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Three cheers for slush

by Mark on March 29, 2014

Base up top: 320 cm    Temp Top; +5 Degrees Base at bottom; 130 cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather; Clear   The long run of spring days has continued today. Partly cloudy freeze thaw conditions are expected today with the groomed runs being firm, softening throughout the day. Off piste areas will […]

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A banging spring day

by Mark on March 28, 2014

Base up top: 325 cm    Temp Top; 0 Degrees Base at bottom; 135 cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather; Clear We have another spring stereotype day here in Nozawa Onsen. Clear and warm with a solid base depth of over three meters. Again, as expected at this time of year the best […]

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Best skiing on piste

by Mark on March 27, 2014

Base up top: 335 cm    Temp Top; +3 Degrees Base at bottom; 140 cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather; Overcast Its an overcast morning here today but at least the rain has stopped. Idealy, it fell heaviest during the late afternoon and night. This means the deep persistent slushy layer will have […]

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Moist in the afternoon

by Mark on March 26, 2014

Base up top: 350 cm    Temp Top; 0 Degrees Base at bottom; 150 cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather; Overcast   As expected the clouds have rolled in overnight in Nozawa Onsen and we currently have a flat overcast sky. Clouds are at mid level so the entire mountain has good visibility […]

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Another perfect spring day

by Mark on March 25, 2014

Base up top: 350 cm    Temp Top; +3 Degrees Base at bottom; 155 cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather; Clear   Its another perfect spring day in Nozawa Onsen. Light winds, cloudless bluebird skies and a perfect deep spring snowpack. For the best riding today head to the upper groomed runs or […]

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