Purple Patch of Awesome Conditions Another great day awaits in Nozawa as the magic of winter continues on the slopes. The storm from the night before bestowed upon us approximately 30cm of fresh snow. It felt even more in places and the snow under foot on the slopes was perfect. Off piste had a funky crust on top but the good stuff was below. Currently, temperatures hovering at a chilly -4°C at the summit, with light snowfall continuing to dust our already powder-laden terrain. It’s shaping up to be another great day with very few people to share it with. Didn’t line up once yesterday for a lift! Wednesday is locals ski free day which is always great […]
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Tokyo Nozawa Snow Fall
Tokyo Nozawa Snow Fall Tokyo and Nozawa Snow Fall. Stealth snow storm sweeps through Nozawa 30cm or the “ Magic Foot” of fresh snow recorded for Nozawa overnight in what felt like even more. The snow started falling lightly about lunch time and just intensified through the afternoon and into the evening. It was heavy at times, I cleared the steps of my front door 3 times in about 2 hours and the same amount of snow was still sitting there! People returning from slopes late yesterday afternoon saying the powder was already boot high so this morning should be even deeper. Temps are cold and the snow is still falling lightly so get up there as is going to […]
Frosty Snow Endless Fun
Frosty Snow Endless Fun Snowy Delights, Memorable Nights: Winter Fun Takes Flight Long awaited big snowflakes falling over Nozawa yesterday across the village and the mountain covering slopes in fresh layer of snow. Today the visibility is looking much better with the winds and snowfall both easing off which should make it a perfect riding day. A little throwback to the 100th Anniversary of Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort celebration we had on Wednesday by the Nagasaka station with locals dressed in old school, historical and traditional outfits taking us on a nostalgic trip through the last century of skiing shenanigans. Frosty Snow Endless Fun ⛅️TODAY: Temperature at the top: -7 ℃ New snow since yesterday: 10 cm Base […]
Ski Resort’s 100th Anniversary
Ski Resort’s 100th Anniversary Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort! Plenty of sunshine yesterday brightened up everyone’s day on the slopes keeping spirits high and for some the hunger for fresh powder on the rise. Today waking up to yet another day of golden rays spreading across the resort with a beautiful sunrise on the horizon. The skies over Nozawa Onsen remain mostly sunny, promising ideal conditions for the groomers. Visibility should be excellent, ensuring you don’t miss a single breathtaking moment of the scenic winter wonderland. Colder temperatures return to us from tomorrow with always anticipated snow fall for the top. Ski Resort’s 100th Anniversary Today is a very special day […]
The Sun and The Snow
The Sun and The Snow The sun coming out after the snow A stunning day with plenty of sunshine and light snowfall at Nozawa Onsen. Groomed trails are in the excellent shape, offering smooth runs, sharp turns and great visibility, thanks to the skies slowly clearing up for the upcoming bluebird day early this week. Yesterday delivered ideal skiing conditions where many people enjoyed their time on the slopes, ending the day with many attending the Night skiing at Nagasaka station. Fresh snow should appear on Thursday and even more to come next weekend too. All operating lifts are running smoothly, providing easy access to the resort’s diverse terrain. Enjoy the crisp winter air and stunning scenery! The […]
Late January Snow Nozawa
Late January Snow Nozawa Welcome to the Weekend in Nozawa Stepping into the weekend with a bit of sunshine above Nozawa. The weather should be on and off with a little sun and a little snow. Enjoy today’s beautiful weather with light snow falling over the mountains. Yesterday had some really good conditions up on the top across the whole resort with light snow and sunshine throughout the day. The base up top remains a hefty 210cm depth after the heavy snowfalls in the past few days. The winds have eased off since yesterday and will remain light over the next 6 days. ⛅️TODAY: Temperature at the top: -4 ℃ showing colder at Uenotaira New snow since […]
Perfect Day Slopes Nozawa
Perfect Day Slopes Nozawa An amazing day on the slopes awaits in Nozawa! After 3 days of non stop snow the Snow gods are taking a break this morning in Nozawa. The resort reporting another 17cm of fresh snow overnight bringing the total of this storm close to the 1 meter mark. It was coming down heavy in town last night. Yesterday the top of the mountain was not accessible due to wind hold on the Gondola. But today winds have eased, skies have cleared, lifts look all set to open and all that untouched powder awaits. There will be plenty of hungry powder hounds waiting in the queue to get first tracks. Grab a coffee and get […]
Powder Days Nozawa Onsen
Powder Days Nozawa Onsen The snow just keeps falling in Nozawa Boom another Magic Foot of snow overnight and the base now at 230cm the peak for the season so far. Full winter conditions out my window at the moment with snow still falling, cold temps and chilly winds blowing. It is going to be wild and wooly up there today but the powder treasures will be worth it. Yesterday was similar conditions and the heavy snow kept going all day. We received over 20cm throughout the day. Visibility is naturally limited but better towards the lower mountain. Which is lucky today as the Nagasaka Gondola is on wind hold. Looks like most other lifts and the Hikage […]
Snowfall January Nozawa Onsen
Snowfall January Nozawa Onsen Stepping into a winter wonderland in Nozawa The snow began falling in Nozawa and should keep on going all the way until Friday! Forecast is looking very promising with nearly 50cm of fresh snow at the top expected for today and continuing over the next few days, hopefully transforming everything back to deep winter. The snow base at 1400m remains the same as yesterday at 175cm but this will change quickly and by this time tomorrow hopefully we smash back through the 2 Meter mark. Snowfall January Nozawa Onsen ⛅️TODAY: Temperature at the top: -1 ℃ New snow since yesterday: 4 cm Base at top: 175 cm Wind: 20 km/h North West […]
Fire Festival Nozawa Onsen
Fire Festival Nozawa Onsen Snowy Day and Big Night ahead for Nozawa with the Fire Festival As forecast the snow is falling nicely this morning in Nozawa quite a contrast to yesterday’s beautiful blue skies. Conditions have taken a turn with heavy snowfalls, winds increasing up to around 50km/h and temperatures dropping down to -10 degrees. Despite the snowy conditions, locals are pushing on and continuing to prep for the big night of the annual Dosojin Fire Festival that’s kicking off today form 7pm; details about the festival available here: https://www.nozawaholidays.com/news/nozawa-onsen-fire-festival/ Fire Festival Nozawa Onsen Time Table for the Nozawa Fire Festival 19:00 Bring the fire to the fire festival arena. 19:30 Towers representing the […]