Snow and road information for today (February 8th) (6:00)

(Updated at 8:00)

The photo was taken in front of Niimi Station just after 7am this morning.

If you are using the Ibuki Liner and are driving to Niimi Station, please wear winter tires and drive carefully.

(Updated at 6:00)

The JR Hakubi Line is currently operating as normal between Okayama Station and Niimi Station .

Please be careful if you are using JR .

*There is a planned suspension of service between Niimi Station and Yonago Station.

Additionally, according to the NEXCO West Japan website, it appears that the planned road closures on the Okayama Expressway that were initially planned will no longer be implemented. ( For more information, click here .)

However, as of 6am, winter tire restrictions are in place, so please be careful when driving.

It's not snowing much in Niimi city either, but it's below freezing and there is snow, so please be careful when driving and use winter tires.

(Posted at 5:30)

good morning.

As forecast, snow began falling yesterday, and as of 5:30 AM, there has been around 40 cm of fresh snow since last night. We are currently preparing the slopes, but due to preparations for the lift boarding and disembarking areas, the start of the ski resort may be delayed from the scheduled time of 8 AM. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

As of 5:30 AM, the Yonago Road is currently closed, and as planned, the Akechi Pass on National Route 180, which marks the border between Okayama and Tottori prefectures, is also closed (see here for details ). However, you can still access Ibuki-no-Sato Ski Resort from the Okayama area . Snow removal is carried out regularly, so please drive carefully and with winter tires.

Finally, congratulations to Kimura Aoi on winning the gold medal!