February 2013

The week ahead looks good

by Mark on February 5, 2013

Base up top: 280cm        Temp Top; -11 Degrees Base at bottom: 150cm New Snow since close: 2cm Today in Nozawa Onsen we have overcast conditions and passing snow showers. It will be fast and icy until we receive a more significant dump of snow, as we only had a dusting overnight. You […]

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Challenging Conditions

by Mark on February 4, 2013

Base up top: 290cm        Temp Top; -7 Degrees Base at bottom: 150cm New Snow since close: 2cm It looks like we have occasional snow flurries and mist about Nozawa Onsen this morning. The weekend crowds have moved on and there is sure to be a few fresh tracks around. There should be […]

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Finally some fresh snow

by Mark on February 3, 2013

Base up top: 290cm        Temp Top; -8 Degrees Base at bottom: 150cm New Snow since close: 3-15cm To the delight of many punters we have some light snow falling about Nozawa Onsen this morning. Drizzle turned to wet snow at about 8pm last night as temperatures gradually cooled. It looks like winter […]

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Fun in the Slush

by Mark on February 2, 2013

Base up top: 290cm        Temp Top; 2 Degrees Base at bottom: 155cm New Snow since close: 0cm It’s a very damp day in here today. We had quite a bit of rain overnight all the way to the top and subsequently, lost a bit of cover. Thankfully the rain stopped around 7am […]

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Another Beautiful Day

by Mark on February 1, 2013

Base up top: 310cm        Temp Top; -2 Degrees Base at bottom: 165cm New Snow since close: 0cm Another stunner in Nozawa Onsen this morning. Brilliant atmosphere clarity is delivering spectacular views with a totally cloudless clear blue sky. Highly recommended too make the effort bringing the cameras up the mountain this morning. […]

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