March 2013

A beautiful spring ski day

by Mark on March 6, 2013

Base up top: 370cm        Temp Top; -10 Degrees Base at bottom: 185cm New Snow since close: 0cm It’s a clear full bluebird day outside at the moment. We woke to beautiful sunrise alpenglow on the opposing mountain range that was a treat for the eyes. There is not a cloud in the […]

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Spectacular Sunsets

by Mark on March 5, 2013

Base up top: 380cm        Temp Top; -10 Degrees Base at bottom: 200cm New Snow since close: 0cm We expected light snow overnight and this morning. It looks as if these haven’t shown and we currently have some partly cloudy conditions over Nozawa Onsen. The riding today will be similar to yesterday with […]

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Bluebird Expected

by Mark on March 4, 2013

Base up top: 380cm        Temp Top; -13 Degrees Base at bottom: 200cm New Snow since close: 1cm We have had a light dusting of snow overnight in Nozawa Onsen; not much, but it’s enough to freshen up the cover. It’s currently overcast with light winds and we expect clouds to move away […]

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Continuing Snowfalls

by Mark on March 3, 2013

Base up top: 380cm        Temp Top; -13 Degrees Base at bottom: 195cm New Snow since close: 15-20cm It looks like it will be an awesome day in Nozawa Onsen today. We have had a further 15-20cm of fresh fall since last lifts yesterday and combine with yesterday’s persistent moderate to heavy falls […]

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Spring Powder

by Mark on March 2, 2013

Base up top: 360cm        Temp Top; -11 Degrees Base at bottom: 190cm New Snow since close: 15cm It looks like we have some fresh powder falling in Nozawa Onsen this morning. With a rapid drop in the freezing level overnight the rain has turned to snow delivering 15cm near the summit, much […]

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