Getting Deep in Nozawa

in Jan 13, 2015

Base up top: 370 cm    Temp Top; -7 Degrees Base at bottom; 235 cm New Snow since close: 30 cm Weather; Overcast   We were expecting a full bluebird this morning but it looks like the skies haven’t quite cleared just yet. Mostly overcast conditions with the occasional flurry still persist. We should see[…]

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Just a Cool 45cm

in Jan 12, 2015

Base up top: 360 cm    Temp Top; -9 Degrees Base at bottom; 225 cm New Snow since close: 45 cm Weather; Snow   As predicted the snow really came down hard and fast last night with no less than 45cm falling at the top of the gondola, 30cm down in the village. Indicating the[…]

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Fresh Snow Continues

in Jan 10, 2015

Base up top: 325 cm    Temp Top; -7 Degrees Base at bottom; 200 cm New Snow since close: 5 cm Weather; Light snow   We have some light snow flurries in the village of Nozawa Onsen at the moment. A nice collection of fresh snow is visible distributed on nearby roofs. The resort is[…]

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Pumping Skiing at Nozawa

in Jan 09, 2015

Base up top: 340 cm    Temp Top; -8 Degrees Base at bottom; 205 cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather; Overcast   Another cold cloudy morning here in Nozawa Onsen. While there is no snow falling at present, we expect a couple of isolated flurries throughout the day. Overnight totals were not too[…]

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Windblown Features

in Jan 08, 2015

Base up top: 340 cm    Temp Top; -8 Degrees Base at bottom; 215 cm New Snow since close: 20-40 cm Weather; Snow   Looks like we have received some significant snowfalls overnight, more than expected. Around 40cm has fallen at the top of the gondola and 20cm at Yamabiko, indicating windblown conditions. There is[…]

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A good rest day

in Jan 06, 2015

Base up top: 320 cm    Temp Top; +2 Degrees Base at bottom; 200 cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather; Overcast Warm prefrontal temperatures and cloud is what we see when we look out the window this morning in Nozawa Onsen. Luckily this southerly inflow will be short-lived as a cold front is[…]

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Moody Monday Morning

in Jan 05, 2015

Base up top: 340 cm Temp Top; -5 Degrees Base at bottom; 215 cm New Snow since close: 1 cm Weather; Overcast Its a moody Monday morning here in the village of Nozawa Onsen. Mixed clouds are swirling about the valleys and the peaks creating an atmosphere thick with moisture. Light snowfalls fell yesterday afternoon[…]

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Magic Foot Delivers

in Jan 03, 2015

Base up top: 370 cm    Temp Top; -9 Degrees Base at bottom; 240 cm New Snow since close: 30 cm Weather; Snow Well, after yesterdays clear blue skies no one was really expecting another hefty fall of snow to occur. But Nozawa Onsen has its surprises. Late last night snow laden clouds marched over[…]

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