Powerful overnight blizzard dumps 30cm of snow Nozawa Snow Report 2 February 2017: Stats Base at top: 340 cm Temp at Top: -12 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 275 cm New snow since close: 30 cm Weather: Heavy snow Nozawa Snow Report 2 February 2017: Overview Well this almost came out of nowhere! We were expecting a decent fall last night, but nothing too special until the forecasts made a sudden upgrade yesterday. Even in this hyper predicted day and age we still sometimes get surprises, such is the case now. Howling overnight winds kept many awake bringing heavy snow and blizzard conditions across the mountain. Since last lifts official measurements show (or thanks to the strong winds in this […]
Nozawa Snow Report 1 February 2017
Clear skies and cold temperatures Nozawa Snow Report 1 February 2017: Stats Base at top: 320 cm Temp at Top: -9 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 250 cm New snow since close: 0 cm Weather: Clear Nozawa Snow Report 1 February 2017: Overview Today we wake with partly cloudy conditions and clear weather on the mountain. Unfortunately we haven’t had any fresh snow to top up the coverage overnight so conditions will be much the same as yesterday afternoon. Its likely the temperatures will warm during the afternoon and the snow will become slightly heavier later as a cold front approaches. As the daylight hours extend the lift operations have also changed time. From now until the start of April […]
Ikebana Class Nozawa Onsen
Ikebana Class Nozawa Onsen 生け花 Ikebana ” The Art of Flower Arranging Courses in this age old art…. Looking for something different to do while in Nozawa? Ikebana or flower arranging has been practiced in Japan for Centuries. Learn the skills of this aesthetic tradition from a master of the art. Kubota san has 50 Years Experience and ready to share her knowledge and love of flowers with you Classes Every Thursday from 9am to 12;30pm Cost ; 3000 Yen per person for 45 minute course and get to keep the flowers Book by Tuesday at Nozawa Central come in or contact us Tel ; 0269 67 04 67 Email ; team@nozawaholidays.com
Nozawa Snow Report 31 January 2017
Powder strikes Nozawa Onsen Nozawa Snow Report 31 January 2017: Stats Base at top: 320 cm Temp at Top: -10 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 250 cm New snow since close: 40 cm Weather: Snow Nozawa Snow Report 31 January 2017: Overview Just like that the switch has flipped and we are back to full winter mode in Nozawa Onsen. The rain turned to snowflakes at around 330pm yesterday afternoon at village elevation quickly increasing towards heavy falls as the wind swung towards NW. Strong winds fanned the falls overnight and accumulations are heavily displaced towards the leeward slopes, resulting in 40cm at Yamabiko, 30cm at Uenotaira and 25cm down here in the village. I expect snowpack stability to be […]
Nozawa Snow Report 30 January 2017
Rain strikes Nozawa Onsen Nozawa Snow Report 30 January 2017: Stats Base at top: 290 cm Temp at Top: +2 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 240 cm New snow since close: 0 cm Weather: Light rain Nozawa Snow Report 30 January 2017: Overview The atmosphere is latent with moisture this morning and not of the good kind. Light rain is falling and right to the summit of Mt Kenashi there are positive temperatures. So for those venturing outside today you would be wanting some of the finest Gortex around, or expect a good soaking. Thats the negative out of the way so lets take a look at the immediate positives. Snowfalls are on the way and very soon indeed. Tonight […]
Nozawa Snow Report 29 January 2017
Spring conditions and playful pistes Nozawa Snow Report 29 January 2017: Stats Base at top: 300 cm Temp at Top: -3 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 245 cm New snow since close: 0 cm Weather: Sun Nozawa Snow Report 29 January 2017: Overview Wow, what a stunning sunny day it is outside today. Definitely not a day to be sitting inside here in Nozawa Onsen and what better way than to spend it outside, skiing in the beautiful Japanese Alps. Light winds, ample views and toasty sunshine will affect the mountainside today. It will be warm and spring-like with the freezing level quickly rising to around 1500m, meaning the snow will be fun and easy going mountain wide. Soft and […]
Best Restaurants and Bars in Nozawa Onsen
Best Restaurants and Bars in Nozawa The Good Oil on Good Food in Nozawa Onsen! Our New Restaurant and Bar Guide for Nozwa Onsen is now online! Nozawa and the locals have a long history of growing fresh produce and creating amazing dishes. For a small town of only 4000 people we have an amazing range of restaurants, cafes and drinking spots. There are over 50 eating and drinking establishments in the village and this year even a few more new ones.We have included most of them in here and some great tips on eating out in Nozawa. Has been a while in the making and apologies we didn’t have it out earlier in the season. Still have a few […]
Nozawa Snow Report 28 January 2017
Good skiing today, best on the upper mountain Nozawa Snow Report 28 January 2017: Stats Base at top: 310 cm Temp at Top: -7 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 250 cm New snow since close: 5-10 cm Weather: Partly cloudy Nozawa Snow Report 28 January 2017: Overview It will probably be a very underrated day out there today. Although slightly busier due to the weekend crowds the snow will be of fine quality with 5-10cm recorded overnight and fairly cold temperatures. The lower mountain will likely be dust on crust material thanks to yesterdays rain. However the upper mountain would have been cold enough to snow for the duration and therefore offer some good skiing, especially later in the afternoon […]
Nozawa Snow Report 27 January 2017
Strong winds aloft Nozawa Snow Report 27 January 2017: Stats Base at top: 320 cm Temp at Top: -2 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 255 cm New snow since close: 0 cm Weather: Mostly cloudy Nozawa Snow Report 27 January 2017: Overview Unexpectedly we have some strong winds this morning forcing closure of the entire upper half of the mountain. The Hikage gondola and Paradise lift are the two highest running lifts presently. Across the valley the powerful southerly winds are whipping impressive spindrift off the summit of Mt Hiuchi. It may feel benign down in the village but realities may change drastically with altitude. A good day to rest sore feet. Yesterday was pretty much as good as it […]
Nozawa Snow Report 26 January 2017
Predictions for day of the season Nozawa Snow Report 26 January 2017: Stats Base at top: 360 cm Temp at Top: -8 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 285 cm New snow since close: 0 cm Weather: Clear Nozawa Snow Report 26 January 2017: Overview Even though we are in Japan apparently its Australia day today. Weird. Regardless the snow is epic and the sun is shining. It will be as good as it can ever be this today. I was going to camp atop the summit last night, however the incessant snowfalls and freezing temperatures forced me to reconsider at the eleventh hour. I now regret that decision. Its a stunning morning; almost entirely clear and blue with views stretching […]