February 2011

National Holiday Buzz in Nozawa Onsen

by Mark on February 11, 2011

New Snow ; 0cm Base at top ;  285cm The Long weekend has arrived and with it the weekend buzz. Good vibe around town with people settling in for the weekend. Started snowing about 1 hour ago and should be the start of this new front that will get heavier with a large dump expected […]

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Stealth Dump hits Nozawa

by Mark on February 10, 2011

New Snow; 25cm Base at top ; 290cm Feels like it has been a little while now since I have said it but overnight we have come close again to the Magic Foot. The official is saying we have had 25cm and my car is showing at least that. Still snowing lightly outside at the […]

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Just a bit of a dusting in Nozawa

by Mark on February 9, 2011

We were expecting a decent fall overnight but only got a dusting. Probably a bit more up top. Was snowing still lightly this morning but the sun is doing its best to come out now. Yesterday was a spectacular day on the hill with good snow quality and lots of sun. Views were perfect and […]

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Maruji Lodge Nozawa Onsen

by Mark on February 8, 2011

New Snow 5cm Base at top 270cm It’s a beautiful day Was snowing after lifts closed for a little while yesterday so should be a nice dusting on offer this morning. Along with the blue bird weather should make for a perfect day on the slopes. Yesterday the snow just kept falling most of the […]

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Myoko Kogen from Nozawa Onsen

by Mark on February 7, 2011

New Snow 20cm Base @ Yamabiko 285cm It has been snowing pretty consistently in Nozawa this morning since about 7 am.  Nice to see the snow again – it is a bit wet down low but should be falling well up on the upper slopes of the mountain. Yesterday was another warm day especially down […]

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