Spring Skiing Nozawa Onsen As was mentioned in todays Snow Report it looks like Winter is not finished with us yet and more snow to come but eventually Spring will sweep in and we can expect some more glorious days like yesterday in Nozawa Here are a few shots from yesterday and will set the scene for spring skiing style in Nozawa. Photo Credit Jarra Jospeh- McGrath It is still not too late for this season by any means. We have over 380cm base and more on the way April is awesome especially for families over the Easter break for some Spring Skiing Nozawa Onsen Easter often falls towards the end of March, and early April – the perfect time […]
Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 21 March 2017
Bit of a wet morning… Base at top: 385 cm Temp at Top: 0 Degrees Base at Uenotaira station: 280 cm New snow since close: 5 cm Weather: Wet with low visibility Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 21 March 2017 What a big difference from yesterday’s weather! Waking up this morning to a slight drizzle in town with local reports from up the mountain of it snowing slightly. Seems we are stuck in the clouds today with very mild temperatures and 0 degrees at top of Yamabiko. Although it is not over yet, this time last year the official snow depth was around 130cm at top of mountain with this year nearly at a whopping 4 meters base. Nozawa Onsen Snow […]
Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 20 March 2017
The calm after the Storm! Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 20 March 2017 Base at top: 390 cm Temp at Top: -5 Degrees Base at Uenotaira station: 290 cm New snow since close: 5 cm Weather: Sunny!! Good morning for today and just as promised the sun is out in full shine! Although a slight haze is floating around we can expect it to lift away this afternoon. Im sure a fair few people was worrying about last nights Thunder and Lightning Storm with what today would bring? Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 20 March 2017 We have confirmation from the resort that a new 5cm of freshies has landed up top but please take it easy through the trees as […]
Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 19 March 2017
Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 19 March 2017 ‘Easy like a Sunday morning’ Base at top: 385 cm Temp at Top: -3 Degrees Base at Uenotaira station: 285 cm New snow since close: 0 cm Weather: Cloudy with low visibility Waking up on a Sunday morning in the clouds. Chances are the clouds will lift as the temperature slowly rises today. Looking like the top of the mountain is still low visibility with mid to lower mountains being a bit more pleasant for a Sunday cruise. Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 19 March 2017 Today will remain cloudy throughout the afternoon with the sun trying its hardest to make an appearance. The temperature will rise slightly but expect to feel a slight […]
Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 18 March 2017
Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 18 March 2017 Fine start to the long weekend… Base at top: 395 cm Temp at Top: +1 Degrees Base at Uenotaira station: 295 cm New snow since close: 1 cm Weather: Sunny with slight haze What a perfect way to start the long weekend with an unexpected dusting of fresh snow. Reports up top of the mountain has measured a whole new 1cm of spring freshies to begin the day. Feels like spring has arrived back after the last couple of perfect powder days, we cant complain really with that fresh snow just adding to our base up top. Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 18 March 2017 Today will remain sunny throughout the afternoon with a […]
March Magic Nozawa Onsen
March Magic Nozawa Onsen A few days not to be missed in Nozawa Base at top: 395 cm Temp at Top: -2 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 295 cm New snow since close: 10cm Weather: A bit of everything good Sorry for the late report today folks, it was one of those that were too good to sit in front of a computer. The last few days have been sublime. Will let the photos do the talking. Photo Credit Jarra Joseph-McGrath, thanks for visiting and the great shots! March in Nozawa Onsen where else would you want to be. March Magic Nozawa Onsen
March Powder Days in Nozawa Onsen!
Powder in March Wazza enjoying the 25cm of fresh powder! Photo credit: lw_travel Still wondering if theres snow in March? Yesterday delivered 25cm of fresh snow, and barely anyone around to share it with! Powder days are far from gone. Still lightly snowing with some sunlight peaking out, its going to be another great day of spring skiing! Thanks for the photos lw_travel
Snow Resort Gassan – Yamagata
Snow Resort Gassan Skiing in Gassan Japan or “JaPow”, is renowned for its amazing amount of snow… even in spring! Most ski resorts in Japan start their seasons from mid-late December and go through to late March or early April, Gassan’s season doesn’t actually start until early April, and ends late July. They can’t open in the usual months because theres too much snow!! It is located in the central region of Yamagata Prefecture, more than 600km south of Niseko. Gassan is only a small resort with only 1 lift and 2 T-bars, 10km of slopes available split between beginner, intermediate and advanced runs. The 2017 season is starting on 9 April, and is currently getting 10cm minimum daily! How […]
Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 16 March 2017
Powder has arrived!! Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 16 March 2017 Base at top: 395 cm Temp at Top: -5 Degrees Base at Uenotaira station: 300 cm New snow since close: 25 cm Weather: Cloudy with Snow showers Over 25cm of FRESH SNOW reported!!! Snowing from yesterday evening continuing through the night has gifted us with some great powder conditions up top today. Currently still snowing and forecasted throughout the day with it easing off this afternoon. With temperatures a little bit lower than previous days expect for some great powder skiing up the Yamabiko area and perfect piste conditions everywhere else. Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 16 March 2017 Today will be a mixed bag of light snow with clouds […]
Holiday Homes in Nozawa Onsen
Nozawa Onsen Holiday Homes A home away from home! Nozawa Onsen only has 3750 inhabitants so there are not that many houses! Many people live in their pensions that they run as businesses. So it can be hard to find the ideal Holiday House in Nozawa for your ski or summer holiday. Nozawa Holidays has the best range available and there are some beautiful houses in amazing locations around the village. Some in traditional style and some more modern, all within walking distance of the slopes and the heart of the village A few are even ski in ski out houses which are hard to find in Nozawa Onsen We have plenty of houses to choose from to make your […]