January 2015

Just a Cool 45cm

by Mark on January 12, 2015

Base up top: 360 cm    Temp Top; -9 Degrees Base at bottom; 225 cm New Snow since close: 45 cm Weather; Snow   As predicted the snow really came down hard and fast last night with no less than 45cm falling at the top of the gondola, 30cm down in the village. Indicating the […]

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Festive Atmosphere Locally

by Mark on January 11, 2015

Base up top: 325 cm    Temp Top; -8 Degrees Base at bottom; 190 cm New Snow since close: 5 cm Weather; Overcast   More of the same in Nozawa Onsen as conditions are really similar to yesterday. Its a mostly overcast sky with clearer visibility at the bottom than the top. We have had […]

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Fresh Snow Continues

by Mark on January 10, 2015

Base up top: 325 cm    Temp Top; -7 Degrees Base at bottom; 200 cm New Snow since close: 5 cm Weather; Light snow   We have some light snow flurries in the village of Nozawa Onsen at the moment. A nice collection of fresh snow is visible distributed on nearby roofs. The resort is […]

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Pumping Skiing at Nozawa

by Mark on January 9, 2015

Base up top: 340 cm    Temp Top; -8 Degrees Base at bottom; 205 cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather; Overcast   Another cold cloudy morning here in Nozawa Onsen. While there is no snow falling at present, we expect a couple of isolated flurries throughout the day. Overnight totals were not too […]

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Windblown Features

by Mark on January 8, 2015

Base up top: 340 cm    Temp Top; -8 Degrees Base at bottom; 215 cm New Snow since close: 20-40 cm Weather; Snow   Looks like we have received some significant snowfalls overnight, more than expected. Around 40cm has fallen at the top of the gondola and 20cm at Yamabiko, indicating windblown conditions. There is […]

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