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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 19:00 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.
Snow arrives on Sunday, with 0–25 cm over 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 24 hours, but 0–25 cm (0–9 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Sunday. Two of the three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from −4 to 3 °C (25 to 37 °F) and the freezing level near 1,900 m (6,200 ft) over the next day. It should be sunny on Saturday.
- Temperature now
- −3 °C (27 °F)
- Freezing level
- 1,900 m (6,200 ft)
- Wind
- 6 km/h (4 mph), gusts 14 km/h (9 mph)
- Sky now
- Mostly clear, 38% cloud
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
Best day to ski in Furano this week: Saturday. No fresh snow, sunny, light wind. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Tonight | Dry−3 to −2 °C (27 to 28 °F) · freezing level 1,900 m (6,200 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | SunnyBest day−5 to 3 °C (23 to 37 °F) · freezing level 1,200 m (3,900 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Light snowPoor ski day−5 to −1 °C (23 to 30 °F) · freezing level 650 m (2,100 ft) | 0–3 cm (0–2 in) |
| Mon | SnowPoor ski day−7 to −1 °C (19 to 30 °F) · gusts 41 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 450 m (1,500 ft) | 0–6 cm (0–3 in) |
| Tue | CloudyFair ski day−9 to −3 °C (16 to 27 °F) · freezing level 250 m (800 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Rain and snowPoor ski day−8 to 2 °C (18 to 36 °F) · gusts 47 km/h (29 mph) · freezing level 1,250 m (4,100 ft) | 0–3 cm (0–2 in) |
| Thu | Rain and snowPoor ski day−8 to 1 °C (18 to 34 °F) · gusts 73 km/h (45 mph) · freezing level 550 m (1,800 ft) | 0–7 cm (0–3 in) |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
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 20 Nov | Snow−9 to −6 °C (16 to 21 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 1–8 cm (0–4 in) |
| Sat 21 Nov | Chance of snow−12 to −6 °C (10 to 21 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Sun 22 Nov | Chance of snow−13 to −6 °C (9 to 21 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–7 cm (0–3 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Chance of snow−13 to −5 °C (9 to 23 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–15 cm (0–5 in) |
| Tue 24 Nov | Snow−10 to −5 °C (14 to 23 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 2–6 cm (1–3 in) |
| Wed 25 Nov | Snow−14 to −7 °C (7 to 19 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 2–7 cm (0–3 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Cloudy−16 to −4 °C (3 to 25 °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.
Snow arrives on Monday, with 0–15 cm over 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 24 hours, but 0–15 cm (0–5 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Monday. Two of the three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from 1 to 9 °C (34 to 48 °F) and the freezing level near 1,900 m (6,200 ft) over the next day. It should be sunny on Saturday.
- Temperature now
- 3 °C (37 °F)
- Freezing level
- 1,900 m (6,200 ft)
- Wind
- 6 km/h (4 mph), gusts 14 km/h (9 mph)
- Sky now
- Mostly clear, 38% cloud
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tonight | Dry3 °C (37 °F) · freezing level 1,900 m (6,200 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Sunny1 to 9 °C (34 to 48 °F) · freezing level 1,200 m (3,900 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Cloudy0 to 5 °C (32 to 41 °F) · freezing level 650 m (2,100 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Flurries−2 to 4 °C (28 to 39 °F) · gusts 41 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 450 m (1,500 ft) | Under 1 cm (under 1 in) |
| Tue | Cloudy−4 to 2 °C (25 to 36 °F) · freezing level 250 m (800 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Rain−2 to 8 °C (28 to 46 °F) · gusts 47 km/h (29 mph) · freezing level 1,250 m (4,100 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Light snow−2 to 7 °C (28 to 45 °F) · gusts 73 km/h (45 mph) · freezing level 550 m (1,800 ft) | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
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 20 Nov | Snow−4 to −1 °C (25 to 30 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 1–8 cm (0–4 in) |
| Sat 21 Nov | Chance of snow−7 to −1 °C (19 to 30 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Sun 22 Nov | Chance of snow−8 to −1 °C (18 to 30 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–3 cm (under 1 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Chance of snow−7 to 0 °C (19 to 32 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–15 cm (0–5 in) |
| Tue 24 Nov | Snow−5 to 1 °C (23 to 34 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 1–6 cm (0–3 in) |
| Wed 25 Nov | Snow−9 to −1 °C (16 to 30 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 1–7 cm (0–3 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Cloudy−10 to 1 °C (14 to 34 °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)
- Pass
- Ikon Pass
- 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 in Furano month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data. A sunny day has sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high | Sunny days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18 | 19% | −14 to −7 °C (7 to 19 °F) | 13 |
