Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 15 March 2017 Slight clouds with sunny periods Base at top: 365 cm Temp at Top: -6 Degrees Base at Uenotaira station: 275 cm New snow since close: 0 cm Weather: Cloudy with periods of sunshine Slight clouds hovering over most of the Nagano region today with the sun popping its head out at times. This will result in mild temperatures keeping the snow up top in spring like condition. Skiing will be better on-piste today, a good chance to practice them carves down Nozawa Onsen’s long top to bottom runs. Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 15 March 2017 Expect todays temperatures to slowly rise throughout the mid afternoon as the sun peaks out with the snow […]
Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 14 March 2017
Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 14 March 2017 Mild with light snow Base at top: 365 cm Temp at Top: -4 Degrees Base at Uenotaira station: 280 cm New snow since close: 0 cm Weather: Light snow Starting the day with a slight drizzle in town but with light snow expected up top. With poor visibility and early morning fog, what better way to start the day and take advantage of what Nozawa Onsen has to offer. A perfect day to rest your ski legs and dip into one of the 13 free natural hot baths. Temperatures sitting at just below zero will keep the snow in spring like conditions, whilst we can expect it to become colder by the evening. […]
Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 13 March 2017
Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 13 March 2017 Clear and calm Base at top: 385 cm Temp at Top: +2 Degrees Base at Uenotaira station: 290 cm New snow since close: 0 cm Weather: Clear Today we can expect similar conditions to yesterday with brisk sunshine sweeping across the Nagano plains. The winds are light and cold overnight temperatures have ensured that the snow from yesterday has remained in excellent condition. Although most areas are tracked thanks to the weekend crowds there will be a few pockets of untracked powder through the trees. Expect the day to warm later on as we come under the influence of a light southerly airflow. Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 13 March 2017 The next few […]
Nozawa Snow Report 12 March 2017
Clear and calm Nozawa Snow Report 12 March 2017: Stats Base at top: 380 cm Temp at Top: -5 Degrees Base at Uenotaira station: 295 cm New snow since close: 0 cm Weather: Clear Nozawa Snow Report 12 March 2017: Overview Today we have some brisk sunshine sweeping across the Nagano plains. The winds are light and cold overnight temperatures have ensured that the snow from yesterday has remained in excellent condition. Although most areas are tracked thanks to the weekend crowds there will be a few pockets of untracked powder through the trees. Expect the day to warm later on as we come under the influence of a light southerly airflow. Yesterday was certainly the best day of spring so far. […]
Nozawa Snow Report 11 March 2017
20cm of spring powder Nozawa Snow Report 11 March 2017: Stats Base at top: 390 cm Temp at Top: -7 Degrees Base at Uenotaira station: 300 cm New snow since close: 20 cm Weather: Overcast Nozawa Snow Report 11 March 2017: Overview The base is edging back upwards brushing against the four meter mark up top once again. Its the winter that keeps on giving with 20cm recorded since last lifts yesterday, 10cm down in the village. The temperatures are pretty cold too, a brisk morning on the Nozawa streets and -7c at the top. There will be plenty of powder pockets today and it shows that the mountain will be fairly competitive with numerous boards and skis in line at 7am. […]
Nozawa Snow Report 10 March 2017
Light snow replenishes the mountain Nozawa Snow Report 10 March 2017: Stats Base at top: 380 cm Temp at Top: -5 degrees Base at Uenotaira station: 290 cm New snow since close: 6 cm Weather: Light snow Nozawa Snow Report 10 March 2017: Overview Light snow is falling across the mountain here in Nozawa Onsen this morning. Although overnight totals aren’t significant, it is more than enough to top up the slopes to an almost clean slate. Expect the snow to be slightly wetter or heavier than usual attributed to the warmish (for this area) temperatures. One can assume for some good riding up top, such as the Yamabiko trees and pistes. Expect slower conditions on the lower half of the mountain. […]
Nozawa Snow Report 9 March 2017
Sunshine, good snow and good views Nozawa Snow Report 9 March 2017: Stats Base at top: 375cm Temp at Top: -8c Base at Uenotaira station: 290cm New snow since close: 1cm Weather: Clear Nozawa Snow Report 9 March 2017: Overview Outside today it is sunny, cool but there is no new fresh snow to report. Just an insignificant few flakes resting on the ground since the close of lifts yesterday. Regardless it’ll be a good days riding with numerous pockets of powder left over from yesterday. As the warm sun softens the snow expect spring like conditions on the south facing slopes from around midday onwards although the air temperature will remain relatively cold. North or shaded faces should offer more powder, […]
Nozawa Snow Report 8 March 2017
A powder day in Nozawa Onsen Nozawa Snow Report 8 March 2017: Stats Base at top: 390+ cm? Temp at Top: Cold. Winter time cold Base at Uenotaira station: 300+ cm? New snow since close: Heaps; been dumping all night 30-50cm? Weather: A lot of snow Nozawa Snow Report 8 March 2017: Overview Thick snowflakes dull all sounds. Outside is eerily quiet as attentive listening reveals only the slight patter of snowflakes striking the window pane and the distant rumbling of tractors in an endless effort of removing snow from tarmac. Peaking through the frosted window reveals nothing but a sea of white; a taste of whats to come. Walking towards the elevators of the mountain and the locals are hard at […]
Nozawa Snow Report 7 March 2017
March magic as Nozawa is dusted for the first time this week Nozawa Snow Report 7 March 2017: Stats Base at top: 365 cm Temp at Top: -4 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 280 cm New snow since close: 10 cm Weather: Light snow Nozawa Snow Report 7 March 2017: Overview The re-return of winter is upon us with 10cm being recorded since last lifts yesterday. Walking around the village this morning the sights and sounds of snow clearing were about, dampened by the falling flakes. Fresh snow makes everything beautiful again, masking the changes we have seen since the start of spring. The mountain will be good today. A firm base underneath will keep riders on their toes but there will […]
Nozawa Snow Report 6 March 2017
The calm before the storm; a great week is ahead of us Nozawa Snow Report 6 March 2017: Stats Base at top: 355 cm Temp at Top: 0 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 265 cm New snow since close: 0 cm Weather: Overcast Nozawa Snow Report 6 March 2017: Overview Looks like the sun has vanished overnight and we currently have some overcast hazy skies above the village. The temperatures only just reached freezing at the top of the mountain so expect the snow quality to be mostly slushy, a little firmer up at Yamabiko. There will be some fun turns to be had on piste with very little in the way of crowds as per usual for March. Yesterday was an […]