Did we just wake up in January??? Base at top: 435 cm Temp at Top: -7 Degrees Base at Uenotaira station: 335 cm New snow since close: 28 cm Weather: Bluebird powder day! Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 28 March 2017 What just happened?? I am sure everyone has woke up this morning with light shining through their windows and taking a look outside thinking – WHAT???? Today is truly a day of ‘March Magic’. The mountain has reported a whopping 28cm of new snow up top and about 10cm settled in town. For those who have came to Japan and always dreamed of that Japanese Powder, today is the day to head on down to Nozawa Central Rentals and swap […]
Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 27 March 2017
Snowing up top of mountain! Base at top: 415 cm Temp at Top: -3 Degrees Base at Uenotaira station: 315 cm New snow since close: 8 cm Weather: Snowing Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 27 March 2017 A wet start to the morning down here in Nozawa Onsen with snow dropping higher up the mountain. Not much sign of it clearing up today but the good news is that the temperature is expecting to drop with freezing levels getting lower. Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 27 March 2017 Low visibility on the upper runs with a fresh 8cm of snow measured this morning. Snow forecast has changed quiet abit from yesterday but its not all doom and gloom! Wednesday is still […]
Jumping into Spring Powder!!!!
The last week of March and plenty of snow around!! Thanks to Jarra Joseph-Mcgrath for these awesome shots. We are always excited to check out photos taken by our guests whilst on holiday. March is always a fantastic month to book your holiday at Nozawa Onsen. Plenty of snow around and perfect sunny days like these….
Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 26 March 2017
New snow is due in tonight…… Base at top: 410 cm Temp at Top: -6 Degrees Base at Uenotaira station: 315 cm New snow since close: 0 cm Weather: Cloudy Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 26 March 2017 A cloudy morning with not much chance of sun breaking through today. Cold temperatures up top will keep the runs in great condition. Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 26 March 2017 For those who are interested in trying a bit of local Sake there will be some free tasting up top of Nagasaka gondola at 11am this morning, not a bad way to warm yourself up!Junior halfpipe competition also scheduled for today. Anyone who is keen to have a relax day and take it […]
Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 25 March 2017
Is it March??? Base at top: 430 cm Temp at Top: -7 Degrees Base at Uenotaira station: 330 cm New snow since close: 15 cm Weather: Sun with some clouds Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 25 March 2017 Cracking start to the weekend! With about 15 cm of fresh snow and currently sitting at -7 up top this morning, it certainly doesnt feel like spring?? Base up at Yamabiko is now measuring a whopping 430cm with lots of fresh tracks yet to be had. Today we can expect the mountian to be a little bit more busier than the last few days as the weekend tourists would have been arriving last night and this morning. Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 25 March […]
March Madness Nozawa Onsen
March Madness Nozawa Onsen Should have been here yesterday in Nozawa! 24th of March 2017 Wow yesterday was one for the books the snow just kept coming and temps were very cold. Check out this footage from Buna yesterday afternoon with blizzard like conditions. Many of the seasonal staff and locals were saying it was like mid winter in January. We ended up with around 40cm for the day and the base is sitting at a season high of 430cm this morning. The Good news is today should be just as good with a lot of snow falling as lifts closed yesterday and still falling lightly now in the village and the sun starting to poke its head out. Stay […]
Peak Base Nozawa Onsen
Peak Base Nozawa Onsen on March 24th ! Magic March continues in Nozawa Onsen! Wow another day another big dump of snow in Nozawa with a beautiful 20cm up top and still going strong! Heavy snow right now down to the village level and should ease but continue to snow all day. Check the video! 410cm Base up top the peak depth for the whole Season and another dump expected for Sunday Night! Lodges are closing down due to lack of guests and there is literally no one on the mountain. Going to be an amazing day so get on a train, plane, bike or a good set of snow shoes and come on up to enjoy the March Magic. […]
Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 23 March 2017
A fresh start to the day…. Base at top: 405 cm Temp at Top: -5 Degrees Base at Uenotaira station: 310 cm New snow since close: 5 cm Weather: Cloudy with patches of clear sky Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 23 March 2017 A fresh start to the day this morning with low temperatures keeping yesterdays snow in great condition. The mountain has reported a fresh 5cm has fallen throughout the evening topping up our already incredible 405cm base. With a slight dusting of snow, there could be some fresh tracks to be had first thing this morning for all them early birds. But we can expect the mountain to still be quiet with not so many tourists, giving us more […]
March Magic Nozawa Onsen
Just a little clip and a touch of winter from the top of Nozawa yesterday! Was an amazing day yesterday, the snow kept falling thick and fast. We ended up with over 30cm across the top of the resort and were still getting fresh tracks at 4pm when the lifts closed! Not bad for the later part of March. The base also hit 405cm about the peak for the season! The sun is out now so this morning should be pretty special up top. Get up there for first tracks or sleep in and enjoy some sunshine before the next snow fall expected tonight.#marchmagicnozawa It is still not too late for this season by any means. We have over 400cm […]
Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 22 March 2017
The Powder has arrived!!!! Base at top: 400 cm Temp at Top: -6 Degrees Base at Uenotaira station: 305 cm New snow since close: 15 cm Weather: Snowing with low visibility Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 22 March 2017 Pow Pow Pow!!! Waking up full of excitement this morning after yesterdays rain. Always nice to look out the window in the morning with everything covered in snow. The Mountain has measured a fresh 15cm of new snow up top early this morning.Temperatures have dropped well below zero last night and still sitting about -6 up top of the mountain today with the snow just dumping down. Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 22 March 2017 Freezing level is between 600 to 800 meters […]