by Mark on January 17, 2013
Base up top: 285cm Temp Top; -8 Degrees Base at bottom: 170cm New Snow since close: 30cm Weather; Snow, heavy at times After a brief hiatus heavy snow returned to Nozawa Onsen at about 1am last night and was still falling as of 730am this morning. Unusually, more snow collected in the […]
by Mark on January 16, 2013
Base up top: 280cm Temp Top; -5 Degrees Base at bottom: 160cm New Snow since close: 20cm Weather; Clear It looks like we have a day of sun and picture perfect here in Nozawa Onsen. For those who are keen photographers; don’t forget your circular polarizing filters for the blue sky! Ice […]
by Mark on January 15, 2013
Base up top: 260cm Temp Top; -10 Degrees Base at bottom: 130cm New Snow since close: 20cm Weather; Heavy snow Last night a lightning active thunderstorm moved over the resort producing strong winds in some areas of the mountain. That probably marked the beginning of the frontal system that has delivered much […]
by Mark on January 14, 2013
Base up top: 230cm Temp Top; -5 Degrees Base at bottom: 120cm New Snow since close: 5cm Weather; Snow It’s snowing down in the village at Nozawa Onsen this morning. Light falls commenced in the early hours and have gradually increased in intensity producing a heavy dusting since then. As expected, the […]
by Mark on January 13, 2013
Base up top: 230cm Temp Top; -7 Degrees Base at bottom: 125cm New Snow since close: 0cm Weather; Clear We awoke to another clear day here in Nozawa Onsen. It looks like it will be another nice days across the resort both on and off piste. Groomed runs with be fast early, […]