A modest amount of new snow today, however, it is a clear morning which makes a change and hoping to see the sun (albeit in and out) during the day.

Yesterday's slopes were dreamy and set to continue today with another fresh dump last night with snow continuing to fall.

Another fine dump last night (but another 3 hours on the snowplough!).

A very good morning with more snow falling last night than anticipated.

Well at least we got some extra covering last night.

Instead of snow, last night was rain yet again although it did turn to snow (a bit more higher up).

Light snow persisting this morning and hopefully we will get a little more during the day today.

It's a good morning here with a layer of white everywhere and moderate snowfall at the moment.

Yesterday did indeed turn into blizzard conditions extending down to the valley. Only an extra 3cms at base though due in part to the high winds.

I went to bed with a snow storm warning come up on my phone...

It is currently foggy at the top of the Chuo Ropeway.

We're now into December. Can't make my mind up as the whether to say "already?" or " about time!".

There is 40cm at base, and being a Sunday, locals are rolling in and the Zao Ropeway car park is nearly full.

Zao Onsen is part open --- today and tomorrow.