Like yesterday, it has been a fine day at Sounkyo.
Unfortunately, the weekly weather forecast predicts nothing but snow again.
The morning started out clear and sunny, but the clouds have gradually increased through the day.
Nonetheless, the views of Mt. Kurodake and neighboring mountains are fantastic.
The snowfall has been plentiful. As of today, there are 420 cm of accumulated snow at the 7th Station. Last year, the 400-cm mark was not reached until the end of March, so the snowfall is slightly greater this year than last year.
Early this morning, the Betula ermanii and other trees were covered with snow near the 1,300-meter level. The result was a very dream-like landscape.
Photos: Moving into the snow-covered landscape (left); the view of the Daisetsuzan peaks from the 5th Station observatory (center); and the view of Mt. Niseikaushuppe from near the 7th Stationclimbing office Mar. 12
Unfortunately, the weekly weather forecast predicts nothing but snow again.
The morning started out clear and sunny, but the clouds have gradually increased through the day.
Nonetheless, the views of Mt. Kurodake and neighboring mountains are fantastic.
The snowfall has been plentiful. As of today, there are 420 cm of accumulated snow at the 7th Station. Last year, the 400-cm mark was not reached until the end of March, so the snowfall is slightly greater this year than last year.
Early this morning, the Betula ermanii and other trees were covered with snow near the 1,300-meter level. The result was a very dream-like landscape.
Photos: Moving into the snow-covered landscape (left); the view of the Daisetsuzan peaks from the 5th Station observatory (center); and the view of Mt. Niseikaushuppe from near the 7th Stationclimbing office Mar. 12
