Base at top: 95 cm Temp at Top; -1 Degrees Base at Uenotaira 95 cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather; relatively clear, some clouds After yesterday’s fresh coating of 20cm, everyone was out to get their first tracks of the year. Great to see a nice little dump for the first day of the year and we are eagerly waiting for some more. It has allowed the Resort to open up a couple more runs. Skyline opened yesterday afternoon after being freshly groomed. the conditions were great at the top but moving lower down the snow started to become more icy and rough. Still, this long run provides amazing views and a direct course back […]
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A very Happy New Year from Nozawa Onsen
Wishes coming true in Nozawa for the first day of the year With over 20cm of fresh snow dropping on the resort over night looks like those that went to the temple this morning have seen their wishes come true! We have also hit the 100cm mark for base today in Nozawa, a bit less than past years for this time but a move in the right direction. Still snowing hard and temps nice and cold so should be a great day for all those not nursing too much New Years cheer! A big thank you to all the guests that have come or are coming to visit us in Nozawa Onsen. We look forward to welcoming you in 2016
Finishing the year off on a high note at Nozawa Onsen
Base at top: 90 cm Temp at Top; -9 Degrees Base at Uenotaira 80 cm New Snow since close: 5 cm Weather; Snowy! possible sun in the afternoon Yesterday we saw snow falling until early afternoon before the sun started to peek through the clouds. The conditions are improving and there are some great runs out there. Others are still a bit icy and exposed however we’re hoping that all changes soon. The base is now at 90cm and tonight could be the night we break the one meter mark. We should be waking up to a fresh 17cm across the whole mountain. Looking into the future there isn’t a whole lot of snow predicted for the […]
The snow is still falling in Nozawa Onsen
Base at top: 90 cm Temp at Top; -9 Degrees Base at Uenotaira 80 cm New Snow since close: 5 cm Weather; Snowy! possible sun in the afternoon Yesterday was an epic day out on the slopes. We received 35cm of fresh snow followed by blue skies from the late morning onwards. Everyone was out to get first tracks but even by late afternoon there were still some awesome lines to be found. This morning we woke up to be rewarded with more of the good stuff. Snow has been dropping from the sky for the past few hours this morning and we’re currently sitting on 5cm of the fresh stuff. Lifts and gondolas will be opening 30 minutes earlier […]
Now that’s more like the Nozawa we know. Who was out for first tracks?
Base at top: 90 cm Temp at Top; -9 Degrees Base at Uenotaira 80 cm New Snow since close: 35 cm Weather; Snowy! One great day followed by another great day. Yesterday was a beautiful bluebird day out on the slopes, with promising clouds starting to form as the lifts were closing. the clouds definitely delivered and we woke up to a big big dump of 35cm up top and an equally large dump in the village. We were all walking to the lifts in knee deep powder. The snow is still falling heavily and there’s going to be a lot more for the rest of the day. Finally the day has come here at Nozawa Onsen. The rest of […]
The hills are alive! More and more of the mountain is opening each day.
Base at top: 70 cm Temp at Top; -6 Degrees Base at Uenotaira 50 cm New Snow since close: 20 cm Weather; Sunny! The snow didn’t stop falling yesterday; we received a welcome dump of snow covering all the rooves and trees, and most importantly on the runs. The temperatures were cold and the visibility wasn’t great, but the on piste conditions were fantastic. The snow stopped in the late evening and temperatures stayed cold both up top and in the village so the snow is still nice and soft. Today’s looking like it’ll be a beautiful morning with some clouds forming in the late afternoon. Snow should start falling soon after and temperatures will fall once […]
Great Coffee and Cake in Nozawa Onsen
Drop into the new Gondola Cafe located in the Mt Mt’Dock Nozawa complex. Great food and awesome Coffee and Hot Chocolate to get you fuelled up for the slopes. Check out the latest gear for sale at the Outlet store and have a chat with the friendly local staff. Meet here for a lesson or info from the Nozawa Holidays staff. Also the spot to meet Pat our cameraman and arrange a photo shoot of your day on the slopes… Gondola Cafe Nozawa Onsen
Heavy snowfalls: now that’s more like the Nozawa we know!
Base at top: 70 cm Temp at Top; -9 Degrees Base at Uenotaira 50 cm New Snow since close: 20 cm Weather; Sun creeping through the clouds A beautiful day of blue skies yesterday left us feeling bittersweet. It was awesome to see the sun but we were all hoping for more snow. luckily, It’s been snowing overnight and we woke up to 15cm of fresh up the top and nearly 15 in the village too. Since lifts opening this morning we’ve already received another 5cm. The snow doesn’t look like it’ll be stopping any time soon either. the snow should become lighter in the afternoon but we’ll still be receiving some more in the afternoon. Tomorrow […]
We got snow for Christmas in Nozawa! What did you get?
Base at top: 40 cm Temp at Top; -7 Degrees Base at Uenotaira 40 cm New Snow since close: 15 cm Weather: cloudy with light snow throughout the day Yesterday’s conditions were quite icy but some snow started falling in the afternoon. It started snowing in the village later in the afternoon and has been falling most of the night. The village has a nice light coating of snow and the top has a fresh 15cm. The future is looking good with fresh snow forecast for the next four days. We should be getting around 10cm a day. Wednesday looks like it’ll be a beautiful clear day to make the most of the fresh snow. Temperatures at the top won’t […]
Ready, set, snow! A very Merry Christmas to everyone from all in Nozawa Onsen
Santa managed to drop some snow up top for us last night. Just a few centimetres this morning and it’s going to continue snowing for the rest of the day. The freezing level at the moment has just reached the village altitude; it’s snowing! The snow should keep falling all afternoon and will continue to build up over Saturday and Sunday. We’re hoping to open more of the resort soon. Which run are you looking forward to opening the most?What originally looked like a harsh, short storm a few days ago has now eased into a more moderate storm but spread over a day or two more. So up top is looking good and www are hoping for a white […]