Happy New Year 2018, which was welcomed in by a fireworks display last night at the base of the Furano Zone. For those that partied it up last night and are feeling sluggish, the weather outside may give you just the excuse you need for a couple of hours extra rest.

The wind is fairly significant here in the village with the snow coming in sideways. There is 4cm of new white on the ground which I scooped up in my hand only to find it was wetter than I expected. I guess that is not surprising given it is a warm -3c and will head up to +1c during the day. Anyway...time to put the boots on for the first time in 2018 and head up for some New Year freshies.