Furano has woken up to more fresh snow. There has been 3cm accumulation on the ground around the village as of 9am. The ambient temperatures are starting to fall, and although it is not quite cold enough yet to start snow making, the time is not too far away. Furano Ski Area has a tentative opening date of 19 November which is dependent on sufficient snow.

At the moment the ski area has really only been dusted in snow, so it is likely the opening on the 19th will be delayed.