It's snowing down in the village at Nozawa Onsen this morning! Light falls commenced in the early hours and have gradually increased in intensity producing a heavy dusting since then.

After a couple of days with some snowfall, the weather has returned to intense sunshine here in Nozawa Onsen. Looks like a great day for skiing with the perfect visibility.

Unexpectedly moderate snowfalls persisted overnight delivering an excellent surprise this morning.

Looking out the window in Nozawa this morning it seems the much anticipated fresh snow has arrived. Since last lifts yesterday we have had 15cm up top and 5cm in the village.

We woke to another clear blue day here in Nozawa Onsen. Again, the sunrise mountain alpenglow provided an impressive spectacle and cloud-free night ensured we have no new snow to speak of.

It's a return to snowy conditions here in Nozawa Onsen this morning. After a spectacular clear starry night, a cloud front moved in around breakfast.

Get the cameras out we have an absolute stunner here it Nozawa Onsen this morning!

After yesterdays dump the snow has continued overnight delivering an additional 60cm of powder, much to the delight of everyone in Nozawa.

Epic conditions this morning are only improving now with consistent heavy snowfalls and 50cm of new snow overnight up until now.

We would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year from Nozawa Onsen. Hope that the powder is deep and you have good times ahead wherever you are.