The whole Nozawa Onsen region is covered in snow, including the village rooftops and streets. Sunny, still conditions today should make for an awesome day on the slopes. The main gondola is operational with only a hand full of people up top at Yamabiko chair lift. A few more dumps and the entire resort should be fully up and running with very thick snow cover to help make it all that much better. More snowfall expected over the next few days.