Furano 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 20 March 2026 09:41 PDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Furano

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 20 March.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Furano Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Furano?

Furano Snow Forecast Highlights - JMA
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,393ft)
Next Snow Expected	21 March
Next Snow Amount	4in
Next 48 Hours	4in
Next 7 Days	5in

Long-range Snow Outlook for Furano

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 48°F
Min 21°F

6in New Snow

Snow Line from 2,687ft to resort level (820ft).

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 20 March 2026 15:44 PDT

Powder Possible :- 5in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Furano over the next 2 days.

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Furano Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Furano from OpenMeteo(JMA)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Fri 20	Clear sky.	Max 39°F Min 29°F
Sat 21	2in to 4in New Snow Heavy snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (820ft).	Max 33°F Min 22°F
Sun 22	Clear sky.	Max 46°F Min 22°F
Mon 23	up to 1in New Snow Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below. Snow Line from 2,687ft to resort level (820ft).	Max 48°F Min 26°F
Tue 24	1in New Snow Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below. Snow falling to resort level (820ft).	Max 36°F Min 24°F
Wed 25	Fair.	Max 43°F Min 21°F
Thu 26	Fair.	Max 47°F Min 27°F

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 trail 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 09:41 PDT, next update expected imminently.

Ensemble forecast for Furano, Japan at 820ft

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

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Snow Forecast near Furano

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Furano
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day	Fr	Sa	Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th
Ashibetsu	1in	1in

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.

Off-Piste Safety in Furano

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Furano, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.