Light snow is falling

in Mar 03, 2014

Base up top: 300 cm    Temp Top; -7 Degrees Base at bottom; 145 cm New Snow since close: 2 cm Weather; Light snow We woke this morning in Nozawa to some occasional undersized flakes however since then snowfalls have progressed and we now have some decent moderate snow falling from the sky. Riding today[…]

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5cm of Fresh

in Mar 02, 2014

Base up top: 305 cm    Temp Top; -4 Degrees Base at bottom; 150 cm New Snow since close: 5 cm Weather; Overcast, valley fog After a long spell with no new snowfalls finally the drought has broken with 5cm of fresh recorded up high, 2cm in the village. The tree runs will be refreshed[…]

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Snow forecast tonight

in Mar 01, 2014

Base up top: 300 cm    Temp Top; -3 Degrees Base at bottom; 150 cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather; Fog   Its a very atmospheric morning in Nozawa Onsen this morning. Low clouds are circulating around the valleys and peaks giving the place a really Jurassic feel. Temperatures have cooled slightly in[…]

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Mild and Damp

in Feb 28, 2014

Base up top: 310 cm    Temp Top; 0 Degrees Base at bottom; 155 cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather; Overcast Its a damp morning in Nozawa Onsen this morning. We received some precipitation overnight to which the cover has held up better than expected. If your up for some skiing today the[…]

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Overcast, Mild Temperatures

in Feb 27, 2014

Base up top: 330 cm    Temp Top; +2 Degrees Base at bottom; 170 cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather; Overcast An overcast morning in Nozawa Onsen with high cloud moving in overnight. Temperatures are positive across the mountain so conditions will be slushy from the outset. Today the pick will be the[…]

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Groomed runs the pick today

in Feb 26, 2014

Base up top: 340 cm    Temp Top; -5 Degrees Base at bottom; 180 cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather; Sunny A classic bluebird morning in Nozawa. A slight haze is enveloping the lower valleys but the peaks are soaring through into a cloudless crystalline atmosphere. The on piste skiing will be sensational[…]

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Isolated Snow Showers

in Feb 25, 2014

Base up top: 340 cm    Temp Top; -6 Degrees Base at bottom; 185 cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather; Isolated snow showers Isolated snow showers are passing over Nozawa Onsen this morning delivering a dusting of fresh across the pistes. These passing showers should continue for most of the day before clearing[…]

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Bluebird Monday

in Feb 24, 2014

Base up top: 345 cm    Temp Top; -11 Degrees Base at bottom; 190 cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather; Clear   Its another full bluebird morning in Nozawa Onsen. Light winds, low temperatures and good snow. Look to the West for potential views of the Sea of Japan, and of course the[…]

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Another fine day

in Feb 23, 2014

Base up top: 360 cm    Temp Top; -9 Degrees Base at bottom; 200 cm New Snow since close: 5 cm Weather; Clear Another picture perfect morning in Nozawa Onsen today. Clear cloudless skies are providing great views across the valley, its sure to be a fine day on the hill. Since last lifts yesterday[…]

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20cm, Bluebird Conditions

in Feb 22, 2014

Base up top: 360 cm    Temp Top; -11 Degrees Base at bottom; 210 cm New Snow since close: 15-20 cm Weather; Mostly sunny The good times keep rolling on here in Nozawa Onsen with another unexpected moderate snowfall overnight.  Although the forecast suggested only light very isolated falls we have received a tasty 15-20cm[…]

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