Nozawa Onsen Weather
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Base at top: 100 cm
Temp at Top: -1 Degree
Base at Uenotaira station: 65 cm
New snow since close: 0cm
Weather: Cloudy
Nice Nozawa Onsen Weather is good and thats what we are expecting in Nozawa Onsen today. Looking out the window there is some mid level fog drifting across the valley walls but this is expected to clear during the morning, tending towards pristine blue sky and sunshine. The temperatures are relatively warm and as a result the snow will be soft and forgiving; classic spring conditions. Get up the top early for silky smooth groomers above the clouds!
Yesterday on mountain the snow slotted straight into the category of spring snow. The skies were overcast, however it was fast on the groomers right down to the lower pistes. We had some light showers move through during the afternoon, nothing heavy enough to affect the snow cover. There are still very few people about the village and even less up on the hill. A good chance to come up and soak in peaceful hot springs and ride a seemingly private resort. Early season at its finest (almost).
Nozawa Onsen Weather
Looking at the forecast ahead there is reason to get excited. A few days ago we were looking at a pretty marginal outlook that was en-stoking fear of a poor skiing day for Christmas. As the models have gained a handle on the tropical influence expected tomorrow, things have upgraded for the tailing cold front. We can now expect very warm temperatures tomorrow, but only light to moderate rain (down from a few days ago). Following this snow will fall on Friday, light at first but becoming very heavy overnight. At this stage around 30cm is possible after close of lifts. For the weekend light to moderate snow will fall to low levels. Sunday, Christmas Day looks like it will be epic, deep fresh snow, light winds and continued cold temperatures.