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Spring vibes in Nozawa Onsen Village Being greet

Spring vibes in Nozawa Onsen Village

Being greeted by another gorgeous sunny day here in Nozawa Onsen. The village and slopes are gradually getting quieter day by day and it is a great time to be in Nozawa and experience all the area has to offer. Just wandering the streets can be half the fun.

It was a cold clear night here so the snow should be fairly firm early but will no doubt soften up under this bright sunshine. Should lead to a good day of slush otherwise known as “Poor Mans Powder”.

See Qantas has a sale on from Australia to Japan for dates from End of April to Mid June. If keen to check out the beautiful Green Season in Nozawa jump on the site for more images and information; https://www.nozawaholidays.com/summer-nozawa-green-season/

🌄TODAY:

Temperature at the top; Yamabiko 6 degrees

New snow since yesterday; 0cm

Base at the top; 180 cm

Snow conditions; Firm early getting softer as day goes on

Weather; Relatively cool in the morning but lots of sunshine ahead

🚡LIFTS IN OPERATION: All lifts operating except these lifts:
- Mizunashi triple
- Yunomine pair
- Karasawa pair
- Challenge pair (normally closed on weekdays)
- Utopia pair (normally closed on weekdays)
- Kandahar pair

🌄RUNS OPEN: Some lower runs now done for the season. Most of the left side of the mountain still open and top to bottom still up for grabs.

FORECAST: More magic Spring sunny days ahead for at least a week. May see a change next Wednesday with a drop in temps. For the coming week expect more of this great weather and temps gradually climbing, still staying in single digits for the top which should keep the snow in fun condition.

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Take of two mountains in Nozawa What a rippa of

Take of two mountains in Nozawa

What a rippa of a day it was yesterday! Rippa is a Japanese word which means the same as the English equivalent a ripper of a day. Always nice to get a cold blast in late March and the little top up of snow was much appreciated.

In Spring I often ski without gloves but yesterday I wish I had have worn them as the temps stayed nice and cold keeping the piste fresh. The top was great and spent most of the day up at Yamabiko. As expected it got slushy and a bit sparse in places on the lower slopes but still able to ski top to bottom all the way back to Nagasaka Gondola to do it again on the Challenger run or Forest trail.

Nice turns all the way to the bottom of Paradise slope.

🌄TODAY:

Temperature at the top; Yamabiko 0 degrees

New snow since yesterday; 0cm

Base at the top; 180 cm

Snow conditions; Yesterdays fresh snow will be compacted but still nice with these temps

Weather; Mostly clear blue skies and talk of lift snow showers

🚡LIFTS IN OPERATION: All lifts operating except these lifts:
- Mizunashi triple
- Yunomine pair
- Karasawa pair
- Challenge pair (normally closed on weekdays)
- Utopia pair (normally closed on weekdays)
- Kandahar pair

🌄RUNS OPEN: Some lower runs now done for the season. Still top to bottom as noted above.

FORECAST: Sunshine and light winds for as far as the eye can see. Temps cool today and tomorrow climbing into the week ahead. These conditions are the reason many folk like to come and ski this time of year. Enjoy the Spring conditions in Nozawa
If get a chance head over to Maguse Outdoor Onsen and tell them they need to stay open :) Expected to close for good in 3 days sadly.

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Afternoon update from Yamabiko in Nozawa Awesome

Afternoon update from Yamabiko in Nozawa

Awesome day on the slopes up at Yamabiko with a little top up of snow. The trees were doing the frozen broccoli thing and nice snow underfoot. Lower slopes were a bit slow but still managed to ski top to bottom down challenger and the forest trail.
A bit of March magic in Nozawa

A little blast from Winters past today in Nozawa

A little blast from Winters past today in Nozawa

Had the fire on last night for the first time in a while as the mercury dropped in the village. Waking up to the resort reporting 9cm of fresh snow up top at Yamabiko overnight. With temps sitting at -2 degrees and should remain cool most of the day we are in for a pleasant winter treat on the mountain today.

