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Increasing cloud today

by Mark on March 3, 2015

Base up top: 430 cm    Temp Top; -5 Degrees Base at bottom; 240 cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather; Clear   Its a fine morning in Nozawa Onsen with clear skies, cool temperatures and a light breeze. No fresh snow to report overnight however plenty of stashes are left over from the […]

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by Mark on March 2, 2015

Base up top: 430 cm    Temp Top; -7 Degrees Base at bottom; 240 cm New Snow since close: 15 cm Weather; Light snow An unusually widespread blackout affecting the entire Nagano prefecture has temporarily disrupted operations this morning however as of 930am electricity has been restored along with normal lift operations. This is good […]

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The first day of spring

by Mark on March 1, 2015

Base up top: 420 cm    Temp Top; -3 Degrees Base at bottom; 250 cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather; Overcast   Its the first day of spring and the atmosphere is showing some signs of spring riding on the slopes of Nozawa Onsen today. With the freezing level sitting at around 1000 […]

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Winter Returns

by Mark on February 28, 2015

Base up top: 430 cm    Temp Top; -9 Degrees Base at bottom; 235 cm New Snow since close: 20 cm Weather; Overcast   Excellent winter weather has returned overnight to Nozawa Onsen. Since last lifts yesterday we have had 20cm of fresh powder recorded and very cold temperatures, dramatically improving conditions from the last […]

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Slushy Conditions Prevail

by Mark on February 26, 2015

Base up top: 415 cm    Temp Top; -1 Degrees Base at bottom; 240 cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather; Overcast   Its an overcast mild morning in the township of Nozawa Onsen. This is a good thing. Today we should not expect the sheet ice layers that have taken over the upper […]

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