A little snow yesterday morning, and then it did clear up to give us some nice sunshine and rare visual evidence that Mt Yotei does indeed exist!

Another 15cm or so of snowfall to report this morning since yesterday.

There might only be 10cm or so of it, most of it falling overnight, but it's top quality snow this morning. And, of course, probably a bit more of it as you go higher up.

There has been a dusting+ of snow from some early morning showers, and some light snow is still falling in places.

Good morning from Niseko and the first day of a long weekend here in Japan. (Monday is Coming of Age Day).

It doesn't feel quite as cold this morning, but it's still cold.

There are some lovely big flakes of snow falling outside my window as I write this. Less so on the Hanazono webcam.

It is another very cold and snowy morning, and I have another 20cm or so of fresh snow to report since yesterday.

It is another (very) cold morning here, and I have another 20cm of beautiful fresh snowfall to report.

It is a cold, snowy and windy morning. I have just measured 22cm of fresh snow.

I've had my traditional hatsu-toast (first toast of the year) and am ready to get going!

It was snowing on and off yesterday and even quite heavily in some moments, certainly over in Hanazono, where I spent a few hours. I

We have had another steady on-off delivery of snow since yesterday and I have just measured 19cm since my last report.

It is feeling much colder this morning, I am pleased to report. Niseko Village are reporting -16C up top there. Brrrr.