January 2013

Springtime Conditions

by Mark on January 31, 2013

Base up top: 320cm        Temp Top; 0 Degrees Base at bottom: 175cm New Snow since close: 0cm Well, what a day we have in Nozawa this morning; crystal clear skies with a couple of wispy high clouds. The Sea of Japan will be visible from near the summit. If you like fair […]

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Snowy Weather Continues

by Mark on January 30, 2013

Base up top: 320cm        Temp Top; -8 Degrees Base at bottom: 175cm New Snow since close: 2-10cm It’s an interesting morning here in Nozawa Onsen. We have some light snow falling across the mountain with quite a large variation in temperature from top to bottom. Up high it’s still cold, sitting at […]

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Cloudy with Snow

by Mark on January 29, 2013

Base up top: 320cm        Temp Top; -10 Degrees Base at bottom: 180cm New Snow since close: 5cm It’s another snowy day here in Nozawa Onsen. Light flurries continued overnight producing 5cm up top and 10cm in the village. It looks like today will be yet another nice day with plenty of fresh […]

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Afternoon Updates

by Mark on January 28, 2013

Base up top: 320cm        Temp Top; -7 Degrees Base at bottom: 175cm New Snow since close: 8cm Sorry for the delayed report today guys. Everyone is wondering what the snow is like and I can assure that it is quite fine and hasn’t suddenly all disappeared. We woke this morning to passing […]

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Return of the Japan Powder

by Mark on January 27, 2013

Base up top: 320cm        Temp Top; -12 Degrees Base at bottom: 180cm New Snow since close: 20cm Weather; Snow There is heavy snow about the village of Nozawa Onsen this morning. We have had 20cm fall overnight across the mountain and cold temperatures will ensure the fresh accumulations will be of high […]

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