The Nozawa Snow Report provides daily snow and weather updates for Nozawa Onsen, Japan
Snow falling on top of the mountain Yesterday we woke up with a layer of fog around which later cleared to a sunny day. Best conditions will be found up on the top runs today where it’s forecast for snow. We should expect some light snow over the next few days and Monday night will[…]
Wonderful festival last night Sunny conditions on the mountain yesterday which led in to a wonderful Dosojin festival last night. We have 20 cm expected tomorrow to fall throughout the day and evening followed by some light snow to finish the week. Nozawa Onsen held the Dosojin or Fire festival last night which drew a[…]
Absolutely knee deep in powder What a magic day we had yesterday here in Nozawa Onsen, with that 46cm of fresh powder, absolutely knee deep in the morning and it kept snowing until around midday. All over the mountain people where plowing through the snow and lots of shovelling in the village. Last night the[…]
The fire festival brings the snow again Temp at Top: -9℃ Weather: Snowy Base at top: 280 cm Base at Uenotara station: 230 cm New snow since close: 46 cm
Snow clouds rolling in for the weekend Snow wise we’re looking at a light snow fall during today and a heavier dump overnight. A few clear days next week with snowfall to commence again on Wednesday. The festivities for the fire festival are going to begin today with the chosen men bringing the trees down[…]
Snow for the weekend! Yesterday we saw that predicted snow fall in the morning and then a little bit of sun shine in the afternoon. Lot’s of fun was had in ski school with Masa. Matilda wanted to share with everyone her epic stack. It was straight back into the fun for these kids. 15cm[…]
Waking up to snowfall. Good morning, well its always a great morning when you wake up to big white snow flakes falling. The snow has rocked up a little later than expected but great that we are getting a fresh dump of snow. This should continue through to the end of the week with light[…]
The snow is coming! Well the temperature has dropped 10 degrees overnight and that snow is on it’s way again. Forecast to come in today with the heaviest fall overnight. Yesterday, the locals were out in full force working together to prepare for the next onslaught. It shows what amazing community we have in this village. Some[…]
Fresh powder about to drop! The sun is shining through the clouds this morning but the temperature is forecast to drop and some light snow should be on it’s way. Wednesday should see the heavy snow we’ve waited for this week which will be a good top up for the mountain, and then the snow[…]
Heavy snowfall on the way! Yesterday was a fun day with the fresh dump of powder we had. Many were out there riding tree lines and making the most of it. More of that to come this week! The kids didn’t miss out yesterday with a fun event over at Hikage kids park. Nasuki got[…]
