Iain carves up some fresh powder Nozawa Snow Report 17 January 2017 Please pay attention to warnings! Overnight we received reports of a missing family on the mountain. By all accounts they would have faced a freezing night on the hill. The latest word of mouth is that they have been found alive. Apparently they[…]
Nozawa Snow Report 16 January 2017: Stats Base at top: 330 cm Temp at Top: -11 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 235 cm New snow since close: 35 cm Weather: Snow Nozawa Snow Report 16 January 2017: Overview All the fire in Nozawa can’t stop this storm! The morning after the world renowned cultural event,[…]
Snow rafting in Nozawa Onsen. Nozawa Snow Report 15 January 2017 It will be deep, very deep. A vicious gale roars outside the window. Snow is blown across the fields and then back again filling in any freshly cleared track within the hour. Bushes that once stood meters above the snow are all but gone.[…]
Sake gifts to those hauling the gigantic tree down for the fire festival yesterday Nozawa Snow Report 14 January 2017 Biggest snowfall in 2 years! Buried, inundated or swamped are all words to describe what we are currently experiencing in Nozawa Onsen. Right now the precipitation rates are truly amazing with very heavy snow and[…]
Nozawa Snow Report 13 January 2017: Stats Base at top: 200 cm Temp at Top: -6 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 160 cm New snow since close: 30 cm Weather: Snow Nozawa Snow Report 13 January 2017: Overview Looks like we have received yet another good overnight fall in Nozawa Onsen with an additional 30cm[…]
Lada soaring into a dream yesterday Nozawa Snow Report 12 January 2017 A day of excellent quality Yesterday was a day of excellent quality. There was no shortage of deep powder across the resort enjoyed by only a few (the resort is noticeably quieter in comparison with the holiday season over the past few weeks).[…]
Nozawa Snow Report 11 January 2017: Stats Base at top: 180 cm Temp at Top: -7 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 140 cm New snow since close: 45 cm Weather: Light snow Nozawa Snow Report 11 January 2017: Overview Day number two of this run of snow and we have reached a total of (70cm)[…]
Nozawa Snow Report 10 January 2017: Stats Base at top: 160 cm Temp at Top: -6 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 125 cm New snow since close: 25 cm Weather: Light snow Nozawa Snow Report 10 January 2017: Overview Anticipation is high. Skis and boards are waxed and ready to slide. Memory cards are cleared[…]
The leftovers. Kelsey finds untracked powder two days ago. Now we wait… Nozawa Snow Report 9 January 2017 Heavy snow is predicted for tonight. Good morning and welcome to the Nozawa Snow Report 9 January 2017. Around 6pm last night we had a brief passing shower. However this quickly turned to snow even in the[…]
Nozawa Snow Report 8 January 2017 The calm before the storm Yesterday was a picturesque day on the mountain. Views off to the Sea of Japan, northern peaks piercing the clouds and even the Hakuba range was visible way off in the distance. Light winds and warm sunshine made for a pleasant days skiing and[…]
