Another blue sky day in Minakami with temperatures sitting high at 6 deg C. It looks like at least 1 more week of blue skies and warm weather for all of Japan. There is still some nice powder to be found on North faces at higher altitude but you'll have to walk for it!

The sudden change in temperature has set off many avalanches in alpine terrain, especially on South facing slopes. It is advisable to stay away from any alpine run-out zones.