| February | 16 | 17% | −13 to −6 °C (9 to 21 °F) | 14 |
| March | 12 | 15% | −8 to 0 °C (18 to 32 °F) | 17 |
| April | 7 | 8% | −2 to 6 °C (28 to 43 °F) | 14 |
| May | <1 | 1% | 4 to 14 °C (39 to 57 °F) | 14 |
| June | 0 | 0% | 9 to 18 °C (48 to 64 °F) | 13 |
| July | 0 | 0% | 15 to 23 °C (59 to 73 °F) | 17 |
| August | 0 | 0% | 15 to 22 °C (59 to 72 °F) | 14 |
| September | 0 | 0% | 10 to 18 °C (50 to 64 °F) | 18 |
| October | 2 | 2% | 2 to 11 °C (36 to 52 °F) | 18 |
| November | 11 | 14% | −4 to 3 °C (25 to 37 °F) | 11 |
| December | 20 | 23% | −11 to −5 °C (12 to 23 °F) | 7 |
Snow in Furano in October
In October, Furano gets snow on about 2 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 2% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 2 to 11 °C (36 to 52 °F). About 18 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Furano in November
In November, Furano gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 14% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −4 to 3 °C (25 to 37 °F). About 11 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Furano in December
In December, Furano gets snow on about 20 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 23% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −11 to −5 °C (12 to 23 °F). About 7 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Furano in January
In January, Furano gets snow on about 18 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 19% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −14 to −7 °C (7 to 19 °F). About 13 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Furano in February
In February, Furano gets snow on about 16 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 17% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −13 to −6 °C (9 to 21 °F). About 14 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Furano in March
In March, Furano gets snow on about 12 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 15% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −8 to 0 °C (18 to 32 °F). About 17 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Furano in April
In April, Furano gets snow on about 7 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 8% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −2 to 6 °C (28 to 43 °F). About 14 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Which winters were snowiest in Furano?
Of the last ten winters in Furano, 2017/18 was the snowiest, about 45% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2018/19, about 20% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 15 February 2021.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 101% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 145% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 80% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 96% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 116% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 89% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 93% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 86% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 92% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 103% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Furano
Does Furano have snow at Christmas?
Furano had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in every one of those years.
Does Furano have snow at New Year?
Furano had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in every one of those years.
Does Furano have snow in mid-February?
Furano had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in every one of those years.
Does Furano have snow at Easter?
Furano had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 7 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Furano?
It snows on about 87 days a year in Furano at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. December has the most, about 20 days.
What is the snowiest month in Furano?
December is the snowiest month in Furano, bringing about 23% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Furano?
Of the last ten winters in Furano, 2017/18 was the snowiest, about 45% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2018/19, about 20% below average.
How cold does Furano get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Furano at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −14 °C (7 °F) and highs of −7 °C (19 °F).
How many bluebird days does Furano get in winter?
From December to March, Furano averages about 13 days a month with sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours at mid-mountain, and about 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. March is the sunniest of those months. The figures are from ERA5 reanalysis for 2016 to 2025, which sees cloud over a region well but cannot see valley fog.
How high is Furano?
The village or lowest lift at Furano is at 235 m (800 ft) and the top lift is at 1,074 m (3,500 ft), a vertical drop of 839 m (2,800 ft).
When does the ski season start in Furano?
The lifts at Furano usually open in late November and close in early May. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
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Sources: Prince Snow Resorts Furano, Wikipedia