February 2014

Mild and Damp

by Mark on February 28, 2014

Base up top: 310 cm    Temp Top; 0 Degrees Base at bottom; 155 cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather; Overcast Its a damp morning in Nozawa Onsen this morning. We received some precipitation overnight to which the cover has held up better than expected. If your up for some skiing today the […]

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Overcast, Mild Temperatures

by Mark on February 27, 2014

Base up top: 330 cm    Temp Top; +2 Degrees Base at bottom; 170 cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather; Overcast An overcast morning in Nozawa Onsen with high cloud moving in overnight. Temperatures are positive across the mountain so conditions will be slushy from the outset. Today the pick will be the […]

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Groomed runs the pick today

by Mark on February 26, 2014

Base up top: 340 cm    Temp Top; -5 Degrees Base at bottom; 180 cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather; Sunny A classic bluebird morning in Nozawa. A slight haze is enveloping the lower valleys but the peaks are soaring through into a cloudless crystalline atmosphere. The on piste skiing will be sensational […]

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Isolated Snow Showers

by Mark on February 25, 2014

Base up top: 340 cm    Temp Top; -6 Degrees Base at bottom; 185 cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather; Isolated snow showers Isolated snow showers are passing over Nozawa Onsen this morning delivering a dusting of fresh across the pistes. These passing showers should continue for most of the day before clearing […]

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Bluebird Monday

by Mark on February 24, 2014

Base up top: 345 cm    Temp Top; -11 Degrees Base at bottom; 190 cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather; Clear Its another full bluebird morning in Nozawa Onsen. Light winds, low temperatures and good snow. Look to the West for potential views of the Sea of Japan, and of course the surrounding […]

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