January 2012

May even need some sunglasses today…

by Mark on January 31, 2012

Base up top: 410 cm                  Temperature; -7 Degrees Base at bottom; 305 cm New Snow: 20cm                             Here comes the sun… Has been a while but yesterday afternoon the sun burst on to the stage to create a magic day on the […]

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Be careful what you wish for…

by Mark on January 30, 2012

Base up top: 420 cm                  Temperature; -11 Degrees Base at bottom; 300 cm New Snow: 45 cm since close of lifts last night Hard to believe but still snowing in Nozawa and has not stopped. This is one of the most consistent runs of heavy snowfall I can remember. Who knows if it keeps […]

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Snow really happens in Nozawa Onsen

by Mark on January 29, 2012

Base up top: 420 cm                  Temperature; -11 Degrees Base at bottom; 310 cm New Snow: 37 cm since close of lifts last night Another 30cm of snow overnight has fallen and we now have a 420cm base in place with no end in sight. It is still snowing heavily this morning. Believe that gives […]

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Somebody stop the music…

by Mark on January 28, 2012

Base up top: 405 cm                  Temperature; -7 Degrees Base at bottom; 310 cm New Snow: 50 cm since close of lifts last night Think it is time for the snow dance to take a break or the unbelievable will soon become the unlivable! Has been snowing heavily again overnight in Nozawa Onsen and since […]

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Too much snow in Nozawa?

by Mark on January 27, 2012

Base up top: 370 cm                  Temperature; -7 Degrees Base at bottom; 280 cm New Snow: 40 cm Plus 30cm since the last report so lots! It is phenomenal! The snow just keeps coming in Nozawa Onsen. There is so much the call of ‘too much snow’ is being heard on the lifts and in […]

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