Best time to ski Furano
For the best snow, ski Furano in December, January, and February. Those months bring 60% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
Furano snowfall by month
Share of a typical season's summit snowfall in each month.
Source: Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5-based reanalysis), July 2015 to June 2025, at 3,524 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Furano's website.
How to time your trip
- Deepest snow: December, January, and February get the most snowfall, which usually means the best coverage and the most powder days.
- Main season: months that bring at least 5% of the season's snow are Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr. Actual opening and closing dates are set by the resort.
- Book on the forecast: history tells you which months are reliable; the 7-day forecast tells you which week. Snow Way ranks every resort on it daily.
Best time to ski other Japan resorts
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- Kiroro
- Myoko Suginohara
- Niseko United
- Nozawa Onsen
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Furano season FAQ
What is the best time to ski Furano?
For the best snow, ski Furano in December, January, and February. Those months bring 60% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
What is the snowiest month at Furano?
December is typically the snowiest month at Furano, with about 22% of the season's snow.
Does Furano have good snow in December?
December brings about 22% of Furano's typical seasonal snowfall, making it one of the snowiest months. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is Furano getting snow right now?
As of Friday, November 6, 2026, Furano is forecast to get 3.3" of snow at mid-mountain over the next 7 days (3.4" at the summit), ranking #11 of 35 international ski resorts Snow Way tracks. The biggest day is tomorrow with 2.1". It picked up 0.5" in the last 48 hours. Right now at mid-mountain it's 48°F, partly cloudy, with 6 mph wind.