Festival Aftermath

in Jan 16, 2013

Base up top: 280cm        Temp Top; -5 Degrees Base at bottom: 160cm New Snow since close: 20cm Weather; Clear It looks like we have a day of sun and picture perfect here in Nozawa Onsen. For those who are keen photographers; don’t forget your circular polarizing filters for the blue sky! Ice[…]

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No time to talk

in Jan 15, 2013

Base up top: 260cm        Temp Top; -10 Degrees Base at bottom: 130cm New Snow since close: 20cm Weather; Heavy snow Last night a lightning active thunderstorm moved over the resort producing strong winds in some areas of the mountain. That probably marked the beginning of the frontal system that has delivered much[…]

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Surprise 35cm

in Jan 11, 2013

  Base up top: 250cm        Temp Top; -9 Degrees Base at bottom: 150cm New Snow since close: 35cm Weather; Snow showers   Unexpectedly moderate snowfalls persisted overnight delivering an excellent surprise this morning. From last lifts till midnight last night we saw about 15-20cm gather on top of railings and by morning[…]

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Fresh Snow!

in Jan 10, 2013

  Base up top:  230cm        Temp Top; -12 Degrees Base at bottom:  120cm New Snow since close: 15cm Weather; Snow   Looking out the window in Nozawa this morning it seems the much anticipated fresh snow has arrived. Since last lifts yesterday we have had 15cm up top and 5cm in the[…]

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Waiting Day

in Jan 09, 2013

  Base up top:  230cm        Temp Top; -8 Degrees Base at bottom:  120cm New Snow since close: 0cm Weather; Cloudy, possible snow   A misty and overcast day here in Nozawa Onsen, however the forecast snow has yet to eventuate. It seems this upcoming system has been delayed. This is often the[…]

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Uncrowded Conditions

in Jan 08, 2013

  Base up top:  240cm        Temp Top;   -8 Degrees Base at bottom:  140cm New Snow since close: 0cm Weather; Sunny, increasing clouds We woke to another clear blue day here in Nozawa Onsen. Again, the sunrise mountain alpenglow provided an impressive spectacle and cloud-free night ensured we have no new snow to[…]

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Suncreen Required

in Jan 07, 2013

  Base up top:  250cm        Temp Top;  -2 Degrees Base at bottom;  140cm New Snow since close: 5cm Weather; Clear, sunny, light winds   After brief snow flurries yesterday afternoon we woke to a clear full blue day here in Nozawa Onsen and a brilliant alpenglow shining on the mountains across the[…]

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