So rain it is then this morning and it feels like it's set in for the morning at least.

It was just cloudy earlier on when I first looked out of the window this morning but rain is falling at the moment.

New snowfall! Contrary to mounting evidence that it is actually 21st April today, we have fresh snow on the ground in Hakuba and as much as 15cm has fallen higher up on the mountains.

It is a colder start to the day today with the temperature in village going down to around +2 degrees overnight.

Today is going to be a fine day I predict. Not only with the weather - lovely clear blue skies - but also the fine new layer of snow.

Some more snow to report from Hakuba this morning. Just a frosting and thin layer in base areas, but more up on the mountains.

Warm it was yesterday though it did chill down overnight. But very warm it will be today.