January 2013

Festival Aftermath

by Mark on January 16, 2013

Base up top: 280cm        Temp Top; -5 Degrees Base at bottom: 160cm New Snow since close: 20cm Weather; Clear It looks like we have a day of sun and picture perfect here in Nozawa Onsen. For those who are keen photographers; don’t forget your circular polarizing filters for the blue sky! Ice […]

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No time to talk

by Mark on January 15, 2013

Base up top: 260cm        Temp Top; -10 Degrees Base at bottom: 130cm New Snow since close: 20cm Weather; Heavy snow Last night a lightning active thunderstorm moved over the resort producing strong winds in some areas of the mountain. That probably marked the beginning of the frontal system that has delivered much […]

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Beautiful one day, snowing the next

by Mark on January 14, 2013

Base up top: 230cm        Temp Top; -5 Degrees Base at bottom: 120cm New Snow since close: 5cm Weather; Snow It’s snowing down in the village at Nozawa Onsen this morning. Light falls commenced in the early hours and have gradually increased in intensity producing a heavy dusting since then. As expected, the […]

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Improving Conditions Likely

by Mark on January 13, 2013

Base up top: 230cm        Temp Top; -7 Degrees Base at bottom: 125cm New Snow since close: 0cm Weather; Clear We awoke to another clear day here in Nozawa Onsen. It looks like it will be another nice days across the resort both on and off piste. Groomed runs with be fast early, […]

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Fire Festival Preparations Underway

by Mark on January 12, 2013

Base up top: 240cm        Temp Top; -9 Degrees Base at bottom: 130cm New Snow since close: 0cm Weather; Clear After a couple of days of snowfalls, the weather has returned to intense sunshine here in Nozawa Onsen. Looks like a great day for skiing with the perfect visibility. Many of the well […]

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