Base at top: 140cm Temp at Top: -6 Degrees Base at Uenotaira: 105cm New Snow since close: 5cm Weather: Light snow falling which could continue through the day, light winds Snow is blanketing the mountain right now as I speak. We’ve got 5cm of fresh during the night to cover the slopes; not a lot but it could keep coming and accumulating over the day. The pistes were fast yesterday, though were becoming quite icy in parts so this snow should give us some more edge hold especially on the steeper terrain. Yamabiko was popular yesterday, with the best snow being found higher up and the weekend crowds all getting some last runs in before heading home last night. Now […]
Cold temperatures are back and snow is on its way
Base at top: 145cm Temp at Top: -3 Degrees Base at Uenotaira: 100cm New Snow since close: 0cm Weather: overcast; snow expected throughout the day After a fairly warm spell yesterday where temperatures reached 3° Celsius, We’re back to what we like to see. The mercury has dropped down to -8 ° Celsius at the top. We’re expecting some snow today and it should be falling across almost the whole mountain. The freezing level is sitting just above the village altitude though this will drop across the day and we should see close to 10cm up the top and slightly less down in the village. Enough to refresh the pistes and keep us sliding fast on the slopes. Monday should […]
It’s been a fantastic week in Nozawa
Base at top: 155cm Temp at Top: 1 Degree Base at Uenotaira: 105cm New Snow since close: 0cm Weather: Cloudy. Possible rain and snow in the afternoon/evening Last week was fantastic. We saw a big dump of snow come through on Wednesday which left us plenty of great snow for Thursday and Friday. The snowpack held much better at higher altitudes due to warmer temperatures below Mid-station. Unfortunately we’ll be seeing warm temperatures again today with possible rain forecast for the mountain. The forecast still mentions some snow up the top so hopefully this comes through and leaves us with a few centimetres of fresh snow to keep our pistes fast and smooth. Moderate winds will be increasing today and […]
Bluebird, once again!
Base at top: 170cm Temp at Top: -3 Degrees Base at Uenotaira: 120cm New Snow since close: 0cm Weather: Bluebird day, mild temperatures and light westerly winds. A beautiful end to a beautiful day What a beautiful day yesterday was. We saw some of the best conditions we’ve had all season with fast and fresh snow on the slopes throughout the day and fresh tracks to be found for those who went looking. The temperatures warmed up in the afternoon before cooling right down again overnight. They’re warming up again over the course of the day and should be hovering at around -3°C before peaking above zero tomorrow. There’s a possible chance of some rain tomorrow, though the forecast is […]
Nearly 50cm of fresh in the last 24 hours. today’s the day!
Base at top: 175cm Temp at Top: -5 Degrees Base at Uenotaira: 130cm New Snow since close: 20cm Weather: Bluebird day, mild temperatures and no wind. Heavy snow began falling early yesterday morning and it didn’t stop until late into last night. the temperatures were cold and snowflakes were light and fluffy. We saw close to 50cm covering some parts of the mountain and just under 40cm in the lower areas. There were fresh tracks to be found all day long across the resort and plenty of people hidden behind sprays of powder; What Japan’s mountains are famous for. Today’s skies are clear. Not a cloud to be seen and it should stay this way! Just what we love after […]
Nozawa delivered, once again!
Base at top: 150 cm Temp at Top: -11 Degrees Base at Uenotaira: 100 cm New Snow since close: 5 cm Weather: Fairly cold & Cloudy, snow falling soon becoming heavier this afternoon. Moderate winds. What a beautiful day yesterday turned out to be. Blue skies shone over the mountain throughout the morning and carried on through all afternoon. Just as the resort started to close for the day, dark clouds could be seen moving closer. They’re still hovering above us and snow has just begun to fall with heavier snowfall coming later in the afternoon. If all goes to plan we should be seeing close to 30cm covering the mountain. Temperatures are fairly cold; -4°C in the village and […]
Not a cloud in sight over Nozawa
Base at top: 150 cm Temp at Top: -8 Degrees Base at Uenotaira: 110 cm New Snow since close: 30 cm Weather: Blue skies this morning, snow expected this afternoon. cold temperatures. As snow fell across the mountain yesterday we were all excited to see the snow depth building up again. We had our fingers crossed that it would continue well into the night, which it did, becoming heavier. We’ve woken up to find about 30cm of fresh in the village and blue skies above us. Crisp temperatures should keep the snowpack nice and fresh all day long. We suggest that you get out early this morning, with clouds coming back in the afternoon bringing more snow once again. Snow […]
Snow is falling in Nozawa
Base at top: 120 cm Temp at Top: -12 Degrees Base at Uenotaira: 90 cm New Snow since close: 2 cm Weather: Snow falling, mild winds and moderately cold temperatures. Waking up in the morning to see that it’s snowing outside never gets old. And today is one of those mornings! Our village had been looking a little bare after a couple of warm days but It’s getting a nice top up to bring things back to normal. We’re currently down to about -4°C in the village and -12°C up the top. With these temperatures and dense low-lying clouds above us, this snow should be falling all day. The freezing level has dropped right down to sea level so we’ll […]
Warm days are soon to be gone in Nozawa
Base at top: 140 cm Temp at Top: 4 Degrees Base at Uenotaira: 90 cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather: Rain, warmer temperatures will be dropping tonight. The past few days have been pretty warm in Nozawa Onsen. We’ve had the pleasure of being able to sit outside and soak up the sun, to ride in t-shirts, and to not worry about being cold when sitting on the chairs. With this comes a payoff though. The clouds are currently letting down rain over us and this will likely continue until the afternoon. Temperatures are set to suddenly drop tonight and the raindrops will turn to snowflakes. By tomorrow morning, The mercury should be reading a chilly -12° Celsius […]
Another fantastic day in Nozawa Onsen
Base at top: 170 cm Temp at Top: 6 Degrees Base at Uenotaira: 130 cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather: cloudy, warmer temperatures and some rain likely to fall Going big in the terrain park What a fantastic day it was yesterday. It was warm and sunny, and the winds were mild almost all day long. People were out in t shirts, jumpers, anime costumes, Though we’re yet to spot someone in shorts and a t-shirt! Maybe in Spring. One of the Kandahar courses was open yesterday and will be again today, a popular black run amongst our guests with stunning views over the village. Unfortunately with warm and sunny days there is the payoff of the snowpack […]