It's one of those really stunning mornings that Hakuba is so good at.

Good snow is falling right now and about 7cm of fresh (and counting) on the ground.

It was a lovely day yesterday and I had a fine time up at Hakuba Goryu.

It is a beautiful morning in Hakuba.

I had some fine turns yesterday at Hakuba 47 - it is great to be able to do that on 10th December.

Morning from Hakuba. There's a lot happening this morning with more snow to report, more resorts opening, more lifts starting up for the season and more courses opening up.

Today is the first day of the season!

Ah, snow. Don't we just love it. And there's never enough is there, especially in this tense early-season period as we all eagerly await enough for the lifts to start moving...

Hello and good morning from Hakuba, and as expected it is raining this morning.

Good morning from Hakuba and the sun is out as I write this report.

Some snowfall to report this morning - just a bit and depending on where you are in the valley either none on the ground or a slight dusting.

Good morning and a cheery hello from Hakuba. Welcome to the 16-17 (pre-) season!