>> Conditions at 820m (Hirafu midway station):
12-hour snow 0 cm (estimated)
Temperature -4.3 °C
Wind W 7.7 m/s
>>Conditions observed 7 am at Village level:
12-hour snow 0 cm
Temperature -1.8 °C
Wind W 2 m/s
No new snow has fallen in the last 12 hours. It looks warm and foggy outside.
Warm and no new snow condition is continued. However groomers are fantastic now. It’s a great timing to practice our turns!
Today is *TOJI* day in Japan. The Sun’s elevation in the sky is the lowest and it is to mark the shortest day and longest night of the year. We believe that it is the day of rebirth because of the weakest solar power on the day. We dip in a “Yuzu citron bath” to purify ourselves to drive away evil spirits, with the Yuzu’s stron aroma. We also have a tradition of eating simmered squash and rice porridge with azuki beans, wishing for longevity.
Three more days till Christmas and snowy weekend:)
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