The last few days have been a bit bleak but for those that braved the elements they still managed to have a good time on the slopes. Weekend crowds will be all gone today and it should be a bit of a private ski resort.

Skyline appears to be done for the season but you can still ski top to bottom on the left side down Challenger or the Forest trail. Will update runs when take closer look today.

🌄TODAY:

Temperature at the top; Yamabiko - 2 degrees

New snow since yesterday; 9cm

Base at the top; 185 cm

Snow conditions; A bit of fresh but don’t expect too fluffy

Weather; Mixed Bag with scattered cloud and some blue patches

🚡LIFTS IN OPERATION: All lifts operating except these lifts:
- Mizunashi triple
- Yunomine pair
- Karasawa pair
- Challenge pair (normally closed on weekdays)
- Utopia pair (normally closed on weekdays)
- Kandahar pair

🌄RUNS OPEN: Some lower runs now done for the season. Still top to bottom as noted above.

FORECAST:
The future is looking bright with light snow on and off until lunchtime tomorrow then we should see the sun back for a whole week. With temperatures only climbing gradually and very light winds it should be a fun Spring ski week up top in Nozawa.

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Ski for Free in Togari Onsen this Weekend For a

Ski for Free in Togari Onsen this Weekend

For a few of the smaller resorts in the area this is the last weekend of Operation including our nearest Togari Onsen just across the valley. They are going out with a bang by shouting everyone a few days on the slopes there. Togari Ski Resort is well worth checking out whenever in the area. Read more about it here; https://www.nozawaholidays.com/news/togari-onsen-ski-resort-valley-nozawa-onsen/

In other Onsen gossip I heard last night that Kijimadaira Ski Resort has sold to a Shonan Plastic Surgery operation and they will take over next season. Part of the deal they also got one of our favourite outdoor Onsens Maguse, which unfortunately rumour has it will close at the end of the month so get over there soon if keen to enjoy that view one last time.

Looking like another bit of a foggy day here in Nozawa. Yesterday was much the same so many guests took the chance to explore the surrounding area including the ever popular Kappa Sushi Train in Iiyama. Jules going for Gold again on the plate count.

🌄TODAY:

Temperature at the top; Yamabiko 2 degrees

New snow since yesterday; 0cm

Base at the top; 190 cm

Snow conditions; Hard pack early under the clouds and colder temps will soften

Weather; Cloudy with light winds and the fog may lift

🚡LIFTS IN OPERATION: All lifts operating except these lifts:
- Mizunashi triple
- Yunomine pair
- Karasawa pair
- Challenge pair (normally closed on weekdays)
- Utopia pair (normally closed on weekdays)
- Kandahar pair

🌄RUNS OPEN: All except Kandahar and Yunomine Slope A, Grand Prix and Hachiman is gone. More lower runs are starting to show wear and tear and may close soon

FORECAST:
It’s going to get chilly again. Fairly flat line today hovering just above freezing but temps will drop into tomorrow and 15cm of snow still forecast from tomorrow afternoon up top. Light snow expected Monday and then the Sun is back from Tuesday on. Have a great weekend and try and support some of our smaller neighbour resorts when can.

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Maguse photo by Locos por Japón Arigatou

2014 March Vs Now These two photos taken at Ueno

2014 March Vs Now

These two photos taken at Uenotaira the top station of the Hikage Gondola 9 years apart almost to the day. The first one was 22nd of March 2014 the other just a few days ago. On that day in 2014 we had a base of 385cm and got a 40cm dump overnight. Every season plays out differently.

If missing these scenes and have not booked for next season now is the time. Head to the site for a quote; https://www.nozawaholidays.com/bookings/

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Yesterday we had our warmest day this winter with the village over 20 degrees. It was super slushy up on the slopes but still fun when I did a few runs after lunch. Always nice to ski in a T Shirt too. Down low copped it with the warm weather. Expect more of the same today but with more cloud cover should keep things a little cooler.

