February 2013

Monday Madness

by Mark on February 11, 2013

Base up top: 310cm        Temp Top; -9 Degrees Base at bottom: 155cm New Snow since close: 20cm This morning we are greeted with heavy snow and at least 20cm of fresh powder in Nozawa Onsen. Woohoo! Its going to be a good day. Yesterday was the most crowded day of the season […]

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Sunny Sunday

by Mark on February 10, 2013

Base up top: 290cm        Temp Top; -13 Degrees Base at bottom: 155cm New Snow since close: 0cm The good days keep rolling on here in Nozawa Onsen. Snow from the dump over the last few days is still in excellent quality thanks to persisting cold temperatures, and if you know where to […]

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Dumping!

by Mark on February 8, 2013

Base up top: 270cm        Temp Top; -11 Degrees Base at bottom: 140cm New Snow since close: 2cm It’s absolutely dumping in Nozawa Onsen this morning! The heavy flakes started at about 7am and since then about 5-10cm has gathered on the lodge railing. Its looks like this weather has really set in […]

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Cold Clear Winters Day

by Mark on February 7, 2013

Base up top: 270cm        Temp Top; -7 Degrees Base at bottom: 150cm New Snow since close: 0cm We have a classic clear winter’s day here in Nozawa Onsen. Cold temperatures across the resort, plentiful  Japan powder, high winds aloft and perfectly groomed corduroy. Today will be a very good day for skiing […]

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Snow returns to Nozawa Onsen

by Mark on February 6, 2013

Base up top: 280cm        Temp Top; -4 Degrees Base at bottom: 145cm New Snow since close: 3cm Light snowfalls commenced in Nozawa Onsen during the early hours of this morning and have continued without a break since then. So far we have had 3cm fall on the upper slopes of the resort, […]

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