Japow keeps coming Nozawa Snow Report 8 February 2017: Stats Base at top: 370 cm Temp at Top: -11 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 270 cm New snow since close: 25+ cm Weather: Light snow Nozawa Snow Report 8 February 2017: Overview A good morning to all our readers. Last night it dumped again decorating the mountain with even more fresh japow. I think its going to be an epic day on the hill. With less winds snowfall accumulations would have been much more homogeneous and less compacted. Furthermore the potential for patches of clear weather later is a real possibility. Waste no time in bed this morning! Yesterday we experienced some good windblown powder snow across the resort of […]
Nozawa Snow Report 7 February 2017
Nozawa Snow Report 7 February 2017: Stats Base at top: 350 cm Temp at Top: -9 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 245 cm New snow since close: 30 cm Weather: Snow Nozawa Snow Report 7 February 2017: Overview Strong winds blasted the township of Nozawa Onsen overnight and reports of heavy falls across the region are filtering in. Here we have received no less than 30cm on the upper mountain and 15cm down in the village. The fact that it was windy decreases the accuracy of measurements however one thing is for sure, there will be some very deep powder across the resort today. The areas which would hold the deepest snow are those that are protected from the wind. […]
Nozawa Snow Report 6 February 2017
Wild and wooly today Nozawa Snow Report 6 February 2017: Stats Base at top: 325 cm Temp at Top: -3 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 230 cm New snow since close: 5 cm Weather: Windy, light snow Nozawa Snow Report 6 February 2017: Overview Some semi wild conditions about the peaks today. As of about 7am it was still lightly raining down here in the village and by 8am the snow line had reduced to around 800m as wet flakes began falling in the village. Since then it has become colder still and a brisk wind has increased as a slow moving low pressure passes to our east. Expect moderate snowfalls to increase in intensity today, becoming heavy overnight. The […]
Nozawa Snow Report 5 February 2017
Overcast and warming today, but an epic week ahead Nozawa Snow Report 5 February 2017: Stats Base at top: 330 cm Temp at Top: 0 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 240 cm New snow since close: 0 cm Weather: Overcast Nozawa Snow Report 5 February 2017: Overview It was a quality sunrise this morning. Across the valley a pink alpenglow lit up the Myoko Stratovolcano with a band of high cloud displaying a similar reflectance. Right now we are soaked in with thick mid level cloud, probably won’t be seeing the sun for a while. The skiing today will be decent with fast conditions early that will becoming slushy later with rising temperatures and possible rain later this afternoon. A […]
Nozawa Snow Report 4 February 2017
Not a cloud in the sky; Perfect bluebird weather Nozawa Snow Report 4 February 2017: Stats Base at top: 330 cm Temp at Top: -7 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 245 cm New snow since close: 1 cm Weather: Clear Nozawa Snow Report 4 February 2017: Overview No wind and no cloud will make for a good day’s skiing here in Nozawa Onsen. We only received a very light dusting last night down here in the village and 1cm was recorded up top at Yamabiko. Seems like we are well and truely into the rhythm of the season with weekly dumps of snow followed by some fine weather at the end. It will be busier today with the regular weekend […]
Nozawa Snow Report 3 February 2017
Heavy snow just keeps on falling Nozawa Snow Report 3 February 2017: Stats Base at top: 360 cm Temp at Top: -9 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 280 cm New snow since close: 20-30 cm Weather: Light Snow Nozawa Snow Report 3 February 2017: Overview Heavy snow just keeps on falling here in Nozawa Onsen. After a pause in the falls yesterday evening, where we saw clear blue skies and a quality sunset, snowfalls have ramped up again overnight. Today we expect conditions to be much the same as yesterday, albeit with greater chance of good visibility later. Areas exposed to strong NW winds overnight will be wind scoured with a slight layer of irregular powder. The opposite faces will […]
Nozawa Snow Report 2 February 2017
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 […]