Forecasts still have some 'snow' hanging over us for the day, but as I look out the window just now I can actually see a bit of sun getting through the clouds.

After that fine day yesterday this morning it is snowing and apparently there is around 15cm of fresh.

It's a beautiful (and cold) early morning across northern Nagano.

There have been little patches of blue sky on show from time to time this morning, but generally the snow is continuing and should do for the day.

The early morning snow yesterday didn't really amount to much.

Well, after all that beautiful snow yesterday morning, we actually got some sunshine in the afternoon with good visibility.

I have excellent news. We have received a lot of snow overnight.

We have got some fresh snow. It's a modest amount, indeed, but we'll take it and hope that forests are right when they tell us to expect more today and particularly tonight.

Not much further snow to report since my report was posted yesterday morning, and this morning the sun is out with blue skies above us.

A very welcome layer of fresh snow this morning (after some less pleasing precipitation before it yesterday).

I am happy to report fresh snow on this first day of 2024. Madarao is reporting 20cm, I'm not seeing that much.

A big contrast with the sun of yesterday, this morning the mountain can't be seen much and visibility is low.

The sun is out early on, shining down on the mountain and casting shadows. Above us it is mostly blue skies.

It's the first day of the season. And what better to celebrate than a decent amount of snowfall.