by Mark on February 16, 2011
New Snow ; 5cm Base; 320cm Very Blue Skies in Nozawa this morning and looks stunning with all the fresh snow. There was still a bit of fresh that fell yesterday evening after the lifts closed so today is going to be pretty special up on the slopes. Snow quality and views will be as […]
by Mark on February 15, 2011
New Snow: 35cm Base at Yamabiko : 320cm Big dump here in Nozawa overnight with even more than the Magic Foot hitting us. Official report is showing 35cm of fresh snow overnight and it is still bucketing now. Was falling heavy from early last night and huge flakes still falling. Looks like it has been […]
by Mark on February 14, 2011
Great looking day here in Nozawa Onsen. There was some low level cloud but that seems to be clearing now Not sure how long it will last though with some snow on the radar tonight Snow conditions are very good especially up top Down low seems to be getting a bit soft. Yesterday was pretty […]
by Mark on February 13, 2011
New Snow: 30cm Base at Top : 300cm Glorious day here in Nozawa Onsen. Have had about 30cm of fresh snow overnight and the sun has just come out! The weekend crowd is already starting to make their way home so anyone up there is going to blessed with perfect conditions. Yesterday was a good […]
by Mark on February 12, 2011
Has been snowing lightly all morning here in Nozawa. But not enough to warrant getting out the shovel as yet. Long lines to get on to the lifts this morning. Was a few hundred meters out the door of Nagasaka Gondola and up the road. Lengths reminiscent of the early 90’s levels. Although not great […]