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Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

📷 Furano

Asia

Furano

Closed for the season

Season ended May 6, 2026

Conditions data updated Sat, Aug 29, 10:01 AM UTC · informational only

Closed for the season — closed May 6

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 29, 10:01 AM•Weather at base: 245m

Overview

Furano is a ski resort in Asia, Japan, currently closed for the season (Season ended May 6, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-29 10:01 UTC.

Resort Guide

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.

Resort Info

Summit1074m
Base245m
Vertical829m
Lifts11
Runs28
Skiable Area1160.2 acres
Average snowfall315 inches / 800 cm
CountryJapan
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Season dates

Season endedMay 6, 2026
Projected openingNovember 28, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

Ikon Pass

Ikon Pass

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Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

Bar & Dining Ajito – A popular après-ski spot in Furano, Ajito is renowned for its cozy atmosphere, creative cocktails, and excellent selection of local and international dishes, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

1074mECMWF Model

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Hokkaido region

Current Conditions

Reported Sat, Aug 29, 10:01 AM UTC

Base

245m

Temp

15.7°C

Wind

4.6km/h

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Furano El Niño rank & forecast

Furano ranks #412 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier E, −15% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter: Strong El Niño winters ran clearly below this resort’s own baseline (≤ −8%). Still skiable — schedule late season; one storm cycle can beat the climatology.

#412 of 488Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

Strong-event signal: −15% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

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.

'97-98 −34%'15-16 +4%'23-24 −16%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

Full El Niño report →

Live Conditions

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Furano Ski Resort / Skiday

Furano Ski Resort / Skiday

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Local Reports

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.

SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting

The black line is not a simple average. For Furano (japan), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).

  • 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
  • 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
  • 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.

Building verification history for this resort.

How we verify forecasts →

Hourly Forecast Detail

AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level

NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 29, 10:01 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
15 / 6
Sun, Aug 30
14 / 7
Mon, Aug 31
16 / 5
Tue, Sep 1
15 / 8
Wed, Sep 2
11 / 921.3mm
Thu, Sep 3
17 / 106.8mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)0000000000006.77.76.90.70.95.2
Temp (°C)1114810138111581214910119141610
Wind (km/h)10898966659118131613486
Gusts (km/h)282622202516181913232918302825163124

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (1074m)

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10-Day Forecast

Today

29

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15°

6.3°

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Sun

30

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13.6°

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Mon

31

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15.9°

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8 km/h

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15.2°

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12 km/h

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2

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11°

8.5°

18 km/h

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17.4°

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13 km/h

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11.8°

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17 km/h

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5

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16°

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6

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7

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12 km/h

Summit elevation (1074m) • ECMWF model

Avalanche

No bulletin for this mountain

No official warning service is mapped for this resort’s country yet (v1 covers the United States, Canada and Switzerland). A bulletin may still be published locally.

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Season vs Historic

Updated Sat, Aug 29, 10:01 AM UTC

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Off-season · 232cm full-season avg

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Off-season · 286cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~259.8 cm. That's 12% above the 5-year average (232 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 9% below the 30-year average (286 cm).

Furano Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 301cm with an average of 135 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November39.7cm17 days8cm22cm8.4cm
December68.4cm27 days45cm71cm11.6cm
January58cm26 days84cm99cm10.8cm
February48cm24 days104cm116cm9.3cm
March53.6cm23 days110cm124cm11.6cm
April26cm13 days71cm105cm8.1cm
May3.4cm2 days7cm37cm3cm

Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.

Season at a Glance

Next season(2026-27)

Opens Nov 28, 2026

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Furano, ERA5 season snowfall median was 300 cm (118 in), about 2% below this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.

Prevailing ONI

El Niño

MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C

Analog season median

300 cm

10 El Niño winters · 2% below median

All-season median

306 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10300 cm247 cm – 316 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12307 cm264 cm – 349 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8305 cm288 cm – 319 cm2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003

Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.

Best Months to Visit

January

Peak Powder

February

Peak Powder

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical powder season patterns for this region.

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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.