The day started off with light wind and fairly decent conditions though it has deteriorated since then. Since around lunchtime some strong winds blowing around and some lifts are being affected -- the Zao Ropeway was closed this afternoon.

Rain may well continue tomorrow but hopefully it won't be as windy. Clearer skies due once we get into next week.

Current lift operations:

A number of lifts running through until 7th April - Onsen Number 1 Pair, Onsen Number 2 Quad, Shobunuma Number 1 Triple and Shobunuma Number 2 Pair.

The following lifts plan to remain open through until 6th May:

All the Ropeways
Chuo Number 1 Pair AB (every day)
Chuo Number 2 Pair AB (every day until 14th April, then 20th/21st April and 27th April until 6th May)
Katakai Triple (every day until 14th April, then 20th/21st April, 27th-29th April, 3rd-6th May)
Paradise Pair AB (every day until 14th April, then 20th/21st April and 27th April until 6th May)
The Yokokura Number 1 Pair AB will remain open as long as there's enough snow.

Official snow depths

Chuo Area
120cm

Utopia
110cm

Paradise
100cm

Uwanodai
40cm