Heavy snowfall overnight and though it is still snowing, the accumulation has taken a break which is good for those of us who need to move it.

85cm reported up top and Tenjin is closed due to high wind.

At the lower elevations winds are moderate and the snow quality is excellent. The gondola will hopefully get moving this afternoon but the chances of the cat track opening today are zero. Tomorrow should be very good though as the snow appears to have largely abated and is forecast to finish by tonight before slightly warmer temperatures tomorrow.

If the forecast comes to pass, the upper elevations should be frozen all day though we shall see.

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Planned closing dates of ski resorts in Minakami (subject to change):

Until 29th March
Norn Minamaki
Okutone Snow Park
White Valley

Until 30th March
Minakami Kogen

Until 5th April
Minakami Kogen Ski Resort
Minakami Hodaigi

Until early May
Tanigawa Tenjindaira

Now closed for the season

Until 22nd March
Oana

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Snow depths:

Tenjindaira: 405cm
Hodaigi: 190cm

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New snowfall:

Base: 45cm
Tenjindaira: 85cm