An unexpected bright and even sunny at times early morning and not as much snow to report as was expected.

We're back to the winter storm like conditions. It's snowing, visibility is limited in places and close to zero in others, and it feels quite windy.

There were more clouds around very early on but they have mostly gone leaving us with some sun and a real feel-good morning.

Yesterday we had a break and some nice weather actually but this morning we're back to pretty wild conditions again.

The storm has passed and it is going to be a much calmer and clearer day.

Good morning from Shiga Kogen. It's still snowing!

Blizzard out there as I write this. Can't see much of anything at all.

About 10cm of snow overnight and light snow now falling, though I think it should be a case of on/off for the day today.

After the storm, some well-earned clearer skies and calmer weather!

It's been mad this last day or so. I am hearing of over 1m of snowfall in places.