A crazy half-meter of snow overnight in Nozawa ❄️ Once again, the actual snowfall has completely defied the forecast and nearly doubled it. We were expecting 30cm and woke up to a massive 52cm, with snow still dumping as I type this from the office window. Another cold, consistent Siberian system doing what it does best — and it just keeps delivering. Guests are absolutely rejoicing, while locals on snow-shoveling duty could definitely use a well-earned break. Snow is expected to ease but contin