Very fine snow is falling at the moment and there is 3cm so far in the village.

Furano has been blasted by strong winds overnight and they are still gusting around the village.

Temperatures are once again very cold as was expected.

It feels really cold with temperatures into the double negatives and a slight breeze.

If you wondered why the Kitanomine lights were on all night it was because they were having an all night skiing event until 5am this morning.

The report is late today so I guess it is more of a wrap up of the day.

This morning there is a nice constant light snowfall coming down which has already deposited 5cm of fresh snow over the ground.

There haven't been too many bluebird days this season but today adds one to the total.

It is a cold morning and it won't get much warmer during the day.

Overnight Furano received 12 cm of new snow in the village which is most welcome.

Magical! That is the word that comes to mind as I look up and see a bluebird morning with the sky looking absolutely perfect and the sun out in full force.

It is a nice morning looking up towards the mountain. The sky is clear and blue, with a patches of cloud spread around.

There has been a dusting of snow overnight and on the slopes this fresh layer is sitting on top of the grooming.

It was a warm day yesterday with a good amount of snow falling.