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Great base building snow; 10cm up high

by Mark on January 9, 2017

Base at top: 145 cm Temp at Top: -3 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 105 cm New snow since close: 10 cm Weather: Overcast Around 6pm last night we had a brief passing shower. However this quickly turned to snow even in the village. Quite surprising given the warm temperatures. Since last lifts yesterday we […]

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The calm before the storm

by Mark on January 8, 2017

Base at top: 145 cm Temp at Top: -5 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 100 cm New snow since close: 0 cm Weather: Clear The wait could be over very soon in here in Nozawa Onsen. After much flip flopping the predictions have come into line once more for the past 24 hours. And they […]

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Sunny skies above Nozawa Onsen

by Mark on January 7, 2017

Base at top: 150 cm Temp at Top: -8 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 100 cm New snow since close: 0 cm Weather: Clear Today is the first day in a while without overnight snowfalls in Nozawa Onsen. We awoke to clear skies and no wind. A classic Japanese bluebird with ample viewing opportunities from […]

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Base at top: 150 cm Temp at Top: -8 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 105 cm New snow since close: 15 cm Weather: Snow The season is continuing on its upward trend here in Nozawa Onsen. Since last lifts yesterday we have seen snowfalls continue providing an addition 15cm of fresh cover. Excellent riding is […]

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  Base at top: 140 cm Temp at Top: -7 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 100 cm New snow since close: 5-10 cm Weather: Snow Snow flurries have continued on and off here tonight in Nozawa Onsen. Its hard to measure the amounts fallen with a strong wind blowing across the mountain, as of 8:40am […]

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