Base at top: 150cm Temp at Top: -4 Degrees Base at Uenotaira: 95cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather: fairly clear, clouds developing and winds increasing. It’s been a beautiful few days here. The piste conditions have held up surprisingly well in the past few days, given the warmer temperatures we’ve had combined with some sun. Up top things were starting to get a little icy in parts yesterday afternoon, though there were still plenty of fast turns and smooth runs to be had. Temperatures are going to be somewhat warmer today, possibly softening the snowpack as the day progresses. This being said, Temperatures will drop by tomorrow as some dark clouds are expected to move in. Heavy snow […]
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Heavy snow forecast for the top of the mountain
Base at top: 160cm Temp at Top: -4 Degrees Base at Uenotaira: 115cm New Snow since close: 1 cm Weather: clear skies for the time being, clouds and light snow predicted in the afternoon. Mild winds Yesterday we saw fairly clear skies for most of the day, temperatures were fairly fresh, much like the snow conditions. There’s still some great snow around from the dump we got midweek, particularly at higher altitudes and on the quieter slopes such as Karasawa or the runs leading down to the Nagasaka gondola midstation. For the moment the skies are looking fairly clear, though prospective clouds should move over Nozawa at some point today, with light snow expected to fall in the afternoon. Temperatures […]
Another beautiful day ahead in Nozawa
Base at top: 165cm Temp at Top: -8 Degrees Base at Uenotaira: 120cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather: clear skies, moderate winds Two beautiful snowy days …What a treat. From Wednesday morning until about midday yesterday we saw snow falling consistently across Nozawa. the clouds cleared out at around lunchtime yesterday and we were left with beautiful blue skies and a whole lot of fresh snow; more than we were expecting. The skies stayed clear all night, keeping temperatures nice and low and the snow fresh. Today should be another fantastic day with blue skies all around. Some light snow is expected to come once the winds increase in the afternoon. The forecast is looking ever more in […]
Snowing once again in Nozawa
Base at top: 150cm Temp at Top: -12 Degrees Base at Uenotaira: 120cm New Snow since close: 10 cm Weather: Snowing! easing later in the day. Cold temps and mild winds. Warnings: Avalanche risk is moderate today. Yesterday pleasantly surprised us with a total of 22cm covering the mountain throughout the day. Visibility was fairly good for the most part with white out conditions for just a short while in the afternoon. The slopes were fast and smooth and there were some great powder stashes to be found. The sun made an appearance for an hour or so in the middle of the day, just enough to give us a few runs with clear visibility. Snow has been falling for […]
Wicked Wednesday in Nozawa
Base at top: 150cm Temp at Top: -12 Degrees Base at Uenotaira: 115cm New Snow since close: 10 cm Weather: Snowing! More to come throughout the day. Cold temps and mild winds. Warnings: Avalanche risk is elevated today. Fresh snow on hardpack/ice can be a dangerous combination, make wise choices! Thanks to all those who did the snow dance yesterday; it is currently dumping here in Nozawa Onsen! Since snow began falling in the early hours of the morning, we’ve received about 10cm in the past few hours down here in the village and slightly more up top. Quite often this season the pattern we’ve seen is a heavy dump of snow at the end of the week, in time […]
Cold front expected bringing snow to Nozawa
Base at top: 140cm Temp at Top: -4 Degrees Base at Uenotaira: 100cm New Snow since close: 0cm Weather: overcast, some sun poking through. Snow and cold temps expected tonight Some light snow was falling yesterday though it stopped prematurely and left us with some sun around the mountain. There were still some decent runs to be had up top at Yamabiko, and with fairly quiet slopes, the skiing was nothing short of enjoyable. The slopes lower down were still quite icy, though judging from the skies and the forecast that could change soon. We should be seeing darker clouds moving in later in the day, as a cold front moves over Nozawa bringing snow with it. Temperatures will plummet […]
It’s snowing once again in Nozawa
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 […]