🌄TODAY:

Temperature at the top; Yamabiko 10 degrees

New snow since yesterday; 0cm

Base at the top; 210cm

Snow conditions; Spring slush

Weather; Sunshine early could rolling in and rain expected tonight

🚡LIFTS IN OPERATION: All lifts operating except these lifts:
- Mizunashi triple
- Yunomine pair
- Karasawa pair
- Challenge pair (normally closed on weekdays)
- Utopia pair (normally closed on weekdays)
- Kandahar pair

🌄RUNS OPEN: All except Kandahar and Yunomine Slope A, Grand Prix and Hachiman is gone

FORECAST:
The good new is that things start to cool down from tonight and a T Shirt may not cut it from tomorrow. Rain and strong winds expected this evening, easing into tomorrow. Sundays snow is back on the menu with over 15cm forecast for the top. The good news is temps will stay cold for almost a week and sunshine expected to reappear on Tuesday.
So enjoy the Spring conditions today before the cool change sweeps in to Nozawa.

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More March Sunshine today in Nozawa Beautiful sp

More March Sunshine today in Nozawa

Beautiful spring morning here with the sun rising over the mountains and beautiful clear skies. Temps sitting at about 5 degrees but think will be a warm one ahead under this bright sun.

Yesterday cloud cover most of the afternoon kept the slopes nice and fast up the top and the place to be was in the natural half pipes up at Yamabiko. This time of year that area really comes into its own and carving under the birch trees is all day fun.

Lots of live Music and events on around town these days as the locals come out and everyone has more time to indulge. The ever popular Ma Chan band from Okinawa were back at the Nakao Community centre last night and hear playing again at Rotus Root tonight. Check them out here; https://vimeo.com/71072567
Along with some cool things to do when in Nozawa Onsen

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🌄TODAY:

Temperature at the top; Yamabiko 5 degrees

New snow since yesterday; 0cm

Base at the top; 220cm

Snow conditions; Spring slush fast early

Weather; Sunny all day long with light winds from the South

🚡LIFTS IN OPERATION: All except Karasawa

🌄RUNS OPEN: All except Kandahar and Yunomine Slope A and Hachiman is gone

FORECAST:
The latest forecast brings good and bad news. Looks like the rain has dropped back and tomorrow will be mostly sunny now with some rain overnight. The forecast snow on Sunday also pulling back. It will be cold again from Saturday though which will be nice, right through until Wednesday when we will see the Sun back.
Shout out to our lovely guests from Taiwan that had a great week here just gone. Xai Chien

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Spring Equinox Day in Japan Today is a public ho

Spring Equinox Day in Japan

Today is a public holiday to celebrate the shift to spring and the name given to the day where daytime and night-time are the same length. This comes about from the sun rising exactly in the east and setting exactly in the west. It is also peak time for Sakura or Cherry Blossoms in the countries capital Tokyo.

Pretty amazing spectacle to see and appreciate the fleeting beauty of this symbolic flower. Another great reason to visit Japan in Spring as can ski and enjoy the Cherry Blossoms in one trip. If looking to come up next year January is filling pretty quick so if you are not a powder hound it is well worth considering later in the season especially if have kids. Wont be long until we see them in our region check out more on the Sakura here; https://www.nozawaholidays.com/news/best-place-cherry-blossom-nozawa-onsen/

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🌄TODAY:

Temperature at the top; Yamabiko 4 degrees

New snow since yesterday; 0cm

Base at the top; 230cm

Snow conditions; Its going to be a warm one so fun spring slush

Weather; Sunny all day long with light winds

🚡LIFTS IN OPERATION: All except Karasawa

🌄RUNS OPEN: All except Kandahar and Yunomine Slope A and Hachiman is gone

FORECAST:
A carbon copy for today expected tomorrow with anthem beautiful sunny day expected. Thursday sees the change with a weather system moving in and some rain expected. This should eventually turn to snow on Sunday with up to 20cm on the current forecast. Fingers crossed. For now enjoy the sunshine. Head up to Hikage this morning for a Family fun day in the Kids Park
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You could have been here yesterday… What a magi

You could have been here yesterday…

What a magic March day it was yesterday on the slopes in Nozawa. The 15 plus centimetres we received the day before, sunshine and cool temps up high making all the difference. One of the gang that have been here for a while said was his best day all season.

