Good news this morning, 30cm of new snowfall in Zao.

Good news this morning, 30cm of new snowfall in Zao.

Well, consistent snowfall I said yesterday but there's just a few cm of new snow to report this morning, so not as much as we were hoping for.

None of the heavy snowfall yet here this morning with just 1cm to report in Zao since yesterday.

Just a bit more snow since yesterday in Zao, but we're not complaining after the last few days.

Just a bit more snow since yesterday in Zao, but we're not complaining after the last few days.

Just a bit more snow since yesterday in Zao, but we're not complaining after the last few days.

And it's another 20cm or so this morning.

I have another 20cm or so of snow to report this morning as this very pleasant snow storm continues to delive the goods.

After the opening ceremony taking place in the snow yesterday, we have more snow to report this morning and more of the mountain open as well.

Just a dusting of new snow overnight and it was cloudy morning in the village but has been snowing since and we should be enjoying a decent snowfall this weekend.

There is 10cm or so of snow to report in the village this morning, temperature of around -1C and slight wind.

Some more snow since yesterday as slowly but surely we move towards the season starting properly...

So yes, Zao is now open. We have the Chuo No1 pair lift operating and that's about it. (The Ropeways are operating but that is for sightseeing and not for skiing or snowboarding).