February 2014

Another fine day

by Mark on February 23, 2014

Base up top: 360 cm    Temp Top; -9 Degrees Base at bottom; 200 cm New Snow since close: 5 cm Weather; Clear Another picture perfect morning in Nozawa Onsen today. Clear cloudless skies are providing great views across the valley, its sure to be a fine day on the hill. Since last lifts yesterday […]

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20cm, Bluebird Conditions

by Mark on February 22, 2014

Base up top: 360 cm    Temp Top; -11 Degrees Base at bottom; 210 cm New Snow since close: 15-20 cm Weather; Mostly sunny The good times keep rolling on here in Nozawa Onsen with another unexpected moderate snowfall overnight.  Although the forecast suggested only light very isolated falls we have received a tasty 15-20cm […]

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Overcast, Clearing Later

by Mark on February 20, 2014

Base up top: 360 cm    Temp Top; -10 Degrees Base at bottom; 220 cm New Snow since close: 1 cm Weather; Overcast   Today marks the first morning in about a week where it hasn’t been snowing in Nozawa Onsen. Mid level cloud is covering the region, but is expected to clear later in […]

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Isolated snowfalls, clearing later

by Mark on February 19, 2014

Base up top: 370 cm    Temp Top; -10 Degrees Base at bottom; 230 cm New Snow since close: 5-10 cm Weather; Light snow   The snow just keeps falling here in Nozawa Onsen. Although a clear day was predicted yesterday we have light snow flurries continuing over the mountain. In combination with a solid […]

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A great week predicted

by Mark on February 18, 2014

Base up top: 370 cm    Temp Top; -10 Degrees Base at bottom; 230 cm New Snow since close: 25 cm Weather; Light snow We currently have some light snow falling in the village of Nozawa Onsen. Cold temperatures should ensure that there will be some nice powder on offer about the resort with 25cm […]

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