Perfect on the piste and some fun in the bit of powder amongst the trees. Plenty of people about for the quasi long weekend and a great vibe on the slopes and at the restaurants. Demo day on as well so lots of cool new gear gliding down the mountain. The sun coming out now for what looks like another beautiful sunny day ahead. Temps will be warmer today but should still be great conditions especially early.

If considering booking for March next year read more about it here; https://www.nozawaholidays.com/march-is-magic-in-nozawa-onsen/
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🌄TODAY:

Temperature at the top; Yamabiko 1 degrees

New snow since yesterday; 2cm

Base at the top; 240cm

Snow conditions; Another Fun Monday much better then the office

Weather; Sunshine morning maybe could later

🚡LIFTS IN OPERATION: All except Karasawa

🌄RUNS OPEN: All except Kandahar and Yunomine Slope A and Hachiman is gone

FORECAST:
More sunshine on the books for tomorrow and temps climbing the next few days. Thursday may see some rain ahead of a cool change on Friday and perhaps another fall of snow on Sunday into Monday. Will have to see how it plays out but for now slap on some sun screen and get on up there.
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Lunch time Blues in Nozawa Onsen Just a little af

Lunch time Blues in Nozawa Onsen
Just a little afternoon update from the slopes of Nozawa Onsen. What a fabulous Sunny Sunday it was on the slopes. Some fresh snow, clear skies and happy skies made for an awesome day.

Bluebird Sunday in Nozawa Onsen The sun is just

Bluebird Sunday in Nozawa Onsen

The sun is just starting to peak over Mt Kenashi this morning and it is shaping up to be a picture perfect day in Nozawa Onsen. We ended up getting 15cm of fresh snow through the day up top at Yamabiko. Given the time of the year it was not the dry powder we are used to but a nice top up all the same. Feast your eyes on the web cams up top this morning with beautiful blue skies and the trees glistening in the white gold. https://nozawa-onsen.com/nozawa-webcams/

Big night in town last night with the streets buzzing under the festival, race rewards and busy weekend. Not many overseas guests anymore but plenty of local trade flowing through the streets. Tuesday is a public holiday for Spring Equinox so may be a few people making it a long weekend.

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🌄TODAY:

Temperature at the top; Yamabiko -4 degrees

New snow since yesterday; 2cm Yesterday we got 15cm

Base at the top; 245cm

Snow conditions; Great on the groomers and should be a bit of powder to enjoy

Weather; Sunny Bluebird day

🚡LIFTS IN OPERATION: All except Karasawa

🌄RUNS OPEN: All except Kandahar and Yunomine Slope A

FORECAST:
Cold temps early this morning that will warm up again over the next few days under some beautiful sunshine and light winds turning southerly. From Wednesday on is looking like we are in for some cloud cover and a bit of precipitation. Maybe even a bit of snow for the top next weekend.
Today is going to be magic up top so don’t waste your time reading this get up there!
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Night skiing ⛷ on in Nozawa and it just started

Night skiing ⛷ on in Nozawa and it just started snowing down in the village…. Festival on right now on the Main Street head on down.

Saturday Snow for Nozawa 8cm of snow being repor

Saturday Snow for Nozawa

8cm of snow being reported overnight for Yamabiko this morning. Still raining at Village level so suggest you head high early. Can see the snow line vaguely amongst the clouds sitting up above the village.

Temps are hovering just above freezing level down low and set to drop throughout today. More snow expected for the slopes and we may even see the white stuff fall down in town. Definite return to winter feel today so if you don’t feel like braving the elements here are a few cool things can do on a day like today; https://www.nozawaholidays.com/activities-nozawa-onsen-japan/rainy-day-activities-nozawa-onsen/
A few tips, Climb a wall, Grab a Yoga Mat, Sip on some Gin, Chill at a cafe, soak in an onsen and more.
Sunshine expected to make a return tomorrow and if we get another 15cm of snow as expected it could be a pretty special mid March day.

