It's a fine and sunny morning, just a few clouds around, and warm.

More soft snow conditions as the day goes on and melting going on as well.

Rain is still on the forecast for Saturday and lower temperatures from Sunday onwards... though still not much potential for snow at all on the weekly forecast.

Monday is a national holiday in Japan so it is a three day weekend ahead of us. For lots of people probably their last ski of the season. I would expect things to be pretty busy (esp. during the non raining times!)

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From 21st March (Monday), 'spring season' lift tickets will be available:

4 hours - 3500 yen (500 yen cheaper than main season)
5 hours - 3700 yen (800 yen cheaper than main season)
1 day adult - 4100 yen (900 yen cheaper than main season)
1 day senior - 3800 yen (600 yen cheaper than main season)

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Information as of Friday 18th March 2016 (subject to change)

Lifts currently closed:

Karamatsu pair

Official snow depths:

Utopia: 85cm
Chuo: 130cm
Paradise: 110cm
Uwanodai: 45cm

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6 day Zao Onsen snow and weather forecast