February 2013

Another day in paradise

by Mark on February 22, 2013

  Base up top: 390cm        Temp Top; -7 Degrees Base at bottom: 220cm New Snow since close: 15cm The good days keep rolling on here in Nozawa Onsen. We have a partly cloudy bluebird day with a fresh top up of powder; looks like it will be another perfect day to get […]

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Magic Foot

by Mark on February 21, 2013

Base up top: 380cm        Temp Top; -15 Degrees Base at bottom: 200cm New Snow since close: 30cm Looks like we have had some classic Japow overnight here in Nozawa Onsen. Since last lifts yesterday we have had over 30cm fall across the resort and it’s still falling as of 730am. Looks like […]

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Unexpected Weather

by Mark on February 20, 2013

Base up top: 350cm        Temp Top; -15 Degrees Base at bottom: 190cm New Snow since close: 10cm A bit of a surprise bluebird day here in Nozawa Onsen. Combined with 10cm of overnight falls across the resort and small weekday crowds it should be an excellent day for skiing and boarding. We […]

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Epic week ahead

by Mark on February 19, 2013

Base up top: 345cm        Temp Top; -8 Degrees Base at bottom: 190cm New Snow since close: 10cm At the moment we have some light snow flurries and light winds here in Nozawa Onsen. Testing the conditions out this morning we have some fun riding on offer at the top area of the […]

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Unexpected Snowfalls

by Mark on February 18, 2013

Base up top: 335cm        Temp Top; -6 Degrees Base at bottom: 190cm New Snow since close: 0cm Luckily the forecast rain has avoided us in Nozawa Onsen so far, let’s hope it stays that way. At present we have some light snow falling across the mountain. It’s not too cold either so […]

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