Nozawa Onsen on a Rainy Day Let’s start with the positives; it looks like we might have better weather tomorrow. Also, there’s still plenty of things to do in Nozawa Onsen on a rainy day! Wednesday 25th of April 2018 Temp at Top: 10 degrees Weather: Light rain Base at top: 100cm Base at Uenotaira station: 30cm New snow since close: 0 cm Here’s another positive; for those who are going to up today, you probably won’t be sharing the mountain with too many other people! Unfortunately, there is a bit of rain about, continuing on from overnight. It’s only very light, however, so that means the alternative is you can grab an umbrella and still have a great day […]
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Snow Under Sunny Nozawa Skies
Snow Under Sunny Nozawa Skies We’re really enjoying some sunny Nozawa skies at the moment. The kicker is that there’s still a healthy enough base up top to be skiing upon too! Friday 20th of April 2018 Temp at Top: 11 degrees Weather: Sunny Base at top: 140cm Base at Uenotaira station: 45cm New snow since close: 0 cm It might be getting late in the ski season but all things considered, it’s hard to complain. The live webcams show an okay base up top to ski on and the weather is really turning it on at the moment. Like yesterday and tomorrow, today has very little but blue skies and sunshine in store. It’s time to break out the […]
April Heating Up in Nozawa
April Heating Up in Nozawa There’s been some really mixed bag weather of late in Nozawa Onsen. It brought us some rain, shine and a handful of snow. Today, however, there can be no doubt as for what’s in store! Thursday 19th of April 2018 Temp at Top: 13 degrees Weather: Sunny Base at top: 145cm Base at Uenotaira station: 50cm New snow since close: 0 cm This time yesterday it was a little gloomy and the rain had many of us in town looking for a different way to pass the time. Of course, many of us found an onsen, restaurant, bar, or even a quick trip for some fun at Round 1 in Nagano. Those who did go […]
April in Nozawa Onsen
April in Nozawa Onsen This time yesterday we had 5cm of fresh stuff up the top of Mount Kenashi. With a bit of weather on the way, will we get some more? Tuesday 17th of April 2018 Temp at Top: 1 degrees Weather: A few clouds Base at top: 160cm Base at Uenotaira station: 60cm New snow since close: 0 cm There’s no fresh snow to speak of like we had yesterday to wake up to. However, that need not necessarily mean we’re done for the season.There’s still a few weeks ahead of us until the close of the ski season. There’s a little bit of rain predicted to come our way today and in to tomorrow. Those of us […]
Late Season Nozawa Snow
Late Season Nozawa Snow Even this late in the ski season we’ve had some snow up top overnight. With a mixed bag in terms of forecast weather, is there a chance we might get some more? Monday 16th of April 2018 Temp at Top: 2 degrees Weather: Overcast Base at top: 160cm Base at Uenotaira station: 60cm New snow since close: 5 cm The good news for skiers in town at the moment is that there was 5cm of fresh stuff up top this morning. It’s great to see some snowfall this late in the ski season. The kicker for those up there on a Monday is that the crowds of the weekend are gone, following the demo days on […]
April Nozawa Onsen Days
April Nozawa Onsen Days We’re expecting weather here in Nozawa Onsen and it’s certainly been cold. So does that mean good things or is that a little too optimistic? Saturday 14th of April 2018 Temp at Top: 3 degrees Weather: Mixed bag Base at top: 170cm Base at Uenotara station: 70cm New snow since close: 1 cm The blue skies are out early today and since yesterday evening, the temperature seems to have lifted. It was very cold yesterday afternoon and feeling quite wintery. With those conditions looking set to fluctuate over the next week or so, there’s at least a chance we’ll see a little bit of fresh stuff here or there. The forecast shows a bit of rain […]
It Feels Like Nozawa Spring
It Feels Like Nozawa Spring The coming week’s forecast is showing a whole host of different weather conditions are coming to Nozawa Onsen. The good news? Some of it is fresh snow on top of Mount Kenashi. Thursday 5th of April Temp at Top: -2℃ Weather: Partly Cloudy Base at top: 210cm Base at Uenotaira station: 120cm New snow since close: 0 cm As is clearly evident in the photo above, lately, it feels like Nozawa spring. It certainly has been t-shirt/shorts weather, at least in the village, over the past few days. However, the clouds rolled in yesterday afternoon and we got a bit of rain. The forecast for the coming week is for that rain to turn in […]
April Skiing Nozawa Style
April Skiing Nozawa Style The good thing about a weather forecast throwing up a mixed bag is that, at some point, everyone gets what they want. Does that mean we’ll get some more snow here in Nozawa Onsen before the season is done? Tuesday 3rd of April Temp at Top: 11℃ Weather: Mostly sunny Base at top: 225cm Base at Uenotaira station: 130cm New snow since close: 0 cm There’s a bit of cloud about today but it’s mostly shaping up like yesterday. The forecast for the top is nice and warm. For the village it’s definitely time for t-shirts. However, tomorrow could bring something different. As you can see in the forecast (for the top of the mountain) below, […]