January 2013

Surprise 35cm

by Mark on January 11, 2013

Base up top: 250cm        Temp Top; -9 Degrees Base at bottom: 150cm New Snow since close: 35cm Weather; Snow showers Unexpectedly moderate snowfalls persisted overnight delivering an excellent surprise this morning. From last lifts till midnight last night we saw about 15-20cm gather on top of railings and by morning 30cm had […]

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Fresh Snow!

by Mark on January 10, 2013

  Base up top:  230cm        Temp Top; -12 Degrees Base at bottom:  120cm New Snow since close: 15cm Weather; Snow   Looking out the window in Nozawa this morning it seems the much anticipated fresh snow has arrived. Since last lifts yesterday we have had 15cm up top and 5cm in the […]

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Waiting Day

by Mark on January 9, 2013

Base up top:  230cm        Temp Top; -8 Degrees Base at bottom:  120cm New Snow since close: 0cm Weather; Cloudy, possible snow A misty and overcast day here in Nozawa Onsen, however the forecast snow has yet to eventuate. It seems this upcoming system has been delayed. This is often the case when […]

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Uncrowded Conditions

by Mark on January 8, 2013

Base up top:  240cm        Temp Top;   -8 Degrees Base at bottom:  140cm New Snow since close: 0cm Weather; Sunny, increasing clouds We woke to another clear blue day here in Nozawa Onsen. Again, the sunrise mountain alpenglow provided an impressive spectacle and cloud-free night ensured we have no new snow to speak […]

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Sunscreen Required

by Mark on January 7, 2013

Base up top:  250cm        Temp Top;  -2 Degrees Base at bottom;  140cm New Snow since close: 5cm Weather; Clear, sunny, light winds After brief snow flurries yesterday afternoon we woke to a clear full blue day here in Nozawa Onsen and a brilliant alpenglow shining on the mountains across the valley. Currently […]

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