So, the ski lifts that are still spinning will end their season later on today, Sunday 6th May.

Here we are folks - it's the last weekend of the season. Come tomorrow evening, those ski lifts will be able to take a rest.

A warm fine day yesterday with snow melting before our eyes.

It's Friday morning and tomorrow is the start of 'Golden Week'.

After a spell of colder conditions, yesterday saw a change with things warming up and a real feel of spring with clear and sunny skies and warmer temperatures.

I was actually in Nagano for most of the day yesterday so didn't make it out on the mountain.

You want more fresh snow? We got it! Oh yeah. This rather excite blast of winter in early April continues.

Let's quickly get past the wind of yesterday and report -- we have decent snowfall in Hakuba this Sunday morning, folks.

More fine warm spring weather this morning and the warmth looks set to continue, with some forecasts calling for a bit of rain tomorrow.

It is a beautiful morning here.

I have some exciting news this morning.

It is colder this morning. The warmth was kind of nice, but it was too warm for too long which of course is not the best friend of snow.

The rain turned into snow on the mountains around lunchtime but it was generally limited visibility out there and... not particularly nice.

Not a very appealing day yesterday with rain and a bit of wind. Not for me, thanks.