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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 snowfall

No rain or snow on the upper mountain in Furano in the next 24 hours.

Furano 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain

DayWeatherSnowfall
TodayDry6 to 16 °C (43 to 61 °F) · freezing level 4,000 m (13,100 ft)No snow
SatDry4 to 16 °C (39 to 61 °F) · freezing level 3,950 m (13,000 ft)No snow
SunDry9 to 19 °C (48 to 66 °F) · freezing level 4,100 m (13,500 ft)No snow
MonDry7 to 19 °C (45 to 66 °F) · freezing level 4,250 m (13,900 ft)No snow
TueDry5 to 16 °C (41 to 61 °F) · gusts 40 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 4,000 m (13,100 ft)No snow
WedDry3 to 16 °C (37 to 61 °F) · freezing level 3,400 m (11,200 ft)No snow
ThuDry3 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.

DayWeatherSnowfall
Fri 25 SepDry4 to 12 °C (39 to 54 °F)No snow
Sat 26 SepDry3 to 11 °C (37 to 52 °F)No snow
Sun 27 SepDry3 to 11 °C (37 to 52 °F)No snow
Mon 28 SepDry2 to 12 °C (36 to 54 °F)No snow
Tue 29 SepChance of snow2 to 14 °C (36 to 57 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow0–2 cm (under 1 in)
Wed 30 SepChance of snow2 to 9 °C (36 to 48 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow0–2 cm (under 1 in)
Thu 1 OctDry1 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.

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)

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.

Average days per month with at least 1 cm of snowfall in Furano at mid-mountain, 2016–2025
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
18 days16 days12 days7 days<1 days0 days0 days0 days0 days2 days11 days20 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

SapporoCity, about 90 km awayOut of seasonRusutsuSki resort, about 130 km awayNo snow this weekNiseko UnitedSki resort, about 140 km awayNo snow this week

Sources: Prince Snow Resorts Furano, Wikipedia