Furano Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Furano
This is the Snow Forecast for Furano, Japan for 16 days from 9 November.
Updated 09 November 2025 16:10 IST.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Furano.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Furano Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Furano?
| Next Snow Expected | 10 November |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 5cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 10cm |
| Next 7 Days | 11cm |
Forecast for today in Furano
Max 5℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
09
Snow unlikely
Light rain early, then clear spells later.
Furano has 10cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Furano Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
| - |
| Lower Snow Depths |
| - |
| Snow Conditions |
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| Sun 09 | Mon 10 | Tue 11 | Wed 12 | Thu 13 | Fri 14 | Sat 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F2 | SW F2 | W F3 | ||||
| 1,209m | 1℃
 | -2℃
+6cm
| -6℃
+3cm
| -1℃
 | 1℃
| -3℃
| 1℃
 |
| NW F2 | SW F2 | W F3 | |||||
| 730m | 4℃
| 1℃
+5cm
| -3℃
+3cm
| 3℃
| 4℃
| 0℃
| 4℃
|
| W F3 | |||||||
| 250m | 5℃
| 4℃
+1cm
| 0℃
+1cm
| 5℃
| 7℃
| 4℃
| 4℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 859m | varying 519m | 250m | varying 1,009m | 1,049m | varying 319m | |
| Max Town | 5℃ | 4℃ | 0℃ | 5℃ | 7℃ | 4℃ | 4℃ |
| Min Town | 1℃ | -1℃ | -2℃ | -1℃ | 1℃ | -2℃ | 0℃ |
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 5℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
09
Snow unlikely
Light rain early, then clear spells later.
Max 4℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
10
1cm to 6cm New Snow
Snow showers at altitude early, then light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 519m to resort level.
Max 0℃
Min -2℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -2℃ and not getting above 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
11
1cm to 3cm New Snow
Light snow showers, clear spells, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 5℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
12
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Max 7℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
13
Snow unlikely
Light rain showers early, then clear spells later.
Max 4℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
14
Snow unlikely
Clear spells.
Max 4℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
15
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy 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 16:10 IST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Reliability
Furano enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of around 4 meters throughout the season. With consistent snowfall and minimal snowmelt, skiers are encouraged to check J2Ski for the latest snow conditions.
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.