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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Close to 1m in 2 days!  Bring it on! We’re halfway through Feb and if this weather continues, March is going to be something special.  More snow is on it’s way this week with Tuesday night receiving the heaviest snowfall. Get up on the mountain, get amongst the fun in Nozawa Onsen and the amazing powder! Temp at Top: -10℃ Weather: Sunny Base at top:  370cm Base at Uenotara station: 290cm New snow since close: 20cm

Stealth powder day here again in Nozawa (70cm in 24 hours) We’ve had a heap of snow fall over the last 24 hours and it’s still continuing today!  Shovelling will be happening around town and there will be fun to be had on the mountain.  A lot of snow fall means you need to be a little more vigilant up there, stay safe and ride with a friend.  If your gear is feeling a little slow – why not rent out some powder gear whilst you get your gear freshly waxed?  Perfect time as there is powder everywhere! Have a great day up there, stay safe and we’ll see you on the mountain! Temp at Top: -11℃ Weather: Cloudy Base […]

Snow Season Nozawa Onsen – The Wrap and Outlook The 2017/18 Season would so far be classified as a ” Good Season” in Nozawa Onsen. Looking at the snow stats it is just an average season on snowfall. Not the hugest we have had by any means but not light on either. We don’t get too many bad seasons in Nozawa, even in the worst snow season in 80 years we got to a 245cm base at the peak! This season had something for everyone and most people visiting left with smiles on their faces. December gave us some of those massive 1 meter plus dumps but outside of that it has been more manageable and enjoyable 30cm average falls. […]

Snow for the weekend What a way to start the weekend.  Good morning everyone.  The snow is on it’s way today.  Looking to set in further this afternoon and this evening with temperatures dropping through the day.  Might get some sun on Monday for those after some sunshine.  Next week looks to be a snowy one with snow everyday. Yesterday was a gorgeous day up on the mountain, the sun was out and with the fresh snow lots of fun was found over the whole day. Have a great weekend everyone, stay safe and we’ll see you up there. Temp at Top: -6℃ Weather: Cloudy Base at top:  320cm Base at Uenotara station: 265cm New snow since close: 0cm

Get ready for the weekend! Good morning everyone.  Well we had a great tasting of snow yesterday morning, the sun came out and then continued into the evening.  We’re looking at similar weather today with some snow showers and sun again and we’re gearing up for a snowy weekend. Tomorrow we’ve got 24cm predicted throughout the day with more to follow on Sunday. Have a great day up there, stay safe and we’ll see you on the mountain. Temp at Top: -8℃ Weather: Sunny Base at top:  325cm Base at Uenotara station: 275cm New snow since close: 16cm

Snow is falling here in Nozawa! Good morning everyone!  We’re looking at snowy cool conditions today, some sun tomorrow and the weekend is hopefully going to top us up with some more of the fresh stuff. A beautiful blue bird day on the mountain yesterday!  Can you believe we’re half way through February?  We still have availability for March and April, with great snow and great weather come join us for Magic March!  We have some great offers and specials too. Have a great day up there, stay safe and we’ll see you on the mountain! Temp at Top: -6℃ Weather: Snowy Base at top:  315cm Base at Uenotara station: 255cm New snow since close: 5cm

Snow Love Nozawa Onsen Lovely day for the “Day of Love” in Nozawa Onsen Temp at Top: -8 degrees Weather: Bluebird Sunshine Base at top: 320cm Base at Uenotara station: 265cm New snow since close: 5cm Happy Valentines Day from Nozawa Onsen. Waking up to clear blue skies here today and light winds for what should be nothing short of a perfect day for all lovers of the slide on the slopes today. Yesterday was a bit of a surprise package with snow falling all day and heavy at times. Have not put together the official figures but a few people told me there was between 15 and 20cm fall up top. Chilly start to the day but should warm […]