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 […]
Nozawa Snow Report 25 January 2017
Cold arctic smoke and 10/10 skiing today Nozawa Snow Report 25 January 2017: Stats Base at top: 350 cm Temp at Top: -10 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 275 cm New snow since close: 15 cm Weather: Snow Nozawa Snow Report 25 January 2017: Overview Looks like we are in for another day that will be up there with the best. Light snow has continued to fall overnight refreshing the mountain back to a clean slate. Temperatures remain very cold and the winds are moderate with limited visibility becoming apparent with altitude gain. If the past few days are anything to go by crowds will be non existent. Time to get out there. Yesterday was an insane day. Heavy snow […]
Nozawa Snow Report 24 January 2017
The Arctic comes to Nozawa Onsen Nozawa Snow Report 24 January 2017: Stats Base at top: 350 cm Temp at Top: -12 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 260 cm New snow since close: 30 cm Weather: Snow Nozawa Snow Report 24 January 2017: Overview The coldest morning temperatures I can remember are current on the Yamabiko weather station, recording -12c before windchill. For comparisons sake, a normal cold weather temperature for the 8am Yamabiko reading is consistently -7/-8c. Today is much colder than normal with air streaming straight down from the arctic. There are also strong winds up high so when windchill is factored in the apparent temperature will be more like -20/-25c. Therefore if you value your core body […]
Nozawa Snow Report 23 January 2017
Winter returns with 30cm of fresh Siberian powder overnight Nozawa Snow Report 23 January 2017: Stats Base at top: 320 cm Temp at Top: -10 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 235 cm New snow since close: 30 cm Weather: Snow Nozawa Snow Report 23 January 2017: Overview During the early hours of this morning heavy falls of snow descended on Nozawa Onsen producing no less than 30cm of fresh powder from top to bottom across the resort. There will be some great skiing and boarding in all areas with very cold temperatures and snow showers continuing for the rest of today. Expect foggy conditions up top with improving visibility across the lower stretches of the mountain. Crowd levels will be […]
Nozawa Snow Report 22 January 2017
Snowfalls ease with good visibility resort wide Nozawa Snow Report 22 January 2017: Stats Base at top: 300 cm Temp at Top: -6 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 215 cm New snow since close: 0 cm Weather: Clear Nozawa Snow Report 22 January 2017: Overview Snowfalls eased overnight as the wind swung around to the SW and as a result we have no significant increase in coverage since first lifts yesterday. Right now out the window its partly cloudy with occasional breaks of sunshine, its going to be a mostly fine day on the hill. Make sure you bring the camera up with some luck you may capture to Sea of Japan, potentially visible to the West (look back towards […]