Sunny, very warm, a southern wind, all coming together to eat up the snow.

It's a fine morning and, of course, we expect fine weather over the weekend... featuring very mild conditions.

The Hakuba Goryu webcam shows a mix of blue sky and cloud. The other two look like they are almost black-and-white.

Some snow and strong winds yesterday with things getting calmer in the afternoon.

A beautiful sunny, sparkling-snow day to start more resort openings.

It's a beautiful morning here in Hakuba.

We had a kind of wet and drizzly day in town yesterday. Today should be much nicer and we start the day with clear blue skies (with a hint of thin cloud in places early on).

The Furano resort has announced they will open the Kitanomine Zone TOMORROW, two days ahead of schedule.

Fine weather this morning and that is what we expect today and tomorrow. And the expected mild conditions, too.

It is a lovely morning here in the Niseko region.