Waste no time this morning! Nozawa Snow Report 22 February 2017: Stats Base at top: 380 cm Temp at Top: -11 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 290 cm New snow since close: 5 cm Weather: Clear Nozawa Snow Report 22 February 2017: Overview Epic conditions across the mountain today. Light winds, mostly clear, deep snow that is almost entirely untracked and cold temperatures. Get it while it lasts. Top picks are the entire mountain, can’t go wrong today. As per usual don’t do anything stupid/beyond your abilities/without knowing where your going. Off piste is still sketchy but the designated tree areas are offering more than anyone could want at the moment. Yesterday we saw strong winds tease us with upper […]
Nozawa Snow Report 21 February 2017
Half a meter overnight Nozawa Snow Report 21 February 2017: Stats Base at top: 385 cm Temp at Top: -8 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 290 cm New snow since close: 40 cm Weather: Heavy snow Nozawa Snow Report 21 February 2017: Overview Heavy snow and strong winds are continuing to lash the resort of Nozawa Onsen in what has been a significant turn of winter. Since the close of lifts yesterday we have had 40cm fall at Yamabiko but given the strong winds and continued falls through this morning its possible that the totals are more than this. Deep snow will be had through the trees that will also provide the greatest visibility. Off piste will be extremely dangerous […]
Nozawa Snow Report 20 February 2017
Wild nature, wind and rain lashes Nozawa Onsen Nozawa Snow Report 20 February 2017: Stats Base at top: 360 cm Temp at Top: -2 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 270 cm New snow since close: 5 cm Weather: Rain, snow above 1200m Nozawa Snow Report 20 February 2017: Overview There is absolutely no sugar coating this, it is horrible weather outside right now. It is snowing at the top of the mountain (freezing point at about 1200m) however you cant actually get there thanks for strong westerly winds shutting down the upper mountain. So if you want to ski or board today it’ll be in the rain. Ill admit it can be awesome skiing in the rain with fast snow […]
Nozawa Snow Report 19 February 2017
Winter returns with 20cm Nozawa Snow Report 19 February 2017: Stats Base at top: 370 cm Temp at Top: -11 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 275 cm New snow since close: 20 cm Weather: Partly cloudy Nozawa Snow Report 19 February 2017: Overview Overnight the heavens opened above Nozawa Onsen puking deep powder all over the resort. Winter has returned and we are back into the swing of what has been an epic one so far. Expect today moderately deep powder across the resort above a firm base layer. This morning we will be battling with weekend crowds so every bit of information helps. If you dislike crowds avoid Yamabiko, perhaps diverting too Challenge or the Skyline blacks for advanced riders […]
Plan your next Ski Trip this weekend!
Plan your next Ski Trip this Weekend! Qantas Sale on until Tuesday with some good deals for next season too! 2018 Bookings are open and busy times already in high demand. For a link to Qantas Deals click here http://www.qantas.com/…/city-pairs.h…/syd/hnd/economy/lowest Looks like can fly Sydney to Tokyo for as little as $1000 peak January times! To make a booking for Nozawa Onsen in one of our amazing accommodations click here for a quote; https://www.nozawaholidays.com/bookings/ Sounds pretty simple and you could be knee deep in the powder and neck deep in an Onsen before you know it. Look forward to welcoming you to Nozawa Japan.
Nozawa Snow Report 18 February 2017
The mountain is refreshed with 10cm of powder Nozawa Snow Report 18 February 2017: Stats Base at top: 350 cm Temp at Top: -8 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 265 cm New snow since close: 10 cm Weather: Isolated snow showers Nozawa Snow Report 18 February 2017: Overview Delivered for us this morning courtesy of a light NW breeze we have 10cm of fresh japow up the top of Nozawa Onsen. This is certainly not any dramatic figure however it is enough to cover the icy ground on and off piste to about boot deep levels. Therefore today expect some decent skiing that is better at higher elevations and dust on crust lower down. Thanks to the warm temperatures over […]
Nozawa Snow Report 17 February 2017
Strong winds force some lift closures; Spring skiing otherwise Nozawa Snow Report 17 February 2017: Stats Base at top: 365 cm Temp at Top: +1 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 270 cm New snow since close: 0 cm Weather: Wind, partly cloudy Nozawa Snow Report 17 February 2017: Overview Its warm and windy today. However fear not! Winter is not over just yet. While wind holds are the order of the day today (currently the entire upper half of the mountain is closed due to the strong winds) and rain is in the forecast this afternoon snow will fall tomorrow to low levels, becoming heavy over the weekend. But for now slushy spring snow is to be found across the […]
Best Snow Winter Nozawa Japan World
Best Snow in the World! We recently had the pleasure of having Ben Southall and his wife Sophee up to Nozawa to experience the cold rush of snow boarding and the warm hospitality of Nozawa Onsen. You will probably remember Ben who won the prestigious gig of ” The Best Job in the World” in a much warmer environment on Hamilton Island. Check out their blog and video of how they enjoyed the cool change here in Nozawa. Thanks for coming guys and sharing the ride! We arrived in Japan at the perfect time with 3.5 metres of snow falling over the picturesque town of Nozawa Onsen. Nothing like the best conditions in 10 years for the morning of your […]
Nozawa Snow Report 16 February 2017
Full bluebird above Nozawa Snow Report 16 February 2017: Stats Base at top: 385 cm Temp at Top: -5 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 285 cm New snow since close: 0 cm Weather: Clear Nozawa Snow Report 16 February 2017: Overview Today has dawned and it looks like an absolute pearler weather wise. Clear skies above and sparkling snow below how could you go wrong with that! There is one thing that could make this day even better and thats 30cm of fresh japow but I guess you can’t have everything all the time, although that could be proven wrong the last 4 weeks.. Off piste is almost entirely tracked so the focus today will be the groomers and these […]
Nozawa Onsen Village – Looking good from above
Light Snow and Cool Temps keeping conditions very nice in Nozawa Onsen Village Base at top: 390 cm Temp at Top: -6 Degrees Base at Uenotaira station: 295 cm New snow since close: 5 cm Weather: Light snow clearing Rode my bike down to pick up some bread this morning and my nose almost froze off, always a good sign! We had a dusting of snow overnight and the mercury well below zero will keep conditions and the pistes in great shape today. Patches of blue sky trying to poke thru as I type in the village but fairly grey up the mountain. Yesterday was lots of fun with some good little powder stashes still on offer. On piste the […]