Snow did fall yesterday, but it really didn't amount to anything, well, what we really need. Just a dusting really, while that breakable crust layer underneath just seems to be be getting thicker. A friend is out to look at the conditions outside the runs, but I think it will be fairly horrible. Lots of sasa (bamboo grass) and not enough snow to keep your tips, edges, arms, etc. from getting tied up.

I keep watching the weather patterns, too, and it's really unusual, with none of the steady winds from the northwest that usually bring us plenty of white stuff. There's a persistent front that extends from the Koreas to Noto Peninsula to the west, re-routing the winds in all directions but what we want.

I feel as bad as all of you, readers; just trying to make sense of this really unusual season. So far. Let's think that way.

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Akakura Kanko:
80cm, -1°C
All lifts running

Akakura Onsen:
80cm, -1°C
All main lifts operating

Ikenotaira Onsen:
80cm, -1°
Capsule pair, Karamatsu pair, Ikenotaira Quad, AB1 and AB2 lifts

Myoko Suginohara:
78cm, -7°
Gondola, Mitahara No. 2 and 3 lifts; Suginohara No.1 Romance lift

Seki Onsen:
170cm, -3° (no change in listing)
Open

Myoko Ski Park:
50cm, 5°
Open

Kyukamura RunRun:
110cm, 6° (no new info up for several days)
Open

Tangram Ski Circus:
40cm, -1°
All lifts running

Madarao Kogen:
50cm, -1°
Most all scheduled to go today

Lotte Arai Resort
189cm, 2.5°
All lifts running

Kurohime Kogen Snow Park
5cm, -2°
No. 5 lift only