Nozawa Onsen Snow Report, 6 January 2014: Light Snow

Nozawa Onsen Snow Report, 6 January 2014: Light Snow

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Nozawa Onsen Snow Report, 6 January 2014

Light Snow in Nozawa Onsen

Nozawa Onsen Snow Report, 6 January 2014

Jerry gets overhead in the deep Nozawa powder.

Present snow and weather conditions in Nozawa Onsen

Base up top (Yamabiko): 210 cm    Temp Top: -8 Degrees

Base at bottom (Nagasaka): 90 cm

New Snow since close: 5-8 cm

Weather: Light snow

Nozawa Onsen Snow Report, 6 January 2014

The light snow just doesn’t seem to stop here in Nozawa Onsen. At the moment we have quite cold temperatures and continued flurries which have lasted the night. Since close of lifts 5cm has been added up top, 8cm mid mountain indication windblown conditions. Conditions will be excellent across the whole mountain. Groomers will be fast and smooth. The trees and off piste will have superb moderately deep powder stashes. Nice!

Since yesterday the crowds have dramatically dropped off as Japanese tourists return home after their holidays. Reports from the mountain indicated plentiful fresh lines well into the afternoon, even in the more frequented haunts.

The current forecast looks even more promising than current conditions. Overnight we have seen an upgrade in the system expected in the second half of this week. The system is quite cold and strong with a classic NW winter airflow which will pick up substantial moisture from the Sea of Japan. We expect the first snow to fall Wednesday night some time building in intensity over Thursday. Friday should be very cold with continued moderate snowfalls and Saturday should see a possible clearing trend. As a bonus the prefrontal warmth expected Wednesday has been slightly downgraded, with cooler conditions predicted. It looks like the week ahead will be very good indeed.

Nozawa Onsen Snow Report, 6 January 2014

Yuto hits up the park on a sunny day in Nozawa.

Nozawa Onsen Snow Report, 6 January 2014: Light Snow in Nozawa Onsen