Lodge Nagano has closed for this winter season in Nozawa. Just wanted to say a big Thank you and Arigatou to all our great guests that stayed with us this season, special mention to all those repeat guests too that have been coming for up to 10 years now. Was a pleasure having you all here and although it was not our usual deep season on the snow front most people still managed to have a ball. Things are already starting to fill for next season so if you have not already then may be a good time to jump in and book. The snow will be back in just 8 months! Here is a link https://www.nozawaholidays.com/properties/lodge-nagano/ A big otsukaresama […]
Late Season snow for Nozawa Onsen?
Base at top: 75 cm Temp at Top: 6 Degrees Base at Uenotaira station: 25 cm New snow since close: 0 cm Weather: Sunny some clouds forming Yesterday was a beautiful sunny day in Nozawa and was some fun spring skiing up at Yamabiko. Everyone was grabbing some of the new model skis and boards and going for a slide. Was actually pretty busy up there after the empty slopes of the week days. Check out the forecast from tonight into tomorrow! Looks like we may have a freak spring dump on the cards. With temps dropping to -8 degrees and the freezing level down to 500m. Hard to imagine after all the warm days we have had lately. […]
New Models Ski and Snowboard Demo days in Nozawa next 3 days
Base at top: 95 cm Temp at Top: 3 Degrees Base at Uenotaira station: 25 cm New snow since close: 0 cm Weather: Foggy up top clear below Yesterday as we thought was a great day for an Onsen and not much good for the slopes. The Gondola closed about 10am with the high winds and it rained all day pretty much. It started to ease in the afternoon and no rain in the village this morning. The snow pack did not suffer as much as thought it might and we have only lost 5cm up top. The snow cams are showing it is pretty foggy up top at the moment but hopefully that will clear as the day goes […]
Great day for an Onsen in Nozawa Onsen
Base at top: 100 cm Temp at Top: 3 Degrees Base at Uenotaira station: 25 cm New snow since close: 0 cm Weather: Raining As expected we have an overcast day here and rain. The resort is open. So for the hard core you can be guaranteed zero crowds up on the slopes today. Wind is picking up and is expected to be strong today so keep an eye on the Gondola incase it closes. Good day for an Onsen though and we have 13 free ones housed in Traditional buildings scattered throughout the Village. Some with open roofs so can feel the elements around you […]
Spring Skiing in Style in Nozawa
Base at top: 110 cm Temp at Top: 3 Degrees Base at Uenotaira station: 25 cm New snow since close: 0 cm Weather: Sunny with clouds forming. The sun is trying to make its way back on the mountains today but there is a bit of cloud lingering too. Keeping temps down to 3 degrees up top at Yamabiko. Yesterday we did get some rain but not as much as was expected and was a fun day up on the slopes. There are no crowds at all after the weekend so can enjoy some spring skiing to yourself! Looking ahead should be a sunny day tomorrow but Thursday is looking pretty ugly and might be a good day to enjoy […]
Beautiful Landscapes and magic spring days in Nozawa
Base at top: 120 cm Temp at Top: 7 Degrees Base at Uenotaira station: 40 cm New snow since close: 0 cm Weather: Sunny with clouds forming Beautiful spring days in Nozawa. Temperatures were high yesterday and was nice and warm all around town with everyone lapping up the sunshine. The farmers are coming out of the woodwork and lots of locals starting work on their gardens and plots. On the slopes it was great views across to the Japan sea with spring conditions under foot. Today is the last day of the official Winter Season for the resort with “Haru Yama” or Spring Mountain starting from tomorrow the 4th of April. That will mean all the bottom lifts and […]
Beautiful spring weather in Nozawa — T-shirts and sunscreen
Base at top: 135 cm Temp at Top: 5 Degrees Base at Uenotaira station: 55 cm New snow since close: 0 cm Weather: Cloudy, skies clearing. We’ve been seeing a lot of sunshine lately in Nozawa. A number of people are heading up in t-shirts, sunnies, and a coating of sunscreen. Not a bad way to spend the day! The slopes are starting to get fairly slushy right up to the top though they’re still running fast, and the best part? There’s hardly anyone out at this time of the season. We nearly had Yamabiko all to ourselves. Temperatures will reach 5°C up top today, it’s going to be a warm one again with clouds clearing later in […]
Welcome to sunny Nozawa
Base at top: 135 cm Temp at Top: 3 Degrees Base at Uenotaira station: 60cm New snow since close: 0 cm Weather: blue skies and light winds decreasing We’ve been blessed with some beautiful spring weather this week, with a similar pattern for most of the week. Light winds, mild temperatures, and warm sunshine. Although this has taken its toll on the snowpack, we’re loving it (and not just because it means we don’t have to shovel snow!). Being able to head up the observatory in a t shirt, sit out in the sun to eat lunch and keep the bubbles up on the chair are a few of our favourite things about spring. if We’re really hoping for one […]
Sunny again today in Nozawa — clouds this evening
Base at top: 140 cm Temp at Top: 3 Degrees Base at Uenotaira station: 65cm New snow since close: 0 cm Weather: blue skies and mild winds; clouds developing in the afternoon. With blue skies all around, it’s looking like another beautiful day up in Nozawa today. Conditions should be fairly similar to yesterday, with the pistes being firm in the morning and becoming softer throughout the day. Down below the Gondola Station saw fairly sticky snow unfortunately, though up top at Yamabiko the pistes were fast all day long. The terrain park has had a bit of work done to it with a new jump built and the other ones reshaped. You’re best off getting there early this morning […]
The sun is shining for another beautiful day in Nozawa
Base at top: 145 cm Temp at Top: 2 Degrees Base at Uenotaira station: 70cm New snow since close: 0 cm Weather: blue skies and mild winds This will be our third sunny day in a row, and while the sun can sometimes be harsh on the snowpack, The compromise is getting to riding in a t-shirt. There’s nothing like it. The temperature has only just exceeded 0°C up top today, so the snow should still be fairly nice up there for the day. Lower down on the hill the pistes may become slushy as the day progresses. The cover is still good across most of the mountain; it’s just the lower few hundred meters that have become patchy which […]