Base up top: 360 cm Temp Top; -11 Degrees Base at bottom; 210 cm New Snow since close: 15-20 cm Weather; Mostly sunny The good times keep rolling on here in Nozawa Onsen with another unexpected moderate snowfall overnight. Although the forecast suggested only light very isolated falls we have received a tasty 15-20cm across the upper mountain, slightly less lower down. With the sun shinning, cold temperatures and idealic cumulus clouds floating about the peaks its sure to be a spectacular day on the hill, don’t forget the cameras! Like the past week or so, tree runs will be the pick today with knee to thigh deep powder ready for slashing and spraying. Head to Yamabiko trees early […]
Overcast, Clearing Later
Base up top: 360 cm Temp Top; -10 Degrees Base at bottom; 220 cm New Snow since close: 1 cm Weather; Overcast Today marks the first morning in about a week where it hasn’t been snowing in Nozawa Onsen. Mid level cloud is covering the region, but is expected to clear later in the day. A dusting of new snow has been recorded near the top of resort since last lifts, nothing substantial. Temperatures are similar to yesterday, however are expected to warm later in the day as the sun makes an appearance. Likewise, the riding today will be similar to yesterday. Untouched tree runs will the pick for the powder hounds, some may require a bit of […]
Isolated snowfalls, clearing later
Base up top: 370 cm Temp Top; -10 Degrees Base at bottom; 230 cm New Snow since close: 5-10 cm Weather; Light snow The snow just keeps falling here in Nozawa Onsen. Although a clear day was predicted yesterday we have light snow flurries continuing over the mountain. In combination with a solid base pushing towards the four meter mark there is sure to be some great riding in all areas of the mountain. Since close of lifts yesterday we have had 5-10cm fall across Nozawa Onsen and cold temperatures; its currently sitting at -10C at Yamabiko. Trees runs will be very nice today and the groomers will be soft with the fresh layer of powder. Off piste […]
A great week predicted
Base up top: 370 cm Temp Top; -10 Degrees Base at bottom; 230 cm New Snow since close: 25 cm Weather; Light snow We currently have some light snow falling in the village of Nozawa Onsen. Cold temperatures should ensure that there will be some nice powder on offer about the resort with 25cm of overnight falls. There will be excellent riding in all areas of the mountain with plentiful powder stashes in the trees and silky smooth groomed runs. The current forecast suggests there will be continued cold temperatures in combination with isolated snowfalls for much of the week. Posibilities for bluebird days include tomorrow, Thursday morning and over the weekend. There are no large dumps expected over […]
Crazy Blizzard
Base up top: 350 cm Temp Top; -6 Degrees Base at bottom; 215 cm New Snow since close: 30+ cm Weather; Blizzard Crazy weather here in Nozawa Onsen this morning. Strong winds and heavy blowing snow are creating a blizzard across the mountain and in the village. The good news is that the main Nagasaka gondola is running at half speed so its still possible to access most of the mountain. Its uncertain how much fell over night (we will get a better idea once mid mountain measurements are completed). 30cm accumulation was recorded at Yamabiko, however the actual totals would have been far higher considering much of the fresh snow would have been blown from this more exposed […]
Dump of the year today
Base up top: 290 cm Temp Top; -6 Degrees Base at bottom; 140 cm New Snow since close: 20-25 cm Weather; Heavy snow Heavy flakes are falling in the village of Nozawa Onsen this morning. It was predicted yesterday that today would produce the biggest dump of snow in 24 hours that we have seen in two years. Overnight the forecast has backed off on precipitation rates ever so slightly, but we are still expecting probably the biggest dump so far this season over the next 24 hours. Temperatures are warmer than normal for snowfalls of this magnitude in Japan, with a freezing level of around 400m (normal is freezing level below sea level), and so the snow […]
Light Flurries
Base up top: 275 cm Temp Top; -9 Degrees Base at bottom; 140 cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather; Light snow Some light flurries about the village today in Nozawa Onsen. Since the close of lifts yesterday we have received just a dusting; 3cm up top and a centimetre in the village. Conditions will be very similar to what we had two days ago regarding the snow conditions. Head to the Yamabiko trees for some fresh lines and the groomed runs will be very fast with a firm base. The big 90m ski jump was in use yesterday so take a look there today to witness some high flying action. We have some exciting news, the […]
Exploration Day
Base up top: 285 cm Temp Top; -7 Degrees Base at bottom; 140 cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather; Overcast A mostly cloudy morning in Nozawa Onsen today. With no significant fresh snowfalls in a few days the groomed runs will be the top pick. It will also be a good day for the park and pipe with softer more forgiving conditions and enthusiasm from last nights olympic events. Yesterday was quite similar to today, although it was busier with the long weekend crowds. Most off piste areas became tracked fast however with a bit of searching and local knowledge it was still possible to find top to bottom untracked lines. Groomers were fast, perfect for laying […]
Fundraiser for Judita
Base up top: 285 cm Temp Top; -11 Degrees Base at bottom; 145 cm New Snow since close: 3 cm Weather; Mostly sunny A fine sunny morning in Nozawa Onsen. Today we were greeted with an always spectacular alpenglow on the surrounding mountains at sunrise and the occasional puffy cumulus hovering above the peaks. It is set to be a mostly sunny day today with the possibility of very isolated snow showers later in the afternoon. With the dusting which we received overnight groomed runs will be in tip top condition ready for some olympic enthused high speed carves, yew! The lesser know tree runs will be the place to be for some off piste action, considering today is Japan’s […]
Consistent Overnight Powder
Base up top: 290 cm Temp Top; -9 Degrees Base at bottom; 155 cm New Snow since close: 10-15 cm Weather; Partly cloudy We have a cool partly cloudy morning in Nozawa Onsen this morning. Some low level clouds are passing up and over the mountain ridges and with a mostly clear blue sky above it is a mesmerising sight. Skiing and boarding will be good throughout today with another top up of fresh powder overnight. We received 10cm at Yamabiko and 15cm mid mountain indicating wind blown conditions at the peak. There will be sure to be some knee deep stashes amongst the trees, with the top half being the pick for fresh lines. The freshly groomed pistes […]