January 2013

Brief Sunshine

by Mark on January 21, 2013

Base up top: 320cm        Temp Top; -13 Degrees Base at bottom: 215cm New Snow since close: 8cm Weather; Clear We have a stunning morning here in Nozawa Onsen. After four days of snowy conditions the clouds have parted and we have warm sunshine beaming down on the resort. Make the most of […]

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Passing Snow Showers

by Mark on January 20, 2013

Base up top: 335cm        Temp Top; -10 Degrees Base at bottom: 215cm New Snow since close: 20cm Weather; Snow showers This morning we have woken to passing snow showers and overcast conditions in Nozawa Onsen. These should continue for the rest of day, becoming lighter later on. Out the window there are […]

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Grey Skies and Happy Faces

by Mark on January 19, 2013

Base up top: 325cm        Temp Top; -10 Degrees Base at bottom: 210cm New Snow since close: 20cm Weather; Overcast Well it’s been a massive few days at Nozawa Onsen. Since the start of this past system we have had well over a meter of snowfall. Moderate and at times heavy snow continued […]

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Groundhog Day

by Mark on January 18, 2013

Base up top: 320cm        Temp Top; -14 Degrees Base at bottom: 175cm New Snow since close: 50cm Weather; Snow, heavy at times It looks like we have another day of fresh Japan powder here in Nozawa Onsen. As the last lifts were spinning yesterday afternoon we had a sudden increase of intense […]

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Excellent Conditions at Nozawa Onsen

by Mark on January 17, 2013

Base up top: 285cm        Temp Top; -8 Degrees Base at bottom: 170cm New Snow since close: 30cm Weather; Snow, heavy at times After a brief hiatus heavy snow returned to Nozawa Onsen at about 1am last night and was still falling as of 730am this morning. Unusually, more snow collected in the […]

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