I have very Nozawa-like snowfall to report to you this morning.

Nearly 20cm of snow on the ground and 14-21cm being reported by the resort itself and snow is falling as I write this.

The good news is that Nozawa seem to be reporting 15cm of fresh up on the top Yamabiko and Uenotaira areas so something of a refresh to be expected up there.

A bit more snow since yesterday and it is easing off this morning with generally cloudy conditions forecast for the day - more snow is due during this week.

Good morning folks. Snow!

The first snowfall down to village!

Good morning and welcome to the Nozawa Now reports for the upcoming 2018-2019 winter season.

That's it, folks! Later this afternoon the ski lifts will come to a halt and their season will be over. A day of fine and warm weather is forecast.

And as expected the sun is out we have clear skies and it is warm.

Reports of snow and indeed sightings of snow! :)

Some fresh snow being reported by the resort on upper slopes again during the day yesterday.

Happily here we are today with the weather of yesterday and the day before behind us.

The good news is that it is colder today and there is actually some fresh snow on the ground this morning - the ski resort is reporting 3-5cm across the mountain and I also measured 3cm.

Some fresh snow to report this morning - the resort is saying 5cm across the mountain - though it isn't snowing now and is generally cloudy.