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Furano
Fair · 2025-26 season average
Closed for the season · average of 73 verified open days
Best months to book: March, February, January · last season + 31-yr record
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Closed for the season — closed May 6
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
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2026–27 season
Fair
2025-26 season average
Furano is closed for the season. Last season it averaged 24.4 across 73 verified open days.
March
#1 to book
54cm avg · scored 34.9
February
#2 to book
48cm avg · scored 29.6
January
#3 to book
58cm avg
Best weeks to book
- #18 Mar – 14 Marscored 41.9
- #21 Mar – 7 Marscored 41.3
- #315 Mar – 21 Marscored 34.7
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 31-year snowfall and base-depth record. Last season's strongest fortnight was 28 Feb – 13 Mar. One season describes what happened, not what to expect. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Thu, Sep 10, 01:00 AM UTC
Terrain Open
Closed for the season
Season ended May 6, 2026
28 runs · 11 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Snow Summary
1074mUpdated Sep 10, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast: SnowSure™ multi-model blend
Maps
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Webcams & Proof of Powder
Ropeway Summit
Mountaintop Snow GaugeAll webcams & Proof of Powder →
About Furano
Furano Ski Resort is located in central Hokkaido, Japan, and is renowned for its light, dry powder snow and long ski season. The resort features two main zones with a combined 28 kilometers of varied terrain, suitable for all levels, and offers modern lift infrastructure, ski-in ski-out accommodation, and panoramic views of the Tokachi mountain range. Furano stands out for its authentic Japanese atmosphere, easy access to the town of Furano, and a blend of traditional culture with high-quality winter sports experiences.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Furano
- Where is Furano?
- Furano is a ski resort in Japan.
- How high is Furano?
- Furano runs from a base elevation of 245 m (804 ft) to a summit of 1,074 m (3,524 ft), giving a vertical drop of 829 m (2,720 ft).
- How big is Furano?
- Furano has 1,160 acres (470 hectares) of skiable terrain, 28 marked runs and 11 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Furano?
- Furano is on the Ikon Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Furano?
- Furano typically operates from November to May. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Furano get in a typical season?
- Furano averages 315 inches / 800 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Furano in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #412 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -15% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Furano averaged -15% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Historically this is a timing play rather than a reason to stay home: aim for late winter (February–March) in winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -33%, '15-16 +4%, '23-24 -16%. A pattern, not a promise.
