February 2017

Not a cloud in the sky; Perfect bluebird weather

by Mark on February 4, 2017

Base at top: 330 cm Temp at Top: -7 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 245 cm New snow since close: 1 cm Weather: Clear No wind and no cloud will make for a good day’s skiing here in Nozawa Onsen. We only received a very light dusting last night down here in the village and […]

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Heavy snow just keeps on falling

by Mark on February 3, 2017

Base at top: 360 cm Temp at Top: -9 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 280 cm New snow since close: 20-30 cm Weather: Light Snow Heavy snow just keeps on falling here in Nozawa Onsen. After a pause in the falls yesterday evening, where we saw clear blue skies and a quality sunset, snowfalls have […]

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Powerful overnight blizzard dumps 30cm of snow

by Mark on February 2, 2017

Base at top: 340 cm Temp at Top: -12 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 275 cm New snow since close: 30 cm Weather: Heavy snow Well this almost came out of nowhere! We were expecting a decent fall last night, but nothing too special until the forecasts made a sudden upgrade yesterday. Even in this […]

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Clear skies and cold temperatures

by Mark on February 1, 2017

Base at top: 320 cm Temp at Top: -9 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 250 cm New snow since close: 0 cm Weather: Clear Today we wake with partly cloudy conditions and clear weather on the mountain.  Unfortunately we haven’t had any fresh snow to top up the coverage overnight so conditions will be much […]

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