Nozawa Onsen must be one of the only temples around with a snow blower!
Base up top: 380 cm Temperature; 0 Degrees
Base at bottom; 265 cm
New Snow: 20 cm Weather; Snowing
Almost time to clear the driveway again in Nozawa today. Has been snowing pretty heavy most of the morning with some big flakes floating from the sky. There were some pretty excited people around the breakfast table this morning as the snow started to accumulate.
Yesterday was almost 2 different mountains top and bottom. With the temps a bit marginal down low was a bit slushy but up top was good. The mercury has shrunk down below zero now so should be nice conditions all over.
Last night was pretty special in town with the Lantern and Snowman festival there were some beautiful scenes at every corner and the kids were having a ball. Good vibe around the village too but most should leave later today.
Ahead we the snow should lighten but continue into tomorrow then a bluebird day on Tuesday. Life in snow motion continues..
March is just a few short days away and with the base at 380cm it is looking like should be good. Have good crew that have signed up to Live the Dream for a month of fun over March and April. The first 2 weeks of March are now pretty full but anyone keen for after that drop us a mail and join in for what should be a great time.
Live the Dream
Special for anytime March and April
• 30 Nights Stay based on Share room
• Healthy Breakfast Included Daily
• Unlimited Days Lift Passes (Season Pass for March and April)
• Use of Village run Hot Springs
• All just 125,000 yen per person (So around $1500 at current rates so just $50 a day for great Accommodation, Breakfast, Lift Pass and lots of Fun) • Twin/Double Room just 150,000 Yen per person
March is still our favourite time in the Mountains with all that base usually around 3 meters plus and still some amazing powder days and so quiet it is like a private ski resort!
Taking the high road into Nozawa Onsen end of February 2012
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