I have more fresh snow to report, just over 15cm at my measuring point though I see official sources are saying up to 25cm this morning.

Morning from Shiga Kogen and another decent amount of snowfall since my report yesterday. Just over 20cm of it in fact. Nice.

It is a cold and windy morning here in Shiga Kogen.

Morning from Shiga Kogen and it's a fine and a fairly calm start to the day.

Yesterday... was a bit like spring. In fact I did just heard that temperatures were 'like March', so there you go.

It has been a cloudy start to the day here, but with the sun peeking through gaps in the clouds at times and in some places.

Just a bit more snow since the report yesterday to top things up.

Another happy report for you this morning from Shiga Kogen where we have another solid (at least) 25cm of snow since yesterday.

After the snow of yesterday which continued well after my report, it's a cracking start to today with blue skies and sunshine.

Around 30cm of fresh snowfall in places this morning.

It is a beautiful Christmas morning here in Shiga Kogen.

A very good Christmas Eve morning to you all, and I have good news.

It is a beautiful start to the day here in Shiga Kogen.

And this morning sees the Ichinose Diamond, Sun Valley and Maruike areas of Shiga Kogen opening.