Guess what -- it's more sunshine this morning, and these conditions still expected to continue until the end of the weekend with some rain due as we enter early next week.

Morning from Yuzawa and it's going to be another fine day here.

Yesterday the sun was out for the day and it was pretty warm, but it was also hazy with some very thin high cloud around as well. Got fairly chilly during the evening though.

The rain did hold off for a big part of the day but came back later in the afternoon.

Fresh snow! There has been just a dusting here at base and town level; and the Kagura resort is reporting 5cm or so.

There were some really stunning views of a thick 'sea of clouds' hanging over the Minamiuonuma valley areas this morning, as the day started off with thick fog and low cloud.

A much greyer palette this morning and unfortunately - as forecast - it's raining.