I guess the sacrificial chicken really worked cause we got the first falls in a little while and they're very very welcome… For the rest of the day we're looking for an occassional dusting but sadly not much more, with the same pattern to continue over the next few days.
Should be cold enough at elevation so that whatever falls this will be safe – for now.
I doubt the lifts will be able to open but will keep you posted… or you can check the lift movements page here though it's only in Japanese (?!?)
Gotta go. Gotta find some more chickens !!!