Furano 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 18 October 2026 21:43 UTC

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Furano

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 18 October.

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 (730m)
Next Snow Expected	22 October
Next Snow Amount	2cm 1in
Next 48 Hours	- -
Next 7 Days	2cm 1in

Long-range Snow Outlook for Furano

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 19℃ 66°F
Min 1℃ 33°F

7cm 3in New Snow

Snow Line from 865m 2,838ft to 542m 1,778ft , with rain below.

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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
Sun 18	Clear sky.	Max 13℃ 55°F Min 8℃ 46°F
Mon 19	Cloudy at altitude, light rain showers below.	Max 19℃ 66°F Min 7℃ 45°F
Tue 20	Clear sky.	Max 17℃ 63°F Min 8℃ 45°F
Wed 21	Snow showers at altitude, rain showers below.	Max 14℃ 57°F Min 10℃ 50°F
Thu 22	up to 7cm up to 3in New Snow Light snow at altitude, drizzle below. Snow Line from 865m 2,838ft to 542m 1,778ft , with rain below.	Max 9℃ 49°F Min 1℃ 33°F
Fri 23	Clear spells.	Max 11℃ 52°F Min 1℃ 33°F
Sat 24	Clear sky.	Max 15℃ 59°F Min 2℃ 36°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 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 21:43 UTC, next update expected 00:00 UTC.

Ensemble forecast for Furano, Japan at 250m

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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How reliable is the snow in Furano?

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.