A great start to the year yesterday. The weather changed during the day with a return of snow clouds by night time and this morning there's around 10cm of fresh on the ground.

The snow clouds have cleared leaving us with a picture perfect view of the mountain this morning, looking beautiful with a blue sky backdrop.

12cm of snow to report since yesterday and right now it is cloudy. The snow clouds are taking a rest... for the moment.

If you were hoping for a calm and sunny New Year, you will be disappointed. But if you came looking for some lovely powder and mid-winter conditions, no doubt you'll be very happy at the moment.

Yes, things are good. I have measured 34cm of fresh snowfall since my report yesterday and the resort itself is reporting 30cm.

Not great if you like sunshine and blue skies. But if you love quality fresh snow, there's a lot of it around this morning.

The snow has returned and it should be giving us a good long visit this time round.

Merry Christmas! It's a beauty of a morning here in Madarao.

It's Christmas Eve! And there's some snow news after a wetter day yesterday.

Last night lower areas got rained on but up here we got some snow and I am measuring 7cm to add to my report this morning.

There's a nice fresh layer of snow on the ground this morning. 18cm of it. Nice.

Anyone get out yesterday? Happily visibility improved and it was just great to get out on the skis again. I even had a stint on the board too. Didn't know what to do!

Hello and good morning from Madarao. Season in!

Lots of fresh snow this morning meaning we are on for a really decent start from tomorrow.