The big chill is coming Wax those boards and ready the shovels as we have some heavy snowfall predicted for early next week. The temperatures will continually drop until they plummet on Tuesday. With this temperature drop we should see light snow fall to bring us into the weekend. The best conditions will be up at Yamabiko on top of the mountain. Have a great day everyone, stay safe and we’ll see you on the mountain. Temp at Top: -1℃ Weather: Snowy Base at top: 240 cm Base at Uenotara station: 185 cm New snow since close: 0 cm
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Nozawa Snow Report Wednesday 17th January 2018
Snow falling on top of the mountain Yesterday we woke up with a layer of fog around which later cleared to a sunny day. Best conditions will be found up on the top runs today where it’s forecast for snow. We should expect some light snow over the next few days and Monday night will hopefully start the week off right with some heavy snowfall. Have a great day everyone, stay safe and we’ll see you on the mountain. Temp at Top: 0℃ Weather: Snow Base at top: 255 cm Base at Uenotara station: 200 cm New snow since close: 0 cm
Nozawa Snow Report Tuesday 16th January 2018
Wonderful festival last night Sunny conditions on the mountain yesterday which led in to a wonderful Dosojin festival last night. We have 20 cm expected tomorrow to fall throughout the day and evening followed by some light snow to finish the week. Nozawa Onsen held the Dosojin or Fire festival last night which drew a massive crowd and was spectacular to witness. Enjoy these blue bird days and join in as we snow-dance our way through the week. Have a great day, stay safe and we’ll see you on the mountain. Temp at Top: -3℃ Weather: Cloudy Base at top: 265 cm Base at Uenotara station: 210 cm New snow since close: 2 cm
Nozawa Snow Report Monday 15th January 2018
Absolutely knee deep in powder What a magic day we had yesterday here in Nozawa Onsen, with that 46cm of fresh powder, absolutely knee deep in the morning and it kept snowing until around midday. All over the mountain people where plowing through the snow and lots of shovelling in the village. Last night the building of the Shrine continued into the night ready for tonight main event. We woke up to a spectacular clear blue bird sky today, with an amazing pink and purple sunrise. We should see snow begin to fall again on Tuesday evening and then continue into Wednesday. Fire festival is happening tonight, check out the specific post for all the time info. Have a […]
Fire Festival Log Carry
Fire Festival Log Carry Watch the towns men on their journey down the mountain through town in the Fire Festival Log Carry. The preparation for the fire festival begins the summer beforehand, when the village men cut down the ceremonial tree. The log carry is then held on the 13th of January. The men carry the log from Hikage Gondola station past the Nagasaka Gondola Station, and then down towards the site of the fire festival at the bottom of the village. There is no mechanical power to move this giant log along the epic path – just good-old fashioned man power and rope. However, the men do have some help – you can see men walking with the procession […]
Nozawa Snow Report Sunday 14th January 2018
The fire festival brings the snow again Morning everyone! There’ll be a lot of powder up there this morning with a heap of fresh snow overnight. The snow looks to be clearing today and into tomorrow. Yesterday around town you would have seen the start to the fire festival festivities. The building will now commence in preparation for tomorrows festivities. Temp at Top: -9℃ Weather: Snowy Base at top: 280 cm Base at Uenotara station: 230 cm New snow since close: 46 cm
Nozawa Snow Report Saturday 13th January 2018
Snow clouds rolling in for the weekend Snow wise we’re looking at a light snow fall during today and a heavier dump overnight. A few clear days next week with snowfall to commence again on Wednesday. The festivities for the fire festival are going to begin today with the chosen men bringing the trees down into the village. It’s going to be amazing to watch as they prepare and construct the shrine for Monday. Being one of the three most famous festivals in Japan you’re very lucky if you’re in Nozawa Onsen this weekend! Also on the Nagasaka slope today from 10 – 3 you can try out snow biking for free! If you’re keen to continue for a […]
Nozawa Snow Report Friday 12th January 2018
Snow for the weekend! Yesterday we saw that predicted snow fall in the morning and then a little bit of sun shine in the afternoon. Lot’s of fun was had in ski school with Masa. Matilda wanted to share with everyone her epic stack. It was straight back into the fun for these kids. 15cm – 20cm is predicted for today and tomorrow so it’s looking like a great weekend to be in Nozawa Onsen. Have a great day up there, stay safe and we’ll see you on the mountain. Temp at Top: -10 Degrees Weather: Snowy Base at top: 245 cm Base at Uenotara station: 180 cm New snow since close: 15 cm in the last 24hours
Nozawa Snow Report Thursday 11th January 2018
Waking up to snowfall. Good morning, well its always a great morning when you wake up to big white snow flakes falling. The snow has rocked up a little later than expected but great that we are getting a fresh dump of snow. This should continue through to the end of the week with light to moderate snow fall expected. There is some fun things happening over the weekend with a FREE snow bike trial event at Nagasaka slope this Saturday (13th) from 10am to 3pm!! Ever wanted to try out a snow bike? Head there for some fun! Have a great day up there, stay safe and we’ll see you on the mountain. Temp at Top: -2 Degrees Weather: […]
Nozawa Snow Report Wednesday 10th January 2018
The snow is coming! Well the temperature has dropped 10 degrees overnight and that snow is on it’s way again. Forecast to come in today with the heaviest fall overnight. Yesterday, the locals were out in full force working together to prepare for the next onslaught. It shows what amazing community we have in this village. Some fun things will be happening in the coming week as we gear up for the weekend and the fire festival so stay tuned! Have a great day up there, stay safe and we’ll see you on the mountain. Temp at Top: -7 Degrees Weather: Snowy Base at top: 245 cm Base at Uenotara station: 180 cm New snow since close: 0 cm