High overcast, a touch of new snow, nice cold temps...it could all be worse.

Added another bit overnight. Most welcome.

A beautiful mostly blue-sky day here in Furano.

More snow! Yeah! I can get used to this! Let's keep it going!

A nice addition to yesterday. Very light and fwuffy.

And we're off! Hopefully. Rock-n-roll!

Furano Ski Resort is OPEN! [cue celebratory music]