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Furano Snow Forecast - 23rd May 2025

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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 23 May.

Updated 24 May 2025 04:30 NZST.

Furano Snow Forecast Highlights
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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 15℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 15℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
23

Snow unlikely

MixedFairFairCloud

Clear spells, fair, cloudy later.

Furano has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Furano Snow Report

Furano Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
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Lower Snow Depths
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Snow Conditions
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Furano 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Furano from OpenMeteo
Fri
23
Sat
24
Sun
25
Mon
26
Tue
27
Wed
28
Thu
29
WindSE F2SE F2
1,209m
8℃
Fair
10℃
Cloud
4℃
Lt Rain
7℃
Cloud
10℃
Fair
13℃
Clear
15℃
Cloud
SE F2SE F2
730m
11℃
Fair
13℃
Cloud
7℃
Lt Rain
10℃
Cloud
13℃
Fair
16℃
Clear
18℃
Cloud
250m
15℃
Fair
18℃
Cloud
10℃
Lt Rain
12℃
Mixed
18℃
Clear
21℃
Fog
23℃
Cloud
Snow Line
Max Town15℃18℃10℃12℃18℃21℃23℃
Min Town5℃9℃8℃5℃7℃8℃11℃

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 15℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 15℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
23

Snow unlikely

MixedFairFairCloud

Clear spells, fair, cloudy later.

Max 18℃
Min 9℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 18℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
24

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudShwrsLt Rain

Cloudy, rain showers, light rain later.

Max 10℃
Min 8℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
25

Snow unlikely

Lt RainLt RainLt RainLt Rain

Light rain.

Max 12℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 12℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
26

Snow unlikely

Lt RainMixedFairFair

Light rain, clear spells, fair later.

Max 18℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 18℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
27

Snow unlikely

CloudClearClearCloud

Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.

Max 21℃
Min 8℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 21℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
28

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudFogFog

Cloudy early, then fog later.

Max 23℃
Min 11℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 11℃ to daytime highs around 23℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
29

Snow unlikely

FairCloudCloudCloud

Fair early, then cloudy later.

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

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 04:30 NZST, next update expected imminently.

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.