Welcome to the weekend and it's going to be another warm spring ski day here in Nozawa.

We were hoping for snow of course, and we had been eyeing up that forecast on the site from a number of days ago.

Yesterday was one of those best left forgotten wet and rainy affairs, but again I am able to bring much better news to replace that image in the form of fresh snow this morning.

After a cold night the sun is shining and we have blue skies above Nozawa.

After what turned into a wet day yesterday, it's good to be able to report some snow this morning.

Good times continue here in Nozawa with more snowfall on the mountain - since yesterday mornings report the resort says...

After a fine day of weather yesterday, we are being treated to more fresh snow this morning in Nozawa.

Back here in Nozawa and hearing lots of tales of heroism and epicness from the conditions yesterday.

You'll have to forgive me for today I am in Nagano and this report is coming to you courtesy of the Nozawa official site and a call to a friend over in Nozawa.

Lots more snow here in Nozawa with another.... well, let's list it up....

Morning from Nozawa, and a good one it is too.

Another thin sprinkling of snow since yesterday again here in Nozawa - the resort is reporting just a few cm up on Yamabiko, 1cm on lower slopes.

Fresh snow! Not huge amounts but fresh snow all the same.