Well, we were expecting 'much clearer skies' today, but the morning starts with a lot of cloud around and a dusting-plus of snow.

The long weekend clouds and snow have gone and we are enjoying a morning of bright blue skies and sunshine.

As I write this report it is snowing quite heavily outside. It's not giving up just yet!

Anyone else get to meet Naski yesterday? What a fine vegetable! Bright green, too.

Light snow at the moment and more due today and tomorrow.

At 9am and there's some blue sky and sun in some places not too far away, but it's still snowing here... for now.

Another 75cm of snow being reported by the ski area from the top Yamabiko section since yesterday afternoon.

I hesitated somewhat posting earlier this morning as I took in the snowfall numbers reported by the ski area.

Lots of fresh snow since yesterday as the mid-winter cold conditions have returned.

There was some cloud around early morning but it is now pretty much clear and sunny and a very fine (and mild) morning.

There is still some wind, but it is calmer today and the sun is out giving us good visibility. There is a chance of some light snow this afternoon.

I have to be quick this morning. But basically it is snowy (think wet more than light and fluffy) and windy.

Some snow from yesterday before it eased off.

It's still snowing! It feels like it might never stop.