Latest News from Nozawa Onsen

  Nozawa Snow Report February 25 th Weekend fun in Nozawa Base at top: 365 cm Temp at Top: -5 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 285 cm New snow since close: 5 cm Weather: Light Snow Clearing Woke up to light snow and very little wind in Nozawa this morning. As with most weekends the Tokyo crowds were rolling in early and all eager to get up the slopes and enjoy the great conditions. Yesterday was a fantastic day with snow falling most of the day, just enough to keep everything fresh for today. Good snow conditions are to be found all around the mountain, and the sun is scheduled to be shining periodically this afternoon. There are no excuses […]

Snow Report Nozawa Onsen What a difference a day makes in Nozawa Base at top: 375 cm Temp at Top: -5 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 290 cm New snow since close: 20 cm Weather: Snowing! After yesterday’s little hiccup great to see the snowy and cold conditions return with a vengeance this morning. It started to snow late last night just as my head was hitting the pillow and has continued all day today, pretty heavy at times. The resort is reporting 20cm but a few riders coming down the hill said maybe more with boot high plus powder in some spots . Temps are nice and cold too was -9 degrees early this morning and about -5 degrees […]

Spring snow conditions Nozawa Snow Report 23 February 2017: Stats Base at top: 370 cm Temp at Top: +1 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 275 cm New snow since close: 0 cm Weather: Rain Nozawa Snow Report 23 February 2017: Overview As expected mild weather and rain has moved over the region overnight creating a very maritime atmosphere in the village of Nozawa Onsen this morning. On the upside the rain isn’t heavy, more so persistent light showers. Overall the skiing will be poor off piste today and okay on piste. It will probably be more of a skiing day than snowboarding where the double edge grip can hold an advantage on piste. Some fun might be had by even […]

Waste no time this morning! Nozawa Snow Report 22 February 2017: Stats Base at top: 380 cm Temp at Top: -11 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 290 cm New snow since close: 5 cm Weather: Clear Nozawa Snow Report 22 February 2017: Overview Epic conditions across the mountain today. Light winds, mostly clear, deep snow that is almost entirely untracked and cold temperatures. Get it while it lasts. Top picks are the entire mountain, can’t go wrong today. As per usual don’t do anything stupid/beyond your abilities/without knowing where your going. Off piste is still sketchy but the designated tree areas are offering more than anyone could want at the moment. Yesterday we saw strong winds tease us with upper […]

Half a meter overnight Nozawa Snow Report 21 February 2017: Stats Base at top: 385 cm Temp at Top: -8 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 290 cm New snow since close: 40 cm Weather: Heavy snow Nozawa Snow Report 21 February 2017: Overview Heavy snow and strong winds are continuing to lash the resort of Nozawa Onsen in what has been a significant turn of winter. Since the close of lifts yesterday we have had 40cm fall at Yamabiko but given the strong winds and continued falls through this morning its possible that the totals are more than this. Deep snow will be had through the trees that will also provide the greatest visibility. Off piste will be extremely dangerous […]

Wild nature, wind and rain lashes Nozawa Onsen Nozawa Snow Report 20 February 2017: Stats Base at top: 360 cm Temp at Top: -2 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 270 cm New snow since close: 5 cm Weather: Rain, snow above 1200m Nozawa Snow Report 20 February 2017: Overview There is absolutely no sugar coating this, it is horrible weather outside right now. It is snowing at the top of the mountain (freezing point at about 1200m) however you cant actually get there thanks for strong westerly winds shutting down the upper mountain. So if you want to ski or board today it’ll be in the rain. Ill admit it can be awesome skiing in the rain with fast snow […]

Winter returns with 20cm Nozawa Snow Report 19 February 2017: Stats Base at top: 370 cm Temp at Top: -11 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 275 cm New snow since close: 20 cm Weather: Partly cloudy Nozawa Snow Report 19 February 2017: Overview Overnight the heavens opened above Nozawa Onsen puking deep powder all over the resort. Winter has returned and we are back into the swing of what has been an epic one so far. Expect today moderately deep powder across the resort above a firm base layer. This morning we will be battling with weekend crowds so every bit of information helps. If you dislike crowds avoid Yamabiko, perhaps diverting too Challenge or the Skyline blacks for advanced riders […]

Plan your next Ski Trip this Weekend!   Qantas Sale on until Tuesday with some good deals for next season too! 2018 Bookings are open and busy times already in high demand. For a link to Qantas Deals click here http://www.qantas.com/…/city-pairs.h…/syd/hnd/economy/lowest   Looks like can fly Sydney to Tokyo for as little as $1000 peak January times! To make a booking for Nozawa Onsen in one of our amazing accommodations click here for a quote; https://www.nozawaholidays.com/bookings/   Sounds pretty simple and you could be knee deep in the powder and neck deep in an Onsen before you know it. Look forward to welcoming you to Nozawa Japan.

The mountain is refreshed with 10cm of powder Nozawa Snow Report 18 February 2017: Stats Base at top: 350 cm Temp at Top: -8 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 265 cm New snow since close: 10 cm Weather: Isolated snow showers Nozawa Snow Report 18 February 2017: Overview Delivered for us this morning courtesy of a light NW breeze we have 10cm of fresh japow up the top of Nozawa Onsen. This is certainly not any dramatic figure however it is enough to cover the icy ground on and off piste to about boot deep levels. Therefore today expect some decent skiing that is better at higher elevations and dust on crust lower down. Thanks to the warm temperatures over […]

Strong winds force some lift closures; Spring skiing otherwise Nozawa Snow Report 17 February 2017: Stats Base at top: 365 cm Temp at Top: +1 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 270 cm New snow since close: 0 cm Weather: Wind, partly cloudy Nozawa Snow Report 17 February 2017: Overview Its warm and windy today. However fear not! Winter is not over just yet. While wind holds are the order of the day today (currently the entire upper half of the mountain is closed due to the strong winds) and rain is in the forecast this afternoon snow will fall tomorrow to low levels, becoming heavy over the weekend. But for now slushy spring snow is to be found across the […]