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🌄TODAY:

Temperature at the top; Yamabiko 1 degree

New snow since yesterday; 8cm

Base at the top; 235cm

Snow conditions; A fresh top up on the upper slopes

Weather; Snowing up high rain in Village

🚡LIFTS IN OPERATION: All except Karasawa

🌄RUNS OPEN: All except Kandahar and Yunomine Slope A

FORECAST:
Could tomorrow be a Bluebird Powder day? We have a bunch of long term March guests hoping so. After that sunshine and temps warming for the next 3 days ahead of another system on Wednesday night. Enjoy the return of the snow up top and have a great weekend in Nozawa
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Cool change in the air for Nozawa Wake up to clo

Cool change in the air for Nozawa

Wake up to close to 0 degrees temps on my doorstep this morning. The low lying fog early also giving things a distinct wintery feel. Yesterday was fun on the slopes under the cloud cover with some welcome shade from the sunny days.

Visibility has cleared up since this morning and should be some nice conditions on the piste for some turns. Pretty quiet in town too ahead of the weekend. Local kids started Spring holidays today so expecting some family fun about town this weekend.

As the snow starts to recede and many mountain roads open up thoughts shift to the bike and a great time of year when you can ski in the morning and take a ride in the afternoon. Maybe not on the lake though not sure that ice will hold. From this coming Autumn we will be running Cycling Tours of the local area. So many beautiful mountain roads and passes to discover. Head to this link to find out more; https://www.nozawaholidays.com/cycling-tours-nozawa-japan/
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🌄TODAY:

Temperature at the top; Yamabiko 2 degrees

New snow since yesterday; 0cm

Base at the top; 230cm

Snow conditions; Great on the groomers. Snow forecast for top from tonight

Weather; Mixed bag with cloud but clearing now

🚡LIFTS IN OPERATION: All except Karasawa

🌄RUNS OPEN: All except Kandahar and Yunomine Slope A

FORECAST:
Snow on the menu from this evening into tomorrow and we may see as much as 20cm fall up top. Down low we may get rain as not sure the temperature dive will be enough. So get up high where it should fall all day tomorrow ahead of some sunshine from Sunday on where we fall back into Spring conditions. Light winds all the way through and reckon Sunday will be the pick.
Hope to see you on the slopes in Nozawa or on the bike later this year

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Blue Sky mining in Nozawa So we are past the fir

Blue Sky mining in Nozawa

So we are past the first two weeks of March and most years that means we are definitely in Spring mode and yesterday didn’t disappoint with a perfect sunny spring day on the slopes in Nozawa.

The snow was fast and fun under foot, the views fantastic, light winds and lots of happy smiley faces sliding down the hill. Still top to bottom skiing and life moves at a slower pace up on the hill and in town. There was also a bit of live music happening across both to yesterday and was perfect to bask in the sun and enjoy.

Today the sun was out early but the forecast cloud is slowly drifting across the valley and should keep a lid on things for the next 3 days. The well groomed corduroy will be fast early and soften up as the day progresses

🌄TODAY:

Temperature at the top; Yamabiko 3 degrees

New snow since yesterday; 0cm

Base at the top; 230cm

Snow conditions; Fast and fun up top spring slushy as head down

Weather; Some sun poking through early clouds rolling in

🚡LIFTS IN OPERATION: All except Karasawa

🌄RUNS OPEN: All except Kandahar and Yunomine Slope A

FORECAST:
Temps set to drop over the next 3 days and a surprise 15cm of snow forecast for the top from tomorrow night into Saturday. Should be a great weekend to come up with Winter back on Saturday and a bluebird Sunday. Lots of great accommodation options available so jump on the site to instant book; https://www.nozawaholidays.com/availability/
Or drop the Booking girls a mail on team@nozawaholidays.com we re doing some great deals for the rest of the season.

A big shout out to Mr and Mrs Muratsubaki that have been running Jisaku the little Izakaya on the corner for almost 40 years now! Who has bee lucky enough to eat there?

