Spring Conditions

in Feb 27, 2013

Base up top: 405cm        Temp Top; +1 Degrees Base at bottom: 220cm New Snow since close: 0cm   It’s a warm day here in Nozawa Onsen, one of the warmest in some time with positive temperature right up to the peak. The feeling of spring is definitely in the air for, at[…]

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End of the storm

in Feb 26, 2013

Base up top: 420cm        Temp Top; -15 Degrees Base at bottom: 255cm New Snow since close: 15cm Eyes were almost glued to the windows this morning at breakfast time, because we have an absolutely stunning day today in Nozawa Onsen. A crystal clear blue sky, white heavily snow frosted trees and perfect[…]

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Post dump powder

in Feb 25, 2013

Base up top: 415cm        Temp Top; -16 Degrees Base at bottom: 260cm New Snow since close: 25cm   What a crazy day it was yesterday in Nozawa Onsen. We had very strong winds shut the entire top half of the mountain almost all day. Combined with the weekend crowds it was a[…]

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Four meter mark passed

in Feb 23, 2013

Base up top: 400cm        Temp Top; -14 Degrees Base at bottom: 225cm New Snow since close: 30cm The base has cracked the four meter mark in style overnight here in Nozawa Onsen with 30cm of fresh pow falling since last lifts yesterday. Early birds and weekend warriors were out in force this[…]

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Magic Foot

in Feb 21, 2013

Base up top: 380cm        Temp Top; -15 Degrees Base at bottom: 200cm New Snow since close: 30cm Looks like we have had some classic Japow overnight here in Nozawa Onsen. Since last lifts yesterday we have had over 30cm fall across the resort and it’s still falling as of 730am. Looks like[…]

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Unexpected Weather

in Feb 20, 2013

Base up top: 350cm        Temp Top; -15 Degrees Base at bottom: 190cm New Snow since close: 10cm A bit of a surprise bluebird day here in Nozawa Onsen. Combined with 10cm of overnight falls across the resort and small weekday crowds it should be an excellent day for skiing and boarding. We[…]

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Epic week ahead

in Feb 19, 2013

  Base up top: 345cm        Temp Top; -8 Degrees Base at bottom: 190cm New Snow since close: 10cm At the moment we have some light snow flurries and light winds here in Nozawa Onsen. Testing the conditions out this morning we have some fun riding on offer at the top area of[…]

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Unexpected Snowfalls

in Feb 18, 2013

Base up top: 335cm        Temp Top; -6 Degrees Base at bottom: 190cm New Snow since close: 0cm Luckily the forecast rain has avoided us in Nozawa Onsen so far, let’s hope it stays that way. At present we have some light snow falling across the mountain. It’s not too cold either so[…]

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