Great base building snow; 10cm up high Nozawa Snow Report 9 January 2017: Stats Base at top: 145 cm Temp at Top: -3 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 105 cm New snow since close: 10 cm Weather: Overcast Nozawa Snow Report 9 January 2017: Overview Around 6pm last night we had a brief passing shower. However this quickly turned to snow even in the village. Quite surprising given the warm temperatures. Since last lifts yesterday we have had a total snowfall of 10cm at Yamabiko and 2cm down at village level. We expect temperatures to cool gradually through the day with the freezing level receding to around 800m above sea level. Heavy snow is predicted for tonight. Today the best […]
Nozawa Snow Report 8 January 2017
The calm before the storm Nozawa Snow Report 8 January 2017: Stats Base at top: 145 cm Temp at Top: -5 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 100 cm New snow since close: 0 cm Weather: Clear Nozawa Snow Report 8 January 2017: Forecast The wait could be over very soon in here in Nozawa Onsen. After much flip flopping the predictions have come into line once more for the past 24 hours. And they are suggesting something big. From tomorrow afternoon until about the 16th or 17th we are expecting consistent moderate to heavy snow. This is the most impressive run of snow I can remember as far back as dec/jan 2014/15. To begin with there will be some rain today […]
Big Snow Forecast for Nozawa Onsen
Big snow forecast for Nozawa! Enjoy the sunshine today, it could be the last we see for a while! Even if your cup is only half full it is hard to ignore the numbers. Looks like we are in for a snow fest from tonight on. Temps still a bit warm in the village so will probably get some rain down low for the first day or so but snow up top and there are some huge dumping days expected. Better dig out the powder boards and the shovels…
Nozawa Snow Report 7 January 2017
Sunny skies above Nozawa Onsen Nozawa Snow Report 7 January 2017: Stats Base at top: 150 cm Temp at Top: -8 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 100 cm New snow since close: 0 cm Weather: Clear Nozawa Snow Report 7 January 2017: Overview Today is the first day in a while without overnight snowfalls in Nozawa Onsen. We awoke to clear skies and no wind. A classic Japanese bluebird with ample viewing opportunities from the summit of Mt Kenashi. Groomed runs will be smooth and fast early perhaps becoming firmer in the high traffic areas latter in the day. It will be busy on the hill courtesy of another long weekend holiday. There will be a few stashes left early […]
Nozawa Snow Report 6 January 2017
Steadily improving conditions; another 15cm falls overnight Nozawa Snow Report 6 January 2017: Stats Base at top: 150 cm Temp at Top: -8 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 105 cm New snow since close: 15 cm Weather: Snow Nozawa Snow Report 6 January 2017: Overview The season is continuing on its upward trend here in Nozawa Onsen. Since last lifts yesterday we have seen snowfalls continue providing an addition 15cm of fresh cover. Excellent riding is to be expected resort wide today with significantly less crowds than there has been (till tomorrows long weekend) and fresh powder in the vicinity of knee deep. It will be hard to pick a poor area to ski today. We expect occasional light flurries […]
Nozawa Snow Report 5 January 2017
Nozawa Snow Report 5 January 2017: Stats Base at top: 140 cm Temp at Top: -7 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 100 cm New snow since close: 5-10 cm Weather: Snow Nozawa Snow Report 5 January 2017: Overview Snow flurries have continued on and off here tonight in Nozawa Onsen. Its hard to measure the amounts fallen with a strong wind blowing across the mountain. As of 8:40am the resort still hasn’t published their updates but i’d estimate 5-10cm overnight up top. With the strong winds certain lifts including the gondola may be placed on wind hold today and expect extremely cold conditions up on Yamabiko (windchill -20). There will be plenty of windblown fresh powder on offer for those […]
Nozawa Snow Report 4 January 2017
Nozawa Snow Report 4 January 2017: Stats Base at top: 135 cm Temp at Top: -5 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 100 cm New snow since close: 5 cm Weather: Partly cloudy Nozawa Snow Report 4 January 2017: Overview Good morning from Nozawa Onsen where we have a day pretty similar to yesterday. A light dusting of 5cm up top and no recorded snowfalls in the village. Again today the groomed runs will be the pick. Yamabiko early and around lunchtime with Skyline and Challenge for a more leg burning pursuit. The park will also be worth a hit. The pistes will be firm early, softening with exposure to sun. Yesterday was a good day on piste. The crowds were […]
Nozawa Snow Report 3 January 2017
Surprise snowfalls to the village Nozawa Snow Report 3 January 2017: Stats Base at top: 130 cm Temp at Top: -4 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 100 cm New snow since close: 10 cm Weather: Snow Nozawa Snow Report 3 January 2017: Overview Great news this morning out of Nozawa Onsen. The forecast was pretty borderline for rain in the village today however it has swung in our favour with snow falling right to the resort base. There are currently big flakes falling out the window with fresh coverage on the rooftops. Towards the summit 10cm has fallen overnight keeping the base level with yesterday. At -4c the resort is reporting powder up top, but expect it to be heavier […]
Nozawa Snow Report 2 January 2017
Nozawa Snow Report 2 January 2017: Stats Base at top: 130 cm Temp at Top: -4 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 95 cm New snow since close: 0 cm Weather: Partly cloudy Nozawa Snow Report 2 January 2017: Overview We are looking at a pretty similar day to yesterday here in Nozawa Onsen. Its currently partly cloudy above the mountain with good visibility up high. The temperatures will be positive below mid mountain, negative towards the top. Again today the groomed runs will be the pick, smooth and fast early becoming choppy as the afternoon wares on. Its a little quieter on the mountain now the Japanese New Years holidays are drawing to a close and there is no new snow […]
Nozawa Snow Report 1 January 2017
Welcome to 2017 from Nozawa Onsen Nozawa Snow Report 1 January 2017: Stats Base at top: 140 cm Temp at Top: -5 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 105 cm New snow since close: 2 cm Weather: Overcast Nozawa Snow Report 1 January 2017: Overview Hard to believe its 2017. Here in Nozawa Onsen the festivities were really ramped up last night; alcohol and positive vibes were flowing freely. Night skiing under the stars with sake makes for a dangerous combination! When it came to the stroke of midnight most people headed up to the Nagasaka slope to enjoy the fireworks display. However I walked down to the temple area to enjoy a serene atmosphere so far removed from the hustle […]