Afternoon update from a beautiful Spring day on th

Afternoon update from a beautiful Spring day on the slopes of Nozawa Onsen
Another spectacular day in Nozawa with the sun shining and very little wind. Magic views in every direction from the Northern to Southern Alps of Japan. If keen to come up and enjoy the spring please drop us a mail to team@nozawaholidays.com
Temps expected to drop the next few days and maybe some light snow for the top.

Rise and shine shredders Another beautiful day in

Rise and shine shredders

Another beautiful day in Nozawa Onsen after some March Magic on the slopes yesterday. The sun is shining and the slopes have been freshly groomed, with no crowds it is looking like a beauty.

Temperatures are cool this morning sitting at 0 degrees in town but will warm up as the sun hits the mountains with a max of 5 degrees on top of the mountain. Groomers will be best first thing this morning with the tracks expected to soften up throughout the day. Visibility should be awesome with clear skies and views in all directions.

These snow monkeys have found comfort in the warmth of the hot springs in the Joshinetsu Kogen National Park and are a very cute part of Nagano. Only a short bus trip away, the walk to the hot springs is through a set of beautiful trees.The snow monkeys bathe in the hot springs, unfazed by the onlookers, picking away at each others hair and relaxing. If you’d like to book yourself and your friends or family in for a snow monkey tour, head to Nozawa Holidays Central office or jump on here; https://www.nozawaholidays.com/snow-monkeys-tour/

🌄TODAY:

Temperature at the top; Yamabiko 2, Uenotaira 2

Base at the top; 235cm

Snow conditions; Fast and firm up on the groomed runs

🚡LIFTS IN OPERATION: All except Karasawa

🌄RUNS OPEN: All except Kandahar and Yunomine Slope A

FORECAST:
The forecast is showing that cloud cover will roll over Nozawa tonight bringing light snow showers and patchy rain showers in town. Winds will be light to moderate from the West. Temperatures will be falling back into the negatives for the next three days while this cold front holds over Nozawa. The front is set to pass late Saturday night. Then lots more glorious sunshine on order for next week.

Embrace the spring and have an awesome day. A fun fact on this day in 2015 we had a massive 450cm base.

Here comes the Sun… Cloud cover is still linger

Here comes the Sun…

Cloud cover is still lingering this morning from yesterdays snow/rain. But it is expected to clear throughout the day. A light dusting up the top with a total of about 5cm that fell yesterday. The trees are doing their Nozawa thing, looking beautiful and snow covered up on the mountain. With colder temperatures last night and today there won’t be so much spring slush but carving will be the go.

Winds are light and variable blowing in from the NW hence the colder temperatures, at around -4 degrees and the wind chill is sitting relative for most of the day. Fingers crossed for perfect views today.

Snoga. The perfect combination of yoga and a love for the mountains of Japan. From April and most of the Green Season we will be running yoga retreats for anyone keen on relaxing, engaging in yoga practices and hitting the slopes. Nozawa Onsen couldn’t be a more beautiful location for a yoga retreat with our calming atmosphere and delicious meal options around the village. If you’re interested in checking it out, head here Snoga Retreat starts April 7th ; https://www.nozawaholidays.com/news/snoga-snow-yoga-nozawa-onsen/

🌄TODAY:

Temperature at the top; Yamabiko -2, Uenotaira -1

New snow since yesterday; 4cm

Base at the top; 240cm

Snow conditions; A light dusting on the base with the freshly groomed corduroy, awesome conditions

Weather; Clouds predicted to clear with sunshine all day

🚡LIFTS IN OPERATION: All except Karasawa

🌄RUNS OPEN: All except Kandahar and Yunomine Slope A

FORECAST:
The forecast is showing promise with all cloud cover to clear by this evening and blue skies tomorrow with warmer temperatures around 4 degrees. Winds are staying light and variable tomorrow from the SW. Thursday looking much the same with warmer temperatures but cloud cover will return and build throughout the day. In the evening the wind will change to W bringing in the next cold front. Friday will see the gradual progress of a cold front rolling over Nozawa brining possible snow for the top, with colder temperatures in the negatives along with light to moderate winds for the coming days.

