events.
When does it snow in Furano?
In Furano, snow falls on about 20 days in December in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from October to April.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 days | 16 days | 12 days | 7 days | <1 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | 2 days | 11 days | 20 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow forecasts near Furano
SapporoOut of seasonRusutsuNo snow this weekNiseko UnitedNo snow this weekSources: Prince Snow Resorts Furano, Wikipedia