Sounkyo’s first snow

The snow has finally arrived even in Sounkyo.
The first snow fell on the 16th last year, which means this year is about two weeks behind.
The forecast predicts higher temperatures in the days ahead, so it will likely only last a little while before melting. Nonetheless, repeated snows such as this mark the full-scale arrival of winter.
Photo: Sorbus commixta berries hidden by snow Oct. 28