Furano Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Furano
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This is the Snow Forecast for Furano, Japan for 16 days from 25 March.
Updated 25 March 2025 07:32 CDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 26 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 8cm |
| Next 7 Days | 11cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Furano.
Forecast for today in Furano
Max 11℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
25
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, light rain later.
Snow falling to 1,049m, with rain below.
Furano has 8cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
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| Tue 25 | Wed 26 | Thu 27 | Fri 28 | Sat 29 | Sun 30 | Mon 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F2 | SE F2 | W F2 | SW F2 | |||
| 1,209m | 5℃
+1cm
| -1℃
+2cm
| 4℃
 +5cm
| 4℃
| -4℃
| -2℃
+3cm
| -4℃
|
| SW F2 | SE F2 | W F2 | SW F2 | ||||
| 730m | 8℃
| 2℃
+2cm
| 7℃
+5cm
| 7℃
| 0℃
| 1℃
+3cm
| -1℃
|
| W F3 | SE F2 | SW F2 | SW F2 | ||||
| 250m | 11℃
| 5℃
| 3℃
+2cm
| 8℃
| 3℃
 | 3℃
 +1cm
| 3℃
|
| Snow Line | 1,049m | varying 949m | 250m | 250m | |||
| Max Town | 11℃ | 5℃ | 3℃ | 8℃ | 3℃ | 3℃ | 3℃ |
| Min Town | 4℃ | -2℃ | -1℃ | 0℃ | -3℃ | -4℃ | -3℃ |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Furano Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 11℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
25
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, light rain later.
Snow falling to 1,049m, with rain below.
Max 5℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
26
up to 2cm New Snow
Light snow, clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 949m to resort level.
Max 3℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
27
2cm to 5cm New Snow
Cloudy first, light snow then light rain, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 8℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
28
Snow unlikely
Rain showers early, then cloudy later.
Max 3℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
29
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear spells, clear sky later.
Max 3℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
30
1cm to 3cm New Snow
Cloudy, clear spells, fair later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 3℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
31
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, fair later.
This Snow Forecast for Furano, Japan gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Furano, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Furano Snow Forecast updated at 07:32 CDT, next update expected 10:00 CDT.
Snow Forecast near Furano
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashibetsu | - | 1cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Furano
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Furano, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Furano, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Furano is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Furano will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Furano for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.