What to do in Nozawa on a Rainy day in Nozawa? Bad news it is raining in the Village. Good news it is snowing a little up top and the sun is coming out! So the question is what to do today? Rainy Day Activities Nozawa Onsen Nozawa is so much more than just a ski resort it is a working village that operates all year round. With amazing locals and little business that will welcome you Rain Hale or shine. You could brave the conditions and head up and will no doubt still have a ball. Maybe head high as could be snowing up top but will need to try and stay out of the wind as much as possible. […]
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Nozawa Snow Report Wednesday 28th of February 2018
Last day of February. Welcome to Nozawa Onsen snow report, with Spring nearly upon us and with a base of 330cm we have great conditions for touring, if you have never tried touring it’s a great time to experience it here in Nozawa. Today we should have partly cloudy conditions with mild temperatures, the next 2 days should be similar but with a chance of light snow. The long range forecast still has a solid dumping of snow at the beginning of next week but that forecast has been swing wildly from moderate snow to very heavy snow, so we will have to wait a see what mother nature can deliver. Maybe it’s time to do that snow dance again. […]
Nozawa Snow Report Tuesday 27th of February 2018
Heavy snow in the long range forecast. Conditions will be great on the groomers today. Clouds will be hanging around until tomorrow as we wait for them to give us some snow! Hopefully the sun will peek out at some stage today. The forecast is showing another sunny day on Saturday. Long range is showing the next heavy snow dump around the 5th March. We still have wonderful snow and great skiing conditions with less people on the mountain and in the village after the end of Chinese New Year. Bring on Magic March! Have a great day up there, stay safe and we’ll see you on the mountain! Tuesday 27th of February Temp at Top: -6℃ Weather: Sunny Base […]
Nozawa Snow Report Monday 26th of February 2018
Bluebird Days are here We have blue skies for days here in Nozawa Onsen. Some chance of snowfall in the middle of the week so we have perfect conditions for some great action and holiday shots. Whilst we wait for the next powder day it’s time to play in the park and get some tricks happening! Take some inspiration from the best of the best at the Olympics and get styling. Have a great day up there, stay safe and we’ll see you on the mountain! Monday 26th of February Temp at Top: -6℃ Weather: Sunny Base at top: 335cm Base at Uenotara station: 275cm New snow since close: 0cm
Nozawa Snow Report Sunday 25th of February 2018
Magic March here we come Another 5cm of snowfall overnight to top up the runs which are in great condition. Tomorrow will be one of those magic bluebird days here in Nozawa Onsen, we should then see some light snow during the middle of next week. Let’s hope that march brings some great snowfall! This morning the red bull event should be in full swing as the competitors charge down the mountain. Have a great day up there, stay safe and we’ll see you on the mountain! Sunday 25th of February Temp at Top: -8℃ Weather: Partly Cloudy Base at top: 345cm Base at Uenotara station: 280cm New snow since close: 5cm
Nozawa Snow Report Saturday 24th of February 2018
It’s the weekend with snow tonight Welcome to Nozawa snow report, we woke up to a bit of sunshine and scattered cloud this morning, this is forecast to develop into light snow by this evening. It looks like this will be the same for Sunday. We have great condition on piste at the moment so get up onto the mountain early to take advantage of those freshly groomed runs. Next weeks forecast looks to be a repeat of this weeks with snowfall followed by sunshine then snowfall with the heaviest dumping of snow at the end of the week. Have a great day up there, stay safe and we’ll see you on the mountain! Saturday 24th of February Temp at […]
Nozawa Snow Report Friday 23rd of February 2018
First light! Good morning everyone, it looks like we will have another blue bird day, then clouds are predicted rolling in this evening, so grab your cameras and get some great shots from the top of the mountain. The clouds should deliver light snow tonight and then light to moderate snow tomorrow and on Sunday. While everybody was tucked in bed some early birds got to see the first light of dawn and the photo shows it was worth the effort. Long range forecasts don’t always happen but if the forecast for the beginning of March is correct, bring your snorkel. We will keep you updated as it develops. Have a great day up there, stay safe and we’ll see […]
Nozawa Snow Report Thursday 22nd of February 2018
February keeps on delivering! Good morning everyone, we had 12cm during the day yesterday and 3cm over night, there is a chance of light snow today and tomorrow. The forecast for the weekend looks good for a moderate dump of snow which should add to the 365cm base we have at the moment. The quality of this seasons snow has been a talking point with a lot of people here in Nozawa Onsen, one of our snowboard instructors who has over 20 year of snowboarding under his belt all over the world said he found the best powder of his life yesterday, so Nozawa Onsen is certainly delivering. We should see the sun today so get out there, stay safe […]
Nozawa Snow Report Wednesday 21st of February 2018
We woke up to snowfall again! (10cm overnight) It’s always a good sign when the road to the Gondola is covered with snow in the morning. It seems we are on a snowfall, sunshine, snowfall, sunshine, snowfall, sunshine repeat patten of weather at the moment as we have sunshine predicted for tomorrow and then snow again the following day. The longer range forecast at this stage has sunshine at the beginning of next week, then what looks to be a heavy snow dump in the second half of the week. Lets hope that prediction holds as it would be a great start to March. Have a great day up there, stay safe and we’ll see you on the mountain! Wednesday […]
Nozawa Snow Report Tuesday 20th of February 2018
6cm overnight… More to come tonight! We woke up to snow today and the snow should continue throughout the day and tomorrow with the heaviest fall at night. We’ll see the sun on Thursday at this stage and more snow coming over the weekend. We’re looking at a good end to February and fingers crossed conditions continue for March. Get out there, stay safe and have fun. Temp at Top: -7℃ Weather: Snowy Base at top: 365cm Base at Uenotara station: 295cm New snow since close: 6cm With all this snow falling it is a good time to get your skis and boards waxed, the guys at Nozawa Central Rental can help you out with there waxing service, you’ll be […]