In the last couple of days the forecast has changed somewhat. The system approaching from the south has tracked further to the east and Nozawa should see a small amount of snow from the edge of this low on Friday. The heavy rain which I feared should be avoided this time round.
Following this is a small low pressure system on Sunday. Once again no significant snowfall is expected and once this moves through a ridge of high pressure builds over the region. This will mean mildish daytime temperatures and clear skies for the first few days of next week.