Curious weather this morning, perhaps just because it's not like I was expecting.

As much as I did not want to come here, Tokyo, I really had to. And looking at the webcams and talking with my friend, I so wish I were over in Madarao.

It's a Monday and many people will now be going back to work, so things should be quieter still from today.

Yep, more snow. Let's try to not get bored with it. ;)

Madarao is this morning reporting 5cm of fresh snowfall over 24 hours. I'm sure we were told to expect more than that on the local forecasts...

Good morning from Madarao and welcome to 2021. We start the year with more snow.

The snow did arrive and what a change in 24 hours. Night skiing was cancelled last night due to the weather.

The resort reporting just 20cm of snow but I have measured more than that since yesterday.

Merry Christmas. Feels somewhat different from usual, but that's the theme of 2020 isn't it. I hope you are well wherever you may be...

There's some sun shining down on the mountain as I look out on it now. With the 'fresh snow' look thing going on and the sun, it looks beautiful.

I'm going to have to look back but I can't quite recall a start to the season like this. Another 50cm or so of snow since yesterday.

Hello and welcome to the first official day of the season here in Madarao.

1 day to go!

The Number 1 and Number 2 quad lifts at Madarao will be open on Saturday, with the big opening planned for 9:00am.