Furano Snow History

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Furano during March (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of March for Furano is 17 cm. There are typically 5.0 snowy days during this week. Furano prevailing weather and snow conditions during the third week of March at the middle elevation of the ski area at 727m, based on historical averages over the last 15 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (386m) is slightly below the mid altitude of Furano. Very frequent snowfalls are typical in Furano in the middle of March. Based on long term weather statistics for Furano, five days with fresh snowfall per week is typical but rain is also known at this time of year so you can expect on average one day with rain every 5 years during this week of March. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 17cm. Temperatures should mostly remain a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the mid altitude in Furano during week three of March is -3.3°C while the average minimum temperature is only -5.1°C. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. Mainly light winds (average 20km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day in this week. Below-freezing, calm and sunny perfect weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day during this week but sunny, calm and below-freezing days that do not have new snow occur on average two days during this week each year.