Happy Shredding and have an awesome Nozawa day.

Mid March Snow Fall? As was forecast we are wakin

Mid March Snow Fall?

As was forecast we are waking up to a change in the weather this morning for Nozawa Onsen. After what feels like weeks of sunshine the clouds have incased the village and surrounding mountains. Currently raining but the charts are showing a dramatic wind shift from the North later today and with it some much awaited snow.

After yesterdays sunny weather on the mountain, it’s time to put the T-shirt’s away and grab the thermals once again. Temperatures will hit the negatives today and wind chill is further pushing the temp to -10 up top. Winds are light and variable for most of the day from the S swinging to the NW in the evening. Light snow is expected to fall all day, with 10cm plus predicted.

If you are not going to make it up to enjoy this Spring in Nozawa it is definitely time to consider booking next ski season. Busy times are filling very fast so if keen to get up to Nozawa and enjoy the snow please head to the site for a quote; https://www.nozawaholidays.com/bookings/

🌄TODAY:

Temperature at the top; Yamabiko 5, Uenotaira 6

New snow since yesterday; 0cm

Base at the top; 240cm

Snow conditions; Freshly groomed on piste slopes will be awesome with a new layer forming on the base throughout the day

Weather; Clouds expected to hang around all day

🚡LIFTS IN OPERATION: All except Karasawa

🌄RUNS OPEN: All except Kandahar and Yunomine Slope A

FORECAST:
The forecast is showing the cold front to pass over tomorrow morning. Tuesday will be an awesome day on the slopes with a nice top up of snow to add to the base and little powder to try to get a taste of that famous Japan snow. Temps will stay in the negatives tomorrow, being a great day for carving and the park. Wednesday is showing promise of clear skies and a max of 4 degrees on top of the mountain. Thursday is looking much the same as Wednesday with warmers temps but will see a bit of cloud cover for the day. Winds will be light and variable with cooler temps for majority of the week.

Go out and enjoy a snowy Nozawa Onsen and all the mountain has to offer

It’s all about the base At this time of the ye

It’s all about the base

At this time of the year it is all about the base and we still have a solid one sitting at 2.5 Meters up top at Yamabiko. This opening shot just 2 days ago. All these sunny spring days naturally chip away at it but the winds have been light so there isn’t that hair dryer affect that can melt it fast. Looks like tomorrow we will see a nice dip in temps and a bit of a snow top up too and we are hoping for another few light top ups throughout March.

Sunday is looking like another great day on the mountain. The park will be awesome this morning before the sun gets into it. The groomers also being the pick with that fresh corduroy. Temperatures are set to a max of 7 degrees on top of the mountain with a max of 16 degrees in the village, a beautiful spring day. Winds are light and variable for majority of the day from the S, but in the evening the winds will intensify, blowing in a small cold front. Visibility on the mountain should be great but some cloud may hinder the view of the surrounding mountains.

If you’d like to join us for a last minute holiday and some awesome spring skiing, you can check out our accomodation options here; https://www.nozawaholidays.com/properties/

🌄TODAY:

Temperature at the top; Yamabiko 5, Uenotaira 6

New snow since yesterday; 0cm

Base at the top; 245cm

Snow conditions; Fresh corduroy on piste will be fast and fun

Weather; Sunny all day with slight cloud coverage

🚡LIFTS IN OPERATION: All except Karasawa

🌄RUNS OPEN: All except Kandahar and Yunomine Slope A

FORECAST:

The forecast is looking strong with the cold front blowing in late tonight still promising 15cm+ of snow to fall tomorrow. Monday will see the return of temperatures in the negatives and the wind chill pushing it further down. Winds will be light and variable for most of the day from the SE in the morning turning NW at midday. Tuesday, the clouds roll out throughout the morning giving us a beautiful bluebird day but the air temperature will stay in the negatives and should be an awesome day. Wednesday the temperatures will rise back into the positives with clear sunny skies.

Have a terrific Sunday!

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