December 2013

Light snow for the last day of 2013

by Mark on December 31, 2013

Base up top: 190 cm    Temp Top; -6 Degrees Base at bottom; 70 cm New Snow since close: 5 cm Weather; Overcast   Five centimetres of fresh has been recorded overnight in Nozawa Onsen. We currently have overcast conditions above the village and temperatures are cool at the summit, warmer down low. Best areas […]

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Holiday Sun

by Mark on December 30, 2013

Base up top: 190 cm    Temp Top; -3 Degrees Base at bottom; 75 cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather; Clear Another sunny clear day today in Nozawa Onsen although temperatures are warmer than the past couple of days. Very light winds across all areas of the resort. Best areas are the groomed […]

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Bluebird Powder!

by Mark on December 29, 2013

Base up top: 210 cm    Temp Top; -10 Degrees Base at bottom; 75 cm New Snow since close: 10 cm Weather; Clear Its such a nice morning in Nozawa Onsen today. We have light winds, cold temperatures, bluebird sunshine and plenty of fresh pow. Nice! Since close of lifts we have had an additional […]

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Fresh powder and isolated snow

by Mark on December 28, 2013

Base up top: 195 cm    Temp Top; -11 Degrees Base at bottom; 80 cm New Snow since close: 10 cm Weather; Isolated snow showers. Its a real mixed bag in Nozawa Onsen this morning. We are experiencing isolated light snow showers, interspersed with patches of blue sky and sun. Temperatures are very cold; -11C […]

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Light Snow across the Mountain

by Mark on December 27, 2013

Base up top: 180 cm    Temp Top; 0 Degrees Base at bottom; 60 cm New Snow since close: 10 cm Weather; Light snow We currently have light snow falling about the village this morning. Not as much as originally expected however one can argue with fresh snow, with 10cm being recorded up high.  Best […]

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